Ladies Rolex - buying tips?

Ladies Rolex - buying tips?

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595Heaven

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2,387 posts

77 months

Sunday 21st July 2019
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Mrs 595H has a significant birthday this year, and has said she really wants a Rolex, to go with her Omega she’s had a for a few years. I can’t really say no, as I’m about to buy a new toy for me!

So... a few questions if I may.

Do ladies Rolex hold their value?
Where is the best place to buy? I’m really talking about whether there are discounts to be had!
Any particular model to avoid?
Second hand - good idea or not?

CardShark

4,190 posts

178 months

Sunday 21st July 2019
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595Heaven said:
Do ladies Rolex hold their value?
Where is the best place to buy? I’m really talking about whether there are discounts to be had!
Any particular model to avoid?
Second hand - good idea or not?
They don't hold their value in the same way that certain gents models do (though they'd still hold a greater percentage than most other brands) which makes going pre-owned better value, just make sure that you source from a reputable dealer. Someone like Dom H of Hackett Watches https://www.hackettwatches.com/ would be a good place to start.

As to what to avoid, the overly blinged diamond encrusted precious metal models tend to loose the most £ however if she likes a particular model and it's going to be a keeper then that's kind of irrelevant.

595Heaven

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2,387 posts

77 months

Sunday 21st July 2019
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Thanks.

Looks like she wants a 34mm Oyster Perpetual with a white face, and wants a new one. I guess the only question now is whether there is a chance of a discount anywhere. Not due to fly anywhere soon, so needs to be a UK outlet...

craigjm

17,908 posts

199 months

Sunday 21st July 2019
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I guess the answer to the first question is... who cares its a present and she wants one
Also, the answer to question four should refer to the start of the answer to question one..... would you want a second hand present

You either buy her what she wants or you don't everything else is irrelevant. If you don't buy it then you deal with the consequences

595Heaven

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2,387 posts

77 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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craigjm said:
I guess the answer to the first question is... who cares its a present and she wants one
Also, the answer to question four should refer to the start of the answer to question one..... would you want a second hand present

You either buy her what she wants or you don't everything else is irrelevant. If you don't buy it then you deal with the consequences
Thanks - that was the conclusion I was coming to as well! I was just a bit intrigued as I don't really remember seeing much about ladies' Rolex values - all the chatter is about gents versions.

I've got about 3 months to source one, so hopefully there is stock of the one she wants somewhere in the UK.

GT03ROB

13,207 posts

220 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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595Heaven said:
Thanks - that was the conclusion I was coming to as well! I was just a bit intrigued as I don't really remember seeing much about ladies' Rolex values - all the chatter is about gents versions.

I've got about 3 months to source one, so hopefully there is stock of the one she wants somewhere in the UK.
Don't think it will be a problem!

Jonny TVR

4,533 posts

280 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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I'm in a very similar position as 595heaven and have decided on the same watch too. Do you think they would give us a larger discount for two together. The only problem is that I just have a month until her birthday!

595Heaven

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77 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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GT03ROB said:
Don't think it will be a problem!
Thanks!

595Heaven

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Monday 22nd July 2019
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Jonny TVR said:
I'm in a very similar position as 595heaven and have decided on the same watch too. Do you think they would give us a larger discount for two together. The only problem is that I just have a month until her birthday!
Really?!

Got to be worth a try!!

Jonny TVR

4,533 posts

280 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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595Heaven said:
Really?!

Got to be worth a try!!
Where have you tried?

Dinoboy

2,494 posts

216 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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595Heaven said:
Thanks.

Looks like she wants a 34mm Oyster Perpetual with a white face, and wants a new one. I guess the only question now is whether there is a chance of a discount anywhere. Not due to fly anywhere soon, so needs to be a UK outlet...
Not sure about a discount but you could certainly get one of those on 0% interest over 2 or 3 years from Watches of Switzerland.

Jonny TVR

4,533 posts

280 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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is it worth buying at a UK airport? I'm travelling via Gatwick in a few weeks time

595Heaven

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Monday 22nd July 2019
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Jonny TVR said:
Where have you tried?
Nowhere just yet. Was going to make a couple of calls to our local dealers (north Oxfordshire / Warwickshire) to see what they could do...

I’ll ask whether a bulk buy would get us a better deal!

Jonny TVR

4,533 posts

280 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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Is 34mm the right size? Its a surprise so I can't ask her. I feel that it is the right size. She has worn my watches in the past and liked them, so thought 34 would be a good size to get. More modern than the small sizes.

Jonny TVR

4,533 posts

280 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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not encouraging .. they had one in stock and this is what they said.

Due to the high demand on Rolex watches and limited supply we are unable to offer a discount. However we would love for you to visit our store and to view this model with us over a coffee or glass of champagne.

craigjm

17,908 posts

199 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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Jonny TVR said:
Is 34mm the right size? Its a surprise so I can't ask her. I feel that it is the right size. She has worn my watches in the past and liked them, so thought 34 would be a good size to get. More modern than the small sizes.
I would be careful. It’s not a particularly feminine looking watch IMO and once it gets that size it may look too big (unless you wife is a big unit hehe ) it’s all about the wrist size of the wearer really but I think most women would go under 30mm

Jonny TVR

4,533 posts

280 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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Thanks Craig .. she has a 27mm watch at the moment that she likes, so possibly you are right .. either a rolex 26 or a 31. I think 31 might be good for her

Somebody

1,152 posts

82 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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My Mrs has small wrists and she wears a 31mm. Here it is with my 36mm Explorer:

craigjm

17,908 posts

199 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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Somebody said:
My Mrs has small wrists and she wears a 31mm. Here it is with my 36mm Explorer:
Like in my post above I wouldn’t say that was a particularly feminine looking watch

Jonny TVR

4,533 posts

280 months

Monday 22nd July 2019
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Please can someone do the same but now with a 26mm!

Thank you for the pic. I think it also depends on the occasion, time of day or mood?!