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BeauneCrusher · 25 July 2013, 02:41 AM

It is interesting when I compared my original Rolex datejust purchased in 1978 to the current model purchased a couple of years ago to see how different they are.

The new model looks much larger, dominating the wrist in the way the much more laid back older watch. The older watch is beautifully made, and given I wore it continuously for nearly 30 years, there are few marks or scratches, and the bracelet is tight. The newer watch seems bulkier, and beefier, and thanks to the bigger bezel, appears a couple of mm larger, although it is not. Same beautiful construction and quality, but so much more of a statement on the wrist.

Jack T · 25 July 2013, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BeauneCrusher

It is interesting when I compared my original Rolex datejust purchased in 1978 to the current model purchased a couple of years ago to see how different they are.

The new model looks much larger, dominating the wrist in the way the much more laid back older watch. The older watch is beautifully made, and given I wore it continuously for nearly 30 years, there are few marks or scratches, and the bracelet is tight. The newer watch seems bulkier, and beefier, and thanks to the bigger bezel, appears a couple of mm larger, although it is not. Same beautiful construction and quality, but so much more of a statement on the wrist.

I have a newer model, would be interested in a visual comparison of the two.

G Francis · 25 July 2013, 03:35 AM

I've got rid of my 39mm explorer and gone back to 36mm one. I have an average sized wrist and I think it looks fine when I'm wearing it. IMO the 36mm watches look really balanced and harmonious.

landroverking · 25 July 2013, 03:46 AM

36mm DJ is cool.

horseco · 25 July 2013, 06:25 AM

36mm DJ looks so classic... old or new

Rolex74 · 25 July 2013, 07:16 AM

I am having thoughts on getting my old white stick dial DJ back, I traed it for my DSSD, but I have looked at the DJ II and I like the size of it, but don't want to spend that much....

There is a 16200 FS on here, white Roman Dial, beautiful watch, or do I buy my old 116200 back....

I don't know what to do! At first I was hung up on the size, but the DJ is classic and 36mm to 41mm is a difference, but maybe not as much as I think.

Here is my old DJ....

bscepter · 25 July 2013, 08:00 AM

i wear my 36mm DJ all the time, swapping it out with my 40mm sub. i actually think my DJ (on a jubilee) is more comfortable to wear. but the sub is my first love.

Jack T · 25 July 2013, 08:02 AM

Nice watch, here is my relatively new DJ, not thinking of giving it up at all. I also considered the DJII, but for a dress watch I think 36mm is ideal, I have other larger watches for casual and sports wear. Good luck

Billywiz · 25 July 2013, 01:01 PM

How and why even try and second guess an iconic classic that has and is standing up to the test of time...will the new chunky cases achieve the same status...we will wait and see.
My view is style never goes our of fashion...trends do.

rolex75216 · 25 July 2013, 01:23 PM

36 mm is a fine size. I don't think that size matters a whole lot for a watch as it depends on your wrist, how it looks on you, and how you like it. I have a friend that wears a 36 mm DateJust and it looks like a 39 mm on his wrist. Does not look small at all.

Oyster1982 · 25 July 2013, 01:38 PM

I love the DJ its sits well on the wrist and doesnt feel bulky. Here is my 16233.

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andyboy39 · 25 July 2013, 06:19 PM

I concur, 36mm is a classic... Here's mine..

zama · 25 July 2013, 06:43 PM

36mm will be my choice for ever. I agree with the earlier comment love my Sub but the DJ is a comfy wear.

bayerische · 25 July 2013, 06:45 PM

For me 40mm is really the maximum... I do go out on a limb every now and then and buy something 42mm, but I never keep it long, I always end up thinking it's too big. My AP is 39mm which is perfect.

Stephanos · 25 July 2013, 06:53 PM

One of my favourite watches is a 60s 6694 which is 34mm. My wrist is on the small side but todays trend for bigger watches is pointless to me. I honestly dislike the new bigger Explorer II for example. 36mm shouldn't be considered an extremity. DJ and 36mm Explorers look fantastic to me.

Cru Jones · 25 July 2013, 08:49 PM

i much prefer the thinner/finer lugs of the older DJ style.

Cru Jones · 25 July 2013, 08:49 PM

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capote · 25 July 2013, 08:57 PM

Thinner, brushed lugs is the way to go for DJ/DD IMO although the new ones aren't bad either.

porschedude · 25 July 2013, 09:47 PM

i agree

ppbskis · 26 July 2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

I have a newer model, would be interested in a visual comparison of the two.

