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Old 21 August 2011, 11:55 PM   #1
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Icon10 First Rolex & First Multi-Thousand $ Internet Purchase
First let me thank all of you on TRF. The information posted here helped me choose the right Rolex for me. I purchased it from DavidSW on this forum and the transaction was like the watch, superlative.

I have posted a few wrist shots. My wrist measures 7" and I tried on a lot of different Rolex models in the following sizes:
34mm
36mm
39mm
41mm

I settled on the 36mm (35mm) Explorer I. I was not leaning towards the sport watches but more for business dress and casual. In the end, I liked the understated classic nature of the Explorer I. I felt like it has the right proportion for my wrist. The larger watches felt like clocks on me.

I suspect I will purchase more watches from David in the future.


Thank you DavidSW

Thank You TRF members

Gary
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Old 21 August 2011, 11:58 PM   #2
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Congrats on a killer watch.
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Old 21 August 2011, 11:59 PM   #3
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Looks as though you picked a winner!

classic.
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:00 AM   #4
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I really like the Explorer I for all of the reasons you stated. It's a classy choice!
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:00 AM   #5
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Good choice, Congrats.

If you stick around here very long, chances are you will purchase more.
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:05 AM   #6
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Great watch - great seller!
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:05 AM   #7
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Great choice! It's a beautiful watch! Enjoy
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:06 AM   #8
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:08 AM   #9
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Beautiful watch there!
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:13 AM   #10
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Nice watch! Congrats.
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:16 AM   #11
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:19 AM   #12
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I think you made the right choice. Looks great.
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:20 AM   #13
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:30 AM   #14
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Great decision on a perfect watch
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:31 AM   #15
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Congrats and David is the man!
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:44 AM   #16
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just a simple classic . health to wear it.
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Old 22 August 2011, 12:47 AM   #17
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I love the Exp l model. I think it looks great on you.........and yes....DavidSW is the best

Congrats, and health to enjoy it.
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Old 22 August 2011, 01:20 AM   #18
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Old 22 August 2011, 01:32 AM   #19
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Looks excellent on you, congrats.
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Old 22 August 2011, 01:34 AM   #20
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Awesome research, awesome watch - congrats!
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/\ .. ditto...
Congrats...Enjoy it..!!
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Old 22 August 2011, 01:49 AM   #22
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Old 22 August 2011, 01:56 AM   #23
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Perfect! Congrats!

And welcome to TRF!

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Old 22 August 2011, 03:24 AM   #24
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Looks great!! And you can't go wrong with DavidSW.
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Old 22 August 2011, 03:26 AM   #25
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Explorer, the "stealth" Rolex....congrats!
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Old 22 August 2011, 03:31 AM   #26
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So that's what a multi-thousand dollar watch looks like....
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Old 22 August 2011, 05:02 AM   #27
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Old 22 August 2011, 05:07 AM   #28
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Looks great!! Wear it in good health!
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Old 22 August 2011, 05:08 AM   #29
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Congratulations! Internet purchases are the only way to go. Saves a lot of $$$.
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Old 22 August 2011, 05:22 AM   #30
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congrats! looks awesome....
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