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LazySumday · 12 May 2018, 11:03 PM

So... I have been a watch aficionado for years and currently own 2 Rolex’s (SubC and 16710 Coke). I love those watches but have also always been fond of two-toned Datejust models. I would prefer to purchase a used 36mm but I am concerned about the size issue, my wrist is not large, although I am not a small man (joints are small). Show me your 36mm wrist shots if you have them and share your thought on weather or not the 36mm is still an “acceptable” size. The appeal of the smaller DJ is really that it was the original size.

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torrente · 12 May 2018, 11:18 PM

My DJ36 in my 7.5 wrist, I love it but I tend to like ”small” watches:

jdpny · 12 May 2018, 11:20 PM

TimeOnHand · 12 May 2018, 11:27 PM

It only needs to be acceptable to you!

highbob · 13 May 2018, 05:27 AM

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It only needs to be acceptable to you!

Perfect watch—perfect size, perfect dial, perfect roulette date wheel—perfect. I decided earlier this year to drop the hammer on this watch, but it’s unavailable now, and if you can find it, you’re not getting any discount. Sigh ... for me. Buy what you want, when you can, and enjoy. BTW, on the issue of size, 36mm is perfect, and my wrist is just shy of 7.25, depending on the heat, my level of activity, and how many hot dogs I’ve eaten on any given day.

Love this watch!

GoingPlaces · 12 May 2018, 11:36 PM

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Perfectly fine. Comfortable and perfect balance with any outfit.

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rkot07 · 13 May 2018, 12:05 AM

I wear everything from a 34mm to 42mm and love them all.

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perryj · 13 May 2018, 12:13 AM

Mine

Annan · 13 May 2018, 12:13 AM

My wrist is 6.5". Here's a picture of my 36mm (now gone) and my current 41mm. I think they both look fine.

2001jesper · 13 May 2018, 12:18 AM

Would not want for it to be bigger

Paul7 · 13 May 2018, 01:49 AM

1984 dj 1603

LINVS · 13 May 2018, 02:21 AM

I think 36mm is super tasteful. It was considered large just a few decades ago. I don’t buy the statement that people are that much bigger these days.

Rolex Essex · 13 May 2018, 11:43 PM

My 36mm DJ on 6.5” wrist

GradyPhilpott · 13 May 2018, 11:58 PM

Rick_Nashville · 14 May 2018, 01:16 AM

I love the 36mm platform. Imho, it fits perfectly fine on my 7.50" wrist. This my 36mm DateJust Turn-O-Graph. I was attracted to the slate dial and vibrant red accents. Purchased new in 2011.

This is my other 36mm DateJust. A Christmas gift from this past December. Fun, satisfying watch. Love the smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet.

mmmmp · 14 May 2018, 08:40 AM

[QUOTE=Rick_Nashville;8575751]I love the 36mm platform. Imho, it fits perfectly fine on my 7.50" wrist. This my 36mm DateJust Turn-O-Graph. I was attracted to the slate dial and vibrant red accents. Purchased new in 2011.

Excellent watch! I'm a major fan of the TOG which many dislike for some silly reasons. (Too small for a sport watch, not a dress or sports watch, bezel looks weird, etc.)

Well, negativity be damned, it's a cool and unique piece. It's for cool and unique people.(maybe some VERY cool people) Wear it in good health sir.

Best,
Mark

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zjd168 · 14 May 2018, 02:11 AM

7" wrist. 36 dj is perfect. 44 D-Blue and Pam? no problem. As long as you like it, size normally is not an issue

H-Watches · 14 May 2018, 05:14 AM

Love the size!

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Overwound · 14 May 2018, 10:48 AM

This is one of the coolest Datejusts I've ever seen.

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Love the size!

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Dennisoul · 14 May 2018, 05:34 AM

I had a 36mm 116200 DJ...had it for a year, always felt it was just too small....I find 39/40mm is the sweet spot....traded it for a 16570 EXP2 39/40mm....I also have a DJ41 which is the size I always wanted for a Datejust...

Jack T · 14 May 2018, 09:42 AM

If you have a 36mm DJ, as I do, then you find it an acceptable size. Wish I had a picture on my phone. It goes anywhere.

seabreeze60 · 14 May 2018, 10:55 AM

I own two tone 2017 36mm Datejust 116233. I have a small wrist. My second watch is a chrono 40mm. The 36mm looks fine and the 40mm chrono looks good as well. It's a personal choice. I feel that on a 6.5 wrist, same size as mine, a 41mm Datejust is too much. I'm wearing a 34mm Omega now. Bigger is not necessarily better!

