Watch for Wife?

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I'm going fishing for my 50th (better than it sounds, promise )

Mrs BFB "wants a Rolex" for hers, but there are alternatives, I guess - budget is c£2k, doesn't have to be new providing it's immaculate. She wants a ladies mid-large size, ideally.

Her other watches are an ancient TAG, Omega Constellation dress watch and a Longines daily, plus various fashion items.

All thoughts welcomed - where do you think I should be steering her?

[apotek]

Have a look at Cartier Santos my wife traded her Rolex for one and much prefers it

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apotek said:

Have a look at Cartier Santos my wife traded her Rolex for one and much prefers it

Good thought - or a Roadster, perhaps?

[Roger645]

What about a vintage datejust, the mens ones have small diameter cases by today's standards and you might just squeeze an Air King at about your budget.

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Roger645 said:

What about a vintage datejust, the mens ones have small diameter cases by today's standards and you might just squeeze an Air King at about your budget.

Blimey, they don't date do they? http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/10253s/rolex-vintag...

[Bonefish Blues]

Ooh, we are liking this very much. How negotiable will these prices be do you think?

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/11157s/cartier-sant...

[Roger645]

Bonefish Blues said:

Ooh, we are liking this very much. How negotiable will these prices be do you think?

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/11157s/cartier-sant...

Phone them and offer 2k firm and see what they say, a few here to consider as well:

http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/watchescartier....

[Makila2A]

Watch for Wife?

Sounds like a fair swap!

[CardShark]

Has she mentioned herself that other watches are a possibility other than a Rolex? Please don't take that as an inflamitory comment

If you manage to bag a well priced Rolex and she's not so keen on it then you should be able to pass it on at minimal (if any) loss and then shop around for something else.

ETA are you buying this with your wife or without her? Can't quite tell by previous posts.

Edited by CardShark on Monday 30th May 12:10

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Makila2A said:

Watch for Wife?

Sounds like a fair swap!

:LesDawsonmodeon:
Have you met the wife?

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CardShark said:

Has she mentioned herself that other watches are a possibility other than a Rolex? Please don't take that as an inflamitory comment

If you manage to bag a well priced Rolex and she's not so keen on it then you should be able to pass it on at minimal (if any) loss and then shop around for something else.

ETA are you buying this with your wife or without her? Can't quite tell by previous posts.

Edited by CardShark on Monday 30th May 12:10

With - but I want to show her a range of watches before (I suspect) she goes back and buys the first Rolex.

I'd also very much like her to choose something other than one, but my views are a distant second.