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Anstruther · 15 January 2012, 11:32 PM

I currently have the 31mm SS Datejust, but I'm thinking that I may prefer a slightly larger [and heavier] watch. I don't have large wrists and am fairly slim so Ik now that anything over 34mm would look too big, but I haven't actually seen the 34mm in anything other than stand alone pictures. Does anyone have any wrist shots? Also what's the difference between the Oyster Perpetual Date and the Datejust?? Do they have different movements and is one better than the other? AND [sorry for all the questions] what are the prices at the moment for both watches - I'd be looking for an AD that also sells pre-owned so that I could trade in. Thanks in advance. S x

bigwatchman · 16 January 2012, 12:10 AM

Basically it is the size, 2mm difference. Date is 34mm and DJ is 36mm. Unless they are side by side, they wear and feel basically the same. I believe movements are the same, but I could be wrong. DJ is more expensive and has more options available. Both are great timepieces.

Vetteman · 16 January 2012, 01:52 AM

For size comparison ... My wife's collection.. And she has a small wrist .. She tried on 36 mm but the lugs stick out with the bracelet snug

34mm Airking

31mm Datejust

26mm Datejust

Lion · 16 January 2012, 02:29 AM

I have small wrists(6 and one quarter inches and am 5'5" and 120lbs.)and wear a GMT which is 40mm. I would suggest trying them on a long with the Subs as I think they would look good on your wrist. But if you go smaller get the 36mm DateJust it's a great watch. Or you could consider the Explorer I which is 36mm or the AirKing.....if you do not need the date function!!!

Anstruther · 16 January 2012, 02:55 AM

Oh wow, thanks so much. The photos in particular are really useful. I'm going to go to Watches of Switzerland [I'm in London] and ask to have a look at both options. And to see what they say about trading in/ up.

chicfarmer1 · 16 January 2012, 03:00 AM

Hi, I hope Lisa shows up with pics of her 34mm Date that she sold. It's a really nice size. The Date only comes with the Oyster bracelet and has more limited dial options, compared to the DJ.

I bought a 31mm and second guessed it and thought I should've gone for the 34mm Date, but for me this is a great choice after all because it's so versatile. Have fun looking!

Anstruther · 16 January 2012, 06:02 AM

Oh, I didn't realise that about the bracelet. Can you get a Jubilee to fit separately? I like both bracelet's but on the plain bezel v plain dial steel watches I quite like the way a jubilee jazzes things up a little.

Vetteman · 16 January 2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anstruther

Oh, I didn't realise that about the bracelet. Can you get a Jubilee to fit separately? I like both bracelet's but on the plain bezel v plain dial steel watches I quite like the way a jubilee jazzes things up a little.

Just my opinion...
I like the Machined Bezel with the Oyster
The Polished center links with the Domed bezel
The Jubilee with the Fluted bezel

George Ab · 16 January 2012, 02:05 PM

Yes, both movement are the same 3135.

The OP Date is probably the best value in the Rolex lineup.

15 January 2012, 11:32 PM	#1
Anstruther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Watch: OP DATE & EXP1 36 Posts: 180	The OP Date 34mm vs the Datejust 31mm??? I currently have the 31mm SS Datejust, but I'm thinking that I may prefer a slightly larger [and heavier] watch. I don't have large wrists and am fairly slim so Ik now that anything over 34mm would look too big, but I haven't actually seen the 34mm in anything other than stand alone pictures. Does anyone have any wrist shots? Also what's the difference between the Oyster Perpetual Date and the Datejust?? Do they have different movements and is one better than the other? AND [sorry for all the questions] what are the prices at the moment for both watches - I'd be looking for an AD that also sells pre-owned so that I could trade in. Thanks in advance. S x

16 January 2012, 01:52 AM	#3
Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	For size comparison ... My wife's collection.. And she has a small wrist .. She tried on 36 mm but the lugs stick out with the bracelet snug 34mm Airking 31mm Datejust 26mm Datejust __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

16 January 2012, 02:29 AM	#4
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have small wrists(6 and one quarter inches and am 5'5" and 120lbs.)and wear a GMT which is 40mm. I would suggest trying them on a long with the Subs as I think they would look good on your wrist. But if you go smaller get the 36mm DateJust it's a great watch. Or you could consider the Explorer I which is 36mm or the AirKing.....if you do not need the date function!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

16 January 2012, 02:05 PM	#9
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Yes, both movement are the same 3135. The OP Date is probably the best value in the Rolex lineup. __________________

16 January 2012, 12:10 AM	#2
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Basically it is the size, 2mm difference. Date is 34mm and DJ is 36mm. Unless they are side by side, they wear and feel basically the same. I believe movements are the same, but I could be wrong. DJ is more expensive and has more options available. Both are great timepieces.

16 January 2012, 02:55 AM	#5
Anstruther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Watch: OP DATE & EXP1 36 Posts: 180	Oh wow, thanks so much. The photos in particular are really useful. I'm going to go to Watches of Switzerland [I'm in London] and ask to have a look at both options. And to see what they say about trading in/ up.

16 January 2012, 03:00 AM	#6
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Hi, I hope Lisa shows up with pics of her 34mm Date that she sold. It's a really nice size. The Date only comes with the Oyster bracelet and has more limited dial options, compared to the DJ. I bought a 31mm and second guessed it and thought I should've gone for the 34mm Date, but for me this is a great choice after all because it's so versatile. Have fun looking!

16 January 2012, 06:02 AM	#7
Anstruther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Watch: OP DATE & EXP1 36 Posts: 180	Oh, I didn't realise that about the bracelet. Can you get a Jubilee to fit separately? I like both bracelet's but on the plain bezel v plain dial steel watches I quite like the way a jubilee jazzes things up a little.

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