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Engi · 5 October 2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobble

I was told by my cousin who runs a very established jewellers, that you should be able to see a bit of your arm each side of the watch, if you can't it's too big. I know that fashion has gone for large watches but I honestly think that your DJII looks too big on your wrist. I have a 7.5 wrist and think my GMTIIc is just about right, I came from a Breitling that I felt was too large. Of course it's your choice but you did ask for opinions, sorry if it's not what you wanted to hear.

Thanks a lot, it is the exact kind of opinion I need; I really appreciate also your cousin's suggestion; in fact the main concern I have is that on the DJII I'm not able to see any portion of wrist on each watch side.

Thanks again

Ciao

Engi

EDT3 · 5 October 2011, 09:30 AM

Looks ok to me. keep it.

turboevo2 · 5 October 2011, 09:32 AM

For some reason the DJ2 looks big on you but the GMT2C looks more fit in your hands. I say just use the GMT2 and just keep the DJ2. If you sell your DJ2 you might loose money. No need to go back to DJ1.

horseco · 5 October 2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ktmd

Honestly, it looks too big to me. A 36mm DJ would look better IMO.

I second that...

Shelby-villian · 5 October 2011, 09:42 AM

Go to the store and take a picture of you with the 36mm of your choice. I will give you my advice when you do that. :)

BeauneCrusher · 5 October 2011, 09:50 AM

No doubt you will find both opinions, but ultimately the only person wearing the watch is you. You are clearly uncomfortable with it, otherwise you would not have asked the question.

MY-WATCH · 5 October 2011, 09:54 AM

It looks little big, but it seems that u will not be happy with the DJ so u have to decide if u like the DJ go for it it is better size for u

Engi · 5 October 2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeauneCrusher

No doubt you will find both opinions, but ultimately the only person wearing the watch is you. You are clearly uncomfortable with it, otherwise you would not have asked the question.

At the moment I've the doubt at least. Much depends also on which kind of shirt (and cuff) I wear ...

DCgator · 5 October 2011, 10:23 AM

Keep the DJII Engi. It's a great watch, as is the GMTc. Both look just fine on your wrist.

Matt93 · 5 October 2011, 10:27 AM

I love the DJII but I also found it looked slightly too large for me, and I have bigger wrists than you. I think it's the fluted bezel that makes it look larger. A domed bezel DJII would be perfect for me.

KirkWilfred · 5 October 2011, 10:34 AM

i like it

GMK · 5 October 2011, 11:03 AM

Engi, I think the DJ-II looks fine on your wrists and Rolex designed it to be a larger and more modern dress watch than the traditional DJ. I think you are looking at the size of the watch and longing for 36mm. The DJ 36mm is in my opinion the perfect size for a dress watch. I have the opposite issue, I body build and I am 6ft and weigh 240+ lbs and I wear a 36mm DJ to work and it looks perfect, but because of my wrist size I long for the new DJ-II. I guess it depends on if you want to wear the traditional DJ or the more modern and larger DJ-II. I hope you enjoy the watch you choose. I hope this helps.

dhh · 5 October 2011, 11:05 AM

Probably would be easiest just to gain some weight back and you'll be fine.!

Mickey® · 5 October 2011, 11:24 AM

Yes. Too big IMHO.

ufboy73 · 5 October 2011, 11:39 AM

personally, i think too big...but if you wre comfortable in it, that is the most important thing

cody p · 5 October 2011, 01:19 PM

It's largish, but the lugs don't appear to overhang your wrist - so acceptable in my books.

chiko323 · 5 October 2011, 02:14 PM

I think that it looks a little big on you. I tried one on and thought it looked to big on me and I wear a sub daily. It's that 1 extra millimeter that pushes it over the edge for me I guess

LightOnAHill · 5 October 2011, 02:19 PM

I don't think it looks big. I think you're well within modern style, and even within timeless style.

chachee · 5 October 2011, 02:28 PM

I too have a small wrist and had the same problem about a month ago. I was in love with the DJ II before ever trying it. Walked into my AD to pull the trigger on a white DJ II but it was just way too big. I would have bought a white dial 36mm DJ but my ad didn't have any in the oyster, but did try one on in a different color. It fit perfect on my small wrist. It's all up to you, but IMO I think the DJ II is not suited for people with small wrists like me.

douglasf13 · 5 October 2011, 03:18 PM

I think whatever looks good to you is most important. That being said, I personally think the 36mm would look better.

zeuloa · 5 October 2011, 03:40 PM

In my opinion it looks a little big. I would sell and just keep the GMT which looks great, or replace with a DJ 36mm which is a classic size.

watch watcher · 6 October 2011, 07:48 AM

You are wearing it too loose, so it draws attention to the thinness of your wrist and making the watch looks bigger and out of proportion to your wrist. That's what I gleaned from your photo, anyway.

