Do you think my datejust 36mm is to small for me?

[MJ8]

Looks fine to me. I rotate my 34mm 14000M Airking with my 40mm Submariner 116610LN. Smaller watches are more dressy, fit under the cuff and a lot lighter and more comfortable!

[Onikage]

Looks fine to me.

[andyxxx]

As you ask - I think it looks too small.
My first Rolex watch was the same size (non diamond model)
It looked small even with my skinny wrists.

[Shlivs21]

Looks good on you. A classic piece. Enjoy.


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[Brew]

Your watch looks great! If you still love it, then keep it and add the sub.

[teabags001]

Ok after reading through the comments I think you have to take something very important into consideration. Your asking a majority of affluent rich older gentlemen. No offense. I mean 40 years old and up if a 36mm watch looks too small on you. Keep in mind Most of these men have worn and only known the DJ36. So to them it looks normal. And I get that. Unless they are into vintage or have smaller wrist I would say the Rolex owners in the mid 30’s and younger might Trend to the larger watches. As the first watches we bought have all been larger. One of the members posted that it would make a great dress watch if it was under sleeve. For that matter you could wear a $10 timex under sleeve and no one would know. For a guy with a larger wrist and big forearms like myself that is in his mid 30’s the 36 would not be a watch that I would want to wear as a daily. Bottom line is this. Rolex makes a DJ41. They didn’t make it for the guy with the 6 Inch wrist. They made it for the guy with the 7inch plus wrist. I honestly think you should try on a SD43 before you pull the trigger on a submariner. But 40mm should def be the very minimum on a Rolex for you. Keep in mind Rolex is very conservative about their size.



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[Vince KSA]

I do not think it looks too small at all. The 36mm is the classic gentleman's watch size and I think that long term the trend will go back towards this size as opposed the the XXL sized watches. Albeit I reckon the average gentlemans watch size will most likely settle around 40mm.

Personally I think it is the style that doesn't suit you in your attire in that photo. Diamond bezel and diamonds on the face are better suited to a tuxedo or suit and not a casual hoody and jeans, but each to their own just my opinion.

By the way, I know my wrists are smaller but I love my 36mm on the right occasion.

[Chope Man]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I’m ok with OP wearing 36, but 31 on 7” wrist, seriously?!?


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Well, you may be right, I do not look serious enough ...

Sorry for the bad picture... old mirror with stains.

And NO, to answer another objection, the watch is not always hidden by the sleeve...

Once again, I now wear this little 31mm mostly as a dress watch. And keep the 40mm ones for other uses.

[andyxxx]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Ok after reading through the comments I think you have to take something very important into consideration. Your asking a majority of affluent rich older gentlemen. No offense. I mean 40 years old and up if a 36mm watch looks too small on you. Keep in mind Most of these men have worn and only known the DJ36. So to them it looks normal. And I get that. Unless they are into vintage or have smaller wrist I would say the Rolex owners in the mid 30’s and younger might Trend to the larger watches. As the first watches we bought have all been larger. One of the members posted that it would make a great dress watch if it was under sleeve. For that matter you could wear a $10 timex under sleeve and no one would know. For a guy with a larger wrist and big forearms like myself that is in his mid 30’s the 36 would not be a watch that I would want to wear as a daily. Bottom line is this. Rolex makes a DJ41. They didn’t make it for the guy with the 6 Inch wrist. They made it for the guy with the 7inch plus wrist. I honestly think you should try on a SD43 before you pull the trigger on a submariner. But 40mm should def be the very minimum on a Rolex for you. Keep in mind Rolex is very conservative about their size.

I would like to see a full breakdown of the age of forum members. (I think there was a poll but can’t find it)

I am not sure you are correct that most the contributors are older gentlemen (over 40) but am also interested to hear that you think that these older members have worn and only know DJ36 and doubt this assumption will be correct!

You may be correct that younger people like larger watches, I don’t know.
I am 58 and have got used to larger watches and they do seem more common/in fashion.

