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2thdock · 24 October 2023, 07:37 PM

All these threads on 36 vs 41 would be unnecessary if Rolex would just make a 39. Seems like it would solve most problems. I like bigger watches but that model ( dressy) I would do a 36 on a 6.5.

spellmanski · 24 October 2023, 09:08 PM

36. I too have the BB58 and a 41 DJ and if I could choose the DJ again, I'd go 36. While it's also about size/fit, it's also about weight and comfort on the wrist.

Harry-57 · 24 October 2023, 09:12 PM

I'd wear it. You do you. It's your choice.

Colorado_kid · 24 October 2023, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DM101

Datejust 41 actually is only 39.2mm. The dial of the 41 is only 2mm larger than the Datejust 36

This is from a YouTube last night someone making a comparison.

IMO go for the Datejust 41.

Exactly. I have both DJ41 and 36. The DJ41 does not wear like an actual 41mm watch, because it’s not. The “41” is in name only.

I too have a BB58 and much prefer the DJ41. The proportions just look better to me as well.

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davek35 · 24 October 2023, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2thdock

... threads on 36 vs 41 would be unnecessary if Rolex would just make a 39. ....

The DJ41 is somewhere around 39.2 or 39.3mm. So they already do, pretty much.
With the 21mm lug width it looks larger.

2thdock · 24 October 2023, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davek35

The DJ41 is somewhere around 39.2 or 39.3mm. So they already do, pretty much.
With the 21mm lug width it looks larger.

Great to know! I've avoided trying one on because I have a dressy 42 Japanese watch ( white face) that I don't wear anymore because it's too big looking on my 6.75 wrist.

Rollei35 · 24 October 2023, 10:14 PM

One thing I don’t understand about Rolex is why dj41 even exists.
DD is 36 or 40.
Why do they have to make DJ 41? Why can’t they make it 40 or even 39.
DJ has less elements on dial than DD hence it looks more emptier than DD

youneswatches · 24 October 2023, 10:31 PM

41 looks amazing to me.

on_philly_time · 24 October 2023, 10:44 PM

I personally had/have (2) 41's and a 36 everyday wear. I was skeptical first and couldn't be happier with my everyday 36. Both sizes look great IMO.

Here is the 1987 DJ (16013).

DAGMoney · 24 October 2023, 11:58 PM

The 41 is OK, but the 36 will look and fell better....

ppierce · 25 October 2023, 12:07 AM

i like the 41 for Oyster/Smooth Bezel as it gives it a dress/sporty look.

IH95 · 25 October 2023, 12:41 AM

Just for reference, here are the specifications I'm considering - TT yellow gold, fluted, jubilee, silver dial.

Totally agree on the sizes for the DJ not making much sense. Although the 41 wears smaller than advertised, as many claim, it still doesn't wear as well as a BB58, which is also a 39mm. I guess it's just one of those decisions you have to make and forget about :)

I will post a picture of the 36 on my wrist this weekend when I visit the AD and would love to hear your comparisons!

yesnaya · 25 October 2023, 02:14 AM

I think the 41mm looks fine on your wrist. The 36mm is the classic size but always felt a little small to me. My wrist is 6.75-in and I would not consider a 36mm.

PNWBear · 25 October 2023, 04:11 AM

the 41 looks good on your wrist.

Mario3252 · 25 October 2023, 04:15 AM

I think 41mm will be better.

LC23 · 25 October 2023, 05:32 AM

41 bb

matthew P · 25 October 2023, 05:40 AM

Want it sportier….. 41mm with smooth bezel

Want it dressier….. 36mm with fluted bezel.

I have a 7 inch wrist and much prefer the fluted 36mm option on a oyster

I’m of the opinion that fluted wears larger / smooth smaller
I also feel like jubilee wears smaller and dressier / oyster larger.

But then I own both the MKII explorer and the modern 36mm explorer and I feel the smaller explorer of a much more preferable option for my wrist with a dive watch stepping up for the large watch duties.

IMO if you think it’s too large now then that feeling will never go away.

..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

brandrea · 25 October 2023, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

TT fluted bezel and jubilee? I would go with 36 for all but the most rare wrist sizes.

Watchdog · 25 October 2023, 05:56 AM

Looks good on your wrist.

MegaXray · 25 October 2023, 08:19 AM

Is the difference between ref 116334 and 126334 the difference between DJ41 and DJII41?

I only ask because all these comments about the DJ41 being 39.5 MM is not the case for a DJII41 from what I’ve read. I only bring this up because I am actually shopping for a 126334.

