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A.Sharp · 9 December 2019, 06:08 PM

I have only felt comfortable wearing 40M Rolex’s (both dress and sport) for the past few years. When I try on one of my 36s, I would immediately reject it. What a bizarrely small size I thought That is until about two months ago, I had to dress conservatively and felt breaking out the old SS DJ 36 thinking it would be well suited for the event. Needless to say my eyes have completely and totally adjusted to the 36M size, it feels very cool and confident. I’m a big fan. Friends and coworkers have remarked on it and never have I heard a word regarding one of my 40 sports models... not that that’s something I look for, but it supports my hypothesis.

Doood · 9 December 2019, 06:17 PM

36mm is the classic DJ size IMHO, especially for dressier occasions.

I have never bonded with the larger DJ even with an almost 8” wrist.

fskywalker · 9 December 2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

I have only felt comfortable wearing 40M Rolex’s (both dress and sport) for the past few years. When I try on one of my 36s, I would immediately reject it. What a bizarrely small size I thought That is until about two months ago, I had to dress conservatively and felt breaking out the old SS DJ 36 thinking it would be well suited for the event. Needless to say my eyes have completely and totally adjusted to the 36M size, it feels very cool and confident. I’m a big fan. Friends and coworkers have remarked on it and never have I heard a word regarding one of my 40 sports models... not that that’s something I look for, but it supports my hypothesis.

36 size will always be a great size for most!

Brew · 9 December 2019, 08:04 PM

The 36mm DJ is perfect. Anything else isn't.

amanbra · 9 December 2019, 08:16 PM

yep took me awhile to adjust to the size, now i'm thinking about getting a second one.

BisonHead · 9 December 2019, 08:48 PM

36mm DJ, design icon. Wears great on the wrist and is very comfortable.

TswaneNguni · 9 December 2019, 08:56 PM

I cant wear 36 DJs,bracelets to short .On the DJIIs and DJ41 at max length is just right for my wrist .

VonDutch · 9 December 2019, 09:21 PM

Ahhhh! I'm not alone then!!! I've been wearing a Midsize YM (the girly 35mm) all over the weekend... its the most comfortable watch!!! I've got several sports Rolex and Tudors, so was worried it was too small!

Yes when you first put a smaller watch on 36 / 35mm after wearing 40+ it just feels very wrong... but after awhile and your eyes adjust it feels like its part of you! Totally surprised by this!!! Slips under a shirt with ease, looks more elegant, sits nicer... I thought I was odd for liking this!

Andad · 9 December 2019, 09:23 PM

My new DJ 41 was a perfect fit out of the box.

You need to do more wrist curls young Neef.

Oom.

1William · 9 December 2019, 10:11 PM

I appreciate the looks of the classic 36mm in the DJ and DD. They do not work for my 7.5-7.75 wrist and I have chosen to go with larger watches.

brandrea · 9 December 2019, 10:25 PM

I love the look of them on other people, on myself not so much

123Blueface · 9 December 2019, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brew

The 36mm DJ is perfect. Anything else isn't.

Better hurry up and get rid of that OP and YM.

garyk · 9 December 2019, 10:52 PM

I had a Day Date in the early 80s and I’ve tried on a few when they went to 40 and 41 and can’t wrap my mind around those sizes for that watch. Hard to explain since I have other watches that are larger.

Brew · 9 December 2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Better hurry up and get rid of that OP and YM.

We each have to suffer with a bit of imperfection now and again (and again, and again).

Krash · 9 December 2019, 11:26 PM

Nobody in real like cares if you’re wearing a 36 instead of a 41. It’s only an issue on the internet. I have 7.25” wrists, which is big by TRF standards, and I think it looks great on me. Definitely not too small.

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JasonBetts · 9 December 2019, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VonDutch

Ahhhh! I'm not alone then!!! I've been wearing a Midsize YM (the girly 35mm) all over the weekend... its the most comfortable watch!!! I've got several sports Rolex and Tudors, so was worried it was too small!

Yes when you first put a smaller watch on 36 / 35mm after wearing 40+ it just feels very wrong... but after awhile and your eyes adjust it feels like its part of you! Totally surprised by this!!! Slips under a shirt with ease, looks more elegant, sits nicer... I thought I was odd for liking this!