I agree that as the OP loves his DJ36 he should perhaps enjoy trying on and looking at the DJ41 and other models before pulling the trigger.

[Chope Man]

I'm 59.

At 18, I got a 40mm sub (5513).

My second Rolex was a 36mm Datejust.

I also had an Oyster precision manual wind 34mm, still have a Datejust 31mm (the one on the picture), a 16700 then a 40mm GMT, I had a 36mm Day Date (which I sold) and now have a 40mm 16618 gold sub. And a Tudor 79270 (40mm).

I tried a recent Explorer II (42mm) that I saw on the wrist of a friend and found it great on mine.

I'm quite eclectic then and did not start with a 36mm piece.

[CPRWATCH]

It really doesn't matter about the size of the watch , If you like it then wear it with confidence . If it makes you feel self conscious , then its probably not for you whatever the size be it 31,34,36,40,42mm or larger. I've never in my life had anyone say to me , Excuse me Mr but that watch looks err, how do I put this politely "too small for you ". You see more people wearing watches that are definitely too big for their wrists .

[andyxxx]

Of course, you see many different sized watches and most people would not be rude enough to pass comment - unless asked, as in this case.

[acfcheung]

Originally Posted by Vince KSA

I do not think it looks too small at all. The 36mm is the classic gentleman's watch size and I think that long term the trend will go back towards this size as opposed the the XXL sized watches. Albeit I reckon the average gentlemans watch size will most likely settle around 40mm.



Personally I think it is the style that doesn't suit you in your attire in that photo. Diamond bezel and diamonds on the face are better suited to a tuxedo or suit and not a casual hoody and jeans, but each to their own just my opinion.



By the way, I know my wrists are smaller but I love my 36mm on the right occasion.





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Boy, that 36mm DD looks real good.

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[Kawirider]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

It looks like i might be in the minority here, but I think it looks good.

Idk about that pose though! Lol jk


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Haha I was waiting for this!! I knew someone would poke some fun at that pose for sure. Don’t worry it’s not something I usually do, I just happened to be sitting and trying to take some pics from the “outside” perspective. Lol

Also I know it doesn’t fit with how I’m dressed in the picture. It was my day off so I was really just lounging at home and wanted to See it on my wrist. I am in the electrical union so I do not get to dress up much and give it wrist time. Most of the time I do wear it on weekends I’m usually dressed nice but casual. I’m sure I’m still underdressed for it but reality is if I had to wait to put a suit on, I would never get to wear it much.

Another good point was the age correlation with size. It makes sense the older crowd might enjoy the 36mm more. I happen to be 26 and I for one hate the “huge” Watch trend. Like someone stated, when the lugs hang off the wrist it just looks ridiculous imo.

As far as the seadweller, although I’m sure my wrist could handle it, that Watch doesn’t sing to me. I actually did try one on but it did nothing for me. If you can’t tell from the diamonds I like some bling. And I’m hooked on that blue sub tt. Like I said that will be my next Watch.

And for the guys saying I stole my sisters watch, every time I wear it she actually tells me I should just give it to her LOL


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[antbkny]

Looks fine. I would keep it and add the sub.

[Strummer25]

Personally I think it looks fine, the fact you ask means you are not convinced! The heft of SubC with the wider legs makes it seem bigger than it actually is. I suspect that this will continue to bug you so maybe switch the DJ36 up to a 41?

[glamorama]

Objectively no but according to todays fashion and popular taste yes. The later may change though.

[1William]

I think that it looks too small for your wrist. I have a 7.5-7.75 wrist depending on the weather and as much as I like the 36 mm references they do not work for me as well as 40 mm and up. While you can obviously wear any watch you want and can afford that does not mean you will look your best in it. If you are asking then I think you know the answer and once the question is in your head it will stay. Look at the DJ II or DJ 41 and a Submariner is always a good choice. I would get what I can for this watch and move on. Good luck.

