Something bizarre happened with my Rolex... try it

[A.Sharp]

I have only felt comfortable wearing 40M Rolex’s (both dress and sport) for the past few years. When I try on one of my 36s, I would immediately reject it. What a bizarrely small size I thought That is until about two months ago, I had to dress conservatively and felt breaking out the old SS DJ 36 thinking it would be well suited for the event. Needless to say my eyes have completely and totally adjusted to the 36M size, it feels very cool and confident. I’m a big fan. Friends and coworkers have remarked on it and never have I heard a word regarding one of my 40 sports models... not that that’s something I look for, but it supports my hypothesis.

[Doood]

36mm is the classic DJ size IMHO, especially for dressier occasions.
I have never bonded with the larger DJ even with an almost 8” wrist.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by A.Sharp

I have only felt comfortable wearing 40M Rolex’s (both dress and sport) for the past few years. When I try on one of my 36s, I would immediately reject it. What a bizarrely small size I thought That is until about two months ago, I had to dress conservatively and felt breaking out the old SS DJ 36 thinking it would be well suited for the event. Needless to say my eyes have completely and totally adjusted to the 36M size, it feels very cool and confident. I’m a big fan. Friends and coworkers have remarked on it and never have I heard a word regarding one of my 40 sports models... not that that’s something I look for, but it supports my hypothesis.

36 size will always be a great size for most!

[Brew]

The 36mm DJ is perfect. Anything else isn't.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Brew

The 36mm DJ is perfect. Anything else isn't.

Better hurry up and get rid of that OP and YM.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Better hurry up and get rid of that OP and YM.

We each have to suffer with a bit of imperfection now and again (and again, and again).

[amanbra]

yep took me awhile to adjust to the size, now i'm thinking about getting a second one.

[BisonHead]

36mm DJ, design icon. Wears great on the wrist and is very comfortable.

[TswaneNguni]

I cant wear 36 DJs,bracelets to short .On the DJIIs and DJ41 at max length is just right for my wrist .

[VonDutch]

Ahhhh! I'm not alone then!!! I've been wearing a Midsize YM (the girly 35mm) all over the weekend... its the most comfortable watch!!! I've got several sports Rolex and Tudors, so was worried it was too small!

Yes when you first put a smaller watch on 36 / 35mm after wearing 40+ it just feels very wrong... but after awhile and your eyes adjust it feels like its part of you! Totally surprised by this!!! Slips under a shirt with ease, looks more elegant, sits nicer... I thought I was odd for liking this!

[JasonBetts]

Originally Posted by VonDutch

Ahhhh! I'm not alone then!!! I've been wearing a Midsize YM (the girly 35mm) all over the weekend... its the most comfortable watch!!! I've got several sports Rolex and Tudors, so was worried it was too small!

Yes when you first put a smaller watch on 36 / 35mm after wearing 40+ it just feels very wrong... but after awhile and your eyes adjust it feels like its part of you! Totally surprised by this!!! Slips under a shirt with ease, looks more elegant, sits nicer... I thought I was odd for liking this!

You're definitely not alone. I bought two 36 Rolex watches for myself after buying my wife a 1601 which I put on for a day and liking it.


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[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by VonDutch

Ahhhh! I'm not alone then!!! I've been wearing a Midsize YM (the girly 35mm) all over the weekend... its the most comfortable watch!!! I've got several sports Rolex and Tudors, so was worried it was too small!

Yes when you first put a smaller watch on 36 / 35mm after wearing 40+ it just feels very wrong... but after awhile and your eyes adjust it feels like its part of you! Totally surprised by this!!! Slips under a shirt with ease, looks more elegant, sits nicer... I thought I was odd for liking this!

That is spot on now I feel. It’s very different than “wearing” a watch. Feels like it looks and should.

[Andad]

My new DJ 41 was a perfect fit out of the box.

You need to do more wrist curls young Neef.

Oom.

[1William]

I appreciate the looks of the classic 36mm in the DJ and DD. They do not work for my 7.5-7.75 wrist and I have chosen to go with larger watches.

[bezler]

Originally Posted by 1William

I appreciate the looks of the classic 36mm in the DJ and DD. They do not work for my 7.5-7.75 wrist and I have chosen to go with larger watches.

And yet they're great on my 8 inch wrist. You must fall into that donut hole I've heard about.

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[Calatrava r]

I prefer 36mm because I like to see some bracelet instead of all watch head.

[brandrea]

I love the look of them on other people, on myself not so much

[garyk]

I had a Day Date in the early 80s and I’ve tried on a few when they went to 40 and 41 and can’t wrap my mind around those sizes for that watch. Hard to explain since I have other watches that are larger.

[Krash]

Nobody in real like cares if you’re wearing a 36 instead of a 41. It’s only an issue on the internet. I have 7.25” wrists, which is big by TRF standards, and I think it looks great on me. Definitely not too small.


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[rootbeer7]

My daily is a 44mm Pam, but 36mm Datejust and slightly smaller 1625 also feel just right. Depends on what I’m wearing.

[Nikrnic]

I remember when a 36 seemed big. My first was a date model 34mm I believe. My wife wears a DJ36 now. I can pull it off but I'm so used to my DJ41 that the 36 doesn't work for me anymore.

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[Tangier11]

Its hard to beat the 36

[173rdabn]

36 is a perfect size in watches and bras.

[JasonBetts]

Originally Posted by 173rdabn

36 is a perfect size in watches and bras.

Errr, for me it depends on the cup. D is perfect for me



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[dchernikoff]

Same here, I find my DJ36 looks great and feels great. Saw an AD wearing the DJ41 on very skinny wrists and thought it looked ridiculous, and couldn't have felt comfortable... I also have a GMT-II and the 40mm is fine, but anything bigger, for me, just isn't comfortable.

I think having a watch that is wider than your wrist is just innately uncomfortable...

-Dan

[BigBoy17]

Got rid of my 36. Its to petit for a big guy

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Got rid of my 36. Its to petit for a big guy

Tony soprano wore a DD36. Watch an old episode and you’ll see how it falls on his huge wrist. A 40/41 DD would have looked odd I think.

Do love them tho.

[Oceanblue]

For me, 36mm is the perfect size, but I have a small wrist. The odd thing is that I've never been able to get comfortable with the vintage pieces that are 33-35. The lug to lug and bezel make a big difference too.

[darthgman]

My first Rolex in the 90s was a DJ which was 36MM at the time, then sold it for my Bluesy. I tried the new 41MM when I wanted to reacquire a DJ but ended up getting the 36MM because it looked so much better on me.

[Luisin]

I think the 36 mm is the original size and proportion, and the 41 mm is an exaggeration