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Old 13 March 2022, 12:29 AM   #61
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:34 AM   #62
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If you are at DD level, go straight to platinum which is in DD40 only. Most people won’t know what it is.
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:46 AM   #63
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:48 AM   #64
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But this guy would be wearing a 40mm if it was available back then. LOL



If anyone thinks 40mm (in real life its more 39mm) is too large well these types I guess will never wear a ceramic sub or gmt either. Those models are feel and look WAY bigger than a DD40.
There were many 40mm gold options then
He wore the 36 because it was and is classy
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Old 13 March 2022, 01:35 AM   #65
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Both are fantastic. I can wear both comfortably and neither looks strange, although going back and forth makes each other look big and small by comparison.


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Old 13 March 2022, 01:35 AM   #66
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Old 13 March 2022, 01:41 AM   #67
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Or this guy
Hell yea!
Which btw there was a 41mm option at that time but they still chose the 36.
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Old 13 March 2022, 04:09 AM   #68
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But this guy would be wearing a 40mm if it was available back then. LOL



If anyone thinks 40mm (in real life its more 39mm) is too large well these types I guess will never wear a ceramic sub or gmt either. Those models are feel and look WAY bigger than a DD40.
So if Rolex discontinued the 36DD and added a 44DD, does that mean we should all give our 40DD's to the "ladies" and we should all go to the 44DD?

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Old 13 March 2022, 08:46 AM   #69
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So if Rolex discontinued the 36DD and added a 44DD, does that mean we should all give our 40DD's to the "ladies" and we should all go to the 44DD?

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Old 13 March 2022, 11:02 AM   #70
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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?

In originally got a DD36, I thought it was the classic…
and had the option to get the DD40 3 years ago. But choose the 36mm YG White dial/ roman’s.

Then I bought a Daytona RG chocolate dial 6mos later and that was what turning point for me to the DD40, the weight of more gold!

but 36mm is great looking too and feels nice. But o can wear small or large diameter watches.

they both will be noticed! 36mm/40mm and always got comments. Everyone call it “Great watch..You have President!” Most comments go to the pick sun-dust Rosegold DD40.
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Old 13 March 2022, 11:48 AM   #71
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I like both sizes:

36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:08 PM   #72
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36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.
What an amazing watch roll

Okay what an amazing collection Love the platinum, I assume the metorite is WG it does not look quite as white as the platinum.

I can see the platinum is TBR are the others both RBR?
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:09 PM   #73
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36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.

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Old 13 March 2022, 12:17 PM   #74
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What an amazing watch roll

Okay what an amazing collection Love the platinum, I assume the metorite is WG it does not look quite as white as the platinum.

I can see the platinum is TBR are the others both RBR?

Thank you, and you're spot on as to the bezels and platinum/white gold.
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:18 PM   #75
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36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:42 PM   #76
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Old 13 March 2022, 12:57 PM   #77
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I'm not certain who is the authority on who can wear what size. I am subject to only one authority on the matter, my eye. I've had two 36mm ones and neither did the trick. 40 is my goal. I almost bought a Pt one but got the Platona instead.
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Old 13 March 2022, 01:22 PM   #78
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This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.
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Old 13 March 2022, 01:28 PM   #79
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This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.
you went with a 36 because of the price but a lot of people go with a 36 because of the size and them being cheaper/easier to get is just an added benefit. this is a never ending argument on this site but 40 doesn't work on everyone, especially with what a day date is supposed to be. everyone should see both sides and not blindly tell people to get the 40 otherwise they're settling. i would love to wear a 40 and would've gotten the rg olive years ago as it's been my favorite rolex since it came out but it just looks too big on me, especially with it being gold, and i had to accept that
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Old 13 March 2022, 06:58 PM   #80
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This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.
Same experience for me.
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Old 13 March 2022, 08:05 PM   #81
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If you are used to 40/41mm watches, the DD2 is also a good option. Go straight to the platty
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Old 13 March 2022, 08:29 PM   #83
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40mm perfect size.
Isnt the DD40 actually a 39mm watch ?
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Old 13 March 2022, 09:43 PM   #84
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I still prefer the 36 in the DD. It wears bigger to me but I have a smaller wrist (1 link out). I think the President bracelet makes it wear bigger than the actual dimensions.
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Old 13 March 2022, 10:16 PM   #85
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This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.
5’11 200lbs with a 7 1/4 inch wrist so I can wear the 40 or the 36 and chose the 36. I had the 40 on the wrist before I bought the 36 and TBH I found it totally unappealing. The 40 looks clownish to me and takes away from the classiness of the watch. I get so many compliments on mine every time I wear it and am pleased with my decision. Let’s be honest the only reason why Rolex came out with the larger day-date was to keep up with Panerai and the large watch trend which seems to have been dying out. I’m happy you’re happy with your 40 but to say buying the 36 is settling? I think not.
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Old 14 March 2022, 12:02 AM   #86
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I tried on a DD40 recently and it felt pretty small and light to me compared to what I was expecting. Platinum DD does feel much more significant. All depends on the person. The proportions were great. DDII are distinctively less attractive and disproportionate.

Can’t go wrong with a DD36 though.
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This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.
STBY; I wouldn’t settle for a 36mm, I’d buy it because it’s a classic.
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I prefer the 40
And it doesn’t really wear or feel that big for me in fact might be about the smallest suitable size for me

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What I dislike about the new DDs are the polished cases. Much prefer the brushed cases with the polished sides.
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I have a 7.25 inch wrist. I had a 36mm DD as my daily driver for 16 years, then as the DDII at 41mm was introduced, I purchased one. Over time the proportions of that watch began to look off, especially when the DD40 came out. The DJII was also replaced with the DJ40. Given I could get out of the DDII and into a new DD40 for $1,000 in 2020, I pulled the trigger. The 39.5mm of the DD40 is ideal in my mind.
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