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Old 28 September 2017, 04:58 AM   #1
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Rules that never fail, do you think are there more ?

Hi friends, I wrote, as example, some simple rules that in my opinión "never fail" so as to choose your Rolex

1) Smooth bezel with oyster brazalet
2) Fluted bezel with jubilee brazalet
3) Wrist > 7 = 41 mm case
4) Wrist < 7 = 36 mm case

Do you think are there more, even for sport Rolex models ?

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Old 28 September 2017, 05:07 AM   #2
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Don't agree with your rules; but my 'Rule' would be: If I can buy it, I can wear it.
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Old 28 September 2017, 05:09 AM   #3
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You're gonna get some push back with 3 & 4 on here....... seems like a lot of 6-7 in wrists with 40-43mm watches on TRF
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Old 28 September 2017, 05:12 AM   #4
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Old 28 September 2017, 05:13 AM   #5
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I agree with 1and 2 but the overriding principle would be buy what you love.

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Old 28 September 2017, 05:14 AM   #6
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You're gonna get some push back with 3 & 4 on here....... seems like a lot of 6-7 in wrists with 40-43mm watches on TRF
I did not say that these are "The Rules" and nothing more is permitted. I said that these rules never fail. It is a different point.
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Old 28 September 2017, 05:16 AM   #7
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Don't agree with your rules; but my 'Rule' would be: If I can buy it, I can wear it.
I like that!
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Old 28 September 2017, 05:18 AM   #8
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There are no rules. I could wear a 63mm invicta, who's gonna stop me?
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Old 28 September 2017, 05:18 AM   #9
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#1 Rule...No rules in being a WIS, it's what YOU like!
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Old 28 September 2017, 05:45 AM   #10
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NO RULES!!!!


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Old 28 September 2017, 06:06 AM   #11
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Rules are made to be broken.
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Old 28 September 2017, 06:37 AM   #12
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Rule number one...we don't talk about scratches/polishing.....rule number two...see rule number one.
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Old 28 September 2017, 06:54 AM   #13
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sorry.. Disagree with all 4 of your rules.

Not a fan of Jubilee bracelet, not a fan of smooth bezel. I have 6.5" wrist and love my 44mm DSSD.

No rules, just personal preference.
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Old 28 September 2017, 06:56 AM   #14
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sorry.. Disagree with all 4 of your rules.

Not a fan of Jubilee bracelet, not a fan of smooth bezel. I have 6.5" wrist and love my 44mm DSSD.

No rules, just personal preference.
Told you Javi, push back.
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Old 28 September 2017, 06:59 AM   #15
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Many will disagree, but, to each his own, right?
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Old 28 September 2017, 07:32 AM   #16
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The rules are there are no rules. Can't say I agree with any of your 4, even first two I think mixing and matching them is a better idea than going straight.
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Old 28 September 2017, 07:34 AM   #17
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Old 28 September 2017, 07:53 AM   #18
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I don't know about there being no rules, but the rules in the OP are not rules.

For instance, here's a 7.75 inch wrist sporting a 36mm DJ with a smooth bezel and a jubilee bracelet, which just happens to be my wrist.
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Old 28 September 2017, 07:57 AM   #19
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I don't know about there being no rules, but the rules in the OP are not rules.

For instance, here's a 7.75 inch wrist sporting a 36mm DJ with a smooth bezel and a jubilee bracelet, which just happens to be my wrist.
You shouldn't be posting that, your breaking the rules
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Old 28 September 2017, 08:00 AM   #20
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You shouldn't be posting that, your breaking the rules


I'm the rule maker--for my wrist, anyway.
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Old 28 September 2017, 08:05 AM   #21
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I'm cool with 1 and 2. My wrists measure right at 7.5" and I just happen to be wearing my Explorer, 114270 today.
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Old 28 September 2017, 08:22 AM   #22
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The rules are: there are no rules.
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I don't know about there being no rules, but the rules in the OP are not rules.

For instance, here's a 7.75 inch wrist sporting a 36mm DJ with a smooth bezel and a jubilee bracelet, which just happens to be my wrist.
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You shouldn't be posting that, your breaking the rules
Not to mention..... [gasp] ... A HONDA!

Have you no shame????

Rule 43) drive > 3 series.


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Old 28 September 2017, 08:35 AM   #24
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Not to mention..... [gasp] ... A HONDA!

Have you no shame????

Rule 43) drive > 3 series.


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Old 28 September 2017, 08:46 AM   #25
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As a 40mm Rolex owner with skinny girly wrists, I say 3 and 4 should be if the lug to lug (12 to 6) distance is greater the width of your wrist, then you should not wear it.


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Old 28 September 2017, 08:46 AM   #26
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Rules. . . are made to be broken - have at it!
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Old 28 September 2017, 08:51 AM   #27
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Oh, and one more actual Rule I live by...No stickers. Please. PLEASE.. On everything that is sacred and precious in the Universe. No stickers. If you REALLY want plastic, I've got a whole roll of Rolex quality Reynolds I can sell you. PM for details.
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Old 28 September 2017, 09:02 AM   #28
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Sorry...your rules don't work for me. So, there's a fail. IMO.
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Old 28 September 2017, 09:06 AM   #29
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I think the "rules" the OP suggested are meant to be........"safe bets."
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Old 28 September 2017, 10:11 AM   #30
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Crap...if i buy a stainless Sky-Dweller I will be breaking the rules. Someone let Rolex know.
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