Recommend a feminine Rolex for my wife??

[Jossé]

@Reaps gave you some advise on factories in your other thread
Regarding deals you just have to reach out to the TD´s and ask.

 

[Karbon74]

Stop the roast If she sees this she'll kill us both

Thank you.
For a minute, I was concerned about getting flamed for misgendering

 

[whitegold]

36mm OP, Tiffany dial

 

[Eldonsimon]

My wife has one of these - Trusty calls it Midsize. She loves it!

 

[Kerbus]

The Datejust is the Quintessential ladies watch. My mom has worn a gen for over 20 yearsd

 

[Mikie C]

I was also wanting to get my wife a DJ. She has an authentic 26mm DJ. It’s too small. The 31mm has a poor quality movement though. I’m not sure if the 36mm would be too big.

 

[beanvatan]

I was also wanting to get my wife a DJ. She has an authentic 26mm DJ. It’s too small. The 31mm has a poor quality movement though. I’m not sure if the 36mm would be too big.

Have you tried 34mm? it's a perfect size between 31mm and 36mm. I suggest trying out the Raffle's 34mm Tudor-prince before buying a rep rolex. why Tudor, instead of Rolex you said? it's simple because if your wife doesn't like the size, it's easier to resale than a rep Rolex 34mm.

As one of the members suggested above,

I bought a Tudor Prince date 34mm for my girlfriend, all parts from Raffles. Looks great, runs great like swiss eta, benefits from a "low" profile brand and only $200 all in.

 

[Mikie C]

Yes, but she wants something very specific. A 2 tone with white Roman dial and diamond bezel.

 

[Kerbus]

I just wonder how a diamond bezel would hold up to every day use. Is there risk of stones falling out?

 

[Reaps]

I just wonder how a diamond bezel would hold up to every day use. Is there risk of stones falling out?

The stock rep ones aren't great but should be fine, that is a risk with all diamond jewelery and the way it's set

 

[Kerbus]

Yep, I’ve had stones fall out of a ring. I was just thinking the likelihood of losing stones would be worse because the watch is a rep.

 

[beanvatan]

Yes, but she wants something very specific. A 2 tone with white Roman dial and diamond bezel.

Does it have to be Rolex? Are other luxury brands okay with her? If so, I have some suggestions for you sir, and maybe it will check all the boxes on her list.

Here ya go:

PIA049B - Limelight Gala 26mm SS/SS Wht ZF Swiss Qtz [PIA049B] - $248.00 : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop

Trusty Time Watch PIA049B - Limelight Gala 26mm SS/SS Wht ZF Swiss Qtz [PIA049B] - ZF Factory Limelight Gala 26mm MOVEMENT: Swiss Quartz Movement CASE DIAMETER: 26mm THICKNESS: 7mm DIAL COLOR: White Dial with Roman Markers CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F BRACELET: Solid Stainless...

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PIA048 - Limelight Gala 32mm RG/LE Wht ZF Swiss Qtz [PIA048] - $268.00 : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop

Trusty Time Watch PIA048 - Limelight Gala 32mm RG/LE Wht ZF Swiss Qtz [PIA048] - ZF Factory Limelight Gala 32mm MOVEMENT: Swiss Quartz Movement CASE DIAMETER: 32mm THICKNESS: 7.5mm DIAL COLOR: White Dial with Roman Markers CASE MATERIAL: 18K Rose Gold Plated Solid Stainless Steel 316F BRACELET...

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These are quartz, but at least they will keep time.

 

[Mikie C]

She’s pretty hung up on Rolex. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

[Karbon74]

She’s pretty hung up on Rolex. Thanks for the suggestion though.

dont bring anything else home...

 

[beanvatan]

She’s pretty hung up on Rolex. Thanks for the suggestion though.

If she hung up on Rolex, maybe a custom build will do it, but it's costly, tho. I have built one in the past with a real diamond bezel, and geese, the price went up skyrocket very fast! It all depends on the size of the diamonds, and how good the quality you would like. Recently, over the past few years, the concept of using moissanite for jewelry has become very popular because moissanite is as durable as a real diamond, and passed the diamond test. However, the shine and the sparkle color of the moissanite is more of a rainbow color, very firey compared to real diamonds which have rainbow and white color reflections. But the price of the stainless steel bezel with the moissanite alone is estimated at around $300 for 36mm, the price of a decent rep watch.

The aftermarket bezels on Rafflesdials, and eBay, are mostly just CZ Rhinestone. Those stones are mostly glass bases, easy to break, have very little to no shine, and the color will be dulling over time.

 

[Reaps]

If she hung up on Rolex, maybe a custom build will do it, but it's costly, tho. I have built one in the past with a real diamond bezel, and geese, the price went up skyrocket very fast! It all depends on the size of the diamonds, and how good the quality you would like. Recently, over the past few years, the concept of using moissanite for jewelry has become very popular because moissanite is as durable as a real diamond, and passed the diamond test. However, the shine and the sparkle color of the moissanite is more of a rainbow color, very firey compared to real diamonds which have rainbow and white color reflections. But the price of the stainless steel bezel with the moissanite alone is estimated at around $300 for 36mm, the price of a decent rep watch.

The aftermarket bezels on Rafflesdials, and eBay, are mostly just CZ Rhinestone. Those stones are mostly glass bases, easy to break, have very little to no shine, and the color will be dulling over time.

Let me bless you all with a custom 36mm I built for my SO recently

 

[beanvatan]

Let me bless you all with a custom 36mm I built for my SO recently

Very nice!!! congrats! Would you please share the specs of this beauty? Thank you very much.

