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jtmclaughlin · 12 May 2010, 08:48 AM

i just joined TRF the other day (after a fair bit of lurking), i've just started summer vacation from grad school, and so i've been able to invest a lot of time in the search for my first rolex.

i want to thank everybody for the advice and support. i took a big step today with a trip to the AD for a bit of research. i had been interested in the beautiful air-king, and it was gorgeous. absolutely stunning, however, i have to admit that 34mm might be just a shade too small on my wrist. it was a bit like seeing a scarlett johansson (or any celebrity, for that matter) in person. she looks stunning in the movies; she still looks stunning in person, but just a little bit smaller than one might expect.

after the AK, i tried out a beautiful 36mm SS DJ. i hadn't orginally been keen on the cyclops, but the whole thing is just beautiful. i'm in love. it doesn't change the way that i feel about the AK (or scarlett), but i think that the DJ is just a better match for me.

i'm interested in older SS models, such as the 16220 or the 16030, but can you fine folks recommend any other models that i should consider?

Brenngun · 12 May 2010, 10:53 AM

I'm partial to the Explorer II Polar myself. The size is in between the DJ and the bulker sport watches. It also has a lower profile on your wrist.

Cru Jones · 12 May 2010, 11:20 AM

You can't go wrong with a SS DJ, but, in terms of other ideas, and if the cyclops might be an issue, how about the Explorer? Either in the classic 36mm or soon to be released 39mm?

Enjoy the hunt!!

Cru Jones · 12 May 2010, 11:20 AM

You can't go wrong with a SS DJ, but, in terms of other ideas, and if the cyclops might be an issue, how about the Explorer? Either in the classic 36mm or soon to be released 39mm?

Enjoy the hunt!!

Yazo · 12 May 2010, 12:18 PM

Explorer I - 36mm - those 2mm's make a big difference.... you can't go wrong!

rmcarlton · 12 May 2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yazo

Explorer I - 36mm - those 2mm's make a big difference.... you can't go wrong!

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GerardoG · 12 May 2010, 01:14 PM

Welcome! Well, I think you are on the right track: trying them on. We all have different tastes, buy what makes YOU smile. Don't worry about other's comments, if you are happy, that is the 'best' Rolex.

12 May 2010, 08:48 AM	#1
jtmclaughlin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: boston Posts: 10	the progression of my rolexitis - just back from recon at the AD i just joined TRF the other day (after a fair bit of lurking), i've just started summer vacation from grad school, and so i've been able to invest a lot of time in the search for my first rolex. i want to thank everybody for the advice and support. i took a big step today with a trip to the AD for a bit of research. i had been interested in the beautiful air-king, and it was gorgeous. absolutely stunning, however, i have to admit that 34mm might be just a shade too small on my wrist. it was a bit like seeing a scarlett johansson (or any celebrity, for that matter) in person. she looks stunning in the movies; she still looks stunning in person, but just a little bit smaller than one might expect. after the AK, i tried out a beautiful 36mm SS DJ. i hadn't orginally been keen on the cyclops, but the whole thing is just beautiful. i'm in love. it doesn't change the way that i feel about the AK (or scarlett), but i think that the DJ is just a better match for me. i'm interested in older SS models, such as the 16220 or the 16030, but can you fine folks recommend any other models that i should consider?

12 May 2010, 10:53 AM	#2
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	I'm partial to the Explorer II Polar myself. The size is in between the DJ and the bulker sport watches. It also has a lower profile on your wrist.

12 May 2010, 11:20 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	You can't go wrong with a SS DJ, but, in terms of other ideas, and if the cyclops might be an issue, how about the Explorer? Either in the classic 36mm or soon to be released 39mm? Enjoy the hunt!!

12 May 2010, 12:18 PM	#5
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Explorer I - 36mm - those 2mm's make a big difference.... you can't go wrong!

12 May 2010, 01:14 PM	#7
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Welcome! Well, I think you are on the right track: trying them on. We all have different tastes, buy what makes YOU smile. Don't worry about other's comments, if you are happy, that is the 'best' Rolex.

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