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zama · 16 May 2015, 09:28 AM

Id go 34 which will make this decision no easier.

watchnutty · 16 May 2015, 09:37 AM

welcome to the forum.

the 36 looks perfect on you!

Jazz ham · 16 May 2015, 11:04 AM

34

bigwatchman · 16 May 2015, 11:13 AM

Either one would work. The 2mm difference is very insignificant. You can't go wrong with either.

dominic.warren · 16 May 2015, 11:58 AM

34mm

HogwldFLTR · 16 May 2015, 12:13 PM

The advantage of the 36mm is that there is greater demand for the them so in case you ever want to trade for a different model you'll likely have an easier time doing it. I realize that this is a gift and that trading is the last thing on your mind. I just ended up trading a watch my wife gave me and she was happy with my trading as long as I'm happy with what I'm wearing. At any rate welcome and enjoy your new watch which ever you choose.

captainnice · 16 May 2015, 03:14 PM

Buy the blue dial 36

rangercadre · 16 May 2015, 03:57 PM

i got a 5.8 inch wrist and wears a 40mm YM, fits perfect. i reckon you sold get a 36 mm, the 34 looks too small

Andad · 16 May 2015, 04:51 PM

IMO the 36 looks fine.

Mixing the more modern smooth bezel with a white dial and Romans on a oyster bracelet is one of the best combinations.

polaris72 · 16 May 2015, 05:41 PM

36mm stick hour mark gold bezel - looks like you were born with it. Great choice!

SemperFi · 16 May 2015, 11:42 PM

Either way you go you're a winner. Personally I like the 36mm better. Good luck on your decision and post pics when you finally land one.

actionkwj · 17 May 2015, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sugarray

Thanks PSsmith

I tried a Date Just with the other bezel (still 36 mm) where I tried to keep the bracket tight.... What do you think here?:

Love the smooth bezel and Romans Get it!

The Rolex Cowboy

Mgsm · 17 May 2015, 02:09 AM

I agree:

36 is right cos wider acceptance
Blue/dark dial is better for yellow/brown complexion
White dial always looks bigger
31/34 is meant for ladies, market perception

Hope this help.

Sm

Leojmcca · 17 May 2015, 02:12 AM

I'd say go with the 36:

The 36 on your wrist looks like the in style larger 39+ on larger wrists.

Think of the future.... We all had 6" wrist at one time....as life went on some of our wrists got a little bigger...so down the road the 34" might become too small, but the 36 will be able to stay with you, as stated, for a lifetime!

Johny · 17 May 2015, 02:12 AM

welcome. the 36mm looks good.

Alan G · 17 May 2015, 02:20 AM

I generally spend ages debating this sort of thing but this is a no brainer 36mm (just remember people are buying 40-46mm now days), 36mm will never date, I remember when they were described as full size!

The blue really suits you skin tone, you cant go wrong

I think you would live to regret a 34mm based on the present market

Wish412 · 17 May 2015, 02:30 AM

As your first Rolex, I'd say 36mm DJ w/fluted bezel. As you expand your collection and fine tune it, you can acquire a 34mm OP/OPD later. Good luck!

Andrés G · 17 May 2015, 02:45 AM

Get the 36mm Datejust. You won't mind the size after a couple of days.

tylerad1 · 17 May 2015, 02:47 AM

The 36 looks better on you

russellnyc · 17 May 2015, 02:53 AM

Wow, both look beautiful. My experience is that smaller is dressier. You can definitely pull off 34 or 36, depends on usage. Hard to wear the 34 sleeveless, but it will look nicer with cuffs and a jacket (my opinion).

When I was in my 20s, 32mm Rolex bubblebacks were all the rage for men. My big, blocky watches used to draw snide comments from people because stuff that looked 60s-70s was really badly out of style. Now, if you wear a 32mm watch it will look really odd, but a 44mm watch in the '70s style isn't considered especially big. You know what hasn't changed? The 36mm date just always looked great throughout those years, and it still looks great. Same for the submariner.

Based on what you've said, I'd go for 36. Will last a lifetime no matter what styles do. But I have big wrists, and I wore a 34mm yesterday, and I think it was fine.

russellnyc · 17 May 2015, 03:00 AM

Oh, one last thing — I was much skinnier when I was younger. My 34 looked better on me 20 years ago than it does now. If you really want it for life, 36 is likely to look better on you as you age.

