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ast2312 · 6 February 2016, 06:14 AM

Hi All - Just wanted to get some views from the forum. I have been looking for a new daily beater and finding it difficult to look at any other brand having owned (and still own) several Rolex's.

The difficult I am having is finding a low key Rolex, ideally all brushed. I have managed to narrow this down to two; Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm with silver dial or Explorer 1.

My question to the forum:- Is the 36mm OP intended for ladies?

I do have thin wrists and the 36mm does fit me well but wanted to get views/experiences?

Many thanks

Partagas · 6 February 2016, 06:17 AM

I've been wearing a 36mm DateJust for 15+ years. That is a men's size, though I realize they are making the larger (41mm) DateJust II these days. I also have a small wrist, and like the 36mm size. My Day Date is also 36mm.

fskywalker · 6 February 2016, 06:21 AM

Not at all!

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flyingtiger85 · 6 February 2016, 06:28 AM

Just get an OP 39mm

mapalfa · 6 February 2016, 06:29 AM

36mm is ideal for me in an Oyster-type case.

Dive watches I wear 40mm+, but the DJ2 just looks huge to my eyes at least.

Verdi · 6 February 2016, 06:50 AM

36 mm Rolex watches are the most comfortable to wear.

sickened1 · 6 February 2016, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ast2312

I have managed to narrow this down to two; Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm with silver dial or Explorer 1.

36mm Explorer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ast2312

My question to the forum:- Is the 36mm OP intended for ladies?

The ladies these days seem to be wearing 40mm or larger so nope.

cereal killer · 6 February 2016, 07:58 AM

I have a 6.75 inch wrist and wear an 36mm OP 116000. Couldn't be happier with the size, it's perfect IMHO.

THC · 6 February 2016, 09:24 AM

I too think a lot of the too big, too small, talk depends on the guy's wrist.. Women will mostly follow the trend of the time because they know much more about fashion then men do, so they will wear the 36mm all day every day.. For me, the 36mm is perfect...

HogwldFLTR · 6 February 2016, 10:58 AM

Absolutely nothing wrong with the 36mm OP; wore mine most of the week. It's a great watch and comes in a lot of varied dials. 36mm has always been a men's watch. About time someone posted a photo of one.

tylerad1 · 6 February 2016, 11:29 AM

36 is a perfect gentlemans size. Not too big, not too small. Just perfect

pd999 · 6 February 2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

I too think a lot of the too big, too small, talk depends on the guy's wrist.. Women will mostly follow the trend of the time because they know much more about fashion then men do, so they will wear the 36mm all day every day.. For me, the 36mm is perfect...

Love that dial

pd999 · 6 February 2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

For me, the 36mm is perfect...

And the 36mm suits you too

Berry Lannom · 6 February 2016, 12:08 PM

The trend is to larger watches, but a large watch on a small wrist looks strange - the 36mm Datejust is perfect for a medium to small wrist. I have a 6.75" wrist, and the 36 mm is the perfect size. I also have a GMT 11 which is 40mm - and looks a little large on me, but I still like it. I wear the 36 mm Datejust most of the time.

michaelpalmer · 7 February 2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Absolutely nothing wrong with the 36mm OP; wore mine most of the week. It's a great watch and comes in a lot of varied dials. 36mm has always been a men's watch. About time someone posted a photo of one.

I REALLY like that dial!

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mineral · 8 February 2016, 12:34 AM

36mm is perfect size, I find I can even wear the 34mm nowadays without looking too small on my wrist. My wrist is 6.75".

Brucie D · 8 February 2016, 12:41 AM

I spent a week with this 34mm Air King and loved every minute of it. My 36mm DJ is my daily go-to watch. You can read my long term review of it on Time&Tide here:

http://timeandtidewatches.com/in-dep...olex-datejust/

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nick c · 8 February 2016, 12:42 AM

Dj 36mm

Jack T · 8 February 2016, 12:51 AM

Unfortunately, the 36mm Oyster Perpetual (116000) has been discontinued; to me it was one of the most versatile daily wearers in the Rolex line. If you can locate a late model version, I think you'll be happy. Same case as the DateJust with an all brushed oyster bracelet. The silver dial is a great choice and 36mm looks great on most men's wrists. This is one of my favorites (pic off web) Good luck.

m1911a1 · 8 February 2016, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ast2312

I have managed to narrow this down to two; Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm with silver dial or Explorer 1.

