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Old 27 June 2020, 03:42 PM   #1
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Datejust 36 or Datejust 41 for Smaller Wrists

My wrist is on the small side, and I am having a tough time deciding whether the Datejust 36 or Datejust 41 would fit me better. I seem to be right on the cusp, where there is no real clear answer. This is annoying.

To add to the confusion, I can't tell whether I have flat or round wrists.

I just measured my wrist, and it is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm). I plan on losing 20 pounds, so I imagine my wrists will get significantly smaller -- perhaps as small as 6 inches (15.2 cm).

Attached are two pictures that show my Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight from the top and side. It seems the BB58 is comparable to the DJ 41 in the lug-to-lug measurement.

What do you think? Could I wear both the DJ 36 and DJ 41 comfortably? I'd prefer to get the DJ 41 because I want a white dial with sticks, which isn't currently available as a DJ 36.
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Old 27 June 2020, 03:44 PM   #2
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I have a DJ 36

And three sports models 40mm


Obviously I want a 36 mm dj in the mix of 40Mm Rolex sports models


And 36 is classic size

My wrist is 5.5 inch
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Old 27 June 2020, 03:46 PM   #3
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36mm is something different from the usual 40
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Old 27 June 2020, 03:53 PM   #4
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I have a 6.5 inch wrist and just got a 41. Here’s my pic
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Old 27 June 2020, 04:03 PM   #5
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The ‘41’ is only 3mm wider than the 36.

Who knows where Rolex got the 41 from?
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Old 27 June 2020, 05:51 PM   #6
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I have a DJ36. 7 inch wrist. Love the size for everyday easy wear. My most used watch.

Also have a bunch of 40+mm watches.
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Old 27 June 2020, 06:08 PM   #7
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36mm for me

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Old 27 June 2020, 06:13 PM   #8
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Old 27 June 2020, 06:15 PM   #9
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Given your wrist size I don't know why you'd be thinking about the larger size - 36mm every day of the week. (Just my opinion, obvs.)
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Old 27 June 2020, 06:26 PM   #10
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You shouldn’t be thinking the 41. They look huge for to the dial size. I’m have a 6.5 and dj36. Fits very well.


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Old 27 June 2020, 06:29 PM   #11
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They're both great, I find the 36 (on oysterclasp jubilee) the most comfortable fit of all the watches I've worn without any weird adjustments or bracelet swaps but then again I have 6 1/4" wrists and they're not at all wide across the top. Reckon you could easily enjoy either - worth trying out both if you can I reckon.
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Old 27 June 2020, 06:41 PM   #12
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You can't go wrong with the 36mm
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Old 27 June 2020, 06:41 PM   #13
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Old 27 June 2020, 07:15 PM   #14
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For your wrist size I'd suggest to go 36mm.
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Old 27 June 2020, 07:16 PM   #15
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Im close to a 7" wrist and 36mm looks perfect on me. Ive noticed people pushing 41mm by default sort of implying its the manly thing todo but thats silly.

If they added a 38 DJ that would be the perfect size for me. In lieu of that option I think its better to size down for a snug fit, then size up and look ungainly.

Last thing - Top-down wrist shots don't tell the full story, I think people wearing over-sized watches look the worst from the sides when you see the overhang.
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Old 27 June 2020, 07:16 PM   #16
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36mm for sure. This one right here is one of the best alongside the blue dial! Now if they brought out an olive green dial..
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Old 27 June 2020, 07:31 PM   #17
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36mm for sure. This one right here is one of the best alongside the blue dial! Now if they brought out an olive green dial..

Two Tone’s got you covered :)




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Old 27 June 2020, 07:43 PM   #18
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The Datejust 36 is very comfortable, I have 6,75 wrists and like the 36 a lot. My other watches are 40+, initially it felt small but I would say the size is perfect for the type of watch.
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Old 27 June 2020, 08:45 PM   #19
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If it’s on jubilee than no question about it 36 !!! ... 41 is just too much and the dial almost too empty


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Given your wrist size I don't know why you'd be thinking about the larger size - 36mm every day of the week. (Just my opinion, obvs.)

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Old 27 June 2020, 09:47 PM   #21
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Buy a 36 mm and enjoy
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Old 27 June 2020, 09:49 PM   #22
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They are both going to work for you IMHO. I’d go with whichever one suits your eye
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Old 27 June 2020, 09:52 PM   #23
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I think you will be fine with the 41mm. Your wrist is more flat than round. If you’re comfortable with 40mm ceramic professional models then you should be ok with 41mm. I don’t think your wrist will shrink that much with weight loss; maybe 1/4 inch.
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Old 27 June 2020, 09:53 PM   #24
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I'd go with 36, seems right for the DJ.
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Old 27 June 2020, 10:29 PM   #25
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Old 27 June 2020, 10:37 PM   #26
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I have 6.5 inch wrist.
DJ36 wears comfortably and wearing it daily.
Classy and elegant.
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Old 27 June 2020, 10:48 PM   #27
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I think the 36 will look more proportional on your wrist. Bummer about your preferred dial not coming in that size.
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Old 27 June 2020, 10:58 PM   #28
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I feel like if your wrist is 7 or less, the 36 is the right size. I am between 7.25 and 7.5 and the 36 looked too small on me so I sold two 36 and bought a 41. Now i have the size that looks right. It is best to try on both, you will know which is best.
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Old 27 June 2020, 10:59 PM   #29
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Old 27 June 2020, 11:04 PM   #30
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Datejust 36 or Datejust 41 for Smaller Wrists

Small wrist too. 36



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