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

[Kawirider]

Originally Posted by teabags001

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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Yes. As far as I’m aware you can get a lot of dials with Roman on the dj2. Maybe that’s better though for me anyhow since the dj2 is bigger and would fit me better anyway. Also the oyster would probably look a little less dressy as well.

Is there different movements in the dj2 and dj41?


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[aasubo]

Originally Posted by 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!

See the Deepsea in comparison to the DJ36, I love both sizes...

Of course the DJs are vintage pieces and therefore by definition smaller...

BR
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[zengineer]

I think the last few decades have created a completely distorted view of how a watch should fit a person. For that style watch, the OP pic looks perfect to me.

[VonSlingshot]

Tiny.

Nope.

[Maiden]

I think it looks fine. The 36mm looks best with long sleeves, save this for more dressy occasions and add the sub. A datejust and sub, a combo that will suit you for life.

[watchwatcher]

Looks good to me. And, may I add, if you love it, that's all that matters. If I were you, I would keep it until you get the sub, and then go from there.

You might find you like having something a little dressier/smaller to go to in rotation with the sub, or you might not be feeling it anymore when you strap the sub on. No harm in waiting to be sure.

[Ced4jets]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

Yes. As far as I’m aware you can get a lot of dials with Roman on the dj2. Maybe that’s better though for me anyhow since the dj2 is bigger and would fit me better anyway. Also the oyster would probably look a little less dressy as well.

Is there different movements in the dj2 and dj41?


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DJ 41 has the new 3235 movement.

[Yobber76]

For me, I'm in my 60's, dress watches were 34-36mm when I was growing up.
So I don't think it looks too small on you, it looks like a dress watch. I have similar sized wrists, I have a DJ 41, but I have considered a 36mm also. If you like it wear it, if it seems too small vs a 40mm Sub, maybe change it.

[Anthonyw]

Originally Posted by teabags001

I would say the Rolex owners in the mid 30’s and younger might Trend to the larger watches.

Originally Posted by zengineer

I think the last few decades have created a completely distorted view of how a watch should fit a person. For that style watch, the OP pic looks perfect to me.

You guys are likely right about the trend in watch size preferences. However the DJ36 wears smaller than other similar sized watches due to a thicker fluted bezel and wide lug width for the dial...the combo makes the dial look smaller than it is and I feel it wears more like a 34. I had 35mm vintage watch with a thin bezel and 18mm lug width and it wears more like a 40mm dress watch.

I’m 36 years old with a 6.75 inch wrist and I feel the DJ36 is too dainty for me but I loved my 35mm vintage longines flagship. The DJ41 has much better proportions to me being 39.5mm with a 21mm lug width vs the DJ36’s 36mm and 20mm lug width.

But like others mentioned - beauty is in the eye of the beholder.



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[javier]

Small for my taste

[Franks07]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

Just curious on people’s thoughts. Would you say my datejust 36mm is to small for my wrist? It’s my first Rolex and I love it very much. But after trying the submariner which will be my next Watch I’m questioning if my 36mm looks to small on me. Wondering if I should sell it to help fund the submariner or just keep it and have 2 rolexes. It’s not like I can get much for it anyway. Again, I love my watch, mostly just curious as to what people think since the jeweler said it looks small on me. I have a 7.5” or slightly larger wrist.



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NO! 36mm is a great size for a 7.5” wrist (I have one too). In fact, I have two 34mm Rolex Oyster Dates and a 35mm vintage Omega Seamaster Chronograph that I also wear proudly and love the way they sit on my wrist.


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[Daveclock]

With an arm like that I would not argue or arm wrestle you!

But in my opinion, the bling watch with diamonds and MOP looks like a ladies model to me.

(apologies if you are a debt collector etc., as it would look equally good on you!)

[Kawirider]

Originally Posted by Daveclock

With an arm like that I would not argue or arm wrestle you!



But in my opinion, the bling watch with diamonds and MOP looks like a ladies model to me.



(apologies if you are a debt collector etc., as it would look equally good on you!)

Lol! So nobody is a fan of diamonds here. I knew that prior to posting though. I know most male Watch enthusiasts dislike diamonds but I have always been drawn to them on watches.

Also if it makes it any more manly the watch has a silver sunburst dial. Not MOP. I would agree MOP would be to feminine with the diamonds.


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[Boaters]

Wear what you like not what everybody else does. To answer your question In my opinion it does look a little on the small size for your big wrist, but if you like it by all means wear it.

[shapa]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

Lol! So nobody is a fan of diamonds here. I knew that prior to posting though. I know most male Watch enthusiasts dislike diamonds but I have always been drawn to them on watches.

