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waterloo41 · 20 June 2021, 10:37 PM

Hello! I purchased my first rolex ,31mm two toned with an oyster band and white face. It’s absolutely beautiful, but I keep thinking I should have gotten the 36mm. I have very small wrists. Maybe 4-5 inches lol

Do you think I should sell my rolex and get a 36mm?
And if so, what is the best place to do that?

Thank you for your advice!

padi56 · 20 June 2021, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterloo41

Hello! I purchased my first rolex ,31mm two toned with an oyster band and white face. It’s absolutely beautiful, but I keep thinking I should have gotten the 36mm. I have very small wrists. Maybe 4-5 inches lol

Do you think I should sell my rolex and get a 36mm?
And if so, what is the best place to do that?

Thank you for your advice!

Well I must assume when you originally bought your 31mm you was happy, why or what has changed your mind. And as you have like you state very small wrists then the 31mm is fine, afraid bigger is not always better.

Notepad12 · 20 June 2021, 10:42 PM

Hey there,

Have you tried on the 36mm?

If not, I suggest you try one on in an AD just so you can compare sizes

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brandrea · 20 June 2021, 10:58 PM

Welcome to the forum

I think you could wear a classic 28 mm if you wanted

fskywalker · 20 June 2021, 11:05 PM

Picture would help to visualize is a 36 may work for you, there is also 34 size

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Oyster Sauce · 20 June 2021, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

well i must assume when you originally bought your 31mm you was happy, why or what has changed your mind. And as you have like you state very small wrists then the 31mm is fine, afraid bigger is not always better.

+1

dannyp · 20 June 2021, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Picture would help to visualize is a 36 may work for you, there is also 34 size

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Not anymore, sadly, if OP is looking to purchase new from AD. The 34mm OP Date is recently discontinued, and the 34mm OP in TT, date or not, is long gone (don't think it existed past the five-digit days).

Benzsiam · 21 June 2021, 12:25 AM

If your wrist is smaller than 5", I think 31mm should still looks good.

You should keep wearing it for awhile and see how you feel, if you don't like it anymore, you can trade it in later.

Bizcut1 · 21 June 2021, 01:57 AM

Small wrists come in handy sometimes.

garyk · 21 June 2021, 02:16 AM

My wife is very petite and has small wrists but wears a 42mm Panerai. Wrist size and watch size have little relationship. It’s what feels right for you.

Pinchy · 21 June 2021, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk

My wife is very petite and has small wrists but wears a 42mm Panerai. Wrist size and watch size have little relationship. It’s what feels right for you.

Agreed. Men seem to make such a big deal about it, far more than women. All the consternation about the 36mm explorer has been hilarious.

ThatSubGuy · 21 June 2021, 02:41 AM

Stop being so insecure

DC116710LN · 21 June 2021, 03:00 AM

It's difficult to give a personal opinion without photos but if you were happy with 31 when you bought it, I wouldn't second guess yourself now. If you have an opportunity to try on a 36 in the future, you can see if you like that size.

Robf52 · 21 June 2021, 03:05 AM

Wife has 5.7" wrist and prefers the 31.

Tools · 21 June 2021, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterloo41

Hello! I purchased my first rolex ,31mm two toned with an oyster band and white face. It’s absolutely beautiful, but I keep thinking I should have gotten the 36mm. I have very small wrists. Maybe 4-5 inches lol

Do you think I should sell my rolex and get a 36mm?
And if so, what is the best place to do that?

Thank you for your advice!

Wear what you like, not what you read about on Forums.

Big watches on small wrists are trendy in nightclubs, but not so much at other venues.

MichelleP · 21 June 2021, 05:03 AM

Welcome to the forum. As others have said, try the 36mm 1st if you haven't already. If you prefer the larger size, check with DavidSW for trades. You can also go to your AD but most won't give a decent value on the trade in.