MTBer · 14 May 2018, 12:32 PM

Haven't measured recently but I believe my wrist is around 6.75", fairly flat. For a watch that leans more towards the 'dressy' end of the spectrum compared to a full-on sports watch (diver/chrono/etc.) I think this is perfectly proportioned for my size and coudn't be happier with the 36mm.

jdpny · 14 May 2018, 08:09 PM

12 May 2018, 11:03 PM	#1
LazySumday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 285	Datejust 36mm So... I have been a watch aficionado for years and currently own 2 Rolex’s (SubC and 16710 Coke). I love those watches but have also always been fond of two-toned Datejust models. I would prefer to purchase a used 36mm but I am concerned about the size issue, my wrist is not large, although I am not a small man (joints are small). Show me your 36mm wrist shots if you have them and share your thought on weather or not the 36mm is still an “acceptable” size. The appeal of the smaller DJ is really that it was the original size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 May 2018, 11:27 PM	#4
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	It only needs to be acceptable to you! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

13 May 2018, 12:13 AM	#8
perryj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Swatch Posts: 952	Mine Attached Images __________________ Rolex Datejust 16200 current Rolex Ceramic Submariner Date sold Rolex Submariner 14060 sold Rolex Explorer I and II both sold Rolex Datejust 16233 and 16234 sold

13 May 2018, 12:13 AM	#9
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	My wrist is 6.5". Here's a picture of my 36mm (now gone) and my current 41mm. I think they both look fine. Attached Images __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

13 May 2018, 12:18 AM	#10
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	Would not want for it to be bigger Attached Images

12 May 2018, 11:18 PM	#2
torrente "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 551	My DJ36 in my 7.5 wrist, I love it but I tend to like ”small” watches:

12 May 2018, 11:20 PM	#3
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501

12 May 2018, 11:36 PM	#6
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Perfectly fine. Comfortable and perfect balance with any outfit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 May 2018, 12:05 AM	#7
rkot07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: California Watch: GMT II, DD, DJ II Posts: 591	I wear everything from a 34mm to 42mm and love them all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 May 2018, 01:49 AM	#11
Paul7 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 898	1984 dj 1603 Attached Images

13 May 2018, 02:21 AM	#12
LINVS Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 149	I think 36mm is super tasteful. It was considered large just a few decades ago. I don’t buy the statement that people are that much bigger these days. Attached Images

13 May 2018, 11:43 PM	#13
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	My 36mm DJ on 6.5” wrist

13 May 2018, 11:58 PM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

14 May 2018, 01:16 AM	#15
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,485	I love the 36mm platform. Imho, it fits perfectly fine on my 7.50" wrist. This my 36mm DateJust Turn-O-Graph. I was attracted to the slate dial and vibrant red accents. Purchased new in 2011. This is my other 36mm DateJust. A Christmas gift from this past December. Fun, satisfying watch. Love the smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet.

14 May 2018, 08:40 AM	#16
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	[QUOTE=Rick_Nashville;8575751]I love the 36mm platform. Imho, it fits perfectly fine on my 7.50" wrist. This my 36mm DateJust Turn-O-Graph. I was attracted to the slate dial and vibrant red accents. Purchased new in 2011. Excellent watch! I'm a major fan of the TOG which many dislike for some silly reasons. (Too small for a sport watch, not a dress or sports watch, bezel looks weird, etc.) Well, negativity be damned, it's a cool and unique piece. It's for cool and unique people.(maybe some VERY cool people) Wear it in good health sir. Best, Mark Sent from my SGH-I547C using Tapatalk

14 May 2018, 02:11 AM	#17
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	7" wrist. 36 dj is perfect. 44 D-Blue and Pam? no problem. As long as you like it, size normally is not an issue Attached Images

14 May 2018, 05:14 AM	#18
H-Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midwest Posts: 374	Love the size! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2018, 05:34 AM	#20
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	I had a 36mm 116200 DJ...had it for a year, always felt it was just too small....I find 39/40mm is the sweet spot....traded it for a 16570 EXP2 39/40mm....I also have a DJ41 which is the size I always wanted for a Datejust...

14 May 2018, 09:42 AM	#21
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	If you have a 36mm DJ, as I do, then you find it an acceptable size. Wish I had a picture on my phone. It goes anywhere. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 May 2018, 10:55 AM	#22
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	I own two tone 2017 36mm Datejust 116233. I have a small wrist. My second watch is a chrono 40mm. The 36mm looks fine and the 40mm chrono looks good as well. It's a personal choice. I feel that on a 6.5 wrist, same size as mine, a 41mm Datejust is too much. I'm wearing a 34mm Omega now. Bigger is not necessarily better!

14 May 2018, 12:32 PM	#23
MTBer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 537	Haven't measured recently but I believe my wrist is around 6.75", fairly flat. For a watch that leans more towards the 'dressy' end of the spectrum compared to a full-on sports watch (diver/chrono/etc.) I think this is perfectly proportioned for my size and coudn't be happier with the 36mm. Attached Images

14 May 2018, 08:09 PM	#24
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501

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