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23 June 2023, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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Is this DD40 too big?
Been looking at buying a Day-Date but constantly flipping between 36mm and 40mmm as I feel I have small wrists. Managed to try on this beauty at an AD (unfortunately already spoken for). Any comments on if it is too big for my wrist?
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23 June 2023, 04:34 PM | #2 |
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Seems like you have quite the flat wrist buuuuut I personally do find it too big for you.
Cannot beat the 36 for wearability(keep in mind thag this is a lot added weight compared to you4 usual stainless Rolex) , form and presence. ** wrist is 7.25 for reference. Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk |
23 June 2023, 04:40 PM | #3 |
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The reason it’s a problem for so many people is that the 40mm is not necessarily big on anyone. It’s just “bigger” than the 36mm. In that photo you provided, I think a 36mm would look better on you.
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23 June 2023, 04:40 PM | #5 |
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Take a picture in front of a mirror and it will give you a better idea. Wrist shots often look make your wrists look smaller.
That said, the lugs are borderline overhanging your wrists so I suspect a 36mm would fit better. |
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Is this DD40 too big?
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Yes, or take a picture like this. This is not a traditional wrist shot. The camera was positioned about 3 foot away. I sat the camera down on my desk and used the timer feature. 42mm Seamaster on 7.5” wrists. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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23 June 2023, 05:36 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the input everyone! Yes I unfortunately do have tiny flat wrists, but at 6’4 I dont feel like a Sub or DJ41 is too big for my frame. Here is another shot! I haven't been able to find a DD36 to try on yet but I have tried a 36mm DJ and it felt smaller than I thought it would
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23 June 2023, 06:24 PM | #8 |
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No matter whether the photo is taken this way or that way, the lugs are protruding, and therefore I would say 40mm is not a good fit
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23 June 2023, 04:48 PM | #9 |
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There’s more to it than just doing a wrist shot.
Full mirror shots are much better to determine watch to body ratio by seeing hands arms torso etc along with the watch. The photo you shared doesn’t help much.
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23 June 2023, 04:59 PM | #10 |
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While I wholeheartedly agree with the science or looking in the mirror to see how the watch looks in relationship with you amd your body size, most of the time the wristshot pov is what we will see and if that feel/looks big or small, that's not a good place to be.
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23 June 2023, 06:31 PM | #11 |
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Too big for your wrist IMHO.
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Go with the 36.
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23 June 2023, 06:43 PM | #13 |
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It's too big for you. Take 36
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23 June 2023, 06:50 PM | #14 |
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Yes, the DD36 has already huge wrist presence because of the President bracelet.
I don’t know which genius decided to blow it up but the 40 is just too big for most of us.
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If you think it fits, it fits. If you don't, it doesn't. If you're not sure, it probably doesn't but that's your decision not mine. Your money your choice.
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23 June 2023, 07:13 PM | #16 |
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I’d go 36 in your case
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23 June 2023, 08:11 PM | #17 |
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Very helpful all! Yes have to concur on the size just not looking 100% was always my thought but wanted to confirm as I don’t think its too big but do concur that the 36mm will probably fit just that much better! Going to try and scout around to see if I can find a 36mm to try on before fully pulling the trigger! Will update with pics when I do
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23 June 2023, 09:24 PM | #19 |
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36mm is too small. 40mm is too big!
How about that? |
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Hard to judge by pictures. But I’d say you’re right on the verge of too big, just on wrist proportions.
BUT…. if you’re 6’4”, I’d say to take a few wrist shots from far away, and get people’s opinion in real time. It’s not JUST the wrist circumference that matters. |
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I went through this when purchasing my DJ. I'm used to wearing divers ranging from 39-42mm on my 6.75" wrist, and a friend's 36mm Explorer I always looked small too me, so I went with the DJ41.
Afterwards, I found the popular opinion on the forums was to stick with the DJ36. Classic size, always looks good regardless of wrist size, etc. I second-guessed myself for months before ultimately deciding that I really like my DJ41. Yes, it looks like a serving platter in close-up wrist pics, but when seen from the perspective of the entire arm/body I think it looks great. I've since stopped overthinking it...much less stressful than being a perpetual malcontent. :-) Try them both on, and like others have said, do not only consider close-up wrist shots. Above all, buy what YOU like! |
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23 June 2023, 09:36 PM | #25 |
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The 36 would be my choice for you.
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23 June 2023, 10:32 PM | #26 |
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36 would work better for you IMO.
I have the other problem. Larget wrists, so watches up to and sometimes including 40mm look small on me. |
23 June 2023, 11:25 PM | #27 |
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A 40mm Sub would look fine
The DD is a bit more elegant, so if you don’t have the wrist for it, it looks out of place. This is the case for you, go 36. Which is better as you’ll have less of a wait. |
24 June 2023, 12:20 AM | #28 |
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looks too big imo. if you're super set on that specific reference i know it's tough but otherwise 36 would look better
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24 June 2023, 12:21 AM | #29 |
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I have the exact same problem, as someone with a small wrist. Sadly I feel the DD40 is just too big for me, something about the fluted bezel and the overall "loudness" of this watch further expand its wrist presence. I would opt for DD36, but personally I wish the DD36 had more dial options like the DD40 offers.
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24 June 2023, 12:30 AM | #30 |
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fit just right
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