Rags · 17 May 2015, 03:05 AM

Go with the 36mm you won't be disappointed.

thewatchguy93 · 17 May 2015, 03:14 AM

pm sent

maxbaris · 17 May 2015, 03:19 AM

The 36mm white dial looks wicked!

tomchicago · 17 May 2015, 08:52 AM

34 i say

ragingcao · 17 May 2015, 11:30 AM

The DJ blue dial looks great on you. Either 34 or 36 should work in your case.
Welcome

Nidal · 17 May 2015, 10:13 PM

36

Nidal

andromeda160 · 17 May 2015, 10:19 PM

i'd go with the DJ just because the case proportions are a bit better than that of the date IMO. the extra width makes the height less of an issue

16 May 2015, 09:28 AM	#31
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Id go 34 which will make this decision no easier. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

16 May 2015, 11:13 AM	#34
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Either one would work. The 2mm difference is very insignificant. You can't go wrong with either. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

16 May 2015, 12:13 PM	#36
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	The advantage of the 36mm is that there is greater demand for the them so in case you ever want to trade for a different model you'll likely have an easier time doing it. I realize that this is a gift and that trading is the last thing on your mind. I just ended up trading a watch my wife gave me and she was happy with my trading as long as I'm happy with what I'm wearing. At any rate welcome and enjoy your new watch which ever you choose. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

16 May 2015, 04:51 PM	#39
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	IMO the 36 looks fine. Mixing the more modern smooth bezel with a white dial and Romans on a oyster bracelet is one of the best combinations. __________________ E

17 May 2015, 02:12 AM	#45
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	welcome. the 36mm looks good. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

16 May 2015, 09:37 AM	#32
watchnutty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 347	welcome to the forum. the 36 looks perfect on you!

16 May 2015, 11:04 AM	#33
Jazz ham "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Idaho Posts: 102	34

16 May 2015, 11:58 AM	#35
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	34mm

16 May 2015, 03:14 PM	#37
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Buy the blue dial 36

16 May 2015, 03:57 PM	#38
rangercadre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 189	i got a 5.8 inch wrist and wears a 40mm YM, fits perfect. i reckon you sold get a 36 mm, the 34 looks too small

16 May 2015, 05:41 PM	#40
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	36mm stick hour mark gold bezel - looks like you were born with it. Great choice!

16 May 2015, 11:42 PM	#41
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Either way you go you're a winner. Personally I like the 36mm better. Good luck on your decision and post pics when you finally land one.

17 May 2015, 02:09 AM	#43
Mgsm Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 83	I agree: 36 is right cos wider acceptance Blue/dark dial is better for yellow/brown complexion White dial always looks bigger 31/34 is meant for ladies, market perception Hope this help. Sm

17 May 2015, 02:12 AM	#44
Leojmcca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Socal Watch: 1601 1625 Explorer Posts: 33	I'd say go with the 36: The 36 on your wrist looks like the in style larger 39+ on larger wrists. Think of the future.... We all had 6" wrist at one time....as life went on some of our wrists got a little bigger...so down the road the 34" might become too small, but the 36 will be able to stay with you, as stated, for a lifetime!

17 May 2015, 02:20 AM	#46
Alan G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Coast of UK Posts: 138	I generally spend ages debating this sort of thing but this is a no brainer 36mm (just remember people are buying 40-46mm now days), 36mm will never date, I remember when they were described as full size! The blue really suits you skin tone, you cant go wrong I think you would live to regret a 34mm based on the present market

17 May 2015, 02:30 AM	#47
Wish412 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Carl Location: PEARLAND, TX Watch: 1988 Rolex OPD Posts: 154	As your first Rolex, I'd say 36mm DJ w/fluted bezel. As you expand your collection and fine tune it, you can acquire a 34mm OP/OPD later. Good luck!

17 May 2015, 02:45 AM	#48
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Get the 36mm Datejust. You won't mind the size after a couple of days.

17 May 2015, 02:47 AM	#49
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	The 36 looks better on you

17 May 2015, 02:53 AM	#50
russellnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 383	Please help - Which size 34 or 36 mm? Wow, both look beautiful. My experience is that smaller is dressier. You can definitely pull off 34 or 36, depends on usage. Hard to wear the 34 sleeveless, but it will look nicer with cuffs and a jacket (my opinion). When I was in my 20s, 32mm Rolex bubblebacks were all the rage for men. My big, blocky watches used to draw snide comments from people because stuff that looked 60s-70s was really badly out of style. Now, if you wear a 32mm watch it will look really odd, but a 44mm watch in the '70s style isn't considered especially big. You know what hasn't changed? The 36mm date just always looked great throughout those years, and it still looks great. Same for the submariner. Based on what you've said, I'd go for 36. Will last a lifetime no matter what styles do. But I have big wrists, and I wore a 34mm yesterday, and I think it was fine.

17 May 2015, 03:00 AM	#51
russellnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 383	Oh, one last thing — I was much skinnier when I was younger. My 34 looked better on me 20 years ago than it does now. If you really want it for life, 36 is likely to look better on you as you age.

17 May 2015, 03:05 AM	#52
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Go with the 36mm you won't be disappointed. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

17 May 2015, 03:14 AM	#53
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	pm sent __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

17 May 2015, 03:19 AM	#54
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	The 36mm white dial looks wicked!

17 May 2015, 08:52 AM	#55
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	34 i say

17 May 2015, 11:30 AM	#56
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	The DJ blue dial looks great on you. Either 34 or 36 should work in your case. Welcome

17 May 2015, 10:13 PM	#57
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	36 Nidal

17 May 2015, 10:19 PM	#58
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	i'd go with the DJ just because the case proportions are a bit better than that of the date IMO. the extra width makes the height less of an issue

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