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dubins930 · 5 December 2018, 08:10 AM

36... the classic size

Boaters · 5 December 2018, 08:24 AM

7.75+ wrist would have to say 40

rolexpatek363 · 5 December 2018, 08:26 AM

36mm, the classic. The 40mm looks mildly weird to me.

Here's mine.

Cru Jones · 5 December 2018, 08:30 AM

40 unless YG.

kcmo · 5 December 2018, 08:39 AM

36mm

MTBer · 5 December 2018, 08:41 AM

I’ve never really liked the relatively larger bezels on the 40/41mm watches, but I’m guessing Rolex thickened those up so that the dials would wear smaller than they otherwise would. I do think the fluted bezels do a much better job of hiding this trait though.

Fat_ninja · 5 December 2018, 08:42 AM

DD40

“Classic”= old

Fat_ninja · 5 December 2018, 08:47 AM

Duplicate

dddl · 5 December 2018, 09:57 AM

They are both great... but I like the 40mm better.

Chadridv · 5 December 2018, 10:06 AM

I think it's really close. I find the proportions on both to be excellent. Maybe the 36mm Might be a little better.

DLRIDES · 5 December 2018, 10:16 AM

40 for sure, the 36 is rest home ready.

TickTockChuck · 5 December 2018, 10:32 AM

Both are very nice and work well for different folks depending on your wrist size, etc. I suppose the DD36 is more of a classic look and works better with the stronger presence of YG. Otherwise I would go with the DD40 for all the other PMs. Never was a fan of the larger DD II. Cheers!

fixinbones · 5 December 2018, 11:08 AM

It would be nice if someone with a caliper could measure the dimensions of each watch and compare the ratios of bracelet link dimensions versus case, lug, and dial dimensions and calculate the ratios for both so that we can actually know how the proportions differ

ace12 · 5 December 2018, 11:19 AM

36 anyday anytime

Wcdhtwn · 5 December 2018, 11:21 AM

This should have been a poll! I vote 40. I think the bracelet on the 36 looks too wide in proportion to the case diameter. When I've compared the at AD's that's the impression I always walk away with. And, really, what else do we have to look at when we visit AD's these days?

liu_watch · 5 December 2018, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

This should have been a poll! I vote 40. I think the bracelet on the 36 looks too wide in proportion to the case diameter. When I've compared the at AD's that's the impression I always walk away with. And, really, what else do we have to look at when we visit AD's these days?

Absolutely, I should’ve created a poll instead. Didn’t know how to using the Tapatalk app (but will figure out for next time).

Interesting observation on the bracelet width on the 36mm.

Many thanks everyone!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

collarcity · 5 December 2018, 12:33 PM

I prefer vintage sizing. 36.

GSBC · 5 December 2018, 12:40 PM

I love both, but ultimately bought a DD40.

DFC45 · 5 December 2018, 12:45 PM

Definitely 36!

GSBC · 5 December 2018, 12:46 PM

Also, I think it depends on the configuration. A YG with champagne dial is great in 36, but I wanted the 60th anniversary dial with Everose. I prefer the 40.

GSBC · 5 December 2018, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

40 unless YG.

This is a good rule thumb.

dwjez14 · 5 December 2018, 12:48 PM

40mm. I had a 36 then went up to a 40. Love it

sillo · 5 December 2018, 12:55 PM

Purely off proportions is has to be the 36mm.

huncho · 5 December 2018, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSBC

Also, I think it depends on the configuration. A YG with champagne dial is great in 36, but I wanted the 60th anniversary dial with Everose. I prefer the 40.

agreed, i love the new roman dials on the 40

subprimero · 5 December 2018, 01:13 PM

36mm

springer · 5 December 2018, 01:15 PM

They are both nice, they both fit me well, but I prefer the 36mm. For me, wearing an oversize gold watch around is too much for me. 36mm it is.

Krash · 5 December 2018, 01:19 PM

36

Paul7 · 5 December 2018, 01:42 PM

36

AdamG · 5 December 2018, 01:54 PM

36mm

watches.ist · 5 December 2018, 03:31 PM

36!

5 December 2018, 09:57 AM	#39
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5 December 2018, 10:06 AM	#40
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I think it's really close. I find the proportions on both to be excellent. Maybe the 36mm Might be a little better. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

5 December 2018, 10:16 AM	#41
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	40 for sure, the 36 is rest home ready. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

5 December 2018, 11:08 AM	#43
fixinbones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: New York Watch: 118206 Posts: 911	It would be nice if someone with a caliper could measure the dimensions of each watch and compare the ratios of bracelet link dimensions versus case, lug, and dial dimensions and calculate the ratios for both so that we can actually know how the proportions differ __________________ 126719 BLRO meteorite 126660 D-blue 118206 Day Date

5 December 2018, 12:55 PM	#53
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Purely off proportions is has to be the 36mm. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

5 December 2018, 08:10 AM	#31
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	36... the classic size

5 December 2018, 08:24 AM	#32
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	7.75+ wrist would have to say 40

5 December 2018, 08:26 AM	#33
rolexpatek363 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: up a hill Posts: 1,979	36mm, the classic. The 40mm looks mildly weird to me. Here's mine.

5 December 2018, 08:30 AM	#34
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	40 unless YG.

5 December 2018, 08:39 AM	#35
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	36mm

5 December 2018, 08:41 AM	#36
MTBer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 537	I’ve never really liked the relatively larger bezels on the 40/41mm watches, but I’m guessing Rolex thickened those up so that the dials would wear smaller than they otherwise would. I do think the fluted bezels do a much better job of hiding this trait though.

5 December 2018, 08:42 AM	#37
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	DD40 “Classic”= old

5 December 2018, 08:47 AM	#38
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Duplicate

5 December 2018, 10:32 AM	#42
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	Both are very nice and work well for different folks depending on your wrist size, etc. I suppose the DD36 is more of a classic look and works better with the stronger presence of YG. Otherwise I would go with the DD40 for all the other PMs. Never was a fan of the larger DD II. Cheers!

5 December 2018, 11:19 AM	#44
ace12 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 130	36 anyday anytime

5 December 2018, 11:21 AM	#45
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	This should have been a poll! I vote 40. I think the bracelet on the 36 looks too wide in proportion to the case diameter. When I've compared the at AD's that's the impression I always walk away with. And, really, what else do we have to look at when we visit AD's these days?

5 December 2018, 12:33 PM	#47
collarcity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: New York Watch: 16570, 14060M Posts: 379	I prefer vintage sizing. 36.

5 December 2018, 12:40 PM	#48
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	I love both, but ultimately bought a DD40.

5 December 2018, 12:45 PM	#49
DFC45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 10	Definitely 36!

5 December 2018, 12:46 PM	#50
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	Also, I think it depends on the configuration. A YG with champagne dial is great in 36, but I wanted the 60th anniversary dial with Everose. I prefer the 40.

5 December 2018, 12:48 PM	#52
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	40mm. I had a 36 then went up to a 40. Love it

5 December 2018, 01:13 PM	#55
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	36mm

5 December 2018, 01:15 PM	#56
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	They are both nice, they both fit me well, but I prefer the 36mm. For me, wearing an oversize gold watch around is too much for me. 36mm it is. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

5 December 2018, 01:19 PM	#57
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,270	36

5 December 2018, 01:42 PM	#58
Paul7 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 898	36

5 December 2018, 01:54 PM	#59
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	36mm

5 December 2018, 03:31 PM	#60
watches.ist "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: GMT +5:30 Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 35	36!

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