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Old 18 January 2020, 04:48 AM   #31
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Just got my 41 this week... It’s the perfect size for me (8” wrist). No way I’d want a 36.
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Old 18 January 2020, 05:23 AM   #32
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Not a fan.

I had the Milgauss GV at 40mm. Loved the look / heft...but that case felt out of proportion > 36mm.

Forty one would feel even bigger.
Milgauss is larger than the DJ41 in every way.
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Old 18 January 2020, 05:27 AM   #33
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It depends on the wrist size. If its >7” go with 41, otherwise 36 is the perfect choice. 41 is also wears smaller than SubC
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Old 18 January 2020, 06:46 AM   #34
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I bought a 36 and had it for about two weeks on my 7+ inch wrist before deciding it's just too small. I think the answer to your question really really depends on your wrist size. On a smaller/slighter wrist, the 36 looks fine. But otherwise I think the 41 is the right choice.
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Old 18 January 2020, 06:56 AM   #35
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I have 7.5” wrist and 36 sits perfectly as far as I am concerned
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Old 18 January 2020, 10:52 AM   #36
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It depends on the wrist size. If its >7” go with 41, otherwise 36 is the perfect choice. 41 is also wears smaller than SubC


Are you saying the Datejust 41 wears smaller than the newer submariner ceramics?

If so- I think I know my answer DJ41


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Old 18 January 2020, 11:08 AM   #37
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36mm! Such a classic piece! And 36mm is just perfect size IMO!
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Old 18 January 2020, 11:49 AM   #38
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When I was younger I thought size 32 trousers were perfect!

These days however I find myself leaning towards the 41’s.
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Old 18 January 2020, 02:08 PM   #39
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I'm a big guy, 36 fits me great. Unless your wrists are gargantuan you can pull it off.

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Old 18 January 2020, 03:29 PM   #40
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36mm is a classic. I wear it on my 7 1/2 inch wrist. It actually gets more wrist time than my SS Submariner Date.
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Old 18 January 2020, 04:48 PM   #41
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I second this. I tried on a DJ36, DJ41, then a DJII at a gray dealer.

DJII looked the best imo. I don't have a large wrist (6.5). The fluted bezel seemed more pronounce and the watch just has more presence. Plus, the DJII was cheaper by about $3k or so i believe.

Check out the DJII in person if you can.
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(BTW ...Owned and wore both, it's just a matter of budget, taste and interest. All 3 are great models)
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Old 18 January 2020, 07:53 PM   #42
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I do too.
That dial has always been a favorite of mine.
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Old 18 January 2020, 10:46 PM   #43
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There’s no right or wrong answer here. 41 if you have large wrist and 36 if you have smaller wrists. I ended up with the 36 because it fits me better. I think it’s cool that there are so many configurations that there is literally something for everyone.
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Old 19 January 2020, 12:29 AM   #44
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The 36mm Datejust is the classic Rolex. The 41mm is targeting the younger buyers that like Invicta sizes.
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Old 19 January 2020, 01:47 AM   #45
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My take: when I wear my 36, I forget I have it on. Its light on the jubilee, and fits perfectly in the hollow between my radius and ulnar arm bone joints at the wrist - almost as though it was designed for that (hint hint).

There is no substitute for the 36 DJ when it comes to the perfect "slide under a dress shirt cuff" rolex.

The 41 is, imho, basically a sport watch that dresses up. It is too large to meld in to the wrist hollow of many people and snags my shirt cuffs to a far greater extent than the 36.

Perfect didn't need to be changed imho, hence why the 36 DJ remains Rolex's top seller.
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Old 19 January 2020, 03:11 AM   #46
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I'd get a DJ36 if it came in rhodium dial. Maybe in the future it will.
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Old 19 January 2020, 03:26 AM   #47
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The 36mm DJ is the quintessential Rolex
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Old 19 January 2020, 04:10 AM   #48
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Ive always preferred the 36
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Old 19 January 2020, 05:14 AM   #49
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Datejust 36 always
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Old 19 January 2020, 05:50 AM   #50
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depends on your wrist size, 41 for me
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Old 19 January 2020, 11:35 AM   #51
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I have owned both but I currently own a 41. It’s funny because the 36 looks better on me in pictures but I feel the 41 looks better on me when I look at it. So there you go. It’s a matter of personal taste. Get what you like. They are both Rolex and they are both stunning.


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Old 19 January 2020, 09:31 PM   #52
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Are you saying the Datejust 41 wears smaller than the newer submariner ceramics?

If so- I think I know my answer DJ41


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they are saying DJ41 diameter measures just 39mm in reality
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Old 19 January 2020, 11:27 PM   #53
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36 but I have a 6.5 inch wrist...
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Old 19 January 2020, 11:31 PM   #54
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If I were to ever get the DJ, it would be the 36mm. For reasons many other fine gents stated, I feel like this is the classic.
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Old 20 January 2020, 01:02 AM   #55
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Well, I would say that independently of the wrist size it's a matter of common sense and taste.
Personally I prefer the 41
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