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liu_watch · 5 December 2018, 02:49 AM

The Day-Date 36 or Day-Date 40?
Let’s cast aside our opinions about which is more wearable, as that would depend on wrist size and personal preference. If we purely looking at the case, bezel, lugs, width to thickness ratio...which one of the two, in your eyes, has a better proportion?

Houston77 · 5 December 2018, 02:59 AM

36 imo.

Kashback · 5 December 2018, 03:01 AM

36mm for sure

2JHead · 5 December 2018, 03:02 AM

36 all day long

jimcameron · 5 December 2018, 03:07 AM

36mm

huncho · 5 December 2018, 03:27 AM

36 but i think rolex did an amazing job preserving shape and proportions on the 40

droptopman · 5 December 2018, 03:29 AM

I prefer the 40mm.

Harry-57 · 5 December 2018, 03:33 AM

I'd be delighted to own either. I prefer the 40mm.

Hansch99 · 5 December 2018, 03:39 AM

36

ny_yeti · 5 December 2018, 03:40 AM

40

schoolboy · 5 December 2018, 03:41 AM

36mm IMHO

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sensui · 5 December 2018, 03:41 AM

Got a smaller wrist, so 36mm would be my preference.

zjd168 · 5 December 2018, 03:46 AM

36

swils8610 · 5 December 2018, 03:54 AM

Both are great. It’s personal preference. I have a 7.5 inch wrist so I’d go 40mm.

Colin10101 · 5 December 2018, 04:00 AM

36

southswell · 5 December 2018, 04:07 AM

36 fits and looks better proportioned when I'm wearing a suit. When I'm wearing casual clothing especially t-shirts I think 40 looks sportier.

lenfried29 · 5 December 2018, 04:21 AM

40mm hands down. Not only IMO 36mm is outdated.

H-Watches · 5 December 2018, 04:32 AM

I love the 36 size BUT the 40 has a thinner case the integrated bracelet looks way better. The larger bezel is nice too. And I may be wrong but doesn’t it have an upgraded movement?

Wearing though the 40 is too heavy.

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AEC · 5 December 2018, 05:06 AM

I prefer the 36. This thread would be more practical in the form of a poll.

Maiden · 5 December 2018, 05:06 AM

36 by a mile

jeffnnj · 5 December 2018, 05:33 AM

40 all day.

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JParm · 5 December 2018, 05:40 AM

40 for me, easily. The case size looks small for the bracelet on the 36 in the picture above...probably also doesn't help that I own the 40, so of course I'm biased!

watchwatcher · 5 December 2018, 06:00 AM

I voted with my wallet. 40.

Syed117 · 5 December 2018, 06:31 AM

Depends on your wrist size.

36 is the classic. 40 is great if your wrist is big enough.

Can't really go wrong with either.

GradyPhilpott · 5 December 2018, 06:40 AM

36mm by a mile and a half.

JKolmo · 5 December 2018, 07:00 AM

36mm! I wish they would update the 36 to have an integrated ceramic insert president and 3255 movement. Be it Basel 19 or whenever.

ras47 · 5 December 2018, 07:06 AM

40mm for me. I prefer the proportions - the amount of dial between the markers, the length of the hands, etc.

liu_watch · 5 December 2018, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

Depends on your wrist size.

36 is the classic. 40 is great if your wrist is big enough.

Can't really go wrong with either.

Appreciate all the comments so far.

Once again the question is less about which one fits better on wrist (size), or has a better movement, or which one we would purchase, as a purchase decision is influenced by many factors. I’m trying to get a sense of what others think on which one of the two has a better proportion.

Cheers

Hard_Six · 5 December 2018, 07:37 AM

I think the 40 is better proportioned but they are both great looking

Rollie87 · 5 December 2018, 07:59 AM

40mm for me!

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5 December 2018, 02:49 AM	#1
liu_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 667	Which do you think has a Better Proportion in overall design? The Day-Date 36 or Day-Date 40? Let’s cast aside our opinions about which is more wearable, as that would depend on wrist size and personal preference. If we purely looking at the case, bezel, lugs, width to thickness ratio...which one of the two, in your eyes, has a better proportion?

5 December 2018, 03:29 AM	#7
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I prefer the 40mm. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

5 December 2018, 04:00 AM	#15
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	36 __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

5 December 2018, 05:06 AM	#20
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	36 by a mile __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

5 December 2018, 05:40 AM	#22
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	40 for me, easily. The case size looks small for the bracelet on the 36 in the picture above...probably also doesn't help that I own the 40, so of course I'm biased! __________________

5 December 2018, 02:59 AM	#2
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	36 imo.

5 December 2018, 03:01 AM	#3
Kashback "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: London Posts: 7	36mm for sure

5 December 2018, 03:02 AM	#4
2JHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Western Europe Posts: 609	36 all day long

5 December 2018, 03:07 AM	#5
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	36mm

5 December 2018, 03:27 AM	#6
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,721	36 but i think rolex did an amazing job preserving shape and proportions on the 40

5 December 2018, 03:33 AM	#8
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	I'd be delighted to own either. I prefer the 40mm.

5 December 2018, 03:39 AM	#9
Hansch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 14060M, 116200 Posts: 318	36

5 December 2018, 03:40 AM	#10
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 531	40

5 December 2018, 03:41 AM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	36mm IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 December 2018, 03:41 AM	#12
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Got a smaller wrist, so 36mm would be my preference.

5 December 2018, 03:46 AM	#13
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	36

5 December 2018, 03:54 AM	#14
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Both are great. It’s personal preference. I have a 7.5 inch wrist so I’d go 40mm.

5 December 2018, 04:07 AM	#16
southswell "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: los angeles Watch: Always changing Posts: 35	36 fits and looks better proportioned when I'm wearing a suit. When I'm wearing casual clothing especially t-shirts I think 40 looks sportier.

5 December 2018, 04:21 AM	#17
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	40mm hands down. Not only IMO 36mm is outdated.

5 December 2018, 04:32 AM	#18
H-Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midwest Posts: 374	I love the 36 size BUT the 40 has a thinner case the integrated bracelet looks way better. The larger bezel is nice too. And I may be wrong but doesn’t it have an upgraded movement? Wearing though the 40 is too heavy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 December 2018, 05:06 AM	#19
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	I prefer the 36. This thread would be more practical in the form of a poll.

5 December 2018, 05:33 AM	#21
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	40 all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 December 2018, 06:00 AM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I voted with my wallet. 40.

5 December 2018, 06:31 AM	#24
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Depends on your wrist size. 36 is the classic. 40 is great if your wrist is big enough. Can't really go wrong with either.

5 December 2018, 06:40 AM	#25
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	36mm by a mile and a half. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

5 December 2018, 07:00 AM	#26
JKolmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 61	36mm! I wish they would update the 36 to have an integrated ceramic insert president and 3255 movement. Be it Basel 19 or whenever.

5 December 2018, 07:06 AM	#27
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	40mm for me. I prefer the proportions - the amount of dial between the markers, the length of the hands, etc. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

5 December 2018, 07:37 AM	#29
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I think the 40 is better proportioned but they are both great looking

5 December 2018, 07:59 AM	#30
Rollie87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1	40mm for me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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