Am I too "big" for a DJ 36mm?

[patrike]

This might seem a bit weird. I am about 6.2" 188, and having some concerns about the size of my DJ 36mm. I think it looks a bit small on my wrist, almost feminine.

It´s been annoying me more and more the last couple of weeks. I bought the watch last November.

What do you guy´s think?

I´ve tried the DJII, but don´t like it at all unfortunately.

[mldaytona]

Wrist shot please, Patrik.

[patrike]

Originally Posted by mldaytona

Wrist shot please, Patrik.

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[cid]

Originally Posted by patrike

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It looks fine. The bigger the watch the more chance it will get knocked around. I own a DJII and love it, but I have to wonder if this bigger watch movement over the last couple of years is here to stay or just temporary. 36MM have been around for a long time. I think between 36mm-42mm are ideal sizes in wrist watches. I saw a skinny guy wearing a Breitling 47mm the other day. Looked like he had a wall clock on his wrist. Nice watch but not for him...or me.

[patrike]

I also might be a bit annoyed with the DJ because I think it looks a little "plain". I always thought of the DJ as the perfect watch. Until I wore it for 6 months, then I started doubting my choice.

Perhaps "blining" it up a little and get a 116233 will change my mind about the size. :)

I guess me posting this should be the answer.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by patrike

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Looks absolutely great.

[patrike]

Thanks for the input guys. Decided it´s gone. Time to find something else.

Perhaps it´s not the size alone that make me doubt the watch. As I wrote before I think it looks a little "plain". And I am annoyed with the lock part of the bracelet that doesn´t really lock into anything and make a sound as it touches something.

A 116233 with a little more bling might change my mind about the size. The jubilee bracelet will also solve the problem with the noisy lock.

[jay1988]

Originally Posted by patrike

Thanks for the input guys. Decided it´s gone. Time to find something else.

Perhaps it´s not the size alone that make me doubt the watch. As I wrote before I think it looks a little "plain". And I am annoyed with the lock part of the bracelet that doesn´t really lock into anything and make a sound as it touches something.

A 116233 with a little more bling might change my mind about the size. The jubilee bracelet will also solve the problem with the noisy lock.

Never spend that much money on a watch unless you're happy with it.

What is your wrist size exactly ?

The main thing is that you look like it. Saying that I think a mans watch shouldn't look like a ladies watch. I would never come out and say it but I do think a mans watch should have a commanding presence on his wrist.

Also remember that wrist shots can be very misleading. Look at yourself in the mirror and see how it looks. Then again most of the day you will be looking down at the wrist yourself so if it annoys you every time.

[111forza]

Originally Posted by patrike

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i have wrist size of 7.25 and recently purchased explorer 36mm prefered it to the newer 39mm. I say wear it with pride looks great

[goog53]

Originally Posted by patrike

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Looks PERFECT!

[chorne]

I love my 36mm Explorer and Panerai's.

That looks great on you by the way.

Chris

Originally Posted by patrike

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[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by patrike

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Looks good from here..

[jhupp]

Some pics would help, but I say "no way!!". I have the same size wrist and wear an 36mm Exp 1 which has a smaller case than the new 36mm DJ. I think it fits perfect. I actually prefer it sometimes to my 40mm Exp 2 especially on a NATO as of late.

[drjfc62]

As the old adage goes, wear what YOU like and disregard what others may think. I feel 36 mm would be too small for my wrist, which is only 7 1/4." My own taste runs to the 40-46 mm range--some might think the larger ones are "too big"--I don't care, I like 'em.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by drjfc62

As the old adage goes, wear what YOU like and disregard what others may think. I feel 36 mm would be too small for my wrist, which is only 7 1/4." My own taste runs to the 40-46 mm range--some might think the larger ones are "too big"--I don't care, I like 'em.

X2

For me I feel it's too small because I am 6'3" and 7 1/2" wrist and I have trouble reading the time on the 36mm dial. But this is me, do what works best for you.

[IMG2]

It looks to me to be in nice proportion to your wrist.

[Citizenrich]

Originally Posted by drjfc62

As the old adage goes, wear what YOU like and disregard what others may think. I feel 36 mm would be too small for my wrist, which is only 7 1/4." My own taste runs to the 40-46 mm range--some might think the larger ones are "too big"--I don't care, I like 'em.

Whilst I agree with your general philosophy regarding personal taste, I think a person should be somewhat mindful about getting caught up in what is fashionable.