 

[Qomplete]

Rolex

• Datejust 36mm: GMF, ARF, BPF
• Datejust 31mm: GMF, GSF, WF, APS has the new 2022 dials, EWF
• Datejust 28mm: GMF, BP, WF, CSF
• Daydate 36mm: GMF, BP, EWF
• Explorer 36mm: BP, EWF
• Oyster Perpetual 36mm: EWF
• Oyster Perpetual 34mm: ANF
• Yachtmaster 34mm: BP Factory
• Pearlmaster 34mm: K6 Factory

Patek Philippe

• Nautilus 7118 35mm: 3KF (super rep), PF, MSF
• Nautilus 7010 32mm: unknown factory
• Aquanaut 37mm: ZF
• Aquanaut 35mm: PPF
• Twenty~4 25mm: AW Factory

Audemars Piguet

• Royal Oak 67540 37mm: RXW (super-rep)
• Royal Oak 15450 37mm: JF
• Royal Oak 77350 34mm: BF (SS, YG, RG, Two Tone)
• Royal Oak 67650: JF (potentially out of stock)
• Royal Oak Frosted 33mm: OMF
• Royal Oak 67601 33mm: RF
• Royal Oak Offshore 26231 37mm Chronograph: RXW

Cartier

• Ballon Bleu 33mm: AF (if available, comes in white, pink and diamond bezel), otherwise 3KF
• Ballon Bleu 28mm: AF, 3KF
• Cle De Cartier 31mm: DR Factory
• Cheetah series (27 x 37mm): GF, K11 factory, BVF
• Must de Cartier (round): unknown factory
• Panthere de Cartier (small 22mm): BVF
• Pasha: 3KF, BVF
• Santos 36mm: 3KF, GF
• Santos-Dumont (medium 38 x 27.5): F1 factory
• Tank Americaine: GSF
• Tank MUST de Cartier (medium 33.7 x 25mm): F1 factory (red, green, white and blue dials), White dial also with bracelet, K11F
• Tank Must de Cartier (small 29.5 x 22mm): F1 factory with bracelet (with and without diamonds), K11 Factory, DR
• Tank Solo (small & medium): AF

Van Cleef & Arpels

• Sweet Alhambra 4-leaf clover: VCA Factory
• Charms Collection (25mm, 32mm, & 38mm): BVF
• Pont de Amoureux 38mm: 5GF
• Poetic Complication: VCA Factory
• Lady Feerie: 5GF
• Lady Arpels Ballerine Enchantee: 5GF

Hermes

• Heure H watch 26 & 30mm: BVF
• Kelly 2: unknown factory

Vacheron Constantin

• Ladies Overseas 33mm: RXW. Good date font, comes in polished or diamond bezel.
• Heritage 31mm: TWF

Jaeger LeCoultre

• Rendezvous Night & Day: ZF super rep, all variations. GF/GOF is another good factory
• Rendezvous Moon: CCF
• Rendezvous Tourbillon: RMS
• Reverso One 20mm: IMF (could also be TWF?)

Chanel

• J12 Electro Dream: TWF
• J12 33mm: KOR, East Factory
• J12 38mm: KOR, East Factory
• Code Coco: unknown factory
• Camelia watch, with moving cover (multiple variants): VAV Factory
• Mademoiselle Prive: TTF
• BOY FRIEND: BVF
• Premiere Rock Pop 16mm: BVF
• Ruban Bow Tie: VCA Factory
• Ruban Bow Bracelet: VCA Factory
• Premiere: BVF

Omega

• Constellation 24mm : 8848F, GF
• Constellation 27mm: 8848F
• Constellation 29mm: TWS Factory
• Deville 27mm: BVF
• Aqua Terra Seamaster ladies 34mm: VSF, RWF
• Ladymatic: V6F

Chopard

• Happy Sport all sizes (30mm, 33mm, 36mm): BVF, YF, LT Factory
• Happy Diamonds: TF
• Imperiale: unknown factory
• L’Heure Du Diamant Round: unknown

Breguet

• Reine de Naples: ZF (super rep)

Bvlgari

• Serpenti: BVF
• Divas Dream: unknown
• LVCEA: BVF
• B.ZERO1: BVF

Dior

• La D De Dior 25mm: unknown factory
• LA D DE DIOR ROSE CÉLESTE: “original Single” Factory (原单厂)
• Gem Dior 27mm: TWF multiple dials

Piaget

• Limelight Stella: CCF
• Limelight High Jewellery 31mm: unknown factory
• Limelight Gala: unknown

Gucci

• Bee watch with two tone bracelet: unknown factory
• GRIP watch 38mm: unknown factory
• G-Timeless Cat Head: “original Single” Factory (原单厂)
• Vintage Quartz flip cover: “original Single” Factory (原单厂)
• Diamantissima 22 & 27mm: “original Single” Factory (原单厂)

Louis Vuitton

• Tambour Monogram 34mm: AF

 

[Reaps]

Very nice!!! congrats! Would you please share the specs of this beauty? Thank you very much.

BP base
Gold plating
Custom "flower stone" dial
Custom champagne datewheel

 

[sdeeee]

I bought a Tudor Prince date 34mm for my girlfriend, all parts from Raffles. Looks great, runs great like swiss eta, benefits from a "low" profile brand and only $200 all in.

Now that looks fantastic!!

I feel 28mm wouldn’t be to small for her liking but she is very fine and I think 34mm would be too big for her wrist.

Is there a compromise in between with a good movement? It has to be a Datejust as that’s what she has been eyeing up.

Can anyone vouch or reccomend a TD with a website to browse these date justs?



How does the reps of this colour of bracelet hold up?

As always thanks very much, will do
More independent browsing of the forum when I get a day of work! Thanks