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Engi · 4 October 2011, 07:13 PM

Hi all,
I need your feedback in order to help me in taking a diffiult decision ...

Here is the question: in the past I owned a DJ 16234, that I sold because I felt it too small, not so "solid" and with tiny lugs, so I took the decision to buy the DJII, that I like very much.

In the last months I lost a lot of weight, so now also my wrist become thin ...

...

Therefore now when I see my DJII on the wrist it seems a bit too larger for me ... Yesterday I went to a watch shop and I tried on the DJ ref. 116200 (they had not the 116234 ...) but it looks a bit too small for me

...

Here below several wrist pics of my DJII and the last one with my GMTIIC for size comparison.

I forgot to add that my wrist size is 16.5 cm, about 6.5 inches.

So the question is: is the DJII too large for me ? Have I to keep the DJII or to sell it and buy the DJ ref. 116234, assuming that the 36 mm is a better size for my wrist ? Anyway the final combo of the 116234 should be the same, I mean black dial with stick markers and oyster bracelet ...

Thanks in advance for your input, comments are more than welcome !

Ciao

Engi

Cru Jones · 4 October 2011, 07:42 PM

it does look a little big, but, not outrageous. if it's a style you like, i say, stick with it.

plus, if you switch to the DJ, what happens when you pick up weight again??

Engi · 4 October 2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

it does look a little big, but, not outrageous. if it's a style you like, i say, stick with it.

plus, if you switch to the DJ, what happens when you pick up weight again??

My weight now is (and has to be) stable ...

Ciao

Engi

GMT Mafia · 4 October 2011, 07:44 PM

I say wear the watch you gravitate more towards no matter what.

α-ψ! · 4 October 2011, 07:55 PM

My opinion is that it's ok !36mm watches are for short guys because I am tall with long hands but small wrists and 36mm looks very small on my hands!

Oyster1982 · 4 October 2011, 08:27 PM

I think the watch looks fine, you have the wrists for a DJII.

dddrees · 4 October 2011, 08:32 PM

There's not much difference between the GMTIIC and the DJII.

It's just depends on what you are comfortable with.

Fearsome Puppy · 4 October 2011, 08:33 PM

From the pics if you're going to wear the DJII a lot with shirts and suits I do think that it looks a bit on the big side...

Engi · 4 October 2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fearsome Puppy

From the pics if you're going to wear the DJII a lot with shirts and suits I do think that it looks a bit on the big side...

Yes, I'll use it most with shirts and suites.

Thanks for your opinion !

Ciao

Engi

DCgator · 5 October 2011, 10:23 AM

Keep the DJII Engi. It's a great watch, as is the GMTc. Both look just fine on your wrist.

cedargrove · 4 October 2011, 09:32 PM

Looks fine to me.

princeton3 · 5 October 2011, 06:46 AM

I like it...

petesjag · 5 October 2011, 06:57 AM

looks fine to me

OYSTERMANN · 5 October 2011, 07:00 AM

Yep, I think it looks fine on you - a nice looking DJII ;-)

thewatchguy93 · 5 October 2011, 07:00 AM

Engi.. My wrists are much thinner than yours and I think the DJII looked ok on me. So you have got no problem there. I think it suits you well

Ciao

-Dino

mjclark32 · 5 October 2011, 07:25 AM

Looks fine to me

Lisa · 5 October 2011, 07:29 AM

Engi, this might be a weird observation, but might the watch "wear smaller" if it were slightly higher on your forearm, and away from your hand? Then again, would you have trouble fitting it under your shirt cuff?

Either way, it's a beautiful watch and it looks nice on you.

ktmd · 5 October 2011, 07:34 AM

Honestly, it looks too big to me. A 36mm DJ would look better IMO.

horseco · 5 October 2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktmd

Honestly, it looks too big to me. A 36mm DJ would look better IMO.

I second that...

Shelby-villian · 5 October 2011, 09:42 AM

Go to the store and take a picture of you with the 36mm of your choice. I will give you my advice when you do that. :)

The Joker · 12 October 2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktmd

Honestly, it looks too big to me. A 36mm DJ would look better IMO.

x6 or x7 not sure what we are upto.

I don't really get the DJII, a dressy watch should be elegent, i.e on the smaller side. Think you really need a huge wrist to pull it off.

Even if you gain weight again, the DJ 36m will still look fine.

Guess it depends what's your style and what you are used to.

Good luck.

Watch Professor · 5 October 2011, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Engi, this might be a weird observation, but might the watch "wear smaller" if it were slightly higher on your forearm, and away from your hand? Then again, would you have trouble fitting it under your shirt cuff?

Either way, it's a beautiful watch and it looks nice on you.

+1. I agree.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 5 October 2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Engi, this might be a weird observation, but might the watch "wear smaller" if it were slightly higher on your forearm, and away from your hand? Then again, would you have trouble fitting it under your shirt cuff?

Either way, it's a beautiful watch and it looks nice on you.

x2!

Engi · 5 October 2011, 08:21 AM

Great suggestion here !

Please keep your feedback going

jamesbondOO7 · 5 October 2011, 07:58 AM

Keep the watch, wear it higher on your wrist, get a new tailor.

And more importantly, keep the weight down.

Spartan · 5 October 2011, 08:31 AM

Thats one fantastic looking watch ! Much better than the older DJ...

docmarioce · 5 October 2011, 08:53 AM

It does wear big on you at least thats what the pics show but the current trend is to wear bigger watches so I would just forget about it and enjoy the watch which is a beauty BTW

Best,

OYSTERMANN · 5 October 2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docmarioce

It does wear big on you at least thats what the pics show but the current trend is to wear bigger watches so I would just forget about it and enjoy the watch which is a beauty BTW

Best,

Yep - good advice!