I admire MANY different Rolex Watches and have for decades....
But what "I" think is by far the coolest watches are EXACTLY the plain ole Oyster Perpetual and the Explorer (1)......which you are considering.

So understated and discrete, simple, old-school, yet soooooo cooool!
Less is WAY more!
Even with small wrists I'd go 39mm....

I see many, more popular models in the wild
When I see someone with either of those, I know THEY know what time it is....
Cooler than ALL of the other Rolex-Bling combined....

(Full disclosure - I wear 42mm Explorer-II's)

RUK · 8 February 2016, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Absolutely nothing wrong with the 36mm OP; wore mine most of the week. It's a great watch and comes in a lot of varied dials. 36mm has always been a men's watch. About time someone posted a photo of one.

Really nice dial

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Rags · 8 February 2016, 01:24 AM

Go for the 36mm or 39mm OP. Either one will look fantastic, the 39mm Explorer is another option.

uncufunc · 8 February 2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Unfortunately, the 36mm Oyster Perpetual (116000) has been discontinued; to me it was one of the most versatile daily wearers in the Rolex line. If you can locate a late model version, I think you'll be happy. Same case as the DateJust with an all brushed oyster bracelet. The silver dial is a great choice and 36mm looks great on most men's wrists. This is one of my favorites (pic off web) Good luck.

They discontinued the 116000? I thought they just added dials

Jack T · 8 February 2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by uncufunc

They discontinued the 116000? I thought they just added dials

The new Oyster Perpetuals are 39mm, with less variety in dial choices.

Mick P · 8 February 2016, 01:53 AM

Chaps

The male staff in my local AD all wear 36mm Explorers and they look fine.

These guys have the pick of the bunch and yet they stay with 36mm because it looks just right.

Regards

Mick

josephvman · 8 February 2016, 02:42 AM

I just bought an OP 36mm to give to my g/f for Valentine's Day, and I've tried it on and it looks fine on my average wrist size. I wore a 36mm Datejust daily for 15 years and then switched over to subs, etc. but have no issue with 36 being too small. That being said, I would pobably pick an OP 39 for myself, mainly because I like the colored dots on the dial. If you're concerned about 36 being small now, it will probably bother you later, so proceed accordingly. The price difference is negligible.

uncufunc · 8 February 2016, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

The new Oyster Perpetuals are 39mm, with less variety in dial choices.

For some reason I thought they released 36mmOPs in Basel in rhodium, white grape, and red grape. These were in addition to the 39mmOPs in grey, blue, and red, which are listed as 114300.

Jack T · 8 February 2016, 04:44 AM

Ok, perhaps I'm wrong, which is good. Glad the model is still available.

cereal killer · 8 February 2016, 01:21 PM

I just picked up a used/LNIB OP 116000 with silver dial, 3-6-9 and 36mm. I think it fits my 6.75" perfectly, I couldn't be happier with this watch in any setting.

AzHadEnuf · 8 February 2016, 02:21 PM

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Real men wear 36mm's, except when my wife borrows them.

6 February 2016, 06:14 AM	#1
ast2312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 20	Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Hi All - Just wanted to get some views from the forum. I have been looking for a new daily beater and finding it difficult to look at any other brand having owned (and still own) several Rolex's. The difficult I am having is finding a low key Rolex, ideally all brushed. I have managed to narrow this down to two; Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm with silver dial or Explorer 1. My question to the forum:- Is the 36mm OP intended for ladies? I do have thin wrists and the 36mm does fit me well but wanted to get views/experiences? Many thanks

6 February 2016, 06:21 AM	#3
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Not at all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

6 February 2016, 06:50 AM	#6
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	36 mm Rolex watches are the most comfortable to wear. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

