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fuchsia73 · 15 September 2020, 03:25 AM

Hi, i’m about to purchase my first Rolex but can’t decide whether i should get the 28mm or 31mm in gold jubilee 10 diamonds face. I have a 14cm (5.5in) flat wrist. My review after reading so many forums:

28mm:
Classic
Looks great with the diamond markers as they look closer together
Like jewelry
More dressy
Lighter

31mm:
More popular
Bigger the better (as eyesight becomes poorer as u age)
Current trend
Looks great with roman dials (more spaced out)
Small price difference for a stepup in size

I feel like the 28mm would suit me better but don’t want to regret thinking i should have stepped up and buy the 31mm!
Your kind reviews are greatly appreciated. Pics as attached when I tried on 28mm n 31mm sizes.

Verdi · 15 September 2020, 03:53 AM

31mm for sure.
Also, try one that has another dial, not mop. The diamond markers kind of get lost on that background.

georgekart · 15 September 2020, 03:59 AM

I think 31 is perfect for you. 28 looks too small.

Tomas Eriksson · 15 September 2020, 04:02 AM

I’m preferring the 28mm

-Ally- · 15 September 2020, 04:02 AM

28, stay classy.

JRell · 15 September 2020, 04:09 AM

You answered your own question. You think 28 would suit you better, then go for it. It is a very minimal difference. You should buy what comforts you the best.

Virtued · 15 September 2020, 04:29 AM

28mm is classy and suits your wrist. There are other dials with diamonds. For example this one.

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HogwldFLTR · 15 September 2020, 04:56 AM

Of those the 28mm would be the one!!!!

thepugdoc · 15 September 2020, 05:41 AM

I went through the same conundrum. I ended up buying a 28mm and regretted it later. In my case the dial was too small to read the time/date (aging eyes). However, I do think the 28mm looks classier during dressier occasions.

huncho · 15 September 2020, 05:43 AM

28 looks small even in these close ups which make everything look bigger. go with 31

Dirt · 15 September 2020, 06:37 AM

given your youth and the fact that the white MOP example is one of the very best examples you will ever find anywhere.
I'm with the others that say go for the 31.
You could easily wear both though, and i believe I would be torn between both examples if I were in your position.

Consider this.
The fashion trend is for a larger watch than one would've normally expected in the past. So the 31 wins there by a very small margin in practical sizing for a daily wearer watch.
Besides, you may wish to pick up something for more dressy occasions later on so that leaves you better placed to go for a slightly smaller watch(28) to fill that position in a very stunning but small collection.
IMO, definately the 31 hands down for a one watch collection on your wrist as another way of looking at it

Let us know what you decide

Dirt · 15 September 2020, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huncho

28 looks small even in these close ups which make everything look bigger. go with 31

Ageed

That's another pertinent perspective.
Definately the 31 for a more versatile watch overall.
And the 28 sizing for more dressy occassions on her wrist

214270Explorer · 15 September 2020, 06:45 AM

Well at least you have a fun decision to make.

Let us know what you get!

Mr DateJust · 15 September 2020, 07:58 AM

Both nice pieces and both look good. You won’t really make a bad choice with either. If I had to pick I’d say 28mm.

inadeje · 15 September 2020, 09:02 AM

My GF has a similar wrist size and while she tried the 28 it looked a tad small based upon todays watch trends. She went with 31 and is very happy. Good luck choosing, both look fantastic

She went for white dial with roman, it suits all attire and isn’t too outlandish like MOP or some of the other variants.

MichelleP · 15 September 2020, 09:06 AM

Another vote for 31mm. I am not a fan of roman's on small dials.

giruto · 15 September 2020, 09:42 AM

My wife wears a 31 DJ and 36 TOG and looks great on her

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Politiceaux · 15 September 2020, 10:54 AM

MoP 31 IMO

coconilla · 15 September 2020, 11:05 AM

31 all the way!

gmtln · 15 September 2020, 12:10 PM

28mm imo looks better

fuchsia73 · 17 September 2020, 12:38 AM

Went to the dealer again to compare the sizes. Finally decided on the 31mm gold dial with 10 diamonds. Unfortunately it’s out of stock!! What a bummer... now i’ve gotta wait... hope they will restock soon... thanks everyone for the great feedback. Really appreciate it!

