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Maiden · 19 March 2018, 07:55 AM

Both great watches and pick the one YOU like best. For me its the 36mm, I am 6'2 with a 7.25in wrist and prefer the 36. I have a five digit that wears even a little smaller than the six digit. Its all about what you prefer, I find the 36mm to be perfectly sized and the solid gold bracelet gives it more than enough presence. I find a restrained elegance in the 36mm(as much as a gold watch can be restrained) and the 40 to be more sporty.

Its just an aesthetic preference, go with what looks and feels good to you. Pic of mine below for reference.

Totoro · 19 March 2018, 08:34 AM

I'm in the same boat as you. I have tried on the DD40 and the 36mm. I love them both. My best friend and my wife like the look of the 40 on me. However I only have 6.4 inch wrists. I'm short but stocky in build so I think I could lean either way.

I think if the 36mm had nicer deconstructed romans and the ceramic pins, that would be the real winner. A 38mm DD would probably solve all our problems haha.

I have been on the fence for almost a year deciding which one to get. Tried them on numerous times. Let us know what you end up deciding on.

Sorry I'm of no help but I do empathize with you. Need to make the right choice first time around as these lose a lot on resale.

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timdallas · 19 March 2018, 08:51 AM

Totoro:

This is exactly where I’ve been since Basel 2017 when the white face 40 was revealed I’m totally with you. If they made one in-between, sold! I’m waiting before buying to see if they update the 36mm dial. I’m not expecting it, but you never know.

fskywalker · 19 March 2018, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timdallas

I kinda like the proportions of the 36 better

To me that is what is important: proportions, so suggest 36 MM DD. Also 36 MM is the eternal classic! You can probably buy two 36 MM DD’s for the price of a 40 MM; 2 watches better than 1

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HL65 · 19 March 2018, 08:56 AM

40

c41006 · 19 March 2018, 08:59 AM

I don't buy into the whole "36mm is too small nowadays" thing. I would go with the classic.

tomchicago · 19 March 2018, 09:00 AM

that 40 looks fine on you.

DocHorton · 19 March 2018, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Forty

x2. The white dial forty is the one.

rmlovett1 · 19 March 2018, 09:15 AM

@ 6.5 inch wrists... I prefer the DD40. Personal preference on this one, both are outstanding!

brandrea · 19 March 2018, 09:19 AM

4-0 looks better in my opinion

77T · 19 March 2018, 09:25 AM

Once upon a time your two choices were what I owned. A DD and a Daytona. And I did that twice over the years.

I say 36mm for the DD - I chose President bracelet first time and than an alligator strap version later (to be better with formal wear). The Daytona’s were sometimes strap and sometimes bracelet models - either YG or Pt...

spndx · 19 March 2018, 09:56 AM

40 is my sweet spot.

Krash · 19 March 2018, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcompa

I'm over 50, a bit conservative and less athletic than in previous years (aren't we all?).

Welcome to the club.

Justindo · 19 March 2018, 10:08 AM

The 40mm looks fine on you, you like the face better, and the 40 has some nice upgrades over the 36, so that's the way I'd lean.

jnkay · 19 March 2018, 11:42 AM

The 40 looks perfect on you. The 36 looks ok.

Cato · 19 March 2018, 11:54 AM

So, you have wanted a YGDD for awhile. I bet it was the 36mm you’ve dreamt of all these years. Don’t be pulled into a trend (big watches) that you don’t enthusiastically subscribe to. 36mm was good enough for generations of fellas before us.

fixinbones · 19 March 2018, 11:55 AM

The 40 looks too big. I would go classic 36mm. I have a 36 and I have a 7.25 flat wrist. It’s just right for a small to medium wrist.

AdamG · 19 March 2018, 11:55 AM

36mm

Naples09 · 19 March 2018, 11:55 AM

40 looks great

David Park · 19 March 2018, 12:13 PM

For me the “Double Bump” on the end link of the 40mm President bracelet is a put down.

elcompa · 19 March 2018, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quailhunter

I have the 36mm DayDate on my 7” wrist and I think it’s just right. I think a 40mm yellow gold watch on a medium size wrist is just a tad too much.

Yep. Fully agree. It just is.....

gold canyon · 19 March 2018, 01:52 PM

I like the 40mm better. I was not a fan of the DDII. The way they’ve redesigned the 40 retains the classic themes I love of the watch. The 36 mm is very nice too, but if I had to chose between the two, it would be the 40 for me.

Uppersouth · 19 March 2018, 02:07 PM

40mm all day long!! And by the way, love the white dial!

