Ladies rolexes

[TallMark]

Posted on behalf of a colleague....

He's looking for a landmark birthday present for his wife, and preferably something that will hold its value well.

He likes the look of an Oyster Perpetual, or a Datejust, both secondhand around his budget point:

http://www.swaguk.co.uk/watches/pre-owned/rolex-la...

http://www.swaguk.co.uk/watches/pre-owned/rolex-la...

I'm completely ignorant about Rolex, and couldn't offer much advice. What do you think about those? Will either hold their value better than the other? Anything else he should consider around this price point?

[Fittster]

My sister got rolex ladies perpetual for her 21st. It managed to fail a couple of times in first year, on both occasions it had to go back to Rolex.

I'd recommend buying from somewhere that offers a warranty.

[toohuge]

The ladies rolex range typically does not hold value too well (when compared with some of their gents models) having said that, they are beautiful watches and mostly timeless in terms of design.

My wife has one similar (69160) which is great, it's just been back to Rolex for a service so should be good to go.

At that price point, Cartier, JLC Reverso (maybe) or Omega.

Chris

[Zingari]

Make sure she actually 'wants' a ladies size. Current fashion is leaning towards the man's 36mm or 31mm mid-size models.

I recall several years ago when I was upgrading my wife's old datejust trying to convince her she should size up. She didn't and needless to say a couple of years later she wished I'd bought the mans/mid size. You know where this is going..............

[rossc]

Not sure if that first one is over priced or they are just holding their value.....either way I bought the same model (white face) last Christmas for my wife and paid less than £100.00 more for a brand new one.

Speak to the normal suspects i.e. DomH, Blowers etc.

[B17NNS]

If I had a lady, i'd buy her a Yachty.

[wax lyrical]

I would tell him to buy her a vintage steel Datejust (1603 / 16030 model perhaps) - so from early 70's to early 80's. Price would be approx £1,500 to £1.750. 36mm or a great modern size for ladies and will hold its value well. Looks pretty good on (slimmer wristed) men too, so he could borrow it sometimes maybe.

[TallMark]

Thanks for all the info guys. He's not a member but has read the thread and has made up his mind now. I'll post up if I get sent any pics.