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FirstPrinciples · 20 October 2019, 09:58 AM

Hi all,

I am deciding between two Day-Date variants and would appreciate some input.

I have narrowed down to two WG Day-Dates (YG / RG gold appears too loud for my preference), both new models with ceramic inserts and new movement.

Unfortunately I am new here and am having trouble uploading pictures on TRF

Link to my post on Watchuseek with pictures: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/ne...l#post50111841

This will be my daily wearer in business settings. I am leaning towards the 36mm, being the classic size of reference, however I have some concerns about legibility (WG indices on a silver dial) and a friend mentioned that the 40mm fits better on my wrist and the dial is better proportioned. Has anyone seen the new 36mm Day-Date in WG and Silver dial?

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

huncho · 20 October 2019, 10:30 AM

up close wrist pictures are deceiving but i think the 36 fits you better. the 40 pretty much covers your entire wrist lug to lug

5nit · 20 October 2019, 10:33 AM

40mm hands down.

GoingPlaces · 20 October 2019, 10:47 AM

36 looks better on you. I went 40 with 7” wrists.

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Thuilln · 20 October 2019, 10:49 AM

Ceramic inserts on a Day-Date? What are you talking about?

Maiden · 20 October 2019, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huncho

up close wrist pictures are deceiving but i think the 36 fits you better. the 40 pretty much covers your entire wrist lug to lug

This ^^

s2h904 · 20 October 2019, 11:22 AM

I went with a 118238 with 7 1/4 wrists. Suits me perfectly-just my two cents obviously.

Bluside · 20 October 2019, 11:26 AM

Is there any way you could post the pictures on this forum so we don't have to click on another link?

timepieceluvr · 20 October 2019, 11:42 AM

DD40 is the way to go. Longer power reserve and I’m not sure the 36 has the new style bracelet. I used to have a 36 and traded for the 40, it’s a great watch

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huncho · 20 October 2019, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

DD40 is the way to go. Longer power reserve and I’m not sure the 36 has the new style bracelet. I used to have a 36 and traded for the 40, it’s a great watch

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the power reserve is the same on the new dd36 (128238), pretty sure the bracelet is the same as the 40 also

timepieceluvr · 20 October 2019, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huncho

the power reserve is the same on the new dd36 (128238), pretty sure the bracelet is the same as the 40 also

Thank you for setting me straight. I’d still pick the 40 tho

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peterpl · 20 October 2019, 12:01 PM

40mm hands down.

miamiclay · 20 October 2019, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thuilln

Ceramic inserts on a Day-Date? What are you talking about?

There are ceramic inserts in the new bracelet links to prevent stretching - not bezel inserts.

Cal-Yin()Cal-Yang · 20 October 2019, 01:32 PM

36mm suits you much better. 40mm should only be considered if you have a large wrist, or you want platinum as PM.

Maxtor · 20 October 2019, 01:34 PM

36mm looks perfect.

Thuilln · 20 October 2019, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamiclay

There are ceramic inserts in the new bracelet links to prevent stretching - not bezel inserts.

That explains. Thanks.

Robtayham · 20 October 2019, 10:01 PM

36mm!

wach16 · 20 October 2019, 11:11 PM

I have a 6.75 inch wrist and have owned both a 36mm and currently own the 40mm. Both sit well on my wrist but I have zero regrets moving to the 40mm, especially as a daily wearer

s2h904 · 21 October 2019, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wach16

I have a 6.75 inch wrist and have owned both a 36mm and currently own the 40mm. Both sit well on my wrist but I have zero regrets moving to the 40mm, especially as a daily wearer

Beauty Chris...…...

wach16 · 21 October 2019, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2h904

Beauty Chris...…...

Thanks!

J-rob · 21 October 2019, 12:32 AM

36 looks perfect on your wrist.

AK797 · 21 October 2019, 12:45 AM

40mm wears pretty small so that would be the one, sig less than the old DD2.

Tangier11 · 21 October 2019, 01:00 AM

My vote is cast for the 36MM

Ny325 · 21 October 2019, 07:09 AM

36mm is my choice for that style watch. I have a 7 1/2 inch wrist, and my 36mm SS DateJust is my daily wearer. It gets more wrist time than my SS submariner date.

Neo_Anderson302 · 21 October 2019, 08:22 AM

36mm looks best. Plus it's alot cheaper. If you dont like it sell it later. Not set in stone.

othertbone · 21 October 2019, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstPrinciples

Hi all,

I am deciding between two Day-Date variants and would appreciate some input.

I have narrowed down to two WG Day-Dates (YG / RG gold appears too loud for my preference), both new models with ceramic inserts and new movement.

Unfortunately I am new here and am having trouble uploading pictures on TRF

Link to my post on Watchuseek with pictures: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/ne...l#post50111841

This will be my daily wearer in business settings. I am leaning towards the 36mm, being the classic size of reference, however I have some concerns about legibility (WG indices on a silver dial) and a friend mentioned that the 40mm fits better on my wrist and the dial is better proportioned. Has anyone seen the new 36mm Day-Date in WG and Silver dial?

