Rolex Dilemma

[avonlea]

Hi ladies, many years ago, I inherited a 1986 Lady Datejust Chevrolet Diamond Jubilee watch from my grandmother. It's 26mm, 18K yellow gold with diamond markers and a Chevy logo face (no box or papers). I never wear it, because I prefer midsize watches and stainless steel (all my jewelry is white metals). So I'd like to trade it in for a Rolex I will wear.

I've narrowed it down to these two. Both are midsize 31mm with pink dial and jubilee bracelet:

1. Stainless steel, smooth bezel, salmon pink dial, Roman numerals; I will get $1,000 cash back on this one.

2. Stainless steel, WG fluted bezel, salmon pink dial, diamond markers; I will owe $1,600 on this one.

I was really hoping for an even trade, but I am partial to the diamond markers, as I'd like to keep some element of the original watch. If I went with the diamonds, the trade-in value of the original would be $7,300; if I went with the Romans it would be $7,000.

What do you think? Should I go for the diamonds?

 

[DS2006]

Yes!!! Go for the diamond markers and fluted bezel! That is the exact watch I want except I think I will go with a silver dial. It is sooo pretty with the pink dial, though!!!

 

[lanasyogamama]

I would definitely go with fluted bezel, it's more "rolex" to me.

 

[Longchamp]

I would definitely go with fluted bezel, it's more "rolex" to me.

Agree, not fond of the smooth bezel.

 

[horse17]

diamond markers, fluted bezel...a beautiful timeless Rolex!!

 

[stmary]

go for flute bezel. it's prettier

 

[avonlea]

I hadn't considered it an option before, but I could also get the fluted bezel (which I also prefer) with Roman numerals and probably come out even. But is it worth it to get the diamonds?

 

[DS2006]

I recently tried on the one with fluted bezel and Roman Numerals, but I thought it looked more casual. I felt like the diamond markers would take the watch from casual to dressy wear better.

 

[Storm Spirit]

Definitely fluted bezel!

 

[secw1977]

Fluted bezel and diamond markers. With the salmon pink face it reminds me more of your Grandmothers watch but with your own style mixed in x

 

[Carnel]

I vote for the fluted bezel and diamond markers since I have the same (except the dial is black) and absolutely love it.

 

[kim_mac]

dia for sure!

 

[jenayb]

Fluted bezel is an absolute must, but I would personally pass on the diamonds.

 

[MatAllston]

I have 2 Rolex watches, one with smooth bezel, one fluted with diamond markers. I say go for the fluted and diamond markers. The diamonds are worth it!

 

[avonlea]

Thanks, ladies. I ordered the diamond one today. Will be back with pics!