36mm Day-date felt Small

[John Doyle]

36 looks better than 41 in the pics but that could be deceiving...

[joli160]

The 36 looks a way better fit.

I understand where you are coming from. Whenever I wear my DD in rotation it always feels small for the first day.
After that it’s hard to take it off.
For me the 36mm DD is the perfect watch, the President bracelet gives it the right balance. It doesn’t come better than that

[Swiftneck]

Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

I agree, it does look rather small because 36mm is a girls watch


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[Gym5050]

Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate all the help.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

The 41 looks too big for you.

Agreed.

[tekops]

I'm 6'2 (with large wrists) and have a 36MM day date and a 41MM day date. I'm actually a fan of the 36MM since it's more comfortable to wear

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Gym5050

Thanks so much guys. I think I’ll go head with the 36. I appreciate you guys!

Looking forward to the incoming

[Wee-Willie]

I tried on both the 36 & 40 DD...I bought the 36 & love it!!!

[Osmin]

DD36 is too small. DD40 is the way to go

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by Gym5050

Thanks so much guys. I think I’ll go head with the 36. I appreciate you guys!

Good choice!
Which are you inclined toward - 18238 or 118238?

I don’t think there’s any bad choice there. Both have the 3155 movement - 18238 offers more dial options, 118238 has the heavier bracelet.

[ecmgbob]

If Arnold could pull off a 36mm back in the day so can mere mortals like us. Mine felt small initially compared to my Sd 43 but now I dig the way it looks on meGo for it!


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[robinmgb]

I think it does look way too small on you.
40 is the way to go and if out of budget then a DJ41

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by robinmgb

I think it does look way too small on you.
40 is the way to go and if out of budget then a DJ41

Ugh.

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by robinmgb

I think it does look way too small on you.
40 is the way to go and if out of budget then a DJ41

Just hard to back to a DJ after trying on a DD

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

Good choice!
Which are you inclined toward - 18238 or 118238?

I don’t think there’s any bad choice there. Both have the 3155 movement - 18238 offers more dial options, 118238 has the heavier bracelet.

More inclined towards the 118238 because it looked like it wore larger

[TheWatchmen]

Pictures of arms lol! My 36mm 18038 makes me feel super manly.

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

Pictures of arms lol! My 36mm 18038 makes me feel super manly.

Wow looks great!

[TheWatchmen]

I’ll be honest, jokes aside: I love this watch. I have a couple SS modern pieces too but this thing is just great.

My wrists are 7.25” for reference.

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

I’ll be honest, jokes aside: I love this watch. I have a couple SS modern pieces too but this thing is just great.

My wrists are 7.25” for reference.

Those lugs aren’t polished are they? You make me want to just buy the 18238 and polish the lugs. Your watch looks to be in excellent condition

[TheWatchmen]

This watch has definitely been polished during service, it’s a 1982 serial number - the reason the lugs have a brushed finish is because this is not a 18238, mine is a 18038 single quickest - which featured brushed lugs.

[rolex_pl85]

Many of us have been in the same situation including myself.

Just save up for the DD40 and you'll thank me later.

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by rolex_pl85

Many of us have been in the same situation including myself.

Just save up for the DD40 and you'll thank me later.

Meh. I think the 36 will fit fine and I’ll save a ton of money. The dj41 just doesn’t look as good as the daydate

[physicist]

Of course it looks small compared to a 41, but the 41 is ridiculously large, in my opinion, so you just have to decide what you think looks best on your wrist. I think the 36 mm DJs and DDs are perfectly proportioned.

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by physicist

Of course it looks small compared to a 41, but the 41 is ridiculously large, in my opinion, so you just have to decide what you think looks best on your wrist. I think the 36 mm DJs and DDs are perfectly proportioned.

Yeah, I think everyone has me convinced, I'm pretty sure 36 is the play.

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

This watch has definitely been polished during service, it’s a 1982 serial number - the reason the lugs have a brushed finish is because this is not a 18238, mine is a 18038 single quickest - which featured brushed lugs.

All the 5-digits have brushed lugs, 180xx and 182xx - Polished lugs came in 2000 with the 6-digits.

[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

All the 5-digits have brushed lugs, 180xx and 182xx - Polished lugs came in 2000 with the 6-digits.

I think I'm going 18238 and getting the lugs polished.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Gym5050

I think I'm going 18238 and getting the lugs polished.

Either 18238 or 118238 would be great on you; just focus on getting a good case / bracelet regardless of the dial as that is easy to have it changed at an RSC (most non diamond dials are just $500, they would keep the old dial, service would be required as well which is another $800 or so but would get 2 year warranty)


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[Gym5050]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Either 18238 or 118238 would be great on you; just focus on getting a good case / bracelet regardless of the dial as that is easy to have it changed at an RSC (most non diamond dials are just $500, they would keep the old dial, service would be required as well which is another $800 or so but would get 2 year warranty)


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Thanks, I appreciate your input

[John Ryan]

It's about what you like, not everyone else, but since you asked, I think it looks great.

36 is the classic size for yellow gold and looks great on you. People of all sizes have worn the 36.

Wear them some more. Look at them on your wrist and in the mirror. If you like the larger size go for it. Worst case you can always sell it and get the other size later if you have regrets.

[Shmoopy]

How you feel is really all that should matter. But since you are asking: the 36mm size looks much better.