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Carrera_2 · 21 January 2019, 07:25 PM

I really like the Rolex Day-Date watch in either wg or platinum. But I love the look of the domed bezel on the 36mm which on the 40mm the bezel is look kinda flat. Can’t decided. What is the major difference between the two beside the case size ?

DP63 · 21 January 2019, 07:31 PM

I cant help with regards to the differences, if any, between the 36mm and 40mm DD, but can offer my experiance with regards to 36mm being a good size these days. I have a 7 1/4" wrist, usually wear a 40mm SD, but since coming home in December and sending my SD to RSC for a service I have not had the 36mm DJ off of my wrist. It just feels 'right', not over bearing or, at the other end of the scale, dainty, just that classic/natural watch size for want of a better description. Hope that makes sense.

Ococ · 21 January 2019, 07:43 PM

Great size, Have a Daydate and i love it 7"wrist.

Richard Carver · 21 January 2019, 07:52 PM

36mm, 7.5 inch wrist.

spoilsofwar01 · 21 January 2019, 07:56 PM

I don't have a DD however I do own a Classy understated and not in your face 36mm Explorer, enough said!

htc8p · 21 January 2019, 08:12 PM

36mm is not dainty at all. It's classy and well balanced

Placey · 21 January 2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

36mm is not dainty at all. It's classy and well balanced

Completely agree!

peterpl · 21 January 2019, 09:10 PM

Sorry 36mm in todays environment is too small for a guy.

My mrs wears a 36mm and it looks perfect on her and she is tiny. On a 6 foot guy with 7+ inch wrist it would look very small and dainty.

chris242 · 21 January 2019, 09:13 PM

it’s personal preference! i have a 36mm watch and a 40

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lord91 · 21 January 2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by placey

completely agree!

+1

RolexFan007 · 21 January 2019, 09:21 PM

I have a big wrist I feel 36 to be too small

amh · 21 January 2019, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Sorry 36mm in todays environment is too small for a guy.

My mrs wears a 36mm and it looks perfect on her and she is tiny. On a 6 foot guy with 7+ inch wrist it would look very small and dainty.

This. 40mm is minimum for men.

You already know the answer: "If you have to ask..."

brandrea · 21 January 2019, 10:33 PM

I look at the DD40 as an updated version of the 36. Newer movement with increased power reserve and a larger case design that still carries on in the tradition of the 36

As for the size, it’s really personal preference but I know a lot of the guys here own and love their 36’s and for good reason.

What I think is cool about them is the wide variety of dial configurations, like the wave dials etc

I hope they keep adding more to the DD40 line up.

mosanman · 21 January 2019, 10:33 PM

I think it looks good...

Rolex.c6 · 21 January 2019, 10:35 PM

Personal preference of course. For men, 40mm seems the perfect size if you want mine.

zman · 21 January 2019, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Sorry 36mm in todays environment is too small for a guy.

My mrs wears a 36mm and it looks perfect on her and she is tiny. On a 6 foot guy with 7+ inch wrist it would look very small and dainty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexFan007

I have a big wrist I feel 36 to be too small

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh

This. 40mm is minimum for men.

You already know the answer: "If you have to ask..."

Mu wife wears 36mm as well. Heck, the female store manager wears a blinged out 40mm Day-Date and it looked great in her.

returntorolex · 21 January 2019, 10:37 PM

The bracelets on the DD40 also have ceramic inserts.

1William · 21 January 2019, 10:41 PM

The 36 is a great looking watch. It depends on what you like and how it appears to you.

Thuilln · 21 January 2019, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Sorry 36mm in todays environment is too small for a guy.

My mrs wears a 36mm and it looks perfect on her and she is tiny. On a 6 foot guy with 7+ inch wrist it would look very small and dainty.

This is nothing more than just your opinion. Nowhere near an absolute truth.

Hub6152 · 21 January 2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Sorry 36mm in todays environment is too small for a guy.

My mrs wears a 36mm and it looks perfect on her and she is tiny. On a 6 foot guy with 7+ inch wrist it would look very small and dainty.

So wrong on every count. I work in a watch accessory retail store in HK and more and more of my customers are turning to smaller watches. At one time I only wore 44mm then progressively went smaller until now I’m wearing mostly 36mm and 39mm. Nothing over 40mm feels comfortable anymore - just feels big and clumsy. I sold everything over 40mm and don’t miss them one bit.

peterpl · 21 January 2019, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hub6152

So wrong on every count. I work in a watch accessory retail store in HK and more and more of my customers are turning to smaller watches. At one time I only wore 44mm then progressively went smaller until now I’m wearing mostly 36mm and 39mm. Nothing over 40mm feels comfortable anymore - just feels big and clumsy. I sold everything over 40mm and don’t miss them one bit.

Why is it so wrong? Peoples opinion and thats mine.

You can try to convince yourself or whoever but there is no way I am wearing a 36mm.

If you want to wear one that is fine. Doesnt affect me.

avega357 · 21 January 2019, 10:54 PM

Depends on wrist size, if you have a six inch wrist it might be more confortable to wear. But I think 40 is more standard now

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DP63 · 21 January 2019, 11:01 PM

5ft 11” and 7 1/4” wrist

Dial size is the same for a 36mm DJ/DD etc as on a Sub, just to throw that in to the equation.

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Yaz · 21 January 2019, 11:21 PM

Everybody has his own opinion and I do respect that.
I do not think that 36 is too small (of course I am not 7ft tall lol) but the today standards are at least 40 : that’s a fact.