Engi · 6 October 2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watch watcher

You are wearing it too loose, so it draws attention to the thinness of your wrist and making the watch looks bigger and out of proportion to your wrist. That's what I gleaned from your photo, anyway.

Thanks, I get the point, by now I reduced the bracelet by means of the easy link ...

Ciao

Engi

rodrob59 · 6 October 2011, 12:15 PM

Off the subject of watches, congratulations on your weight loss and best wishes on keeping it off. I've been where you are and it's harder than losing it in the first place. Like being an alcoholic who has to have three drinks a day.

Try the 36mm on again and I'm sure you'll make the better choice, and you should have no problem flipping the DJII if you decide it's not the one.

chrisshank · 6 October 2011, 12:16 PM

dannnnng, looking good!

MortgageGuy · 6 October 2011, 12:41 PM

Based on the pics you provided I think it looks a bit big too. This being said I think your GMT c looks fantastic

It is all up to you but I would love to see the pic with the bracelet tightened a bit as you said you did (closed the easy link) as this may make the look completely different.

I for one am not a fan of the 36mm size for men as I also have about a 6.5 inch wrist

Deepsea Florida · 6 October 2011, 01:47 PM

I don't think it's too big....but it might be a fraction to low on your wrist.

Looks good....no worries

Engi · 12 October 2011, 07:34 PM

So I'm back here with a photobook of my DJII ...

... now with the easylink closed in order to make the bracelet tighter.

I need again your highly valued opinions about the overall look oth the watch on my wrist ... the dilemma if I've to change the DJII for the DJ 36 mm is still here ...

Thanks in advance for your help,

Ciao

Engi

P.S. you can see the stickers are still on and they will remain there until I will have decided what to do with it ...

RRGHOST1 · 12 October 2011, 08:42 PM

I think you are hoping everyone thinks its too big for you as you comment on those that say it is too big, maybe convincing yourself to get the DJ 36mm. The best bet is to go to your AD with your DJII on and try a DJ 36mm and see if it looks better. My own view is it looks ok on you.

StarSovereign · 12 October 2011, 09:06 PM

Seems a little big on your wrist, but if you like it that's all that matters. Besides, big watches are in right now...

5 October 2011, 10:34 AM	#41
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	i like it __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

5 October 2011, 11:05 AM	#43
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	Probably would be easiest just to gain some weight back and you'll be fine.! __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

6 October 2011, 12:41 PM	#56
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Based on the pics you provided I think it looks a bit big too. This being said I think your GMT c looks fantastic It is all up to you but I would love to see the pic with the bracelet tightened a bit as you said you did (closed the easy link) as this may make the look completely different. I for one am not a fan of the 36mm size for men as I also have about a 6.5 inch wrist __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

12 October 2011, 09:06 PM	#60
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Seems a little big on your wrist, but if you like it that's all that matters. Besides, big watches are in right now... __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

5 October 2011, 09:30 AM	#32
EDT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: AZ Watch: GMT II Coke Posts: 132	Looks ok to me. keep it.

5 October 2011, 09:32 AM	#33
turboevo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: CA, USA Watch: Rolex GMT2C Posts: 333	For some reason the DJ2 looks big on you but the GMT2C looks more fit in your hands. I say just use the GMT2 and just keep the DJ2. If you sell your DJ2 you might loose money. No need to go back to DJ1.

5 October 2011, 09:42 AM	#35
Shelby-villian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: S *, C Watch: 18** Posts: 255	Go to the store and take a picture of you with the 36mm of your choice. I will give you my advice when you do that. :)

5 October 2011, 09:50 AM	#36
BeauneCrusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 103	No doubt you will find both opinions, but ultimately the only person wearing the watch is you. You are clearly uncomfortable with it, otherwise you would not have asked the question.