Also if it makes it any more manly the watch has a silver sunburst dial. Not MOP. I would agree MOP would be to feminine with the diamonds.


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Seriously, this is just a joke right?

[SFBAY]

Once you start wearing a sub, the 36mm is going to seem very small

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

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.

Hello again!

Haha don't worry about it, I was just kidding around with you! :D

The picture clearly shows how the watch sits on your wrist, and that's what you were trying to do

About not matching your attire... don't worry about it. I personally think that the Datejust is a very versatile watch. I recently bought one and I am trying to be a one watch guy, so I wear it every day with anything from long sleeve shirts, to a v-neck t shirt on the weekend

About your age... I am 28 and am a fan of the Datejust and the Oyster Perpetual. Maybe it comes with age, I don't know, but I don't think you HAVE to be 40-something to enjoy a Datejust!

I say go with what sings to you and don't worry about anything else!

My first Rolex was the blue tt sub that you mentioned. I saw it online and fell in love. I saw it in person and was blown away. I wore it for months and was in love, then slowly I started feeling that the bling was too much for it to be my daily watch /:

But hey, if you like bling, the tt blue sub will deliver

[joli160]

The bezel and jubilee gives it a lot of pop, perfect

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

Yes. As far as I’m aware you can get a lot of dials with Roman on the dj2. Maybe that’s better though for me anyhow since the dj2 is bigger and would fit me better anyway. Also the oyster would probably look a little less dressy as well.

Is there different movements in the dj2 and dj41?


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I agree. Yes the DJ41 has a newer movement with a 70hr power reserve compared to the DJll 48 hour. But to be honest I use a watch wonder so it doesn’t matter. If you look at my pics you will see how close the DJ41 is to the DJ36. Now look at my DJll compared to the 36. It’s worlds different. It wears much larger and I love it. And I like a little bling too so the larger gold bezel is eye popping and looks great imo. And I have the diamond rhodium dial witch they make in the DJ41 also. If you can find a DJll at least try it on. It was a very expensive mistake thinking the DJ41 was the better watch for me because it was the newer version. Once I got over that the DJll imo for us guys with larger wrist and arms is perfect!!!


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[jaySL350]

It looks fine op ,,,,

[timedate]

its different for different watches, my gmt at 40mm looked right and i said that 40 was my perfect size and that i would never go under,

but i traded it to a dd 36 and the 36 looks right, whereas when i saw a 40mm dd it looked all wrong, way too big and put me off,


your datejust looks totally right to me, its a dress watch more than a tool watch.

[Anthonyw]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

Lol! So nobody is a fan of diamonds here. I knew that prior to posting though. I know most male Watch enthusiasts dislike diamonds but I have always been drawn to them on watches.

I never liked diamonds on watches for men until I saw a day date with a baguette diamond dial <3


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[Kawirider]

Originally Posted by Anthonyw

I never liked diamonds on watches for men until I saw a day date with a baguette diamond dial <3


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That is a stunning Watch. An all yellow gold day date is my absolute favorite. Someday I’ll own one. Not for a while though, but it’s ok, I have plenty of time to work my way up to one.


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[Anthonyw]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

That is a stunning Watch. An all yellow gold day date is my absolute favorite. Someday I’ll own one. Not for a while though, but it’s ok, I have plenty of time to work my way up to one.


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Yup I’d consider one if I ever make it up to the c-suite...with baguette diamonds of course :)


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[Brew]

I prefer diamond markers over a diamond bezel, but really like OP’s DJ.

Here is mine.



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[jb335]

I do not find it too small on you.

[Kawirider]

Originally Posted by Brew

I prefer diamond markers over a diamond bezel, but really like OP’s DJ.

Here is mine.



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Very nice. I love the two tone. How does the flyers bezel look in the sunlight? I have yet to see one outdoors. But I heard it reflects a ton of light and is an eye catcher. If that’s the case perhaps the fluted bezel with diamond markers is a very nice way of getting the “bling” factor without needing an aftermarket diamond bezel


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[Old Geezer]

I think it looks fine. Keep enjoying it.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Kawirider

Very nice. I love the two tone. How does the flyers bezel look in the sunlight? I have yet to see one outdoors. But I heard it reflects a ton of light and is an eye catcher. If that’s the case perhaps the fluted bezel with diamond markers is a very nice way of getting the “bling” factor without needing an aftermarket diamond bezel


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Thank you. I have often wondered if the fluted bezel was Rolex's attempt to mimic diamonds. It reflects a ton of light. Drives one of my dogs nuts!

[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