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Hawksfan · 31 May 2019, 01:50 AM

My wife wants a datejust for her birthday. I am trying to decide between a 26mm and a 31mm. Her wrist is 2 in. across. Does anyone have any experience with this issue?
Specifically where you bought one size and she wished she had a different size? She needs reading glasses almost all the time so that has me leaning towards the 31mm. I appreciate any advice!

Art 1 · 31 May 2019, 01:52 AM

My wife started at the small lady DJ and is now up to 40MM Rolex Sports watches and even larger GS watches. Seems many ladies have moved on to larger watches. So maybe, think about looking a bit larger than that.

tudorbaja27 · 31 May 2019, 01:55 AM

You may want to measure the circumference of the wrist.

teck21 · 31 May 2019, 02:01 AM

My ex wife always felt she needed a ‘dainty’ ladies watch, maybe 28mm or less.

Then I got her a 32mm, and now she thinks she can go as high as 39mm.

I think that might be too much, but she’d definitely be able to pull off a 36mm at least.

I now think the thickness matters much more than the diameter.

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Ungucpho · 31 May 2019, 02:04 AM

36 for my wife. 39 would be pushing it

Joearch · 31 May 2019, 02:06 AM

Ann insists her DJ at 26 is the perfect size for her. Seems tiny to me. She has very small wrists.

Saint-Tropez · 31 May 2019, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawksfan

My wife wants a datejust for her birthday. I am trying to decide between a 26mm and a 31mm. Her wrist is 2 in. across. Does anyone have any experience with this issue?
Specifically where you bought one size and she wished she had a different size? She needs reading glasses almost all the time so that has me leaning towards the 31mm. I appreciate any advice!

It really depends if she likes larger or smaller watches. If its not a surprise, just ask her. If you plan on surprising her, I'd lean towards the 31mm as well. It's still not a huge watch and can't imagine that it'd look disproportionate to her wrist size. Classy watch, and a nice gift indeed. Good job!

piratfisk · 31 May 2019, 02:18 AM

My wife alternates between watches, but I've seen she most often goes for her SARB033 (38mm). It doesn't look too big & she has small wrists. I think the "traditional" ladies' sizes (<31mm) would be too small. Have her go try on different sizes.

RobearH · 31 May 2019, 02:27 AM

Since your already having communication about the watch...simply take her in for a fitting and let her choose.

Howlerbro · 31 May 2019, 02:28 AM

Agree that the only way is to actually go try them on. My wife was between a 34 and 36 date/datejust and wearing them in person side by side sealed the deal for the 34mm, as crazy as that sounds for a matter of 2mm. She's also very particular about the face setup and preferred that of the date vs. datejust

ROlesorusLEX · 31 May 2019, 03:02 AM

Just don't let them tell you size doesn't matter

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DLRIDES · 31 May 2019, 03:17 AM

No spousal unit, but my daughter prefers 37-39mm. It seems women’s watch sizes have moved past the 50’s.

CoveWatch · 31 May 2019, 03:20 AM

I'd just bring her in to try them on and make a night out of it. Luckily, those sized DJ's are still in stock

JTL31 · 31 May 2019, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

Since your already having communication about the watch...simply take her in for a fitting and let her choose.

Make a fun day out of it by her getting pampered at the AD & you taking her to a nice meal out. For a gift that will last a lifetime let her pick

My daily is the LVc; however I’ve ordered a 29mm watch from another brand. Glad I wear bifocals. Lol

goodolejr · 31 May 2019, 03:28 AM

Any chance she'd be interested in a 36mm model? It's even easier to read than a 31mm and, if you ever wanted to borrow it at some point in the future, it's large large enough for the male wrist.

CoveWatch · 31 May 2019, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodolejr

Any chance she'd be interested in a 36mm model? It's even easier to read than a 31mm and, if you ever wanted to borrow it at some point in the future, it's large large enough for the male wrist.

