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fierysweet · Sep 14th, 2009, 04:29 PM

My wonderful dear husband bought me a Rolex. I just had a baby and this watch was his gift to me. It's a two-tone lady datejust w. jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel, diamond markers and the face is gold with rolex written all over it (don't know the exact name for it).

It's absolutely gorgeous and sparkly and just a classic and I so appreciate the chunk of $$$ he dropped on it.

But somehow I'm just not sure it's me.

I previously didn't know much about Rolex and I've been reading everything about them now. I think I totally love the mid-size steel, oyster strap with domed bezel and MOP diamond face.

I don't even know if I can exchange the one I have cuz it's past the 10-day period, but I'm considering (not for sure yet) trying. It's just more my personality, kind of retro, slightly edgy, less staid.

So is the one I have more or less expensive? Should I try to exchange?

Luccibag · Sep 14th, 2009, 05:22 PM

It never hurts to try. Dont keep it if you dont love it.

lightpinkdaisy · Sep 14th, 2009, 05:43 PM

I'd kill my DH if he bought anything I didn't want!
You may try to exchange it, especially if it was not used, but I think MOP will be more expensive.

Hokaplan · Sep 14th, 2009, 05:51 PM

I have the same watch you describe but not with the gold face. I have it in white. The "rolex" written all over is also called jubilee face. I think it is a classic watch that you can wear for the rest of your life. However I think it is more dressy than your other choice. I also have a mid-size steel but not MOP and no diamonds. My mid-size does have jubilee band and fluted bezel. I think the oyster/domed combo is definitely more sporty. The mid-size will cost more than the ladies size cause mid-size is a couple hundred more and the MOP face is a lot more (I forget exactly how much) than the jubilee face. Both watches you describe are gorgeous but your 2nd choice (mid-size) might be better for this stage in your life. However I'm certain if you keep the original one that you will love it when you are older and will not regret it. If you want an everyday watch for right now, they may let you exchange because I'm guessing the other one might cost $1000 more. They might not be as willing to do an exchange if it was for a lower or same price one. Good luck and let us know what you decide. And congrats on your new baby!

daluu · Sep 14th, 2009, 07:50 PM

it doesn't hurt to ask...you shouldn't be stuck with something you don't love especially at that price.

bubbleloba · Sep 14th, 2009, 07:56 PM

The MOP mid-size will cost a bit more.

You should be able to exchange the watch and just add additional money to it for the one you like as long as it's in new condition. Best of luck!

ssc0619 · Sep 15th, 2009, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by Hokaplan

I have the same watch you describe but not with the gold face. I have it in white. The "rolex" written all over is also called jubilee face. I think it is a classic watch that you can wear for the rest of your life.

Hey Hokaplan!! It's been awhile, since we were chatting about watches. I'm not sure I remember your reveal, so I have to go search for it. LOL--I'll probably find it and see that I posted a comment on it!! I have the jubilee dial too and really like it.

Hope you are loving your watch!!

ssc0619 · Sep 15th, 2009, 08:17 AM

fierysweet-- like hokaplan, I think a watch that it close to what your dh gave you. Mine though is a 36mm with a two tone band and silver jublilee dial.

We are all different, but I wouldn't trade this one for the one you are thinking about!! It is all about individual preference and I think the best way to decide what is right for you is to go and try them on. When I first was looking for this watch I absolutely for sure wanted an oyster bracelet, but when I tried them on I liked the jubliee better on me.

fierysweet · Sep 15th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Yep that's exactly like mine but I have the gold face and mine is smaller of course. Wow 36 doesn't even look big on you! My wrists are really small...

I did try on the oyster bracelet, but in the lady datejust. I liked it, but when I tried on the jubilee band with jubilee face it looked fantastic. It looks WAY better on than in pictures.

I actually think that if I try on the one I'm talking about there's a good chance I won't be as dazzled as I am by the one I have... but we'll see!

fierysweet · Sep 15th, 2009, 03:05 PM

So here we are. What do you guys think? The second pic also shows my smaller wrists and long spindly finger

I called the store and my sales person wasn't there and will call me back tomorrow. The fact that my watch has been adjusted might be a problem if I think about an exchange. Also, they don't have the midsize oyster bracelet with any diamonds or MOP. Just the plain dials which I don't want. Otherwise it'll be a jubilee bracelet, which I also don't want in the midsize.

There's a good chance I might be keeping mine...

ladyhermes · Sep 15th, 2009, 04:19 PM

They should be able to change the bracelet from jublee to oyster if the rest is what you want.

ssc0619 · Sep 15th, 2009, 04:23 PM

I like the look of the one you have on you. If I could have found a gold jubilee dial I would have gotten exactly what you have only bigger.

I really wanted the oyster band for the longest time, but I couldn't keep my eyes off the jubilee band. I am really happy with my decision now.

Good luck with whatever you decide!!

Beenie · Sep 16th, 2009, 10:24 AM

OMG, jubilee bracelet and jubilee dial...MY FAVORITE Rolex! I hope you keep it since it is a classic and gorgeous, but you DO need to get what you love for that amount of money. Congrats on your new bundle of joy!

risingsun · Sep 16th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by fierysweet

So here we are. What do you guys think? The second pic also shows my smaller wrists and long spindly finger

I called the store and my sales person wasn't there and will call me back tomorrow. The fact that my watch has been adjusted might be a problem if I think about an exchange. Also, they don't have the midsize oyster bracelet with any diamonds or MOP. Just the plain dials which I don't want. Otherwise it'll be a jubilee bracelet, which I also don't want in the midsize.

