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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsTissot Desir

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Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $1,025
What people say

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

Tissot Desir

Owners widely praise the Tissot Desire's slim profile, mother-of-pearl dial, and minimalist design, finding it versatile for dress and everyday wear. The watch is noted for its attractive proportions, color balance, and clean font, with many owners receiving compliments. Significant price variations are observed across retailers, attributed to merchandising and third-party sellers rather than differences in specifications or movement quality. The gold plating is expected to wear off over time but should last for years. Tissot is considered a respectable, well-built entry-level Swiss brand offering good value and quality, featuring a sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Tissot highly for its attractive dials and versatility at the price.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lady-Datejust28mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Lady-Datejust55h
Desir48h
Water Resistance
Lady-Datejust100m
Desir50m
MSRP
Lady-Datejust$16,450
Desir$1,025

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
10.13mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
Material
Gem-set
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Roman numerals
Diamonds

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2236
Power Reserve
55h
48h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,450
$1,025
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