OP41 true dimensions?

[thorm]

So on youtube I've learned the true size of OP41 is 39.1mm on bezel and 39.5mm on the case. Can someone here confirm this?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by thorm

So on youtube I've learned the true size of OP41 is 39.1mm on bezel and 39.5mm on the case. Can someone here confirm this?

Never look at Youtube and never measure any of the watches I have bought as I wear the watch and not the size, whether a mm here or there off quoted manufacture size.

[thorm]

Originally Posted by padi56

Never look at Youtube and never measure any of the watches I have bought as I wear the watch and not the size, whether a mm here or there off quoted manufacture size.

That's fine, but for those that haven't tried it on or can't try it on easily, the true measurements are nice to know about.

[Marcjvr]

From a prior thread about this

Case at 10/4
OP41 = 39.52
OP39 = 39.08 (.44mm difference)

Bezel diameter
OP41 = 39.08
OP39 = 37.79 (1.29mm difference)

[dannyp]

I've watched some of those measurement-taking videos and they always seem to measure at the wrong places on the watch, often the 3:00-9:00 axis. Especially on a relatively thick-cased, narrow-bezeled watch like an OP, it's important to measure at the widest part, which is likely 4:00-10:00 axis (or 2:00-8:00).

[thorm]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

From a prior thread about this

Case at 10/4
OP41 = 39.52
OP39 = 39.08 (.44mm difference)

Bezel diameter
OP41 = 39.08
OP39 = 37.79 (1.29mm difference)

Thank you

[rolexgiants]

What about the actual size of the DIAL? Is the dial bigger than the 126610 and SD 43?

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

What about the actual size of the DIAL? Is the dial bigger than the 126610 and SD 43?

I’m not sure of the exact measurements, but yes, the dial is bigger.

[samson66]

More Rolex games similar to the Datejust "41"

[Flintstone]

All watches both wear and fit differently. Don't overthink it.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

What about the actual size of the DIAL? Is the dial bigger than the 126610 and SD 43?

Originally Posted by Richris1

I’m not sure of the exact measurements, but yes, the dial is bigger.

FWIW, I think 36mm models have the same dial size as 40mm Professional models (with graduates bezels, not MG/AK).

Not sure if that helps any in proportionality front.

[Danny83]

It does run smaller

[Treetopflyer777]

Here’s my measurements

[samson66]

Here's the other Rolex "41" for comparison



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[640ibimmerguy]

Hell, I didn't even realize my BLNR was 40mm, I thought it was 41mm like my Sub and DJ...didn't know till the other day looking through the classified section and saw someone post the BLNR as 40mm. haha

[turkeysub93]

Can anyone add some color as to why Rolex would market a 39mm watch as 41mm?

I don't see the benefit other than introducing something "new" into their ecosystem.

[karteo]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Can anyone add some color as to why Rolex would market a 39mm watch as 41mm?

I don't see the benefit other than introducing something "new" into their ecosystem.

Because they believe in the relativity of dimensions

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[mg Barcelona]

Originally Posted by thorm

That's fine, but for those that haven't tried it on or can't try it on easily, the true measurements are nice to know about.

This is true, many in the UK don't bother with details. For the rest of the world we would at least like to try and look as though we have something that fits.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Can anyone add some color as to why Rolex would market a 39mm watch as 41mm?

I don't see the benefit other than introducing something "new" into their ecosystem.

I think we’re measuring “wrong” here; try from 4 to 10, at the edges of the case instead of bezel. Looks to me like case/lugs protrude beyond bezel there.

Originally Posted by karteo

Because they believe in the relativity of dimensions

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True, but I think the 36mm OP/DJ/Explorer are all a true 36 (while OP34 seems to be a bit smaller, if measured at bezel edges at least).

[Treetopflyer777]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I think we’re measuring “wrong” here; try from 4 to 10, at the edges of the case instead of bezel. Looks to me like case/lugs protrude beyond bezel there.



True, but I think the 36mm OP/DJ/Explorer are all a true 36 (while OP34 seems to be a bit smaller, if measured at bezel edges at least).

Here’s one from approx 10 and 4

[samson66]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Can anyone add some color as to why Rolex would market a 39mm watch as 41mm?

I don't see the benefit other than introducing something "new" into their ecosystem.

Because they believe they know what is best for us more than we do. They know that the public prefers a 41 mm watch over a 39 mm watch in terms of stated size. But they also know that a 39 mm watch provides a better wearing experience.

We can debate whether that's true or not but I believe calling it a "41" sells more watches than calling it a "39" but perhaps wearing a 39mm watch keeps you sticking with Rolex over the long term.

Note that DJ41 I have pictured above is the only watch I own under 41 mm and I do have to admit it wears really well.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by samson66

Because they believe they know what is best for us more than we do. They know that the public prefers a 41 mm watch over a 39 mm watch in terms of stated size. But they also know that a 39 mm watch provides a better wearing experience.

We can debate whether that's true or not but I believe calling it a "41" sells more watches than calling it a "39" but perhaps wearing a 39mm watch keeps you sticking with Rolex over the long term.

Note that DJ41 I have pictured above is the only watch I own under 41 mm and I do have to admit it wears really well.

Basically, it’s the same reason all my jeans are size 31 while my suit trousers are all cut closer to 35 (as they use a truer measurement).

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Treetopflyer777

Here’s one from approx 10 and 4

Still looks like the calipers are off in terms of where they touch the watch. The result would likely come up short. Perhaps try with them straight up and down and the watch horizontal with them lined up straight up and down with the 10 and 4 (or 8 and 2) markers?

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by thorm

So on youtube I've learned the true size of OP41 is 39.1mm on bezel and 39.5mm on the case. Can someone here confirm this?

I saw that same video. It does look on my wrist smaller than the full 41. Plenty big enough though!

[Soultime]

Originally Posted by dannyp

FWIW, I think 36mm models have the same dial size as 40mm Professional models (with graduates bezels, not MG/AK).

Not sure if that helps any in proportionality front.

Apologies for the poor quality screen shot.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Soultime

Apologies for the poor quality screen shot.

There must be a typo on there; no way that an Exp. 39 dial is the smallest of the lot.

[Likestheshiny]

Rolex does blue dials so well. I kinda want that new blue OP (and fortunately it's not one of the hard-to-get colours).

It's also nice to see that the new OP is only a tiny bit bigger than the previous one.