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

I'm gonna guess that 36mm is better for you

Nikrnic · 21 October 2019, 09:09 AM

It seems you like the diamond indices but have you ever checked out the DD40 with the silver quad roman dial? I know they're all tough pieces to see and compare in person.

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Jace · 21 October 2019, 09:27 AM

They are both amazing watches but the 40 mm is the perfect size for most wrists. I have owned two of them, one in white gold in the other in platinum. I have also under the 36 and I felt that it was a little small. I ended up giving it to my wife. It’s the perfect size for her. I don’t think the 40 mm size is going to go away. You may think that it is big and heavy but you’ll get used to it very quickly.

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Burgman · 21 October 2019, 09:30 AM

36mm works for me..

huncho · 21 October 2019, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jace

They are both amazing watches but the 40 mm is the perfect size for most wrists. I have owned two of them, one in white gold in the other in platinum. I have also under the 36 and I felt that it was a little small. I ended up giving it to my wife. It’s the perfect size for her. I don’t think the 40 mm size is going to go away. You may think that it is big and heavy but you’ll get used to it very quickly.

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40 is def a good size for most but the dd40 has a pretty fat bracelet which looks off on smaller wrists especially if the case covers the entire wrist, and the bracelet is what makes the watch anyway. imo 6.5-6.75" wrists are where it starts to look good. all personal preference though

20 October 2019, 09:58 AM	#1
FirstPrinciples "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	New Day-Date 36mm vs Day-Date 40mm Hi all, I am deciding between two Day-Date variants and would appreciate some input. I have narrowed down to two WG Day-Dates (YG / RG gold appears too loud for my preference), both new models with ceramic inserts and new movement. Unfortunately I am new here and am having trouble uploading pictures on TRF Link to my post on Watchuseek with pictures: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/ne...l#post50111841 This will be my daily wearer in business settings. I am leaning towards the 36mm, being the classic size of reference, however I have some concerns about legibility (WG indices on a silver dial) and a friend mentioned that the 40mm fits better on my wrist and the dial is better proportioned. Has anyone seen the new 36mm Day-Date in WG and Silver dial? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

20 October 2019, 10:49 AM	#5
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Ceramic inserts on a Day-Date? What are you talking about? __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

20 October 2019, 11:11 PM	#18
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	I have a 6.75 inch wrist and have owned both a 36mm and currently own the 40mm. Both sit well on my wrist but I have zero regrets moving to the 40mm, especially as a daily wearer Attached Images __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

20 October 2019, 10:30 AM	#2
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,721	up close wrist pictures are deceiving but i think the 36 fits you better. the 40 pretty much covers your entire wrist lug to lug

20 October 2019, 10:33 AM	#3
5nit Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Adam Location: Canada Watch: DJ41 Posts: 517	40mm hands down.

20 October 2019, 10:47 AM	#4
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	36 looks better on you. I went 40 with 7” wrists. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2019, 11:22 AM	#7
s2h904 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Scott Location: Florida Watch: Datejust/YM Posts: 436	I went with a 118238 with 7 1/4 wrists. Suits me perfectly-just my two cents obviously.

20 October 2019, 11:26 AM	#8
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Is there any way you could post the pictures on this forum so we don't have to click on another link?

20 October 2019, 11:42 AM	#9
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	DD40 is the way to go. Longer power reserve and I’m not sure the 36 has the new style bracelet. I used to have a 36 and traded for the 40, it’s a great watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2019, 12:01 PM	#12
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	40mm hands down.

20 October 2019, 01:32 PM	#14
Cal-Yin()Cal-Yang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 24	36mm suits you much better. 40mm should only be considered if you have a large wrist, or you want platinum as PM.

20 October 2019, 01:34 PM	#15
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	36mm looks perfect.

20 October 2019, 10:01 PM	#17
Robtayham "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 532	36mm!

21 October 2019, 12:32 AM	#21
J-rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southeast Posts: 357	36 looks perfect on your wrist.

21 October 2019, 12:45 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	40mm wears pretty small so that would be the one, sig less than the old DD2.

21 October 2019, 01:00 AM	#23
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	My vote is cast for the 36MM

21 October 2019, 07:09 AM	#24
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	36mm is my choice for that style watch. I have a 7 1/2 inch wrist, and my 36mm SS DateJust is my daily wearer. It gets more wrist time than my SS submariner date.

21 October 2019, 08:22 AM	#25
Neo_Anderson302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 145	36mm looks best. Plus it's alot cheaper. If you dont like it sell it later. Not set in stone.

21 October 2019, 09:09 AM	#27
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	It seems you like the diamond indices but have you ever checked out the DD40 with the silver quad roman dial? I know they're all tough pieces to see and compare in person. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

21 October 2019, 09:27 AM	#28
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	They are both amazing watches but the 40 mm is the perfect size for most wrists. I have owned two of them, one in white gold in the other in platinum. I have also under the 36 and I felt that it was a little small. I ended up giving it to my wife. It’s the perfect size for her. I don’t think the 40 mm size is going to go away. You may think that it is big and heavy but you’ll get used to it very quickly. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 October 2019, 09:30 AM	#29
Burgman Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 67	36mm works for me..

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