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Wee-Willie · 13 March 2022, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

36mm is for ladies

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It's so good to have a manly MAN post...Go get em Butch!

Zuger · 13 March 2022, 12:34 AM

If you are at DD level, go straight to platinum which is in DD40 only. Most people won’t know what it is.

fania123 · 13 March 2022, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wee-Willie

It's so good to have a manly MAN post...Go get em Butch!

fania123 · 13 March 2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

But this guy would be wearing a 40mm if it was available back then. LOL

If anyone thinks 40mm (in real life its more 39mm) is too large well these types I guess will never wear a ceramic sub or gmt either. Those models are feel and look WAY bigger than a DD40.

There were many 40mm gold options then

He wore the 36 because it was and is classy

threeputtbogey · 13 March 2022, 01:35 AM

Both are fantastic. I can wear both comfortably and neither looks strange, although going back and forth makes each other look big and small by comparison.

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258Pearl · 13 March 2022, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fania123

Tell it to this guy

Or this guy

fania123 · 13 March 2022, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 258Pearl

Or this guy

Hell yea!
Which btw there was a 41mm option at that time but they still chose the 36.

258Pearl · 13 March 2022, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

But this guy would be wearing a 40mm if it was available back then. LOL

If anyone thinks 40mm (in real life its more 39mm) is too large well these types I guess will never wear a ceramic sub or gmt either. Those models are feel and look WAY bigger than a DD40.

So if Rolex discontinued the 36DD and added a 44DD, does that mean we should all give our 40DD's to the "ladies" and we should all go to the 44DD?

fania123 · 13 March 2022, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 258Pearl

So if Rolex discontinued the 36DD and added a 44DD, does that mean we should all give our 40DD's to the "ladies" and we should all go to the 44DD?

44DD

JSCP · 13 March 2022, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

I mean Daydate all time classic size is 36mm

It is not only the proportion on 36mm is better

But wearing a full-gold BIG SIZE Rolex 40mm DayDate seem a little too much ? It is slap straight in the face "I'm wearing a FULL GOLD Rolex" ?

May be DD 40 is better with White gold/Platinum rather than YG or RG ?

What do you think about DD 40 compare to 36?

In originally got a DD36, I thought it was the classic…
and had the option to get the DD40 3 years ago. But choose the 36mm YG White dial/ roman’s.

Then I bought a Daytona RG chocolate dial 6mos later and that was what turning point for me to the DD40, the weight of more gold!

but 36mm is great looking too and feels nice. But o can wear small or large diameter watches.

they both will be noticed! 36mm/40mm and always got comments. Everyone call it “Great watch..You have President!” Most comments go to the pick sun-dust Rosegold DD40.

Saints1 · 13 March 2022, 11:48 AM

36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.

joejet · 13 March 2022, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Saints1

36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.

What an amazing watch roll

Okay what an amazing collection Love the platinum, I assume the metorite is WG it does not look quite as white as the platinum.

I can see the platinum is TBR are the others both RBR?

Screwly · 13 March 2022, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Saints1

36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.

You’re a sucker for an iced out bezel!

Saints1 · 13 March 2022, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joejet

What an amazing watch roll

Okay what an amazing collection Love the platinum, I assume the metorite is WG it does not look quite as white as the platinum.

I can see the platinum is TBR are the others both RBR?

Thank you, and you're spot on as to the bezels and platinum/white gold.

huncho · 13 March 2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Saints1

36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right.

amazing

fskywalker · 13 March 2022, 12:42 PM

36 DD >>>> 40 DD

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HogwldFLTR · 13 March 2022, 12:57 PM

I'm not certain who is the authority on who can wear what size. I am subject to only one authority on the matter, my eye. I've had two 36mm ones and neither did the trick. 40 is my goal. I almost bought a Pt one but got the Platona instead.

rolexpure · 13 March 2022, 01:22 PM

This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.

huncho · 13 March 2022, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.

you went with a 36 because of the price but a lot of people go with a 36 because of the size and them being cheaper/easier to get is just an added benefit. this is a never ending argument on this site but 40 doesn't work on everyone, especially with what a day date is supposed to be. everyone should see both sides and not blindly tell people to get the 40 otherwise they're settling. i would love to wear a 40 and would've gotten the rg olive years ago as it's been my favorite rolex since it came out but it just looks too big on me, especially with it being gold, and i had to accept that

JSolution · 13 March 2022, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.

Same experience for me.

icejeep · 13 March 2022, 08:05 PM

If you are used to 40/41mm watches, the DD2 is also a good option. Go straight to the platty

HL65 · 13 March 2022, 08:19 PM

40mm perfect size.

icejeep · 13 March 2022, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

40mm perfect size.

Isnt the DD40 actually a 39mm watch ?

Daytonaman799 · 13 March 2022, 09:43 PM

I still prefer the 36 in the DD. It wears bigger to me but I have a smaller wrist (1 link out). I think the President bracelet makes it wear bigger than the actual dimensions.

fania123 · 13 March 2022, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.