Proactive.. nice!

doramas · 31 May 2019, 04:07 AM

For a girl I like 28 or 31. It's more elegant no matter what they say.

catsmeow · 31 May 2019, 04:45 AM

I think it also depends on the length between the wrist and elbow. If it's on the short side, then even a 31 can look too big.

ltmgeller · 31 May 2019, 04:57 AM

My wife wears a 36mm date just or a 40mm Yachtmaster on oysterflex

CarrJ · 31 May 2019, 05:01 AM

Got mine a 31 but she now wants to add a bigger one.

nikesupremedunk · 31 May 2019, 05:02 AM

My wife always preferred the smallest watches but I got her a dj31 without trying it on first. At first she said it’s too big but after a week she said it wears great. I think 31 is the sweet spot for women unless her wrist size is 6.5” or more.

MinMay · 31 May 2019, 05:03 AM

Trust me on this...seriously. You can thank me 20 years from now.

Get her a 36. My wife doesn't wear her 31 anymore...too small now. She knows what she likes...and I know 36 looks good on all the ladies.

Now, I have to go and upgrade all her 31s in the different color :(

If you tell her a 36 looks good on her, then she rather follow your opinion than some strangers online. And tell her the small watches are old fashion and outdated.

Maiden · 31 May 2019, 05:03 AM

If at all possible, let her pick the size. If you guess wrong, she probably won't have the heart to tell you.

mbrown55 · 31 May 2019, 05:05 AM

my wife had a 26 and went to a 36, she loves it and my daughter went from a 26 to 36 also.

Art 1 · 31 May 2019, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

Trust me on this...seriously. You can thank me 20 years from now.

Get her a 36. My wife doesn't wear her 31 anymore...too small now. She knows what she likes...and I know 36 looks good on all the ladies.

Now, I have to go and upgrade all her 31s in the different color :(

Better yet just go to 40mm

Hawksfan · 31 May 2019, 05:17 AM

As always.... great advice everyone. Based on the comments here I am going to go with the 31mm.

Thanks all!

aparker973 · 31 May 2019, 05:24 AM

Wife's daily is a 36 and wears up to a 41 and down to 31 on occasion.

JTL31 · 31 May 2019, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawksfan

As always.... great advice everyone. Based on the comments here I am going to go with the 31mm.

Thanks all!

No no no....wait!! Do you KNOW the dial SHE wants??

yet seriously...
Don’t trust random strangers....just ASK HER to go with you. If gift is supposed to be a surprise don’t tell her in advance where you’re going. Sir, I’m the only female perspective so far...trust me.

Proof Morgan · 31 May 2019, 05:29 AM

We thought 34mm. Until we went to the AD. 39 OP was too large. 34mm was a little small for her. She liked the 36mm.

squirrel211 · 31 May 2019, 05:32 AM

My friend's sister-in-law wears a 40mm Sub. Looks great on her.

31 May 2019, 01:50 AM	#1
Hawksfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT II Posts: 34	What size watch for my wife My wife wants a datejust for her birthday. I am trying to decide between a 26mm and a 31mm. Her wrist is 2 in. across. Does anyone have any experience with this issue? Specifically where you bought one size and she wished she had a different size? She needs reading glasses almost all the time so that has me leaning towards the 31mm. I appreciate any advice!

31 May 2019, 01:55 AM	#3
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	You may want to measure the circumference of the wrist. __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

31 May 2019, 03:17 AM	#12
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,597	No spousal unit, but my daughter prefers 37-39mm. It seems women’s watch sizes have moved past the 50’s. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

31 May 2019, 04:57 AM	#19
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,373	My wife wears a 36mm date just or a 40mm Yachtmaster on oysterflex __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 May 2019, 05:02 AM	#21
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	My wife always preferred the smallest watches but I got her a dj31 without trying it on first. At first she said it’s too big but after a week she said it wears great. I think 31 is the sweet spot for women unless her wrist size is 6.5” or more. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

31 May 2019, 01:52 AM	#2
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	My wife started at the small lady DJ and is now up to 40MM Rolex Sports watches and even larger GS watches. Seems many ladies have moved on to larger watches. So maybe, think about looking a bit larger than that.