6 February 2016, 09:24 AM	#9
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I too think a lot of the too big, too small, talk depends on the guy's wrist.. Women will mostly follow the trend of the time because they know much more about fashion then men do, so they will wear the 36mm all day every day.. For me, the 36mm is perfect... Attached Images

6 February 2016, 10:58 AM	#10
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: 33,697	Absolutely nothing wrong with the 36mm OP; wore mine most of the week. It's a great watch and comes in a lot of varied dials. 36mm has always been a men's watch. About time someone posted a photo of one. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 February 2016, 06:17 AM	#2
Partagas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex DD Posts: 306	I've been wearing a 36mm DateJust for 15+ years. That is a men's size, though I realize they are making the larger (41mm) DateJust II these days. I also have a small wrist, and like the 36mm size. My Day Date is also 36mm.

6 February 2016, 06:28 AM	#4
flyingtiger85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tejas Watch: Sub Date Posts: 298	Just get an OP 39mm

6 February 2016, 06:29 AM	#5
mapalfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Robin Location: West Wales Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 571	36mm is ideal for me in an Oyster-type case. Dive watches I wear 40mm+, but the DJ2 just looks huge to my eyes at least.

6 February 2016, 07:58 AM	#8
cereal killer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 28	I have a 6.75 inch wrist and wear an 36mm OP 116000. Couldn't be happier with the size, it's perfect IMHO.

6 February 2016, 11:29 AM	#11
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	36 is a perfect gentlemans size. Not too big, not too small. Just perfect

6 February 2016, 12:08 PM	#14
Berry Lannom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Berry Location: Tennessee Watch: Rolex GMT IIc & DJ Posts: 45	The trend is to larger watches, but a large watch on a small wrist looks strange - the 36mm Datejust is perfect for a medium to small wrist. I have a 6.75" wrist, and the 36 mm is the perfect size. I also have a GMT 11 which is 40mm - and looks a little large on me, but I still like it. I wear the 36 mm Datejust most of the time.

8 February 2016, 12:34 AM	#16
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	36mm is perfect size, I find I can even wear the 34mm nowadays without looking too small on my wrist. My wrist is 6.75".

8 February 2016, 12:41 AM	#17
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	I spent a week with this 34mm Air King and loved every minute of it. My 36mm DJ is my daily go-to watch. You can read my long term review of it on Time&Tide here: http://timeandtidewatches.com/in-dep...olex-datejust/ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 February 2016, 12:42 AM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Dj 36mm Attached Images

8 February 2016, 12:51 AM	#19
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Unfortunately, the 36mm Oyster Perpetual (116000) has been discontinued; to me it was one of the most versatile daily wearers in the Rolex line. If you can locate a late model version, I think you'll be happy. Same case as the DateJust with an all brushed oyster bracelet. The silver dial is a great choice and 36mm looks great on most men's wrists. This is one of my favorites (pic off web) Good luck. Attached Images __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

8 February 2016, 01:24 AM	#22
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Go for the 36mm or 39mm OP. Either one will look fantastic, the 39mm Explorer is another option. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

8 February 2016, 01:53 AM	#25
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps The male staff in my local AD all wear 36mm Explorers and they look fine. These guys have the pick of the bunch and yet they stay with 36mm because it looks just right. Regards Mick

8 February 2016, 02:42 AM	#26
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	I just bought an OP 36mm to give to my g/f for Valentine's Day, and I've tried it on and it looks fine on my average wrist size. I wore a 36mm Datejust daily for 15 years and then switched over to subs, etc. but have no issue with 36 being too small. That being said, I would pobably pick an OP 39 for myself, mainly because I like the colored dots on the dial. If you're concerned about 36 being small now, it will probably bother you later, so proceed accordingly. The price difference is negligible.

8 February 2016, 04:44 AM	#28
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Ok, perhaps I'm wrong, which is good. Glad the model is still available. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

8 February 2016, 01:21 PM	#29
cereal killer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 28	I just picked up a used/LNIB OP 116000 with silver dial, 3-6-9 and 36mm. I think it fits my 6.75" perfectly, I couldn't be happier with this watch in any setting. Attached Images

8 February 2016, 02:21 PM	#30
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Real men wear 36mm's, except when my wife borrows them. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

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