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ceya · Jun 28th, 2008, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by larissajay

I've been trying to decide on a watch for weeks and I'm just getting more and more confused. I had narrowed it down to either the mid-size jubilee, fluted bezel, silver dial with diamond markers vs. the same with mother of pearl. Now, today, I fell in love with the Patek Philippe twenty-4 in stainless steel, and I feel like I'm back at square one. Dh said I can't get both! Looking at these pics, though, I do love the Rolex. Sigh.

Get the Rolex if I were you.

IMHO, save the cost of MOP for your next Rolex purchasing. I do not think $1700 extra for that white MOP is worthy.

ljsmom88 · Jun 28th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Ceya, thanks for that link...it is very helpful, and, by the way, your watches are gorgeous! Yours, too, Chanel Girl! Seeing both of yours, one with MOP, one with Silver still leaves me in my dilemma, which it seems I share with larissajay. How do you plan to make your decision, larissajay. If I knew without a doubt that the all stainless jubilee would be as "classic" 10 years from now, I would probably get the MOP; however, I can't help but wonder if yellow gold is going to make a big come back, and then I'll wish I hadn't invested so much in an all stainless. (By the way, what does Dh stand for??)

Hokaplan · Jun 29th, 2008, 12:09 AM

I'm guessing DH is darling husband!

chanel-girl · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by ljsmom88

Ceya, thanks for that link...it is very helpful, and, by the way, your watches are gorgeous! Yours, too, Chanel Girl! Seeing both of yours, one with MOP, one with Silver still leaves me in my dilemma, which it seems I share with larissajay. How do you plan to make your decision, larissajay. If I knew without a doubt that the all stainless jubilee would be as "classic" 10 years from now, I would probably get the MOP; however, I can't help but wonder if yellow gold is going to make a big come back, and then I'll wish I hadn't invested so much in an all stainless. (By the way, what does Dh stand for??)

I also had the same dilemma concerning all white metal vs. 2-tone. At this point I definitely prefer the sleekness of the stainless and white gold but the great thing about Rolex is that you can always trade in eventually in the long run for the 2-tone. The bezel is also always 18k gold, its 18k white gold, not stainless

sally_s · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:42 AM

LSJmom88: hope you dont mind me hijacking your thread.I learnt from your thread, TPFers ladies are really a great sourse of info.
I've seen a Rolex owned by one TPFers ( so sorry, forgotten the thread ), she has this wonderful Rolex with only 2 or 3 diamond markers dial. Does Rolex have this spec, MOP dial with only few diamonds ( this may sound stupid, but I'm in the process of learning about Rolex). I love love MOP with off course diamonds markers, but DH doesnt have the 'approval look', yet. So perhaps, a SS jub bracelet, white MOP with only few diamond markers could 'justify' the price tag, a bit...?? LOL! Any suggestion, ladies...?

ljsmom88 · Jun 29th, 2008, 09:43 AM

How does the trade-in thing work chanel girl?

lorihmatthews · Jun 29th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Here's mine, I don't have the jubilee bracelet. It's not quite as girly as the other styles, but I find it works well anyway. I really love it because it's so versatile.

baggerbee · Jun 29th, 2008, 10:18 AM

I prefer pink face, roman numerals in any form of steel bracelet. I have two-tone ladies oyster perpetual as a gift from my DH, he bought it 10 years ago but up until today I still enjoy using it. Recently, we had our Rolexes serviced from the service center, we must've spent a lot for the overhaul but it's still worth the price.

ceya · Jun 29th, 2008, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by sally_s

LSJmom88: hope you dont mind me hijacking your thread.I learnt from your thread, TPFers ladies are really a great sourse of info.
I've seen a Rolex owned by one TPFers ( so sorry, forgotten the thread ), she has this wonderful Rolex with only 2 or 3 diamond markers dial. Does Rolex have this spec, MOP dial with only few diamonds ( this may sound stupid, but I'm in the process of learning about Rolex). I love love MOP with off course diamonds markers, but DH doesnt have the 'approval look', yet. So perhaps, a SS jub bracelet, white MOP with only few diamond markers could 'justify' the price tag, a bit...?? LOL! Any suggestion, ladies...?

Yes, Rolex does make what called is golddust mop with 2 diamonds, but its price is the same with full diamond marker on regular dial. I have seen one, it does not look that good for my taste.

sally_s · Jun 29th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Thanks ceya! With that price, I still itch to get a full diamonds instead of 2 diamonds, I love blings!

chanel-girl · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by ljsmom88

How does the trade-in thing work chanel girl?

I was told that once you have had your Rolex for a while, probably at least 5 years, the price has increased several times and you can trade in your watch for a different style. If you do this too soon after you purchase it though it is pretty costly. Does the road though it's a great option...

ljsmom88 · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Chanel-girl, what type of discount did you receive on your watch? How did you negotiate?

