Is the datejust too small?

[regnant]

I find it too small but it is one of the most comfortable watches on the market a timeless classic

[HogwldFLTR]

IMHO, that is my favorite watch size (36mm). Nothing beats it.

[WaxedElvis]

Only the wearer can decide if it's "too small" for them. For me, no. I have about a 7.5 inch wrist and love my circa 1991 DJ. I have, wear and love my others too, but never felt the DJ too small. Pictures to compare, I tried to get the same perspective.

[GradyPhilpott]

[Solo118]

If my wife's 116200 didn't have a diamond bezel, I would be proud to wear it :)

36mm is not too small!

[datejusting]

My wrist varies between 7.25 and 7.5 and the 36 mm Datejust is just right for me.

[Roma315]

Anyone have a 16200 and 116200 side by side? I know both are 36 but look like different sizes.

[crowncollection]

36mm is fine

[breitlings]

Its a really comfortable size, with a big dial so it looks bigger than 36mm to me.

I like the DD a lot. It just feels like its not on the wrist and fits very easily under shirts and suits.

For big watches I wear matching cufflinks, the cut helps me help fit big watches into formal wear.

[ZeKe]

Feels small on my 7 wrist. I wouldn't go below 39mm unless it's a vintage piece.

[rolexnub]

Originally Posted by Choo Yao Chuen

By today's standards, yes it is.
Even dress watches are at least 39mm already.

Can you please englighten us what today's standards are?

[Time Exposure]

I wore everything from 34mm Air Kings and Date models to 36mm Datejusts for years until a few months ago.
I bought a DJ "Turn O Graph." After spending so much time with 42mm Speedmasters and 40mm Rolex Professional-series models, I came to the conclusion 36mm was too small for my 7.5" wrist.
Funny how that happens.
It really is up to the wearer to decide. There's no real rules.

[Hoopdreams23]

6 4" 200lbs and received my first DJ today , it's the perfect size to me

[aaamax]

Seems like yesterday, but I remember when the Sub and Gmt looked way to big for professional/work situations. Amazing how times changes, but I'm sure the pendulum will swing back one day.

[oneillba]

I enjoy mine, it's a classic!

[DCgator]

I have both but much, much prefer the 41mm DJII hands down.

[floater156]

Depends on the size of the person.

[SL BRABUS]

36mm is a CLASSIC....

[redsubby]

Yes, 36mm is a classic size, but not everyone and their wrists will look good with the classic size.....

[rick999]

I just watched American phyco Patrick Bateman has the white face with roman and it looked stunning

Wonder if he's a brand ambassador?

I'm going to the AD on Saturday to try one on

[Roma315]

My contribution, I think the size is great I also like 39mm-42mm but not larger

[Ferdelious]

After having worn a few 40mm Rolex sports models and the 39mm Explorer I, I personally could never go backwards to a 36mm if it was a DJ. Day-Date is a different story as I feel it wears a tad bigger for some reason and also because its a Day-Date. I don't have big wrists but still think but once your perception of how a watch should look has changed, especially if you are currently wearing a Panerai, then it's hard to go back to something. IMO try on the 39mm Explorer I, it's great for any occasion especially shirt and tie.

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

It's a time-proven classic size... there's a reason it became an icon.

[Hammer]

I have a 43mm Bremont, and 36mm Datejust. Switch the two over often.

First off, it takes a few minutes to adjust to the size, as that's quite a difference, but after a while it's forgotten. And as a dressy watch to fit under a shirt cuff, it fits the bill fine. Certainly doesn't feel small with long sleeve attire.

Classic Rolex, classic size too, IMO.

[jbsmith]

Depends on size and shape of your wrist. Not to mention your preference. I think the 36mm DJ is too small for myself, but I also think the Daytona is too small for me as well. My wife wears the 36mm DJ, while I probably look to trade the Daytona for the Cartier Calibre chrono panda 42mm. I'm sure alot will disagree with that trade being a rolex site, but I like the looks (readability), size, wrist presence, date function, etc. of Cartier alot better than Daytona. I would make sure to get good discount to ensure at least a couple grand back. In the end, it's what makes you happy. So go try on as many as you can. :) Good luck.

[hitman23]

36 is good in gold because the weight makes it feel larger. in steel it feels small as a casual watch, but perfect in more formal attire.

[Maxtor]

I have a 36mm Explorer. Very comfortable classic watch... but I don't wear it as much anymore as I find my sweet spot is now 39mm-42mm.

I love my Explorer, but if I was buying an Explorer today I likely would go for a bigger watch (39mm Exp 1 or the 42mm Exp 2).

Maybe the pendulum will swing back. My wife wears a 36mm DJ and it looks amazing.

[jnkay]

Tried on a 36mm datejust today. Beautiful watch, and sometimes I think one looks good on someone else's wrist, but looked and felt like a woman's watch to me, on my 7 1/2 inch wrist.

[Mystro]

If the Panerai is 44mm or smaller it looks fine with a suite. For that matter, if you can pull off a Pam, you don't want a 36mm watch.

Yea, 36mm looks too small on a man these days.

Originally Posted by rick999

Thinking about getting a date just as my panerai looks frankly silly with a shirt and tie.

Is 36mm just too small for a modem watch?

I tried the dj 2 it it really do anything for me

[Annan]

Only you can decide if it looks too small. I decided it looked just fine.