31 May 2019, 02:01 AM	#4
teck21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Teck Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58 Posts: 1,846	My ex wife always felt she needed a ‘dainty’ ladies watch, maybe 28mm or less. Then I got her a 32mm, and now she thinks she can go as high as 39mm. I think that might be too much, but she’d definitely be able to pull off a 36mm at least. I now think the thickness matters much more than the diameter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 02:04 AM	#5
Ungucpho "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 264	36 for my wife. 39 would be pushing it

31 May 2019, 02:06 AM	#6
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,479	Ann insists her DJ at 26 is the perfect size for her. Seems tiny to me. She has very small wrists.

31 May 2019, 02:18 AM	#8
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Finest City Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,094	My wife alternates between watches, but I've seen she most often goes for her SARB033 (38mm). It doesn't look too big & she has small wrists. I think the "traditional" ladies' sizes (<31mm) would be too small. Have her go try on different sizes.

31 May 2019, 02:27 AM	#9
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Since your already having communication about the watch...simply take her in for a fitting and let her choose.

31 May 2019, 02:28 AM	#10
Howlerbro "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: CA Watch: BLNR GMT II Posts: 84	Agree that the only way is to actually go try them on. My wife was between a 34 and 36 date/datejust and wearing them in person side by side sealed the deal for the 34mm, as crazy as that sounds for a matter of 2mm. She's also very particular about the face setup and preferred that of the date vs. datejust

31 May 2019, 03:02 AM	#11
ROlesorusLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: GA Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 604	Just don't let them tell you size doesn't matter Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 03:20 AM	#13
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	I'd just bring her in to try them on and make a night out of it. Luckily, those sized DJ's are still in stock

31 May 2019, 03:28 AM	#15
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 778	Any chance she'd be interested in a 36mm model? It's even easier to read than a 31mm and, if you ever wanted to borrow it at some point in the future, it's large large enough for the male wrist.

31 May 2019, 04:07 AM	#17
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	For a girl I like 28 or 31. It's more elegant no matter what they say.

31 May 2019, 04:45 AM	#18
catsmeow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 5	I think it also depends on the length between the wrist and elbow. If it's on the short side, then even a 31 can look too big.

31 May 2019, 05:01 AM	#20
CarrJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Carr Location: Maryland Watch: Rolex 116719BLRO Posts: 242	Got mine a 31 but she now wants to add a bigger one.

31 May 2019, 05:03 AM	#22
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Trust me on this...seriously. You can thank me 20 years from now. Get her a 36. My wife doesn't wear her 31 anymore...too small now. She knows what she likes...and I know 36 looks good on all the ladies. Now, I have to go and upgrade all her 31s in the different color :( If you tell her a 36 looks good on her, then she rather follow your opinion than some strangers online. And tell her the small watches are old fashion and outdated.

31 May 2019, 05:03 AM	#23
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	If at all possible, let her pick the size. If you guess wrong, she probably won't have the heart to tell you. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

31 May 2019, 05:05 AM	#24
mbrown55 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Sea Dweller 126600 Posts: 165	my wife had a 26 and went to a 36, she loves it and my daughter went from a 26 to 36 also.

31 May 2019, 05:17 AM	#26
Hawksfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT II Posts: 34	As always.... great advice everyone. Based on the comments here I am going to go with the 31mm. Thanks all!

31 May 2019, 05:24 AM	#27
aparker973 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 149	Wife's daily is a 36 and wears up to a 41 and down to 31 on occasion.

31 May 2019, 05:29 AM	#29
Proof Morgan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Naples, FL Watch: VC Overseas 7900V Posts: 77	We thought 34mm. Until we went to the AD. 39 OP was too large. 34mm was a little small for her. She liked the 36mm.

31 May 2019, 05:32 AM	#30
squirrel211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 69	My friend's sister-in-law wears a 40mm Sub. Looks great on her.

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