There's a good chance I might be keeping mine...

I love your watch just the way it is. I am a fellow Rolex owner

nvie · Sep 17th, 2009, 04:16 AM

I would keep the watch and forget about your choice. This is a classic and jubilee bracelet is easier to maintain as scratches are not so obvious on them compared to oyster. Moreover, two tone holds more value than steel.

Sep 14th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#1
fierysweet OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Major Rolex Crisis - Plz Help! My wonderful dear husband bought me a Rolex. I just had a baby and this watch was his gift to me. It's a two-tone lady datejust w. jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel, diamond markers and the face is gold with rolex written all over it (don't know the exact name for it). It's absolutely gorgeous and sparkly and just a classic and I so appreciate the chunk of $$$ he dropped on it. But somehow I'm just not sure it's me. I previously didn't know much about Rolex and I've been reading everything about them now. I think I totally love the mid-size steel, oyster strap with domed bezel and MOP diamond face. I don't even know if I can exchange the one I have cuz it's past the 10-day period, but I'm considering (not for sure yet) trying. It's just more my personality, kind of retro, slightly edgy, less staid. So is the one I have more or less expensive? Should I try to exchange?
fierysweet OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Last edited by fierysweet; Sep 14th, 2009 at 04:56 PM.

Sep 14th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#2
Luccibag Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Greater NYC area Posts: 6,752	It never hurts to try. Dont keep it if you dont love it.
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Sep 14th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#3
lightpinkdaisy Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 248	I'd kill my DH if he bought anything I didn't want! You may try to exchange it, especially if it was not used, but I think MOP will be more expensive.
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Sep 14th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#4
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,999	I have the same watch you describe but not with the gold face. I have it in white. The "rolex" written all over is also called jubilee face. I think it is a classic watch that you can wear for the rest of your life. However I think it is more dressy than your other choice. I also have a mid-size steel but not MOP and no diamonds. My mid-size does have jubilee band and fluted bezel. I think the oyster/domed combo is definitely more sporty. The mid-size will cost more than the ladies size cause mid-size is a couple hundred more and the MOP face is a lot more (I forget exactly how much) than the jubilee face. Both watches you describe are gorgeous but your 2nd choice (mid-size) might be better for this stage in your life. However I'm certain if you keep the original one that you will love it when you are older and will not regret it. If you want an everyday watch for right now, they may let you exchange because I'm guessing the other one might cost $1000 more. They might not be as willing to do an exchange if it was for a lower or same price one. Good luck and let us know what you decide. And congrats on your new baby!
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,999

Sep 14th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#5
daluu Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 484	it doesn't hurt to ask...you shouldn't be stuck with something you don't love especially at that price.
daluu Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 484

Sep 14th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#6
bubbleloba Chanel newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,226	The MOP mid-size will cost a bit more. You should be able to exchange the watch and just add additional money to it for the one you like as long as it's in new condition. Best of luck!

Sep 15th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#8
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,955	fierysweet-- like hokaplan, I think a watch that it close to what your dh gave you. Mine though is a 36mm with a two tone band and silver jublilee dial. We are all different, but I wouldn't trade this one for the one you are thinking about!! It is all about individual preference and I think the best way to decide what is right for you is to go and try them on. When I first was looking for this watch I absolutely for sure wanted an oyster bracelet, but when I tried them on I liked the jubliee better on me.
	Last edited by ssc0619; Sep 15th, 2009 at 08:21 AM.

Sep 15th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#9
fierysweet OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Yep that's exactly like mine but I have the gold face and mine is smaller of course. Wow 36 doesn't even look big on you! My wrists are really small... I did try on the oyster bracelet, but in the lady datejust. I liked it, but when I tried on the jubilee band with jubilee face it looked fantastic. It looks WAY better on than in pictures. I actually think that if I try on the one I'm talking about there's a good chance I won't be as dazzled as I am by the one I have... but we'll see!
fierysweet OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8

Sep 15th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#10
fierysweet OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	So here we are. What do you guys think? The second pic also shows my smaller wrists and long spindly finger I called the store and my sales person wasn't there and will call me back tomorrow. The fact that my watch has been adjusted might be a problem if I think about an exchange. Also, they don't have the midsize oyster bracelet with any diamonds or MOP. Just the plain dials which I don't want. Otherwise it'll be a jubilee bracelet, which I also don't want in the midsize. There's a good chance I might be keeping mine...
fierysweet OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8

Sep 15th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#11
ladyhermes Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 2,310	They should be able to change the bracelet from jublee to oyster if the rest is what you want.

Sep 15th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#12
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,955	I like the look of the one you have on you. If I could have found a gold jubilee dial I would have gotten exactly what you have only bigger. I really wanted the oyster band for the longest time, but I couldn't keep my eyes off the jubilee band. I am really happy with my decision now. Good luck with whatever you decide!!

Sep 16th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#13
Beenie is a Greedy Smurf Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 643	OMG, jubilee bracelet and jubilee dial...MY FAVORITE Rolex! I hope you keep it since it is a classic and gorgeous, but you DO need to get what you love for that amount of money. Congrats on your new bundle of joy!

Sep 17th, 2009, 04:16 AM	#15
nvie :) Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Asia Posts: 398	I would keep the watch and forget about your choice. This is a classic and jubilee bracelet is easier to maintain as scratches are not so obvious on them compared to oyster. Moreover, two tone holds more value than steel.
nvie :) Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Asia Posts: 398	__________________

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