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*mousey* · 23 May 2015, 11:32 PM

This is my first post, and I typically don't post on forums. However, I have been torn and unable to decide between two really beautiful watches, so I was hoping y'all could help me. It is to be my 40th birthday gift and I want to make sure I make the right decision -- not just for now, but for 10-15 years from now, if that makes sense.

I am choosing between the midsize ladies DJ and the DD -- YG, mother of pearl diamond dial, and diamond bezel. Objectively looking at the two watches, hands down, I would choose the DD...no hesitation. Unfortunately, my wrist is only 5.5" and so that's the dilemma.

Here is a picture of the two watches on my wrist. I realize that with the bracelet hanging down, it's hard to tell what they would look like once properly sized, but that's the other thing -- does anyone know if I removed all 7 removable links on the DD, if it would fit a 5.5" wrist?

Thanks in advance for your help!

tommy91 · 23 May 2015, 11:34 PM

Datejust, the day date looks too big on you

MonBK · 23 May 2015, 11:35 PM

They both look good

Bfd70 · 23 May 2015, 11:40 PM

Welcome. Date just. Also, I appreciate your use of y'all. I see you are from Texas and it makes it more fun to read.

*mousey* · 23 May 2015, 11:41 PM

Here's one more picture of the DD, with the extra links "tucked under." [Sorry, the picture attached funny and is turned around.]

For some reason, the 31mm seems dressier to me, and I am usually dressed very casually. Ugh, the indecision...! I finally posted here because I'm driving my husband crazy!!!

zjd168 · 23 May 2015, 11:45 PM

dd

Matt748 · 23 May 2015, 11:47 PM

Day Date all the way. Enjoy the Rolex experience.

adamlea · 23 May 2015, 11:50 PM

I think you could pull off either one. It sounds like you're leaning towards the DD though - and if that's the case, get it.

Bangel · 23 May 2015, 11:51 PM

Go for the DD.

You know you want it and I personally think it looks more than fine on you.

SemperFi · 23 May 2015, 11:52 PM

The DJ seems to fit you just a bit better but they're both stunning and you can't go wrong with either one. Let us know what you decide. I'm sure the choice between the two is driving you nuts but that's half the fun.

jjnd08 · 23 May 2015, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamlea

I think you could pull off either one. It sounds like you're leaning towards the DD though - and if that's the case, get it.

Agreed. Otherwise you will regret the decision if you don't get what you truly want.

luvsub · 23 May 2015, 11:53 PM

DD, all day.

kilyung · 23 May 2015, 11:55 PM

DD everyday

sickened1 · 23 May 2015, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *mousey*

I finally posted here because I'm driving my husband crazy!!!

He's going crazy because he's paying for it or because you couldn't decide.

Anyway, +1 for Day Date. Looks great on you.

*mousey* · 24 May 2015, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

The DJ seems to fit you just a bit better but they're both stunning and you can't go wrong with either one. Let us know what you decide. I'm sure the choice between the two is driving you nuts but that's half the fun.

It's definitely driving me nuts...! It's such a hard decision for me that I *almost* want to choose something completely different.

Here are the biggest pros/cons of each, the way I see them:

31mm - Pros: fits my wrist better, size-wise, and I won't have to worry about whether I can remove enough links / Cons: I just love the DD, and this one seems dressier

36mm - Pros: gorgeous, and tends to appear more casual / Cons: my wrist size, and will I still want to wear this when I'm 60?

Mosbrook · 24 May 2015, 12:07 AM

36 all the way. It looks great.

*mousey* · 24 May 2015, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

He's going crazy because he's paying for it or because you couldn't decide.

Anyway, +1 for Day Date. Looks great on you.

He is very decisive...I'm super indecisive and make a meal out of everything!

He's going crazy because I can't/won't choose and he just wants me to pick one and be happy with it (forever -- he says I'm not getting another). He's just tired of me asking him what he thinks over and over again, showing him the same wrist shots. LOL

sickened1 · 24 May 2015, 12:14 AM

Haha my wife the same way (indecisive). Most of the time I'd have to make decisions for her since she couldn't decide.

bbressler · 24 May 2015, 12:15 AM

I think the DJ is a better fit. The oversized look may be a trend.

motoikkyu · 24 May 2015, 12:27 AM

I'd vote for the 31 in the gold, leaving you open to getting a stainless or white in the 36, which would be more casual and visually arresting.

nick c · 24 May 2015, 12:29 AM

Dj fits better

Evad3 · 24 May 2015, 12:31 AM

I think the DJ is a slightly better fit, but not to say the DD looks silly. I would go with the DD, it's a true classic and you seem to like it better. Go back to the AD and maybe see if there is a full length mirror to see how it looks from a 3rd person perspective!

beer · 24 May 2015, 12:34 AM

If it was a mens watch would be easier to choose DD over DJ for the beautiful bracelet..

But the fact president bracelet is available on ladies DJ makes this harder!!

(in my opinion-maybe president bracelet does lot mean a lot to you)

sea-dweller · 24 May 2015, 12:36 AM

The DD.

MCO1 · 24 May 2015, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *mousey*

It's definitely driving me nuts...! It's such a hard decision for me that I *almost* want to choose something completely different.

Here are the biggest pros/cons of each, the way I see them:

31mm - Pros: fits my wrist better, size-wise, and I won't have to worry about whether I can remove enough links / Cons: I just love the DD, and this one seems dressier

36mm - Pros: gorgeous, and tends to appear more casual / Cons: my wrist size, and will I still want to wear this when I'm 60?