Dirt · 21 June 2021, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterloo41

Hello! I purchased my first rolex ,31mm two toned with an oyster band and white face. It’s absolutely beautiful, but I keep thinking I should have gotten the 36mm. I have very small wrists. Maybe 4-5 inches lol

Do you think I should sell my rolex and get a 36mm?
And if so, what is the best place to do that?

Thank you for your advice!

Welcome to the forum.
With wrists that small i find it hard to imagine anything other than a 31 would be about right for a very nice daily wearer.

In the broadest sense and if one were so inclined

If I were you, I would consider a 36 of some description in a more sporty fashion exclusively in Stainless Steel.
Also a 28 on a Jubilee bracelet as a more dress up type of watch with some Diamonds for some pop and added pizzaz.

Your 31 is a great compromise size with your size wrists

Don't second guess your gut instincts at the time of purchase. I assume you tried a range of watches before pulling the trigger and didn't just make a hasty decision.
Perhaps you could post a pic on the wrist when you can get around to it for our viewing pleasure?

Dirt · 21 June 2021, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Wear what you like, not what you read about on Forums.

Big watches on small wrists are trendy in nightclubs, but not so much at other venues.

Excellent point

Dirt · 21 June 2021, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatSubGuy

Stop being so insecure

Don't hold back.
Let us know what you really think

Dirt · 21 June 2021, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Small wrists come in handy sometimes.

True enough.
Just like changing Headlight globes on some cars hey?

subprimero · 21 June 2021, 09:31 PM

31mm sounds like a great size for you.

Driver8 · 21 June 2021, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Wear what you like, not what you read about on Forums.

Big watches on small wrists are trendy in nightclubs, but not so much at other venues.

This ^. If you're comfortable with a watch then that's all that counts.

Seddyspaghetti · 21 June 2021, 10:45 PM

Pics would help.

20 June 2021, 10:37 PM	#1
waterloo41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Ohio Posts: 1	Watch size Hello! I purchased my first rolex ,31mm two toned with an oyster band and white face. It’s absolutely beautiful, but I keep thinking I should have gotten the 36mm. I have very small wrists. Maybe 4-5 inches lol Do you think I should sell my rolex and get a 36mm? And if so, what is the best place to do that? Thank you for your advice!

20 June 2021, 11:05 PM	#5
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Picture would help to visualize is a 36 may work for you, there is also 34 size Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

21 June 2021, 12:25 AM	#8
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	If your wrist is smaller than 5", I think 31mm should still looks good. You should keep wearing it for awhile and see how you feel, if you don't like it anymore, you can trade it in later. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

21 June 2021, 02:16 AM	#10
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	My wife is very petite and has small wrists but wears a 42mm Panerai. Wrist size and watch size have little relationship. It’s what feels right for you. __________________

21 June 2021, 03:05 AM	#14
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,074	Wife has 5.7" wrist and prefers the 31. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

20 June 2021, 10:42 PM	#3
Notepad12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 847	Hey there, Have you tried on the 36mm? If not, I suggest you try one on in an AD just so you can compare sizes Sent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk

20 June 2021, 10:58 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,102	Welcome to the forum I think you could wear a classic 28 mm if you wanted

21 June 2021, 01:57 AM	#9
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,253	Small wrists come in handy sometimes.

21 June 2021, 02:41 AM	#12
ThatSubGuy Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 473	Stop being so insecure

21 June 2021, 03:00 AM	#13
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	It's difficult to give a personal opinion without photos but if you were happy with 31 when you bought it, I wouldn't second guess yourself now. If you have an opportunity to try on a 36 in the future, you can see if you like that size.

21 June 2021, 05:03 AM	#16
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,640	Welcome to the forum. As others have said, try the 36mm 1st if you haven't already. If you prefer the larger size, check with DavidSW for trades. You can also go to your AD but most won't give a decent value on the trade in.

21 June 2021, 09:31 PM	#21
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	31mm sounds like a great size for you.

21 June 2021, 10:45 PM	#23
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Pics would help.

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