The 1970's and 80's wristwatch era was defined by the thinner is better rage which in hindsight was 95% fashion and 5% technology driven.


A lot of fashionable wristwatches are getting cartoonish. Like Flava Flav style.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by patrike

This might seem a bit weird. I am about 6.2" 188, and having some concerns about the size of my DJ 36mm. I think it looks a bit small on my wrist, almost feminine.

It´s been annoying me more and more the last couple of weeks. I bought the watch last November.

What do you guy´s think?

I´ve tried the DJII, but don´t like it at all unfortunately.

Well back in the 1940s and into the 1950s there were big men around then and average size of wrist watches then was 30mm.And the men in those days did not even think that a size of a watch was feminine.So be your own man you wear whatever watch you want I do.

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well back in the 1940s and into the 1950s there were big men around then and average size of wrist watches then was 30mm.And the men in those days did not even think that a size of a watch was feminine.So be your own man you wear whatever watch you want I do.

Very true! And as the rest of the members have stated Patrik looks great!

Edit - I see you have already decided its gone so looking forward to the new wrist pics!

[patrike]

Another pic.

[superdog]

I'd typically say yes. However, from ur pic, I think it looks pretty good.

[drockadam]

Looks fine on you mate!

[mldaytona]

Your DJ looks perfect on your wrist, Patrik. Why worry about size? Just enjoy it.

[gimpex]

There were a few pics here a few weeks ago , showing different sizes on the same wrist / person.

Bottom line is that noone really notices a few mm difference - I guess unless you wear a huge onion type thing on your wrist :)

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by patrike

This might seem a bit weird. I am about 6.2" 188, and having some concerns about the size of my DJ 36mm. I think it looks a bit small on my wrist, almost feminine.

It´s been annoying me more and more the last couple of weeks. I bought the watch last November.

What do you guy´s think?

I´ve tried the DJII, but don´t like it at all unfortunately.

It is very individual, and in my mind relates more to the size of the wrist/size of hands and proportions than your body length.

Try to take a couple of pictures (not using close distance and wide angle lens) and post them for comments.

I understand your dilemma. I had an Air-King for a while, but eventually sold it since I percieved it too small, and stopped using it. This said I have skinny wrists, and absolutely prefer the marginally larger 36mm size. My sweet spot (taking my wrist/hand size and proportions into consideration) is 36 - 40 mm, so I am sensitive about millimeters...

As a note; the AK I had for a while was 34 mm across the bezel and 41 mm lug to lug, with a 29 mm diameter crystal/dial. My favourite Explorer is 35/44/30, and my much used DJ 16200 is 34,5/44/30... so the difference between them is really minor... but noticeable ... for me... and that is what matters. The newer DJ is slightly larger cross the bezel, but have the same lug to lug length and crystal diameter. I am currently wearing an Explorer II at 39/47/30

Best,

A

Edit: Oh, you did post a picture while I was typing my response. It looks perfect to me! Similar proportions as I have, and you have the very beautiful white stick dial!

[The Joker]

Looks perfect on you IMO

[MrLee]

Think it looks perfect for your wrist. Anyway the big watch fad is starting to end now

[skypilot]

Padi said it very well.
I have some vintage watches in the 32 mm range that I wear on my 7 1/2 inch wrist and some day, when I have nothing else to do, maybe I'll get around to worrying about what anybody else thinks.
If I like it, it's good.

[vintagewaferthin]

Originally Posted by skypilot

Padi said it very well.
I have some vintage watches in the 32 mm range that I wear on my 7 1/2 inch wrist and some day, when I have nothing else to do, maybe I'll get around to worrying about what anybody else thinks.
If I like it, it's good.

I couldn't agree more! I have a vintage lord Elgin gold dress watch from 1951 that I wear almost daily and I love it. It's small at 31mm, but hey if I like it I'll wear it, and like you I could care less what other people think. My wrist is roughly 6 1/2 inches and I think it looks and feels great!

[swish77]

There's no right or wrong. It's just what you prefer, of course. In the wristshot, it looks perfect. I have big and small watches and switch 'em up based on moods and occasions. When I wanna feel a little more macho I strap on my 44mm Panerai PAM177, but when I have a dinner date and wanna go classic, I wear my vintage 1601 Datejust with silver dial. It's part of the fun of loving watches. Good luck!