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trandonnghia92 · 12 March 2022, 03:11 AM

I mean Daydate all time classic size is 36mm

It is not only the proportion on 36mm is better

But wearing a full-gold BIG SIZE Rolex 40mm DayDate seem a little too much ? It is slap straight in the face "I'm wearing a FULL GOLD Rolex" ?

May be DD 40 is better with White gold/Platinum rather than YG or RG ?

What do you think about DD 40 compare to 36?

Farsh14 · 12 March 2022, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I mean Daydate all time classic size is 36mm

It is not only the proportion on 36mm is better

But wearing a full-gold BIG SIZE Rolex 40mm DayDate seem a little too much ? It is slap straight in the face "I'm wearing a FULL GOLD Rolex" ?

May be DD 40 is better with White gold/Platinum rather than YG or RG ?

What do you think about DD 40 compare to 36?

love it! more up to the times and good for ppl with bigger wrists like me. nice to have the option

mfserge · 12 March 2022, 03:13 AM

I think it’s 4mm larger.

MJ EXPLORER · 12 March 2022, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mfserge

I think it’s 4mm larger.

You're on fire today!

franzumb · 12 March 2022, 03:14 AM

If I were to buy a day date it would definitely be 36. I believe it looks best in most wrists.

Dubshack · 12 March 2022, 03:20 AM

I like the 36 and I’m a larger guy. Wish the current 36 came in more variations.

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justcruisin · 12 March 2022, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubshack

I like the 36 and I’m a larger guy. Wish the current 36 came in more variations.

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^^ I agree with this. The 40 Romans in blue/green are beautiful!

Calatrava r · 13 March 2022, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubshack

I like the 36 and I’m a larger guy. Wish the current 36 came in more variations.

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The fact they do not do the white stick lumed dial on the 36mm DD in all the gold colors is really a shame.

afmars · 12 March 2022, 03:21 AM

My personal opinion (zipping up flame suit) is that 40/41mm DD/DJ/OP all look awkwardly big to me. I have never seen one on a wrist or in a display case that didn’t look dinner plate-ey. The sports models make sense at 40mm because they demand a thicker bezel and the numbered bezel fills up the space nicely while keeping the dial size proportionate. A 40mm day date is just being bigger for the sake of being bigger, and it comes off as clumsy to me.

enjoythemusic · 12 March 2022, 03:23 AM

Depends on wrist size... and 'current fashion'.

NeoAnderson · 12 March 2022, 03:30 AM

I like 40mm. Tried both on and even my wife was like 36mm looks tiny. 7.15" wrist. 6'3" 215lb

S’portEye · 12 March 2022, 03:46 AM

I had a YG 18238, loved it, sold it for the 228238, love it, but now catch myself longing for the 36mm… Tastes change I guess.

samson66 · 12 March 2022, 03:47 AM

I thought the DD40 was <39mm?

agsstructures · 12 March 2022, 03:56 AM

I don't think its to much but this is coming from someone who will only wear SS or WG. Also prefer the older 36MM Day Dates!!

trandonnghia92 · 12 March 2022, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by agsstructures

I don't think its to much but this is coming from someone who will only wear SS or WG. Also prefer the older 36MM Day Dates!!

is this one 18239 ?

agsstructures · 12 March 2022, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

is this one 18239 ?

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joejet · 12 March 2022, 03:59 AM

36 looks to small on me here is my 40mm (not the best photo to see the size) but my wrists seem the perfect size for most Rolex, full links fit perfectly, well a little loose but I like it that way.

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CaliBear · 12 March 2022, 03:59 AM

not for me. 36mm is too small on my wrists

Robf52 · 12 March 2022, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliBear

not for me. 36mm is too small on my wrists

This.

jgottsman11 · 12 March 2022, 06:15 AM

I love the 36mm as I think proportionally it's better for my wrist. The 40mm is just badass and a modern take on an already legendary design.

Laostuh · 12 March 2022, 10:37 AM

Had a 36MM Day Date and sold it because I thought it was too small. I don't have big wrists by any means. My next Day Date(god willing) will be a 40MM for sure.

4 Aussies · 12 March 2022, 10:40 AM

No, 40 is perfection!!

carwash66 · 12 March 2022, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliBear

not for me. 36mm is too small on my wrists

True for me as well.
I do wish there was a smooth bezel option on the
WG 40mm.

Calatrava r · 13 March 2022, 12:15 AM

Unless you have a larger wrist, 7 inches and above, the 40mm is all head with no bracelet aesthetics and flow to the head. The President bracelet is too nice to be obscured by the watch head.

MrMercedes · 15 March 2022, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliBear

not for me. 36mm is too small on my wrists

Scott_ · 12 March 2022, 04:00 AM

For me, it would be 36mm in YG or 40mm in WG. I don't have either right now, though.

dannyp · 12 March 2022, 04:04 AM

I think it’s too big, especially in YG/RG. But the proportions are better than the DJ41, IMO. Overall has the same issue as 39mm Explorer: just too much dial.

carwash66 · 12 March 2022, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I mean Daydate all time classic size is 36mm

It is not only the proportion on 36mm is better

But wearing a full-gold BIG SIZE Rolex 40mm DayDate seem a little too much ? It is slap straight in the face "I'm wearing a FULL GOLD Rolex" ?