Agreed ;-)

Bobble · 5 October 2011, 09:20 AM

I was told by my cousin who runs a very established jewellers, that you should be able to see a bit of your arm each side of the watch, if you can't it's too big. I know that fashion has gone for large watches but I honestly think that your DJII looks too big on your wrist. I have a 7.5 wrist and think my GMTIIc is just about right, I came from a Breitling that I felt was too large. Of course it's your choice but you did ask for opinions, sorry if it's not what you wanted to hear.

Engi · 5 October 2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobble

I was told by my cousin who runs a very established jewellers, that you should be able to see a bit of your arm each side of the watch, if you can't it's too big. I know that fashion has gone for large watches but I honestly think that your DJII looks too big on your wrist. I have a 7.5 wrist and think my GMTIIc is just about right, I came from a Breitling that I felt was too large. Of course it's your choice but you did ask for opinions, sorry if it's not what you wanted to hear.

Thanks a lot, it is the exact kind of opinion I need; I really appreciate also your cousin's suggestion; in fact the main concern I have is that on the DJII I'm not able to see any portion of wrist on each watch side.

Thanks again

Ciao

Engi

4 October 2011, 07:13 PM	#1
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Big dilemma here: I need your feedback about my DJII ... Hi all, I need your feedback in order to help me in taking a diffiult decision ... Here is the question: in the past I owned a DJ 16234, that I sold because I felt it too small, not so "solid" and with tiny lugs, so I took the decision to buy the DJII, that I like very much. In the last months I lost a lot of weight, so now also my wrist become thin ... ... Therefore now when I see my DJII on the wrist it seems a bit too larger for me ... Yesterday I went to a watch shop and I tried on the DJ ref. 116200 (they had not the 116234 ...) but it looks a bit too small for me ... Here below several wrist pics of my DJII and the last one with my GMTIIC for size comparison. I forgot to add that my wrist size is 16.5 cm, about 6.5 inches. So the question is: is the DJII too large for me ? Have I to keep the DJII or to sell it and buy the DJ ref. 116234, assuming that the 36 mm is a better size for my wrist ? Anyway the final combo of the 116234 should be the same, I mean black dial with stick markers and oyster bracelet ... Thanks in advance for your input, comments are more than welcome ! Ciao Engi

4 October 2011, 08:27 PM	#6
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I think the watch looks fine, you have the wrists for a DJII. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

4 October 2011, 08:32 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	There's not much difference between the GMTIIC and the DJII. It's just depends on what you are comfortable with. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 October 2011, 08:33 PM	#8
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	From the pics if you're going to wear the DJII a lot with shirts and suits I do think that it looks a bit on the big side... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

5 October 2011, 07:00 AM	#14
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Yep, I think it looks fine on you - a nice looking DJII ;-) __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

4 October 2011, 07:42 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	it does look a little big, but, not outrageous. if it's a style you like, i say, stick with it. plus, if you switch to the DJ, what happens when you pick up weight again??

4 October 2011, 07:44 PM	#4
GMT Mafia Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: Fresno, CA Watch: GMT II 116710LN Posts: 31	I say wear the watch you gravitate more towards no matter what.

4 October 2011, 07:55 PM	#5
α-ψ! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: tolis Location: athens Watch: daytona tt Posts: 194	My opinion is that it's ok !36mm watches are for short guys because I am tall with long hands but small wrists and 36mm looks very small on my hands!

5 October 2011, 10:23 AM	#10
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Keep the DJII Engi. It's a great watch, as is the GMTc. Both look just fine on your wrist.

4 October 2011, 09:32 PM	#11
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Looks fine to me.

5 October 2011, 06:46 AM	#12
princeton3 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 187	I like it...

5 October 2011, 06:57 AM	#13
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	looks fine to me

5 October 2011, 07:00 AM	#15
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Engi.. My wrists are much thinner than yours and I think the DJII looked ok on me. So you have got no problem there. I think it suits you well Ciao -Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

5 October 2011, 07:25 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks fine to me __________________

5 October 2011, 07:29 AM	#17
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Engi, this might be a weird observation, but might the watch "wear smaller" if it were slightly higher on your forearm, and away from your hand? Then again, would you have trouble fitting it under your shirt cuff? Either way, it's a beautiful watch and it looks nice on you.

5 October 2011, 07:34 AM	#18
ktmd Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Honestly, it looks too big to me. A 36mm DJ would look better IMO.

5 October 2011, 09:42 AM	#20
Shelby-villian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: S *, C Watch: 18** Posts: 255	Go to the store and take a picture of you with the 36mm of your choice. I will give you my advice when you do that. :)

5 October 2011, 08:21 AM	#24
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Great suggestion here ! Please keep your feedback going

5 October 2011, 07:58 AM	#25
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Keep the watch, wear it higher on your wrist, get a new tailor. And more importantly, keep the weight down. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

5 October 2011, 08:31 AM	#26
Spartan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: ALL of them Posts: 450	Thats one fantastic looking watch ! Much better than the older DJ... __________________ ROLEX1675:126660:226570BL:116613LN:114060 Pam00279 : Pam00270 : OMEGA3861 : Navitimer A23322 :

5 October 2011, 08:53 AM	#27
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	It does wear big on you at least thats what the pics show but the current trend is to wear bigger watches so I would just forget about it and enjoy the watch which is a beauty BTW Best, __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

5 October 2011, 09:20 AM	#29
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	I was told by my cousin who runs a very established jewellers, that you should be able to see a bit of your arm each side of the watch, if you can't it's too big. I know that fashion has gone for large watches but I honestly think that your DJII looks too big on your wrist. I have a 7.5 wrist and think my GMTIIc is just about right, I came from a Breitling that I felt was too large. Of course it's your choice but you did ask for opinions, sorry if it's not what you wanted to hear.

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