[brandrea]

Size wise it looks fine to me, but I’m and affluent, rich, older gentleman

[opawlows]

I think it looks smaller due to the size of your forearms and the rest of your frame. I think the SD43 would work well for you.

[aasubo]

A big man can wear everything IMHO, see my 16013 36mm DJ




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[amh]

Two answers:
1) Yes it's tiny. Please get something bigger!
2) "If you have to ask..."

Seriously, you have larger wrists and thus can wear about anything. DSSD would look perfect!

[Kawirider]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Honestly it’s way too small and the diamond bezel makes it look like a girls watch. Just being real. I bought a DJ41 and it was actually too small on my 7.25 inch wrist. So I got a DJ2. Trust me on this. Find a DJ2. The DJ41 is actually a 39.5mm watch but on a jubilee it wears even smaller with the tapered lugs. The DJ2 is a true 41mm watch and it wears perfect imo for wrist above 7.5 inches.

Left side is DJ41 and right side is dj2


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That is quite a good size difference. I’m happy you posted this. The jeweler I was at was saying how the dj2 is the more popular choice since it’s bigger. It’s funny I see this now. Because I did try on a different jewelers personal Watch which was a dj41 and I actually said it really doesn’t look much bigger than my 36mm. This would explain why.

I’m not sure if the first jeweler was just trying to push the dj2 on me. From what I read over time I thought the 41 was more preferred since it’s more refined and sleeker.


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[teabags001]

Originally Posted by andyxxx

I would like to see a full breakdown of the age of forum members. (I think there was a poll but can’t find it)



I am not sure you are correct that most the contributors are older gentlemen (over 40) but am also interested to hear that you think that these older members have worn and only know DJ36 and doubt this assumption will be correct!



You may be correct that younger people like larger watches, I don’t know.

I am 58 and have got used to larger watches and they do seem more common/in fashion.



I agree that as the OP loves his DJ36 he should perhaps enjoy trying on and looking at the DJ41 and other models before pulling the trigger.

I guess I could have worded it differently but the point I was trying to make is that most that say it looks fine are those that have probably owned a DJ36. I read an article about the average age of a first time Rolex buyer and it was in the late 40’s. (I wonder if this poll was before some ADs were doing interest free financing, but that’s another subject to talk about later.) I wasn’t trying to imply all men over 40 do not prefer the larger DJ as I know many that own DJ and DD 40s and 41. Just that when they were looking for a DJ at the time 36 was the only option. If the OP is 26 then theoretically the DJll should have been out by the time he was able to afford his first Rolex. And I think his age also shows that he likes flashier watches witch drew him to the DJ36 with diamond bezel at the time. I know lot of younger men/woman get the DJ36 as their first Rolex because the price to get into a older/vintage DJ36 is very attainable for a Rolex. You can get them for under 3k while the same model in a 41mm size would be about 7k more if not more. I’m sure a equivalent DJ41 with diamond dial would be well over 10k. Not saying that the OP bought it just because of the price point because he obviously has money to buy a TT submariner. But buying a used pre hidden clasp DJ is the cheapest way to get a modern size Rolex. On a side note if his wrist was sub 6.5 inches then I think a 36 looks fine. But at larger then 7.5 inches with his muscular forearms 40mm should definitely be the minimum. I don’t agree with all this the DJ should only be 36mm because it’s the perfect proportions. People like me with larger then 7 inch wrist like options.


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[MTdweller]

The DD36 doesn’t look too small on your wrist but a Sub or larger piece would probably better suit you.

[VicLeChic]

I find it way too small for your wrist, sorry. The dial looks like it's lost in a sea of skin IMHO.

I tried 36mm on my 7 inch wrist, couldn't get used to it.

As long as you like it, it's all that matters though.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

That is quite a good size difference. I’m happy you posted this. The jeweler I was at was saying how the dj2 is the more popular choice since it’s bigger. It’s funny I see this now. Because I did try on a different jewelers personal Watch which was a dj41 and I actually said it really doesn’t look much bigger than my 36mm. This would explain why.

