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

[Citizenrich]

I'm 6' 3", 230 with 8 1/2 + wrists and I think the 36mm datejust (jubilee bracelet) my wife gave to me as a wedding gift looks just fine on me.

I also have a YG day-date which obviously looks really nice: on any wrist!

My TT Sub feels "big" when I first put it on my wrist. That watch was my first Rolex.

I haven't embraced the whole "bigger is better!" watch craze of the last 10 years.

[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.

[rtuy1]

looks good on you.

[Eeyore]

Originally Posted by HongNinja

I think it looks great on you, and I'd rock that size myself. However, I prefer the 39mm-46mm depending on how I feel. I'm 6'1 185lbs and have a 7 1/4 wurst give or take summer/winter.

Like everyone else said, get what YOU want. That's the nice thing about Rolex, you can ALWAYS flip them.

Please do not post a picture. I think we all know the difference cold weather can make.

[jnkay]

It is small, but it looks fine. It's such a classy watch. I feel that it's size contributes to that. No doubt you could wear 44 mm watches, but your DJ just "works"