You're definitely not alone. I bought two 36 Rolex watches for myself after buying my wife a 1601 which I put on for a day and liking it.

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rootbeer7 · 10 December 2019, 07:45 AM

My daily is a 44mm Pam, but 36mm Datejust and slightly smaller 1625 also feel just right. Depends on what I’m wearing.

Nikrnic · 10 December 2019, 08:25 AM

I remember when a 36 seemed big. My first was a date model 34mm I believe. My wife wears a DJ36 now. I can pull it off but I'm so used to my DJ41 that the 36 doesn't work for me anymore.

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Tangier11 · 10 December 2019, 08:27 AM

Its hard to beat the 36

173rdabn · 10 December 2019, 08:37 AM

36 is a perfect size in watches and bras.

dchernikoff · 10 December 2019, 08:40 AM

Same here, I find my DJ36 looks great and feels great. Saw an AD wearing the DJ41 on very skinny wrists and thought it looked ridiculous, and couldn't have felt comfortable... I also have a GMT-II and the 40mm is fine, but anything bigger, for me, just isn't comfortable.

I think having a watch that is wider than your wrist is just innately uncomfortable...

-Dan

JasonBetts · 10 December 2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 173rdabn

36 is a perfect size in watches and bras.

Errr, for me it depends on the cup. D is perfect for me

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BigBoy17 · 10 December 2019, 11:10 AM

Got rid of my 36. Its to petit for a big guy

Oceanblue · 10 December 2019, 11:16 AM

For me, 36mm is the perfect size, but I have a small wrist. The odd thing is that I've never been able to get comfortable with the vintage pieces that are 33-35. The lug to lug and bezel make a big difference too.

Luisin · 10 December 2019, 11:26 AM

I think the 36 mm is the original size and proportion, and the 41 mm is an exaggeration

darthgman · 10 December 2019, 11:28 AM

My first Rolex in the 90s was a DJ which was 36MM at the time, then sold it for my Bluesy. I tried the new 41MM when I wanted to reacquire a DJ but ended up getting the 36MM because it looked so much better on me.

watchmework · 10 December 2019, 11:34 AM

I can appreciate a 36mm ref but it’s far too small for my wrists.

BNA/LION · 10 December 2019, 11:49 AM

I'm down with 36mm DJ and DD!

tbk · 10 December 2019, 12:00 PM

I have 8 inch wrists, 36mm isn't going to happen for me. It would be like wearing a shirt that's too tight or pants that are too short, it just wouldn't be a good look.

teabags001 · 10 December 2019, 12:10 PM

So I tried wearing my old Dj36 for a week and I can honestly tell you that it’s still way too small on my 7.5 inch wrist. I even had comments about why was i wearing my wife’s watch lol. But to be fair she has the same model in a 31mm.

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9 December 2019, 06:08 PM	#1
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Something bizarre happened with my Rolex... try it I have only felt comfortable wearing 40M Rolex’s (both dress and sport) for the past few years. When I try on one of my 36s, I would immediately reject it. What a bizarrely small size I thought That is until about two months ago, I had to dress conservatively and felt breaking out the old SS DJ 36 thinking it would be well suited for the event. Needless to say my eyes have completely and totally adjusted to the 36M size, it feels very cool and confident. I’m a big fan. Friends and coworkers have remarked on it and never have I heard a word regarding one of my 40 sports models... not that that’s something I look for, but it supports my hypothesis. __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

9 December 2019, 09:23 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	My new DJ 41 was a perfect fit out of the box. You need to do more wrist curls young Neef. Oom. __________________ E

9 December 2019, 10:52 PM	#13
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	I had a Day Date in the early 80s and I’ve tried on a few when they went to 40 and 41 and can’t wrap my mind around those sizes for that watch. Hard to explain since I have other watches that are larger. __________________

10 December 2019, 07:45 AM	#17
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	My daily is a 44mm Pam, but 36mm Datejust and slightly smaller 1625 also feel just right. Depends on what I’m wearing. __________________ @imrootbeer7

10 December 2019, 08:40 AM	#21
dchernikoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 678	Same here, I find my DJ36 looks great and feels great. Saw an AD wearing the DJ41 on very skinny wrists and thought it looked ridiculous, and couldn't have felt comfortable... I also have a GMT-II and the 40mm is fine, but anything bigger, for me, just isn't comfortable. I think having a watch that is wider than your wrist is just innately uncomfortable... -Dan __________________ Watches: GMT-II Coke series K; DJ36 SS white-dial & Roulette date; 126610LV Starbucks Wife's watch: DJ31 RG/SS, diamond dial, diamond bezel -- "Wear the watch, don't let the watch wear you!"