5’11 200lbs with a 7 1/4 inch wrist so I can wear the 40 or the 36 and chose the 36. I had the 40 on the wrist before I bought the 36 and TBH I found it totally unappealing. The 40 looks clownish to me and takes away from the classiness of the watch. I get so many compliments on mine every time I wear it and am pleased with my decision. Let’s be honest the only reason why Rolex came out with the larger day-date was to keep up with Panerai and the large watch trend which seems to have been dying out. I’m happy you’re happy with your 40 but to say buying the 36 is settling? I think not.

thenewrick · 14 March 2022, 12:02 AM

I tried on a DD40 recently and it felt pretty small and light to me compared to what I was expecting. Platinum DD does feel much more significant. All depends on the person. The proportions were great. DDII are distinctively less attractive and disproportionate.

Can’t go wrong with a DD36 though.

Thuilln · 14 March 2022, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

This argument has been had over and over again.

If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life.

I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price.

It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me.

Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice.

DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm.

Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.

STBY; I wouldn’t settle for a 36mm, I’d buy it because it’s a classic.

sond86 · 14 March 2022, 11:40 AM

I prefer the 40
And it doesn’t really wear or feel that big for me in fact might be about the smallest suitable size for me

Incroyable12 · 14 March 2022, 12:46 PM

What I dislike about the new DDs are the polished cases. Much prefer the brushed cases with the polished sides.

Michael T · 15 March 2022, 02:31 AM

I have a 7.25 inch wrist. I had a 36mm DD as my daily driver for 16 years, then as the DDII at 41mm was introduced, I purchased one. Over time the proportions of that watch began to look off, especially when the DD40 came out. The DJII was also replaced with the DJ40. Given I could get out of the DDII and into a new DD40 for $1,000 in 2020, I pulled the trigger. The 39.5mm of the DD40 is ideal in my mind.

13 March 2022, 11:48 AM	#71
Saints1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 94	I like both sizes: 36 on the left, 40 in the middle and on the right. Attached Images

13 March 2022, 12:42 PM	#76
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	36 DD >>>> 40 DD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

13 March 2022, 12:57 PM	#77
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: 33,693	I'm not certain who is the authority on who can wear what size. I am subject to only one authority on the matter, my eye. I've had two 36mm ones and neither did the trick. 40 is my goal. I almost bought a Pt one but got the Platona instead. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 March 2022, 08:05 PM	#81
icejeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: At the Iceberg Watch: 126500 , 116500 , Posts: 160	If you are used to 40/41mm watches, the DD2 is also a good option. Go straight to the platty Attached Images

13 March 2022, 08:19 PM	#82
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	40mm perfect size. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 March 2022, 12:34 AM	#62
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	If you are at DD level, go straight to platinum which is in DD40 only. Most people won’t know what it is.

13 March 2022, 01:35 AM	#65
threeputtbogey "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 137	Both are fantastic. I can wear both comfortably and neither looks strange, although going back and forth makes each other look big and small by comparison. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 March 2022, 01:22 PM	#78
rolexpure Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Fran Posts: 405	This argument has been had over and over again. If your comfortable with wearing a 36mm these days go ahead. Its your watch and your life. I bought a 36mm DD many years ago to substitute for the 40mm because back then the 40 was just way out of my budget and I could not afford it. The 36mm was less than 1/2 the price. It never satisfied me AT ALL. Its nice and all but honestly just doesnt feel right to me and especially when my GF used to wear it as well and honestly it looked amazing on her and quite small on me. Ended up with a RG 40mm and loved it so much bought a YG DD40 as well. If you are uncertain and you keep looking at the 40mm - let me give you some advice. DO NOT....repeat DO NOT settle for the 36mm. It wont make you happy as much as you try to convince yourself it will. You will eventually sell it and buy the 40mm. Yes both are going up in value but its easier and will work out cheaper to just stump up the cash for a 40mm. Thats the truth that no one on this thread wanted to say. There you go. From first hand experience.

13 March 2022, 09:43 PM	#84
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	I still prefer the 36 in the DD. It wears bigger to me but I have a smaller wrist (1 link out). I think the President bracelet makes it wear bigger than the actual dimensions. Attached Images

14 March 2022, 12:02 AM	#86
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,817	I tried on a DD40 recently and it felt pretty small and light to me compared to what I was expecting. Platinum DD does feel much more significant. All depends on the person. The proportions were great. DDII are distinctively less attractive and disproportionate. Can’t go wrong with a DD36 though. __________________ OP41 Silver, BLNR Jubilee, 70th Anniversary Sub, 16753 Clint Eastwood

14 March 2022, 11:40 AM	#88
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	I prefer the 40 And it doesn’t really wear or feel that big for me in fact might be about the smallest suitable size for me

14 March 2022, 12:46 PM	#89
Incroyable12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,109	What I dislike about the new DDs are the polished cases. Much prefer the brushed cases with the polished sides.

15 March 2022, 02:31 AM	#90
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,242	I have a 7.25 inch wrist. I had a 36mm DD as my daily driver for 16 years, then as the DDII at 41mm was introduced, I purchased one. Over time the proportions of that watch began to look off, especially when the DD40 came out. The DJII was also replaced with the DJ40. Given I could get out of the DDII and into a new DD40 for $1,000 in 2020, I pulled the trigger. The 39.5mm of the DD40 is ideal in my mind.

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