Some photos of the comparison.. 28mm is in the gold 10 diamonds, the rest are 31mm 🥰 but not in the design i wanted

coconilla · 17 September 2020, 02:35 AM

Great choice. Congrats

Ranger67 · 17 September 2020, 02:42 AM

Congrats I think you made the right choice, look forward to the pics when you acquire.

amh · 17 September 2020, 06:02 AM

That 31mm w/ diamonds will look great! (Perhaps there's a reason it's out of stock!

) Worth the wait.

paul cbc · 17 September 2020, 06:55 AM

Good decision to try both sizes again in person.
Lovely watch and I think the diamonds will benefit from the larger dial size.

As others have suggested, if you decide to add a dress watch this opens up the possibility of a 28mm time only piece,

Please post a picture of your watch once it arrives.

Congratulations!

Dr.Stu · 18 September 2020, 06:03 AM

Great pictures! Nice to see in a thread asking for advice on how a watch presents on the wrist (vs. the threads that usually show one close-up of the watch on the wrist).

Size wise, the 31mm size wears very well on you, and is probably the way to go for a daily-wear. I agree, the 10 diamonds with the fluted bezel in 31mm is a great choice (I don't really care for the diamond bezel model you are showing here).

As others above have said the 28mm looks like a good dress watch (or dressier watch) size for you.

fuchsia73 · 19 September 2020, 12:20 AM

Great discussion here guys! Will post again whenever they restock. Hopefully soon xxxx

SkyJuice · 29 September 2021, 09:42 PM

Wonder what did the OP chose eventually. My partner prefers 28mm because she always wanted a smaller watch after trying the 31mm..

Oyster Sauce · 29 September 2021, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuchsia73

Hi, i’m about to purchase my first Rolex but can’t decide whether i should get the 28mm or 31mm in gold jubilee 10 diamonds face. I have a 14cm (5.5in) flat wrist. My review after reading so many forums:

28mm:
Classic
Looks great with the diamond markers as they look closer together
Like jewelry
More dressy
Lighter

31mm:
More popular
Bigger the better (as eyesight becomes poorer as u age)
Current trend
Looks great with roman dials (more spaced out)
Small price difference for a stepup in size

I feel like the 28mm would suit me better but don’t want to regret thinking i should have stepped up and buy the 31mm!
Your kind reviews are greatly appreciated. Pics as attached when I tried on 28mm n 31mm sizes.

I think your analysis is accurate. The 28 is more like jewelry that tells time, and 31 like a timepiece with a jewelry-like feel. Neither is better than the other…it comes down to what you prefer. Since you mention that the 28 would suit you better, that’s what I’d suggest getting. It looks great on you. Best wishes

joli160 · 29 September 2021, 10:55 PM

Bigger isn’t always better

15 September 2020, 03:53 AM	#2
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	31mm for sure. Also, try one that has another dial, not mop. The diamond markers kind of get lost on that background. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

15 September 2020, 04:02 AM	#4
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,986	I’m preferring the 28mm __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

15 September 2020, 04:09 AM	#6
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,553	You answered your own question. You think 28 would suit you better, then go for it. It is a very minimal difference. You should buy what comforts you the best. __________________ 126610LN

15 September 2020, 04:56 AM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Of those the 28mm would be the one!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 September 2020, 06:45 AM	#13
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Well at least you have a fun decision to make. Let us know what you get! __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

15 September 2020, 03:59 AM	#3
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,491	I think 31 is perfect for you. 28 looks too small.