Personnaly I own an OP39 and a GMT 16710 which is about 40-41, but next if I have the possibility will be a vintage DJ36, for sure !
So mesmerizing !

Anyway, today I am wearing my lovely OP39

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OmegaJJH · 21 January 2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chris242

it’s personal preference! i have a 36mm watch and a 40

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Originally Posted by htc8p

36mm is not dainty at all. It's classy and well balanced

Rolex Essex · 21 January 2019, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc8p

36mm is not dainty at all. It's classy and well balanced

Absolutely right!

DD and DJ is about classic and elegant design so 36mm is the perfect size for its own right no matter how big you are.

I can easily pull off with a DJ41 but IMO it looks strange and ‘in your face’.

Saaci · 21 January 2019, 11:49 PM

Appropriate watch size for a man is inversely proportional to your comfort with your own masculinity

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OmegaJJH · 21 January 2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Saaci

Appropriate watch size for a man is inversely proportional to your comfort with your own masculinity

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Wilmslow · 21 January 2019, 11:51 PM

I did consider a smaller size but recent purchase of 41mm Datejust confirmed the bigger face looks a lot better.

Drewkeffler · 21 January 2019, 11:53 PM

In terms of comfort, I don't really go by case diameter, more lug to lug length; case shape naturally comes into play too.
My watches generally vary between 40-42mm though I have worn smaller and bigger.

21 January 2019, 07:25 PM	#1
Carrera_2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: London, UK Watch: 116710LN Posts: 114	Is 36mm still a good size these day ? I really like the Rolex Day-Date watch in either wg or platinum. But I love the look of the domed bezel on the 36mm which on the 40mm the bezel is look kinda flat. Can’t decided. What is the major difference between the two beside the case size ?

21 January 2019, 07:31 PM	#2
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	I cant help with regards to the differences, if any, between the 36mm and 40mm DD, but can offer my experiance with regards to 36mm being a good size these days. I have a 7 1/4" wrist, usually wear a 40mm SD, but since coming home in December and sending my SD to RSC for a service I have not had the 36mm DJ off of my wrist. It just feels 'right', not over bearing or, at the other end of the scale, dainty, just that classic/natural watch size for want of a better description. Hope that makes sense. __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

21 January 2019, 07:56 PM	#5
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	36mm I don't have a DD however I do own a Classy understated and not in your face 36mm Explorer, enough said! Attached Images __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

21 January 2019, 10:35 PM	#15
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	Personal preference of course. For men, 40mm seems the perfect size if you want mine. __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

21 January 2019, 10:37 PM	#17
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	The bracelets on the DD40 also have ceramic inserts. __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

21 January 2019, 07:43 PM	#3
Ococ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: - Watch: Too Many Posts: 150	Great size, Have a Daydate and i love it 7"wrist.

21 January 2019, 07:52 PM	#4
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	36mm, 7.5 inch wrist.

21 January 2019, 08:12 PM	#6
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	36mm is not dainty at all. It's classy and well balanced

21 January 2019, 09:10 PM	#8
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Sorry 36mm in todays environment is too small for a guy. My mrs wears a 36mm and it looks perfect on her and she is tiny. On a 6 foot guy with 7+ inch wrist it would look very small and dainty.

21 January 2019, 09:13 PM	#9
chris242 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,078	it’s personal preference! i have a 36mm watch and a 40 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2019, 09:21 PM	#11
RolexFan007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: US and AU Watch: YM2 116680 Posts: 545	I have a big wrist I feel 36 to be too small

21 January 2019, 10:33 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,104	I look at the DD40 as an updated version of the 36. Newer movement with increased power reserve and a larger case design that still carries on in the tradition of the 36 As for the size, it’s really personal preference but I know a lot of the guys here own and love their 36’s and for good reason. What I think is cool about them is the wide variety of dial configurations, like the wave dials etc I hope they keep adding more to the DD40 line up.

21 January 2019, 10:33 PM	#14
mosanman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Dom Location: London Posts: 263	I think it looks good...

21 January 2019, 10:41 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	The 36 is a great looking watch. It depends on what you like and how it appears to you.

21 January 2019, 10:54 PM	#22
avega357 Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Miami Watch: Rolex GMT's BLNR Posts: 797	Depends on wrist size, if you have a six inch wrist it might be more confortable to wear. But I think 40 is more standard now I Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2019, 11:01 PM	#23
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	5ft 11” and 7 1/4” wrist Dial size is the same for a 36mm DJ/DD etc as on a Sub, just to throw that in to the equation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

21 January 2019, 11:21 PM	#24
Yaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: GVA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 1,631	Everybody has his own opinion and I do respect that. I do not think that 36 is too small (of course I am not 7ft tall lol) but the today standards are at least 40 : that’s a fact. Personnaly I own an OP39 and a GMT 16710 which is about 40-41, but next if I have the possibility will be a vintage DJ36, for sure ! So mesmerizing ! Anyway, today I am wearing my lovely OP39 Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

21 January 2019, 11:49 PM	#27
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	Appropriate watch size for a man is inversely proportional to your comfort with your own masculinity Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2019, 11:51 PM	#29
Wilmslow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 32	Size matters I did consider a smaller size but recent purchase of 41mm Datejust confirmed the bigger face looks a lot better. Attached Images

21 January 2019, 11:53 PM	#30
Drewkeffler Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Usa Posts: 54	In terms of comfort, I don't really go by case diameter, more lug to lug length; case shape naturally comes into play too. My watches generally vary between 40-42mm though I have worn smaller and bigger.

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