May be DD 40 is better with White gold/Platinum rather than YG or RG ?

What do you think about DD 40 compare to 36?

I don’t think there would be much “Slap” difference between 36mm & 40mm.
I went with WG as I am not a YG or RG kind of person. I can squeeze by with 2-tone however. My DD 40mm wears small. Wrist is 7 5/8.

trandonnghia92 · 12 March 2022, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by carwash66

I don’t think there would be much “Slap” difference between 36mm & 40mm.
I went with WG as I am not a YG or RG kind of person. I can squeeze by with 2-tone however. My DD 40mm wears small. Wrist is 7 5/8.

Yeah, that's why I said in the OP that 40mm is better in Pla/White gold

If you wear the YG/RG you will definitely see the "SLAP"

Thuilln · 12 March 2022, 04:26 AM

Short answer: yes.

12 March 2022, 03:11 AM	#1
trandonnghia92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Vietnam Posts: 166	Is 40mm to MUCH for a Day-Date? I mean Daydate all time classic size is 36mm It is not only the proportion on 36mm is better But wearing a full-gold BIG SIZE Rolex 40mm DayDate seem a little too much ? It is slap straight in the face "I'm wearing a FULL GOLD Rolex" ? May be DD 40 is better with White gold/Platinum rather than YG or RG ? What do you think about DD 40 compare to 36?

12 March 2022, 03:23 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,176	Depends on wrist size... and 'current fashion'. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

12 March 2022, 06:15 AM	#20
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: wHerE do U liv Watch: 5164R Posts: 1,450	I love the 36mm as I think proportionally it's better for my wrist. The 40mm is just badass and a modern take on an already legendary design. __________________ 5164R Aquanaut "Tiffany & Co" 18238 Champagne Day Date

12 March 2022, 04:26 AM	#30
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Short answer: yes. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

12 March 2022, 03:13 AM	#3
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	I think it’s 4mm larger.

12 March 2022, 03:14 AM	#5
franzumb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Netherlands Watch: 124270 Posts: 74	If I were to buy a day date it would definitely be 36. I believe it looks best in most wrists.

12 March 2022, 03:20 AM	#6
Dubshack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: SoCal Watch: 126334 Posts: 871	I like the 36 and I’m a larger guy. Wish the current 36 came in more variations. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 March 2022, 03:21 AM	#9
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	My personal opinion (zipping up flame suit) is that 40/41mm DD/DJ/OP all look awkwardly big to me. I have never seen one on a wrist or in a display case that didn’t look dinner plate-ey. The sports models make sense at 40mm because they demand a thicker bezel and the numbered bezel fills up the space nicely while keeping the dial size proportionate. A 40mm day date is just being bigger for the sake of being bigger, and it comes off as clumsy to me.

12 March 2022, 03:30 AM	#11
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	I like 40mm. Tried both on and even my wife was like 36mm looks tiny. 7.15" wrist. 6'3" 215lb

12 March 2022, 03:46 AM	#12
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,416	I had a YG 18238, loved it, sold it for the 228238, love it, but now catch myself longing for the 36mm… Tastes change I guess.

12 March 2022, 03:47 AM	#13
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	I thought the DD40 was <39mm?

12 March 2022, 03:56 AM	#14
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,401	I don't think its to much but this is coming from someone who will only wear SS or WG. Also prefer the older 36MM Day Dates!!

12 March 2022, 03:59 AM	#17
joejet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Far far away Posts: 311	36 looks to small on me here is my 40mm (not the best photo to see the size) but my wrists seem the perfect size for most Rolex, full links fit perfectly, well a little loose but I like it that way. I

12 March 2022, 03:59 AM	#18
CaliBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Francisco Watch: BLNR Posts: 99	not for me. 36mm is too small on my wrists

12 March 2022, 10:37 AM	#21
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	Had a 36MM Day Date and sold it because I thought it was too small. I don't have big wrists by any means. My next Day Date(god willing) will be a 40MM for sure.

12 March 2022, 10:40 AM	#22
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,165	No, 40 is perfection!!

13 March 2022, 12:15 AM	#24
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,418	Unless you have a larger wrist, 7 inches and above, the 40mm is all head with no bracelet aesthetics and flow to the head. The President bracelet is too nice to be obscured by the watch head.

12 March 2022, 04:00 AM	#26
Scott_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 127	For me, it would be 36mm in YG or 40mm in WG. I don't have either right now, though.

12 March 2022, 04:04 AM	#27
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I think it’s too big, especially in YG/RG. But the proportions are better than the DJ41, IMO. Overall has the same issue as 39mm Explorer: just too much dial.

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