Hokaplan · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:59 PM

LJSmom88 - I negotiated 15% because one authorized dealer had them for 20% but no financing. So when I tried to get that deal at the store with financing, they said they only give 10% off. When I told them about the 20% place and gave them a name (hopefully they won't get in trouble) I was offered a split down the middle and got 15% but zero interest for 12 months. But I will have it paid off long before then cause otherwise you get hit really hard!

FlgirlFM · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:03 PM

I have 3, but I have owned a few others in the past. I had a gents Sub, gents Explorer II and a gents DJ. I love large watches, but the Sub and the Exp were just a bit too big. I wish I still had the DJ but I gave it to my father.

These are my current watches. Ladies t/t jubilee with gold dial, ladies t/t oyster with slate dial, ladies t/t Yachtmaster with blue dial.

Actually, I have a ladies diamond Tag Aquaracer that I am going to list on Ebay and diamondbistro this week. I hope to use the funds towards another gents DJ.

I have other watches (Roadster, a couple of swatch and a citizen charm bracelet purse watch), but Rolex has always been my favorite.

ljsmom88 · Jun 30th, 2008, 02:13 PM

FLgirlFM, you collection is fabulous!

Hokaplan, do you think that I should hold out until I get 20% off? So far the best I have been offered is 11%, which seems low. What do you think?

Jun 28th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#32
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24	Ceya, thanks for that link...it is very helpful, and, by the way, your watches are gorgeous! Yours, too, Chanel Girl! Seeing both of yours, one with MOP, one with Silver still leaves me in my dilemma, which it seems I share with larissajay. How do you plan to make your decision, larissajay. If I knew without a doubt that the all stainless jubilee would be as "classic" 10 years from now, I would probably get the MOP; however, I can't help but wonder if yellow gold is going to make a big come back, and then I'll wish I hadn't invested so much in an all stainless. (By the way, what does Dh stand for??)
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24

Jun 29th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#33
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,479	I'm guessing DH is darling husband!
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,479

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:42 AM	#35
sally_s Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 366	LSJmom88: hope you dont mind me hijacking your thread.I learnt from your thread, TPFers ladies are really a great sourse of info. I've seen a Rolex owned by one TPFers ( so sorry, forgotten the thread ), she has this wonderful Rolex with only 2 or 3 diamond markers dial. Does Rolex have this spec, MOP dial with only few diamonds ( this may sound stupid, but I'm in the process of learning about Rolex). I love love MOP with off course diamonds markers, but DH doesnt have the 'approval look', yet. So perhaps, a SS jub bracelet, white MOP with only few diamond markers could 'justify' the price tag, a bit...?? LOL! Any suggestion, ladies...?
sally_s Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 366

Jun 29th, 2008, 09:43 AM	#36
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24	How does the trade-in thing work chanel girl?
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24

Jun 29th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#40
sally_s Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 366	Thanks ceya! With that price, I still itch to get a full diamonds instead of 2 diamonds, I love blings!
sally_s Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 366

Jun 29th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#37
lorihmatthews Wonderful Winter! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 12,202	Here's mine, I don't have the jubilee bracelet. It's not quite as girly as the other styles, but I find it works well anyway. I really love it because it's so versatile.

Jun 29th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#38
baggerbee Baggerbee Joined: May 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 64	I prefer pink face, roman numerals in any form of steel bracelet. I have two-tone ladies oyster perpetual as a gift from my DH, he bought it 10 years ago but up until today I still enjoy using it. Recently, we had our Rolexes serviced from the service center, we must've spent a lot for the overhaul but it's still worth the price.

Jun 29th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#42
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24	Chanel-girl, what type of discount did you receive on your watch? How did you negotiate?
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24

Jun 29th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#43
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,479	LJSmom88 - I negotiated 15% because one authorized dealer had them for 20% but no financing. So when I tried to get that deal at the store with financing, they said they only give 10% off. When I told them about the 20% place and gave them a name (hopefully they won't get in trouble) I was offered a split down the middle and got 15% but zero interest for 12 months. But I will have it paid off long before then cause otherwise you get hit really hard!
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,479

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#44
FlgirlFM Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 529	I have 3, but I have owned a few others in the past. I had a gents Sub, gents Explorer II and a gents DJ. I love large watches, but the Sub and the Exp were just a bit too big. I wish I still had the DJ but I gave it to my father. These are my current watches. Ladies t/t jubilee with gold dial, ladies t/t oyster with slate dial, ladies t/t Yachtmaster with blue dial. Actually, I have a ladies diamond Tag Aquaracer that I am going to list on Ebay and diamondbistro this week. I hope to use the funds towards another gents DJ. I have other watches (Roadster, a couple of swatch and a citizen charm bracelet purse watch), but Rolex has always been my favorite.
FlgirlFM Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 529	__________________ Wish Hermes Garden Party MM in Prun, 30 Lindy, Picotin PM in Rouge G

Jun 30th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#45
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24	FLgirlFM, you collection is fabulous! Hokaplan, do you think that I should hold out until I get 20% off? So far the best I have been offered is 11%, which seems low. What do you think?
ljsmom88 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 24

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