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Old 12 October 2011, 09:16 PM   #61
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I think that the DJ2, no matter what your wrist size, is a casual/smart-casual watch. It isn't AS suited to suites and ties as a classic DJ, which can be worn casually, or as a dress watch. It depends on its use. Is it an everyday casual watch, or is it a board meeting or evening dress watch?
I personnally think that ANY Rolex can be worn for any event, but some are MORE suited to certain tasks than others. For example, the Deep Sea would be casual, not dress, and a gold DJ would the other way round.
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Old 12 October 2011, 09:22 PM   #62
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Honestly, it looks too big to me. A 36mm DJ would look better IMO.
x6 or x7 not sure what we are upto.

I don't really get the DJII, a dressy watch should be elegent, i.e on the smaller side. Think you really need a huge wrist to pull it off.

Even if you gain weight again, the DJ 36m will still look fine.

Guess it depends what's your style and what you are used to.

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Old 12 October 2011, 10:38 PM   #63
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Id get the original 36mm dj. I love the dj, but hate the dj2 just all out of preportion.
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Old 13 October 2011, 12:15 AM   #64
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Bellisimo! DJII ! (pardon my italian..spelling?)
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Old 13 October 2011, 01:17 AM   #65
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Bellisimo! DJII ! (pardon my italian..spelling?)
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Old 13 October 2011, 01:26 AM   #66
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Actually looks a lot better after adjusting the fit. Very modern look. I think if you're going for a classic look, then the 36mm would be better. If you're looking for a modern look, then the 41m is fine.
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Old 13 October 2011, 02:35 AM   #67
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The decision is yours but I agree with those who say it's just too big. The DJ is such a classic watch and I think the 36mm would be much better suited for you.
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Old 13 October 2011, 02:42 AM   #68
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Looks good now. I wouldn't give it another thought.
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Old 13 October 2011, 03:10 AM   #69
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Sorry for being late to this thread. The DJII is too big IMO for your anatomy, I'd would have gone with the 116234/116200, here is mine on a 7 1/4 wrist.





The 36mm DJ stick dial is more balanced, elegant and timeless IMO.
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Old 13 October 2011, 03:15 AM   #70
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Hi Engi,

I still own my very first DJ 16200 from 1982, and I regularly wear it when I am done with the size and weight of my new 116610 Subs. This old DJ is so stealth and comfortable!!!!

Frankly, a little bit off topic, I cannot understand why Rolex made the new DJ and DD sooooo big, 41 mm, even bigger than the sports models. There is no logic for me, and the elegance of the DJ is unfortunately gone, although the new models are technically perfect. 38 or 39 mm size would have been perfect IMHO.

For my personal taste a watch is too big on the wrist when the lugs stand over the wrist.

What I can see from your pictures, this is not the case. It actually looks OK on your wrist! If you like the watch, then keep it.


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Old 13 October 2011, 03:29 AM   #71
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Sorry for being late to this thread. The DJII is too big IMO for your anatomy, I'd would have gone with the 116234/116200, here is mine on a 7 1/4 wrist.





The 36mm DJ stick dial is more balanced, elegant and timeless IMO.
Thanks Patrick, your stunning pics contributed in thinking of changing the DJII into the DJ 36 mm ...
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Old 13 October 2011, 03:31 AM   #72
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Hi Engi,

I still own my very first DJ 16200 from 1982, and I regularly wear it when I am done with the size and weight of my new 116610 Subs. This old DJ is so stealth and comfortable!!!!

Frankly, a little bit off topic, I cannot understand why Rolex made the new DJ and DD sooooo big, 41 mm, even bigger than the sports models. There is no logic for me, and the elegance of the DJ is unfortunately gone, although the new models are technically perfect. 38 or 39 mm size would have been perfect IMHO.

For my personal taste a watch is too big on the wrist when the lugs stand over the wrist.

What I can see from your pictures, this is not the case. It actually looks OK on your wrist! If you like the watch, then keep it.


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I agree Tom, 38 or 39 mm would have been the perfect size for the DJII.
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Old 13 October 2011, 03:40 AM   #73
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I agree Tom, 38 or 39 mm would have been the perfect size for the DJII.
That is why the Explorer I sits right in the middle at 39mm! :-)
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Old 13 October 2011, 03:42 AM   #74
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Too big, especially if worn primarily with dress shirts IMHO
i agree
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Old 13 October 2011, 03:58 AM   #75
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DJ II is the perfect size if you like oversized fashion watches.

IMO it looks too big on you. But some seem to like that look.
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On top it, I think the sticks on the DJII are too large vis-a-vis the size of the hands, thus the design doesn't balance well IMPO.
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Old 13 October 2011, 11:33 AM   #77
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I have no other comment other than taking the chance to post a wristshot :D lol

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Old 13 October 2011, 12:29 PM   #78
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I don't think it's too big. I'd stick with the 41MM.

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Old 14 October 2011, 01:20 AM   #79
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Thanks all for your useful replies
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Old 14 October 2011, 03:40 AM   #80
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I don't think it's too big! Looks great on you!

Modern (size) look but still a classic Rolex look too. It's a keeper!
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Old 14 October 2011, 04:12 AM   #81
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Looks good mate!! Great!!!
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Old 14 October 2011, 04:57 AM   #82
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Old 14 October 2011, 09:22 AM   #83
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Love your photo - one of my favourite DJ IIs ;-)
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Old 14 October 2011, 09:26 AM   #84
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I don't think it's too big! Looks great on you!

Modern (size) look but still a classic Rolex look too. It's a keeper!
I agree with Mark. The DJ and DJ II are similar, yet different animals and, if you like the larger model, the DJ II takes some beating. Whichever one you go for, you won't be disappointed. Personally, I don't think it looks too big on you, at all. In fact, it looks pretty cool ;-)
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