Jackie Daytona · 25 October 2023, 10:31 AM

Looks good to me. I would stick with the 41

oak3x · 25 October 2023, 10:33 AM

Go 36mm

24 October 2023, 07:37 PM	#31
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 328	All these threads on 36 vs 41 would be unnecessary if Rolex would just make a 39. Seems like it would solve most problems. I like bigger watches but that model ( dressy) I would do a 36 on a 6.5. __________________ Sea Dweller 43, Omega 300M blue, Omega Moonwatch Hesalite ( new addition), Cartier Tank XL with bracelet, Gold Zodiac Moon complication(dads) , assorted G-Shock, Apple Ultra Wife- 36 Datejust mint smooth bezel, oyster

24 October 2023, 10:14 PM	#37
Rollei35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: NYC Posts: 283	One thing I don’t understand about Rolex is why dj41 even exists. DD is 36 or 40. Why do they have to make DJ 41? Why can’t they make it 40 or even 39. DJ has less elements on dial than DD hence it looks more emptier than DD __________________ Rolex:126234 \| 124060 \| 126622 Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar

25 October 2023, 02:14 AM	#43
yesnaya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 383	I think the 41mm looks fine on your wrist. The 36mm is the classic size but always felt a little small to me. My wrist is 6.75-in and I would not consider a 36mm. __________________ 116710BLNR; 126710BLRO; 116500LN; Speedmaster Pro Moonphase; Navitimer 01 LE, SM300 Heritage.

25 October 2023, 05:32 AM	#46
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	41 bb __________________ ~I tell everyone I donate most of my savings to non profit~

25 October 2023, 10:31 AM	#51
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,869	Looks good to me. I would stick with the 41 __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

24 October 2023, 09:08 PM	#32
spellmanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: canada Posts: 338	36. I too have the BB58 and a 41 DJ and if I could choose the DJ again, I'd go 36. While it's also about size/fit, it's also about weight and comfort on the wrist.

24 October 2023, 09:12 PM	#33
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,719	I'd wear it. You do you. It's your choice.

24 October 2023, 10:31 PM	#38
youneswatches Banned Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Usa Watch: 124060 Posts: 328	41 looks amazing to me.

24 October 2023, 11:58 PM	#40
DAGMoney "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: David Location: Florida Watch: Rolex Two-tone Sub Posts: 227	The 41 is OK, but the 36 will look and fell better....

25 October 2023, 12:07 AM	#41
ppierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Ohio Posts: 158	i like the 41 for Oyster/Smooth Bezel as it gives it a dress/sporty look.

25 October 2023, 12:41 AM	#42
IH95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	Just for reference, here are the specifications I'm considering - TT yellow gold, fluted, jubilee, silver dial. Totally agree on the sizes for the DJ not making much sense. Although the 41 wears smaller than advertised, as many claim, it still doesn't wear as well as a BB58, which is also a 39mm. I guess it's just one of those decisions you have to make and forget about :) I will post a picture of the 36 on my wrist this weekend when I visit the AD and would love to hear your comparisons!

25 October 2023, 04:11 AM	#44
PNWBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: USA Posts: 30	the 41 looks good on your wrist.

25 October 2023, 04:15 AM	#45
Mario3252 Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ukraine Watch: GMT Posts: 158	I think 41mm will be better.

25 October 2023, 05:40 AM	#47
matthew P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 319	Want it sportier….. 41mm with smooth bezel Want it dressier….. 36mm with fluted bezel. I have a 7 inch wrist and much prefer the fluted 36mm option on a oyster I’m of the opinion that fluted wears larger / smooth smaller I also feel like jubilee wears smaller and dressier / oyster larger. But then I own both the MKII explorer and the modern 36mm explorer and I feel the smaller explorer of a much more preferable option for my wrist with a dive watch stepping up for the large watch duties. IMO if you think it’s too large now then that feeling will never go away. ..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

25 October 2023, 05:56 AM	#49
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,712	Looks good on your wrist.

25 October 2023, 08:19 AM	#50
MegaXray Banned Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: USA Posts: 44	Is the difference between ref 116334 and 126334 the difference between DJ41 and DJII41? I only ask because all these comments about the DJ41 being 39.5 MM is not the case for a DJII41 from what I’ve read. I only bring this up because I am actually shopping for a 126334.

25 October 2023, 10:33 AM	#52
oak3x 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Dave Location: New Jersey Posts: 68	Go 36mm

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