Buying for parents

[yattokame]

Hi all, hope to have some suggestions from experts here. Never bought a Rolex before and have been going to several shops that sells preowned.

Not that rich to afford brand new ones; one for dad and one for mum and sharing the cost with my sister.

We lived in poverty (very) through our childhood; but they have also done their very best to provide for us.

We hope that they feel proud of themselves to have given everything in life for me and my sis, by buying them a Rolex each, since a Rolex is really a status symbol for their generation. Really would like to see the proud smiles on their faces as they "show off" the watches to their friends, and that they are gifts from their children.

As budget is limited (about 6-7k for a pair), can we have some suggestions, please? I am guessing they will like some gold on the watch as well. Diamonds wise I don't think so.

This will be the perfect present for my birthday (this week) - Rolex for my parents.

thank you very much for your kind attention.

[kennyleow]

hi,

Good morning and a happy new year. I'm not here to pour cold water on you, but just wondering, are you Chinese? For Chinese belief, it is not right for kids to buy watches for their parents. Buying watches have the same meaning as sending someone away. However, if you are not a Chinese or parents are not that "patang", then it is alright.

Even recently, I gave a watch to a good friend of mine and in return, he gave me eight bucks to so-called "clean away" this sending someone away.

Anyway, this is up to individual. 6-7k can considered those pre-owned Rolex watches. I will leave to the experts in this forum to share with you.

[yattokame]

I am chinese, and my parents don't pantang such things.

thanx for the reminder though.

[pegasi]

7k should be enough to buy a pair of preowned TT DJ, but don't expect to get those produced in the last few years at this budget. Around 10 year-old or older maybe.

[kennyleow]

what about manual winding type? A lot of the older generations like the manual winding type. Can consider either a precision or airking?

[yattokame]

7k should be enough to buy a pair of preowned TT DJ, but don't expect to get those produced in the last few years at this budget. Around 10 year-old or older maybe.

noted. thanx.

[yattokame]

what about manual winding type? A lot of the older generations like the manual winding type. Can consider either a precision or airking?

ok thanx will check those models out as well

[yattokame]

Thanx all, for the advice

Just bought a pair of matching half gold datejust for them.

[DM101]

hi,

Good morning and a happy new year. I'm not here to pour cold water on you, but just wondering, are you Chinese? For Chinese belief, it is not right for kids to buy watches for their parents. Buying watches have the same meaning as sending someone away. However, if you are not a Chinese or parents are not that "patang", then it is alright.

Even recently, I gave a watch to a good friend of mine and in return, he gave me eight bucks to so-called "clean away" this sending someone away.

Anyway, this is up to individual. 6-7k can considered those pre-owned Rolex watches. I will leave to the experts in this forum to share with you.

Definitely not watch, it is "clock" you cannot buy for them...

[DM101]

Must be a very nice pair of jubilee.... congrats!

[yattokame]

Must be a very nice pair of jubilee.... congrats!

thanx…… buying a pair of rolex for them really meant a lot to my sister and myself…… Can't wait to surprise them with the watches

[wees]

Thanx all, for the advice

Just bought a pair of matching half gold datejust for them.

Pictures please!!! And well done on being "the good son".

[Oceanklassik]

That's heartening to know

Good if you can share the happiness with all of us here by posting some pics

Tx

[Darkangel]

Definitely not watch, it is "clock" you cannot buy for them...

Well it depends...some see it as the same....to each his own.

[Darkangel]

Aiyoh...all of you dunno how to poison (point) him to the correct direction!

Here we go!

Mummy's watch



Daddy's watch



Don't see how you can go wrong with this pair. Elegant white roman numeral dial for both. And best part? Within budget

Men's is probably 3.5-3.7k, Ladies probably 3-3.2k

All depends on condition and several other factors. My price is to be used as a guide that's all!