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Old 9 February 2024, 10:23 PM   #61
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Old 3 October 2024, 02:49 PM   #62
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Lots of posts recently about the DD36.
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Old 3 October 2024, 06:49 PM   #63
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Old 3 October 2024, 11:30 PM   #64
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Just under 7.5. Tried this watch on in YG.

And a 40 for comparison
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Old 4 October 2024, 12:35 AM   #65
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Don't confuse "Tony Soprano," the character, with James Gandolfini, the actor.

James Gandolfini wore a 40mm Submariner Date, which was reported stolen.
And even that watch looked small on him. He should have gone DSSD (not that it matters now).
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Old 4 October 2024, 12:55 AM   #66
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Old 4 October 2024, 12:56 AM   #67
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I also like the 36mm because you see more of the bracelet when looking down on the watch, and not just the watch head. The presidential bracelet is such an integral and good looking part of the watch and wearing experience.
Agreed. I have a 7.5" wrist and have comfortably worn a 44mm Panerai and a 46mm IWC Big Pilot.
But in the Datejust/Day-Date realm, the 36mm is ideal because you see the whole package, and the bracelet shines as much as the dial.
For me, it's not a question of size but rather of presence.
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Old 4 October 2024, 12:59 AM   #68
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Old 4 October 2024, 01:05 AM   #69
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7.5 inch wrist, 19cm, love my 18238 A-Serial (1999) Day-Date, silver dial and sticks.
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Old 4 October 2024, 01:59 AM   #71
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Agreed. I have a 7.5" wrist and have comfortably worn a 44mm Panerai and a 46mm IWC Big Pilot.
But in the Datejust/Day-Date realm, the 36mm is ideal because you see the whole package, and the bracelet shines as much as the dial.
For me, it's not a question of size but rather of presence.
Probably the response that resonates with me the most.
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Old 8 December 2024, 05:09 PM   #72
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Old 8 December 2024, 11:33 PM   #73
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Nice contrast between your watch and attire.
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Old 9 December 2024, 12:05 AM   #74
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36mm is the true path …
Wow, you have the trio of very cool DD's! I'm especially loving that Lapis Lazuli on WG. So beautiful!
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Old 9 December 2024, 12:09 AM   #75
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Beautiful watch! Lume is not worthy.
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Old 9 December 2024, 03:50 AM   #77
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Lots of posts recently about the DD36.
My favourite Platinum combination.
I could never figure out why Rolex never had it with the fluted bezel, to me, it was a no brainer.

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7.5 inch wrist, 19cm, love my 18238 A-Serial (1999) Day-Date, silver dial and sticks.
My favourite dial combination, as all of it is very easy to read.
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Old 9 December 2024, 06:07 PM   #78
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My favourite Platinum combination.

I could never figure out why Rolex never had it with the fluted bezel, to me, it was a no brainer.
Because they weren't able to manufacture it. Some say it is challenging to work with platinum.
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Old 9 December 2024, 06:18 PM   #79
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Because they weren't able to manufacture it. Some say it is challenging to work with platinum.
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Old 9 December 2024, 11:54 PM   #81
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My two 36mm Day Dates on my perfect 7” wrist :)
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Old 10 December 2024, 12:21 AM   #82
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Old 10 December 2024, 12:38 PM   #83
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A few years ago, I was at a party and a family member was wearing his old DD36 from the 80’s.
I had to take the opportunity to snap a comparison pic.

Overall, I respect a SD36 on a larger wrist because of the president bracelet and proportions. I need the 40 though.

Love these Platinum and diamond pics! Now THATS some watch!
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Old 11 December 2024, 12:26 PM   #84
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Old 11 December 2024, 12:51 PM   #85
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Old 11 December 2024, 01:22 PM   #86
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On my 7 1/4 inch wrist.
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