I can tell you are drawn to the Day Date and lets face it, it is a day date:). The DJ as you say does fit your wrist better. Your other comment "will you still want to wear it when your 60" that would concern me. Are larger watches on women a trend? Will it become a timeless look...who knows. IMHO they are both very dressy watches but would look equally classy with both dressy and casual looks. The 31mm could without question be worn and relevant until you are 100 and I would lean that way for what it is worth. As others have said this is the fun part of watches there are always two I am deciding between and no matter which way I go I always still want the other a bit.

CHRONOLEX · 24 May 2015, 12:38 AM

I'd go DD. Beauty!

superdog · 24 May 2015, 12:38 AM

DJ by a mile.

In the long run its going to suit you better.

xeal · 24 May 2015, 12:39 AM

I think the DD looks fine.
I have 6" wrists and my sport models look very nice.
It's harder to judge from pictures, and they to tend to over exaggerate the size.
Personally can't find myself going back to smaller watches anymore after wearing 40MM sub/gmt for a while.

Either way both do look nice; Pick whichever sings more to you.

subtona · 24 May 2015, 12:50 AM

dj no doubt

domthedon · 24 May 2015, 12:51 AM

Get the Day-Date, looks good on your wrist to me. Women tend to wear them like bracelets anyway, seen plenty of women with tiny wrists sporting them.

If price is not a problem, there is no reason to be looking at the Datejust imo.

23 May 2015, 11:32 PM	#1
mousey "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 35	Which one looks better...on me? This is my first post, and I typically don't post on forums. However, I have been torn and unable to decide between two really beautiful watches, so I was hoping y'all could help me. It is to be my 40th birthday gift and I want to make sure I make the right decision -- not just for now, but for 10-15 years from now, if that makes sense. I am choosing between the midsize ladies DJ and the DD -- YG, mother of pearl diamond dial, and diamond bezel. Objectively looking at the two watches, hands down, I would choose the DD...no hesitation. Unfortunately, my wrist is only 5.5" and so that's the dilemma. Here is a picture of the two watches on my wrist. I realize that with the bracelet hanging down, it's hard to tell what they would look like once properly sized, but that's the other thing -- does anyone know if I removed all 7 removable links on the DD, if it would fit a 5.5" wrist? Thanks in advance for your help! Attached Images

23 May 2015, 11:41 PM	#5
mousey "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 35	Here's one more picture of the DD, with the extra links "tucked under." [Sorry, the picture attached funny and is turned around.] For some reason, the 31mm seems dressier to me, and I am usually dressed very casually. Ugh, the indecision...! I finally posted here because I'm driving my husband crazy!!! Attached Images

24 May 2015, 12:27 AM	#20
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I'd vote for the 31 in the gold, leaving you open to getting a stainless or white in the 36, which would be more casual and visually arresting. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

24 May 2015, 12:31 AM	#22
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	I think the DJ is a slightly better fit, but not to say the DD looks silly. I would go with the DD, it's a true classic and you seem to like it better. Go back to the AD and maybe see if there is a full length mirror to see how it looks from a 3rd person perspective! __________________ Current: NOS 14060m , 216570 Polar Previous: 116710BLNR, 114060, 2x NOS 14060m

24 May 2015, 12:36 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	The DD. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 May 2015, 11:34 PM	#2
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Datejust, the day date looks too big on you

23 May 2015, 11:35 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	They both look good

23 May 2015, 11:40 PM	#4
Bfd70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 893	Welcome. Date just. Also, I appreciate your use of y'all. I see you are from Texas and it makes it more fun to read.

23 May 2015, 11:45 PM	#6
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	dd

23 May 2015, 11:47 PM	#7
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	Day Date all the way. Enjoy the Rolex experience.

23 May 2015, 11:50 PM	#8
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	I think you could pull off either one. It sounds like you're leaning towards the DD though - and if that's the case, get it.

23 May 2015, 11:51 PM	#9
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Go for the DD. You know you want it and I personally think it looks more than fine on you.

23 May 2015, 11:52 PM	#10
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	The DJ seems to fit you just a bit better but they're both stunning and you can't go wrong with either one. Let us know what you decide. I'm sure the choice between the two is driving you nuts but that's half the fun.

23 May 2015, 11:53 PM	#12
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	DD, all day.

23 May 2015, 11:55 PM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	DD everyday

24 May 2015, 12:07 AM	#16
Mosbrook "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 414	36 all the way. It looks great.

24 May 2015, 12:14 AM	#18
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Haha my wife the same way (indecisive). Most of the time I'd have to make decisions for her since she couldn't decide.

24 May 2015, 12:15 AM	#19
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	I think the DJ is a better fit. The oversized look may be a trend.

24 May 2015, 12:29 AM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Dj fits better

24 May 2015, 12:34 AM	#23
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	If it was a mens watch would be easier to choose DD over DJ for the beautiful bracelet.. But the fact president bracelet is available on ladies DJ makes this harder!! (in my opinion-maybe president bracelet does lot mean a lot to you)

24 May 2015, 12:38 AM	#26
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	I'd go DD. Beauty!

24 May 2015, 12:38 AM	#27
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	DJ by a mile. In the long run its going to suit you better. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 May 2015, 12:39 AM	#28
xeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: In a bubble Posts: 379	I think the DD looks fine. I have 6" wrists and my sport models look very nice. It's harder to judge from pictures, and they to tend to over exaggerate the size. Personally can't find myself going back to smaller watches anymore after wearing 40MM sub/gmt for a while. Either way both do look nice; Pick whichever sings more to you.

24 May 2015, 12:50 AM	#29
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	dj no doubt __________________

24 May 2015, 12:51 AM	#30
domthedon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 73	Get the Day-Date, looks good on your wrist to me. Women tend to wear them like bracelets anyway, seen plenty of women with tiny wrists sporting them. If price is not a problem, there is no reason to be looking at the Datejust imo.

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