15 September 2020, 04:02 AM	#5
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 592	28, stay classy.

15 September 2020, 04:29 AM	#7
Virtued "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 63	28mm is classy and suits your wrist. There are other dials with diamonds. For example this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 September 2020, 05:41 AM	#9
thepugdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 9	I went through the same conundrum. I ended up buying a 28mm and regretted it later. In my case the dial was too small to read the time/date (aging eyes). However, I do think the 28mm looks classier during dressier occasions.

15 September 2020, 05:43 AM	#10
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,360	28 looks small even in these close ups which make everything look bigger. go with 31

15 September 2020, 06:37 AM	#11
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,873	given your youth and the fact that the white MOP example is one of the very best examples you will ever find anywhere. I'm with the others that say go for the 31. You could easily wear both though, and i believe I would be torn between both examples if I were in your position. Consider this. The fashion trend is for a larger watch than one would've normally expected in the past. So the 31 wins there by a very small margin in practical sizing for a daily wearer watch. Besides, you may wish to pick up something for more dressy occasions later on so that leaves you better placed to go for a slightly smaller watch(28) to fill that position in a very stunning but small collection. IMO, definately the 31 hands down for a one watch collection on your wrist as another way of looking at it Let us know what you decide

15 September 2020, 07:58 AM	#14
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	Both nice pieces and both look good. You won’t really make a bad choice with either. If I had to pick I’d say 28mm.

15 September 2020, 09:02 AM	#15
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,569	My GF has a similar wrist size and while she tried the 28 it looked a tad small based upon todays watch trends. She went with 31 and is very happy. Good luck choosing, both look fantastic She went for white dial with roman, it suits all attire and isn’t too outlandish like MOP or some of the other variants. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

15 September 2020, 09:06 AM	#16
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,135	Another vote for 31mm. I am not a fan of roman's on small dials.

15 September 2020, 09:42 AM	#17
giruto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Gil Location: Springfield, NJ Watch: GMT, Hulk, TOG Posts: 265	Rolex Datejust in 28mm or 31mm My wife wears a 31 DJ and 36 TOG and looks great on her Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 September 2020, 10:54 AM	#18
Politiceaux "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LA Posts: 248	MoP 31 IMO

15 September 2020, 11:05 AM	#19
coconilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 31	31 all the way!

15 September 2020, 12:10 PM	#20
gmtln "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Manchester Posts: 334	28mm imo looks better

17 September 2020, 02:35 AM	#22
coconilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 31	Great choice. Congrats

17 September 2020, 02:42 AM	#23
Ranger67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Gary Location: London UK Watch: 116613LB Bluesy Posts: 1,066	Congrats I think you made the right choice, look forward to the pics when you acquire.

17 September 2020, 06:02 AM	#24
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	That 31mm w/ diamonds will look great! (Perhaps there's a reason it's out of stock! ) Worth the wait.

17 September 2020, 06:55 AM	#25
paul cbc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Posts: 235	Good decision to try both sizes again in person. Lovely watch and I think the diamonds will benefit from the larger dial size. As others have suggested, if you decide to add a dress watch this opens up the possibility of a 28mm time only piece, Please post a picture of your watch once it arrives. Congratulations!

18 September 2020, 06:03 AM	#26
Dr.Stu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York City Posts: 530	Great pictures! Nice to see in a thread asking for advice on how a watch presents on the wrist (vs. the threads that usually show one close-up of the watch on the wrist). Size wise, the 31mm size wears very well on you, and is probably the way to go for a daily-wear. I agree, the 10 diamonds with the fluted bezel in 31mm is a great choice (I don't really care for the diamond bezel model you are showing here). As others above have said the 28mm looks like a good dress watch (or dressier watch) size for you. __________________ “Own time or time will own you.” —Brian Norgard

19 September 2020, 12:20 AM	#27
fuchsia73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Malaysia Posts: 3	Great discussion here guys! Will post again whenever they restock. Hopefully soon xxxx

29 September 2021, 09:42 PM	#28
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Wonder what did the OP chose eventually. My partner prefers 28mm because she always wanted a smaller watch after trying the 31mm..

29 September 2021, 10:55 PM	#30
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,383	Bigger isn’t always better __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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