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Old 8 April 2019, 07:18 AM   #31
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I have 6.5” wrists and find the 36mm size too small, not a good proportion on my wrists. The DD40 is just right for me, still a tad small, but much, much better than a 36.
I’d suggest you try on the 36 and have a long, long look in the mirror. Will be easier to arrive at a decision.


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I think that looks huge, but I’m glad it works for you. It’s a shame that they made the dd 36 into a women’s watch now. I’d never wear the 40.
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Old 9 April 2019, 09:34 AM   #32
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get the traditional one
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Old 9 April 2019, 10:16 AM   #33
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Have gone back and forth with this same topic. I have a DD OQ and it appears bigger than your traditional DD 36 due to the more square lugs. I love the traditional look but like the size of the 40.
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Old 9 April 2019, 10:18 AM   #34
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I have 6.5” wrists and find the 36mm size too small, not a good proportion on my wrists. The DD40 is just right for me, still a tad small, but much, much better than a 36.
I’d suggest you try on the 36 and have a long, long look in the mirror. Will be easier to arrive at a decision.


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lugs are pretty much end to end on your wrist so i would say thats on the bigger side for a watch especially a day date...but all that matters is that you like it

nice watch too
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Old 9 April 2019, 10:22 AM   #35
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For me I love the DD36. I am what I would say an average sized guy. 5'11 200lbs on a bad day. Will post a pic when I can.

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Old 9 April 2019, 10:47 AM   #36
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lugs are pretty much end to end on your wrist so i would say thats on the bigger side for a watch especially a day date...but all that matters is that you like it



nice watch too


Thanks, Huncho.


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Old 9 April 2019, 11:54 AM   #37
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5'8", 177 lbs., 6.75 inch wrist. Big enough for me.
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Old 9 April 2019, 03:50 PM   #38
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For me I love the DD36. I am what I would say an average sized guy. 5'11 200lbs on a bad day. Will post a pic when I can.

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Old 9 April 2019, 05:02 PM   #39
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Show me your DD36 and your size..

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I have 6.5” wrists and find the 36mm size too small, not a good proportion on my wrists. The DD40 is just right for me, still a tad small, but much, much better than a 36.
I’d suggest you try on the 36 and have a long, long look in the mirror. Will be easier to arrive at a decision.


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Beautiful bigrustypig!

I have a small wrist but years of wearing in the range of 40mm have made my wrist preferring said size vs. the 36mm. But I have my eyes set on a 36mm YG Day Date in the future so I’ll update you. Good to hear from you!

Here’s my contribution to the DD40. Initially, I didn’t like the abbreviated Roman indices on the DD but along the way these have grown on me and have made a less cluttered Dial with a 3D effect. Lovely!






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Old 9 April 2019, 11:41 PM   #40
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I am 6”2 and 250 lbs. 7.25 in wrists. Love my 36 mm. I love the 40 as well but only on white metals. I find the the YG on the President bracelet gives the 36 all the presence it needs. YG on the 40 is just too much for me. There is a classic restrained elegance the 36 has that the 40 does not. Jack Forster writes a great article about the day date in hodinknee. I wish I knew how to post a link but google it, it’s a great read.

At the end of the day it’s personal, get what you love and enjoy.


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Old 10 April 2019, 01:47 AM   #41
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I am 6”2 and 250 lbs. 7.25 in wrists. Love my 36 mm. I love the 40 as well but only on white metals. I find the the YG on the President bracelet gives the 36 all the presence it needs. YG on the 40 is just too much for me. There is a classic restrained elegance the 36 has that the 40 does not. Jack Forster writes a great article about the day date in hodinknee. I wish I knew how to post a link but google it, it’s a great read.

At the end of the day it’s personal, get what you love and enjoy.


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Well stated.....

Think this might be the article you're referring to, contributed to my decision to go for the 36mm.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...0mm-comparison
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Old 10 April 2019, 02:27 AM   #42
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Well stated.....

Think this might be the article you're referring to, contributed to my decision to go for the 36mm.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...0mm-comparison
That's the one, a great piece of watch journalism, even if you are not a day date fan.
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Old 10 April 2019, 02:52 AM   #43
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I am 1.80m and 85kgs. (5.9’’ and 187lbs).

The only DD I ever considered is 36mm. My wrist size is 7 inches, flat.
Besides that it fits well my wrist it is, also, about the legacy of the model....classic 36mm.
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Old 10 April 2019, 02:59 AM   #44
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Old 19 April 2019, 01:51 PM   #45
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Gorgeous shot guys! Def think 36 is the way to go for the DD, classic.
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Old 19 April 2019, 02:16 PM   #46
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I have 6.5 in wrist and here is my DJ36!
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Old 19 April 2019, 03:13 PM   #47
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6’0” (rounding up from 5’11.7”)
7.2”-7.3” wrist

DD36



DD40



The DD40 wears nearly as big as my Sub. If you want a DD for a more classic/dressy/timeless look and you’re getting yellow gold, I’d argue strongly against a DD40.

If you want it as a sporty/casual alternative to a gold Sub or GMT, then go DD40.

I solved the dilemma by having both. Yellow gold in the classic size, and platinum in the sporty size.


I agree with this! Yellow gold has more presence and holds its own at the classic 36mm size whereas white gold is sportier and works better at 40 - a good reason to get both colors and both sizes!


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Old 19 April 2019, 03:19 PM   #48
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I think that looks huge, but I’m glad it works for you. It’s a shame that they made the dd 36 into a women’s watch now. I’d never wear the 40.


I agree That 40mm looks way too big on his wrist, LOL


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