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Old 15 September 2018, 01:56 AM   #1
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What is your favorite larger rolex?

As a man with 8 inch wrists i find that the 40m rolex model are in my humble opinion a bit small on me so as my first rolex i would like to get something a bit larger. So from the datejust 41 and up what model would u recommend as a first Rolex?
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Old 15 September 2018, 01:59 AM   #2
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Skydweller.. large enough but not outrageous and straddles both sporty and formal situations equally well..
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:01 AM   #3
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Skydweller.. large enough but not outrageous and straddles both sporty and formal situations equally well..


Nothing to add, perfect proportions and very beautiful
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:02 AM   #4
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:03 AM   #5
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can u say which model skydweller is your favorite?
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:04 AM   #6
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:07 AM   #7
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:12 AM   #8
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:14 AM   #9
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:34 AM   #10
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Skydweller then sd43
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:35 AM   #11
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Not a fan of big watches, but the DSSD & new SD are ok
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:36 AM   #12
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The New Sea Dweller. Large at 43m but not as chunky compared to the DSSD. IMO, generally speaking, the thicker the watch, the more goofy/less elegant it looks.
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can u say which model skydweller is your favorite?
Not everybody likes Romans on the dial but it's my favourite
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Old 15 September 2018, 02:50 AM   #14
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My wrist is between 7.25 and 7.5, I have a few 40mm watches, but did want something bigger in the mix as well. After trying on everything previously mentioned, I went with this. Honestly, for 8, I think it would be perfect:

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Old 15 September 2018, 02:55 AM   #15
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wow 8 inch wrists, maybe you should get that james cameron
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:03 AM   #16
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Just over 8" wrist here and the SD43 is perfect. DSSD is OK as well but a bit too tall for my liking (and I don't care for the 'original gas...' text.)
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:12 AM   #18
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Just over 8" wrist here and the SD43 is perfect. DSSD is OK as well but a bit too tall for my liking (and I don't care for the 'original gas...' text.)
how does it dress up?
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:19 AM   #19
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For a dress watch I think the Datejust II would look great on you. For sport either the DSSD or SD43 would work really well
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Sea-Dweller (SD43) and/or Sky-Dweller.
I find both of them very comfortable on my 7.5”
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:21 AM   #21
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As I rotate between my DSSD and Sky, the sky feels alot better. The DSSD is large and bulky but still amazing.
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:26 AM   #22
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SkyD and SD43 for my 8” wrist
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:54 AM   #23
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:57 AM   #24
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Old 15 September 2018, 03:59 AM   #25
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As a man with 8 inch wrists i find that the 40m rolex model are in my humble opinion a bit small on me so as my first rolex i would like to get something a bit larger. So from the datejust 41 and up what model would u recommend as a first Rolex?
OP check out this thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=623445

SD43 is perfect sized Sub for the girthier wristed man. The DJ41 on an 8in wrist looks and feels like a DJ36 would look on a 7in wrist lol

So my recommendations are SD43 for sporty/dive option, Skydweller/DJ41 for dressier option.

Still wanting my BLNR though...
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