I’m not sure if the first jeweler was just trying to push the dj2 on me. From what I read over time I thought the 41 was more preferred since it’s more refined and sleeker.


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The DJ41 is more refined. But it wears much smaller. I wore mine for about 6 months and never got used to the size and weight as it was super light. I felt the size was a little small. I posted a pic and 75 percent said the DJ41 looked small on my wrist and I should look at the DJll. The main complaint on the DJll is that the Batons are too large. I kind of agreed. The other one is that the bezel is too big. For me that was a plus. I love the larger bezel and wrist presence. Went with the diamond markers because i wasn’t sold on the fat Batons. The other thing was that the crown was too small but that was a non issue for me. The DJll fits like a true 41mm. The DJ41 especially with a jubilee bracelet wears 39.5 but imo wears smaller, wich is a good thing for some. I personally preferred the DJll as the size and weight is spot on for my wrist. I took a picture of my old DJ41 next to my TT DJ36. It’s very similar In size. Look how much bigger my DJll is compared to the DJ36. It makes my DJ36 look almost like a 31mm lol. I have no regret trading my DJ41 for a DJll. The size and wrist presence makes all the difference in the world. Sure I would have liked the 70 hour power reserve but I don’t miss it.


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[Kawirider]

Originally Posted by teabags001

The DJ41 is more refined. But it wears much smaller. I wore mine for about 6 months and never got used to the size and weight as it was super light. I felt the size was a little small. I posted a pic and 75 percent said the DJ41 looked small on my wrist and I should look at the DJll. The main complaint on the DJll is that the Batons are too large. I kind of agreed. The other one is that the bezel is too big. For me that was a plus. I love the larger bezel and wrist presence. Went with the diamond markers because i wasn’t sold on the fat Batons. The other thing was that the crown was too small but that was a non issue for me. The DJll fits like a true 41mm. The DJ41 especially with a jubilee bracelet wears 39.5 but imo wears smaller, wich is a good thing for some. I personally preferred the DJll as the size and weight is spot on for my wrist. I took a picture of my old DJ41 next to my TT DJ36. It’s very similar In size. Look how much bigger my DJll is compared to the DJ36.


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Interesting. Yes I agree, I am not a fan of the batons. I really enjoy the Roman numerals. But I also prefer jubilee. The dj2 has Roman numerals but it only came on a oyster. Than the dj41 brought the jubilee back, but they don’t have Roman. Idk why they isolated certain options throughout the years. The only 41 to my knowledge that has Roman is that black with green highlighted dial. But the Roman numerals look “flat” and at the 9 position there is a baton and it drives me crazy. I guess I can see that they were copying the date on the opposite side at 3. Maybe to some it looks symmetrical, but to me it throws it off.


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[jdpny]

A bit small.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

Interesting. Yes I agree, I am not a fan of the batons. I really enjoy the Roman numerals. But I also prefer jubilee. The dj2 has Roman numerals but it only came on a oyster. Than the dj41 brought the jubilee back, but they don’t have Roman. Idk why they isolated certain options throughout the years. The only 41 to my knowledge that has Roman is that black with green highlighted dial. But the Roman numerals look “flat” and at the 9 position there is a baton and it drives me crazy. I guess I can see that they were copying the date on the opposite side at 3. Maybe to some it looks symmetrical, but to me it throws it off.


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Yes as you can see when I bought my DJ41 I went jubilee and when I went to the DJll I had to go oyster. I liked that the jubilee really shows no wear but hated the clasp. Prefer the hidden clasp. But easy link is a must. So with the new clasp I actually prefer the oyster even though it’s a scratch magnet. The main benefit of the DJ41 imo is that you can switch bracelets. The DJll has this blue dial option. It’s the only one I know of that doesn’t have the 9 o’clock baton and is not a TT. I think having owned the oyster and the jubilee I prefer the oyster on the newer larger DJ.


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