TWCjapan · 19 March 2018, 02:26 PM

36mm for classic, 40mm for new version. depands on what you up to

mldaytona_7 · 19 March 2018, 02:49 PM

The 36 looks better on you, Tim. It's more you.

nyc2la · 19 March 2018, 02:53 PM

40

Investr · 19 March 2018, 03:08 PM

40 by a mile!!! Looks way better on your wrist then the 36

henrylee · 19 March 2018, 03:15 PM

I have the same size wrist 6.75 and prefer the look of the DD40

timdallas · 19 March 2018, 10:55 PM

Thank you for the responses, everyone. Really appreciate it!

samson66 · 19 March 2018, 11:26 PM

40 for sure

19 March 2018, 08:56 AM	#35
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19 March 2018, 09:25 AM	#41
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,738	Once upon a time your two choices were what I owned. A DD and a Daytona. And I did that twice over the years. I say 36mm for the DD - I chose President bracelet first time and than an alligator strap version later (to be better with formal wear). The Daytona’s were sometimes strap and sometimes bracelet models - either YG or Pt... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 March 2018, 11:55 AM	#47
fixinbones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: New York Watch: 118206 Posts: 910	The 40 looks too big. I would go classic 36mm. I have a 36 and I have a 7.25 flat wrist. It’s just right for a small to medium wrist. __________________ 126719 BLRO meteorite 126660 D-blue 118206 Day Date

19 March 2018, 01:52 PM	#52
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	I like the 40mm better. I was not a fan of the DDII. The way they’ve redesigned the 40 retains the classic themes I love of the watch. The 36 mm is very nice too, but if I had to chose between the two, it would be the 40 for me. __________________ Just a Matter of Time

19 March 2018, 02:07 PM	#53
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,531	40mm all day long!! And by the way, love the white dial! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

19 March 2018, 08:34 AM	#32
Totoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: Omega PloProf Posts: 273	I'm in the same boat as you. I have tried on the DD40 and the 36mm. I love them both. My best friend and my wife like the look of the 40 on me. However I only have 6.4 inch wrists. I'm short but stocky in build so I think I could lean either way. I think if the 36mm had nicer deconstructed romans and the ceramic pins, that would be the real winner. A 38mm DD would probably solve all our problems haha. I have been on the fence for almost a year deciding which one to get. Tried them on numerous times. Let us know what you end up deciding on. Sorry I'm of no help but I do empathize with you. Need to make the right choice first time around as these lose a lot on resale. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

19 March 2018, 08:51 AM	#33
timdallas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Rolex Day-Date 40 Posts: 38	Totoro: This is exactly where I’ve been since Basel 2017 when the white face 40 was revealed I’m totally with you. If they made one in-between, sold! I’m waiting before buying to see if they update the 36mm dial. I’m not expecting it, but you never know.

19 March 2018, 08:59 AM	#36
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	I don't buy into the whole "36mm is too small nowadays" thing. I would go with the classic.

19 March 2018, 09:00 AM	#37
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	that 40 looks fine on you.

19 March 2018, 09:15 AM	#39
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,513	@ 6.5 inch wrists... I prefer the DD40. Personal preference on this one, both are outstanding!

19 March 2018, 09:19 AM	#40
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,719	4-0 looks better in my opinion

19 March 2018, 09:56 AM	#42
spndx Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 108	40 is my sweet spot.

19 March 2018, 10:08 AM	#44
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	The 40mm looks fine on you, you like the face better, and the 40 has some nice upgrades over the 36, so that's the way I'd lean.

19 March 2018, 11:42 AM	#45
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,812	The 40 looks perfect on you. The 36 looks ok.

19 March 2018, 11:54 AM	#46
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	So, you have wanted a YGDD for awhile. I bet it was the 36mm you’ve dreamt of all these years. Don’t be pulled into a trend (big watches) that you don’t enthusiastically subscribe to. 36mm was good enough for generations of fellas before us.

19 March 2018, 11:55 AM	#48
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	36mm

19 March 2018, 11:55 AM	#49
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	40 looks great

19 March 2018, 12:13 PM	#50
David Park "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 40	For me the “Double Bump” on the end link of the 40mm President bracelet is a put down.

19 March 2018, 02:26 PM	#54
TWCjapan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: TWC Tokyo Location: Tokyo, Japan Watch: Rolex Posts: 69	36mm for classic, 40mm for new version. depands on what you up to __________________ info@TWCtokyo.com

19 March 2018, 02:49 PM	#55
mldaytona_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South East Asia Posts: 64	The 36 looks better on you, Tim. It's more you.

19 March 2018, 02:53 PM	#56
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,176	40 __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

19 March 2018, 03:08 PM	#57
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	40 by a mile!!! Looks way better on your wrist then the 36

19 March 2018, 03:15 PM	#58
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	I have the same size wrist 6.75 and prefer the look of the DD40 __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

19 March 2018, 10:55 PM	#59
timdallas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Rolex Day-Date 40 Posts: 38	Thank you for the responses, everyone. Really appreciate it!

19 March 2018, 11:26 PM	#60
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,909	40 for sure

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