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

[shapa]

Definitely too small.
My wrist size is smaller than yours, and I would not wear that. The Sub or DJ41 is the perfect size.
Not trying to be offensive, but my wife wears the 36mm DJ.

[ajas]

Looks good. Datejust 36 mm is classic as much as 47 mm Panerai.

It is not a matter of size itself but overall design

Now if you had 47 mm Datejust and 36 mm Pam.....

[shapa]

Have you ever seen Rolex place a 36mm watch on Roger Federer as he is raising a trophy?
No. Because he is not a chick.

[DKS2375]

Originally Posted by shapa

No. Because he is not a chick.

Forget that nonsense! It’s a classic timepiece and the size is perfect. I rotate mine with a GMT. Nothing wrong with a 36mm DJ at all.




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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by shapa

Have you ever seen Rolex place a 36mm watch on Roger Federer as he is raising a trophy?
No. Because he is not a chick.

Maybe Rolex doesn't place a 36mm watch on Roger Federer because Rolex is trying to promote other watches? I don't know.

I have read that back in the day, MALE soldiers were issued 34mm watches, and they certainly weren't "chicks."

It's just a matter of personal preference.

I just feel like you are commenting implying that if one wears a 36mm watch, one is a "chick."

Rude

[Rocket launcher]

There is nothing wrong with wearing that watch..it's a classic.
Although it does look a little large go for the 32mm

Nothing wrong with it ..a classic Rolex

[lord91]

It looks just fine, OP.

[aasubo]

Hey everybody,

I had the same notion, that a 36mm DJ would be too small, especially coming from 47mm Panerai and 44mm Deepsea. My Wrist is 8,5 inch and everytime I put on a 36mm Piece it is small the first day and then it mystically grows until it fits.

Don´t worry, if you love that timepice, rock it proudly and don´t care about the size.

Best regards

Torsten

P.S: I am not allowed to post pictures yet, will do later...

[jimcameron]

The watch is fine, the bezel..........not so much. It is a classic watch, that fly's under the radar unless someone wants to grab some sparkle attention, which turns it into something your sister would wear. Get the Sub, or better yet, sell the bezel and replace with a engine turned or fluted.

[HogwldFLTR]

I think the bezel makes it look feminine which is fine if that's what your after. No problem with the size however.

[mjrennie]

In my eyes, yes it does look small. But I like a larger watch. However, if you like a smaller watch, then that's all that matters, surely?

[Devildog]

It looks on the smaller side because this is 2019 and we are used to seeing larger watches. But it works for you imo.

If you had asked this question 20 years ago the views would be very different.

Sadly, fashion and trends do play a part in what many consider “correct”. Check this advert out.

[SS Oyster]

If you love it, keep it and add sub later.


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[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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[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 .

[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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[Onikage]

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. 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.

This 40mm+ for every gents watch thing has come about very recently. Whilst I agree 34mm- is getting on the small/vintage side, 36mm has been standard for DDs and DJs right up until the IIs were released - Which were far from universally well received even then. Thus I'm inclined to believe 36mm is the daddy and would think a gent would have to be very young to believe 40mm is the standard gents size for a DD/DJ. About 8 or 9 possibly.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Onikage

This 40mm+ for every gents watch thing has come about very recently. Whilst I agree 34mm- is getting on the small/vintage side, 36mm has been standard for DDs and DJs right up until the IIs were released - Which were far from universally well received even then. Thus I'm inclined to believe 36mm is the daddy and would think a gent would have to be very young to believe 40mm is the standard gents size for a DD/DJ. About 8 or 9 possibly.

I don’t know many 8 or 9 year olds wanting or can afford to buy a DJ36/DJ41. 40mm is not a large watch by any measures. The submariner has been 40mm since it was first produced. I think you saying that the 36mm watch is the standard is not correct. I wonder how many of them would have bought the DJ41 if it was available next to the DJ36. You guys all act like the DJ41/DJll is a 47mm plus Pam. It’s 39.5-41 mm people. The larger watch trend to me is when a gent has on a 55mm watch. Michael Kors popular Among woman are 40mm. Most woman wear a 36mm plus Rolex these days. The larger DJ were made for gents with larger wrist and also woman can pull off that size. It’s not like Rolex upsized the DJ to 50mm+ to conform to the larger watch Trend. They made it larger to make it more modern. 40mm will never be considered oversized imo. Men used to wear 31mm watches back in the day. The watches for men was not meant to be a statement piece that it is today. It was a tool watch. I have never had anyone stop me and say wow your DJll is really large. And to the OP I don’t just look at your wrist size. I look at your entire arm. You have tree trunks for forearms. You’re a stocky guy. Wear what you like but don’t be surprised when your out and about if a 100 pound girl is wearing the same watch as you.


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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.

[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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[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.

[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?