5 October 2011, 09:54 AM	#37
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	It looks little big, but it seems that u will not be happy with the DJ so u have to decide if u like the DJ go for it it is better size for u

5 October 2011, 10:23 AM	#39
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Keep the DJII Engi. It's a great watch, as is the GMTc. Both look just fine on your wrist.

5 October 2011, 10:27 AM	#40
Matt93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 116	I love the DJII but I also found it looked slightly too large for me, and I have bigger wrists than you. I think it's the fluted bezel that makes it look larger. A domed bezel DJII would be perfect for me.

5 October 2011, 11:03 AM	#42
GMK "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: GMT-2C & TT DJ Posts: 110	Engi, I think the DJ-II looks fine on your wrists and Rolex designed it to be a larger and more modern dress watch than the traditional DJ. I think you are looking at the size of the watch and longing for 36mm. The DJ 36mm is in my opinion the perfect size for a dress watch. I have the opposite issue, I body build and I am 6ft and weigh 240+ lbs and I wear a 36mm DJ to work and it looks perfect, but because of my wrist size I long for the new DJ-II. I guess it depends on if you want to wear the traditional DJ or the more modern and larger DJ-II. I hope you enjoy the watch you choose. I hope this helps.

5 October 2011, 11:24 AM	#44
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Yes. Too big IMHO.

5 October 2011, 11:39 AM	#45
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	personally, i think too big...but if you wre comfortable in it, that is the most important thing

5 October 2011, 01:19 PM	#46
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	It's largish, but the lugs don't appear to overhang your wrist - so acceptable in my books.

5 October 2011, 02:14 PM	#47
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I think that it looks a little big on you. I tried one on and thought it looked to big on me and I wear a sub daily. It's that 1 extra millimeter that pushes it over the edge for me I guess

5 October 2011, 02:19 PM	#48
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I don't think it looks big. I think you're well within modern style, and even within timeless style.

5 October 2011, 02:28 PM	#49
chachee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 29	I too have a small wrist and had the same problem about a month ago. I was in love with the DJ II before ever trying it. Walked into my AD to pull the trigger on a white DJ II but it was just way too big. I would have bought a white dial 36mm DJ but my ad didn't have any in the oyster, but did try one on in a different color. It fit perfect on my small wrist. It's all up to you, but IMO I think the DJ II is not suited for people with small wrists like me.

5 October 2011, 03:18 PM	#50
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I think whatever looks good to you is most important. That being said, I personally think the 36mm would look better.

5 October 2011, 03:40 PM	#51
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	In my opinion it looks a little big. I would sell and just keep the GMT which looks great, or replace with a DJ 36mm which is a classic size.

6 October 2011, 07:48 AM	#52
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	You are wearing it too loose, so it draws attention to the thinness of your wrist and making the watch looks bigger and out of proportion to your wrist. That's what I gleaned from your photo, anyway.

6 October 2011, 12:15 PM	#54
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Off the subject of watches, congratulations on your weight loss and best wishes on keeping it off. I've been where you are and it's harder than losing it in the first place. Like being an alcoholic who has to have three drinks a day. Try the 36mm on again and I'm sure you'll make the better choice, and you should have no problem flipping the DJII if you decide it's not the one.

6 October 2011, 12:16 PM	#55
chrisshank Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Houston, TX Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 183	dannnnng, looking good!

6 October 2011, 01:47 PM	#57
Deepsea Florida "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 504	I don't think it's too big....but it might be a fraction to low on your wrist. Looks good....no worries

12 October 2011, 07:34 PM	#58
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	So I'm back here with a photobook of my DJII ... ... now with the easylink closed in order to make the bracelet tighter. I need again your highly valued opinions about the overall look oth the watch on my wrist ... the dilemma if I've to change the DJII for the DJ 36 mm is still here ... Thanks in advance for your help, Ciao Engi P.S. you can see the stickers are still on and they will remain there until I will have decided what to do with it ...

12 October 2011, 08:42 PM	#59
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I think you are hoping everyone thinks its too big for you as you comment on those that say it is too big, maybe convincing yourself to get the DJ 36mm. The best bet is to go to your AD with your DJII on and try a DJ 36mm and see if it looks better. My own view is it looks ok on you.

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