9 December 2019, 06:17 PM	#2
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,027	36mm is the classic DJ size IMHO, especially for dressier occasions. I have never bonded with the larger DJ even with an almost 8” wrist.

9 December 2019, 08:04 PM	#4
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	The 36mm DJ is perfect. Anything else isn't.

9 December 2019, 08:16 PM	#5
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	yep took me awhile to adjust to the size, now i'm thinking about getting a second one.

9 December 2019, 08:48 PM	#6
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	36mm DJ, design icon. Wears great on the wrist and is very comfortable.

9 December 2019, 08:56 PM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I cant wear 36 DJs,bracelets to short .On the DJIIs and DJ41 at max length is just right for my wrist .

9 December 2019, 09:21 PM	#8
VonDutch "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: UK Posts: 76	Ahhhh! I'm not alone then!!! I've been wearing a Midsize YM (the girly 35mm) all over the weekend... its the most comfortable watch!!! I've got several sports Rolex and Tudors, so was worried it was too small! Yes when you first put a smaller watch on 36 / 35mm after wearing 40+ it just feels very wrong... but after awhile and your eyes adjust it feels like its part of you! Totally surprised by this!!! Slips under a shirt with ease, looks more elegant, sits nicer... I thought I was odd for liking this!

9 December 2019, 10:11 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I appreciate the looks of the classic 36mm in the DJ and DD. They do not work for my 7.5-7.75 wrist and I have chosen to go with larger watches.

9 December 2019, 10:25 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	I love the look of them on other people, on myself not so much

9 December 2019, 11:26 PM	#15
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,259	Nobody in real like cares if you’re wearing a 36 instead of a 41. It’s only an issue on the internet. I have 7.25” wrists, which is big by TRF standards, and I think it looks great on me. Definitely not too small. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2019, 08:25 AM	#18
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I remember when a 36 seemed big. My first was a date model 34mm I believe. My wife wears a DJ36 now. I can pull it off but I'm so used to my DJ41 that the 36 doesn't work for me anymore. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

10 December 2019, 08:27 AM	#19
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Its hard to beat the 36

10 December 2019, 08:37 AM	#20
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	36 is a perfect size in watches and bras.

10 December 2019, 11:10 AM	#23
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Got rid of my 36. Its to petit for a big guy

10 December 2019, 11:16 AM	#24
Oceanblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Posts: 44	For me, 36mm is the perfect size, but I have a small wrist. The odd thing is that I've never been able to get comfortable with the vintage pieces that are 33-35. The lug to lug and bezel make a big difference too.

10 December 2019, 11:26 AM	#25
Luisin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Argentina Watch: Rolex Posts: 17	I think the 36 mm is the original size and proportion, and the 41 mm is an exaggeration

10 December 2019, 11:28 AM	#26
darthgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 397	Dj 36 My first Rolex in the 90s was a DJ which was 36MM at the time, then sold it for my Bluesy. I tried the new 41MM when I wanted to reacquire a DJ but ended up getting the 36MM because it looked so much better on me.

10 December 2019, 11:34 AM	#27
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I can appreciate a 36mm ref but it’s far too small for my wrists.

10 December 2019, 11:49 AM	#28
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	I'm down with 36mm DJ and DD! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

10 December 2019, 12:00 PM	#29
tbk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 284	I have 8 inch wrists, 36mm isn't going to happen for me. It would be like wearing a shirt that's too tight or pants that are too short, it just wouldn't be a good look.

10 December 2019, 12:10 PM	#30
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	So I tried wearing my old Dj36 for a week and I can honestly tell you that it’s still way too small on my 7.5 inch wrist. I even had comments about why was i wearing my wife’s watch lol. But to be fair she has the same model in a 31mm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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