Here's my garage queen I purchased from an AD in I think 1987

Jack T · 26 July 2013, 12:17 AM

Nice watch. The crystal is higher, and there's the new bracelet, that much is clear. Other features, the lugs and the tapering are more subtle. But at any age, the TT and white dial is really nice, classic Rolex.

DJJon · 26 July 2013, 11:51 AM

Still no old vs new side-by-side pix?

datejusting · 26 July 2013, 01:14 PM

I have both, the old (16233) and the new (116233), and I prefer the old with the thinner brushed lugs and jubilee bracelet with hollow links. The old is lighter and more comfortable on the wrist. The new DJ does look larger because of the fat lugs.

DJJon · 26 July 2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by datejusting

I have both, the old (16233) and the new (116233), and I prefer the old with the thinner brushed lugs and jubilee bracelet with hollow links. The old is lighter and more comfortable on the wrist. The new DJ does look larger because of the fat lugs.

Love to see a comparison photo !

GsurgBM · 26 July 2013, 01:23 PM

The jubilee is so nice now....

25 July 2013, 02:41 AM	#1
BeauneCrusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 103	36mm ain't what it used to be... It is interesting when I compared my original Rolex datejust purchased in 1978 to the current model purchased a couple of years ago to see how different they are. The new model looks much larger, dominating the wrist in the way the much more laid back older watch. The older watch is beautifully made, and given I wore it continuously for nearly 30 years, there are few marks or scratches, and the bracelet is tight. The newer watch seems bulkier, and beefier, and thanks to the bigger bezel, appears a couple of mm larger, although it is not. Same beautiful construction and quality, but so much more of a statement on the wrist.

25 July 2013, 07:16 AM	#6
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	I am having thoughts on getting my old white stick dial DJ back, I traed it for my DSSD, but I have looked at the DJ II and I like the size of it, but don't want to spend that much.... There is a 16200 FS on here, white Roman Dial, beautiful watch, or do I buy my old 116200 back.... I don't know what to do! At first I was hung up on the size, but the DJ is classic and 36mm to 41mm is a difference, but maybe not as much as I think. Here is my old DJ.... __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

25 July 2013, 08:00 AM	#7
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	i wear my 36mm DJ all the time, swapping it out with my 40mm sub. i actually think my DJ (on a jubilee) is more comfortable to wear. but the sub is my first love. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

25 July 2013, 06:45 PM	#14
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	For me 40mm is really the maximum... I do go out on a limb every now and then and buy something 42mm, but I never keep it long, I always end up thinking it's too big. My AP is 39mm which is perfect. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

26 July 2013, 12:17 AM	#21
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	Nice watch. The crystal is higher, and there's the new bracelet, that much is clear. Other features, the lugs and the tapering are more subtle. But at any age, the TT and white dial is really nice, classic Rolex. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

25 July 2013, 03:35 AM	#3
G Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 148	I've got rid of my 39mm explorer and gone back to 36mm one. I have an average sized wrist and I think it looks fine when I'm wearing it. IMO the 36mm watches look really balanced and harmonious.

25 July 2013, 03:46 AM	#4
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	36mm DJ is cool.

25 July 2013, 06:25 AM	#5
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,384	36mm DJ looks so classic... old or new

25 July 2013, 01:01 PM	#9
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	How and why even try and second guess an iconic classic that has and is standing up to the test of time...will the new chunky cases achieve the same status...we will wait and see. My view is style never goes our of fashion...trends do.

25 July 2013, 01:23 PM	#10
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	36 mm is a fine size. I don't think that size matters a whole lot for a watch as it depends on your wrist, how it looks on you, and how you like it. I have a friend that wears a 36 mm DateJust and it looks like a 39 mm on his wrist. Does not look small at all.

25 July 2013, 06:53 PM	#15
Stephanos "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Posts: 26	One of my favourite watches is a 60s 6694 which is 34mm. My wrist is on the small side but todays trend for bigger watches is pointless to me. I honestly dislike the new bigger Explorer II for example. 36mm shouldn't be considered an extremity. DJ and 36mm Explorers look fantastic to me.

25 July 2013, 08:49 PM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	i much prefer the thinner/finer lugs of the older DJ style.

25 July 2013, 08:57 PM	#18
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Thinner, brushed lugs is the way to go for DJ/DD IMO although the new ones aren't bad either.

25 July 2013, 09:47 PM	#19
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	i agree

26 July 2013, 11:51 AM	#22
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Still no old vs new side-by-side pix?

26 July 2013, 01:14 PM	#23
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	I have both, the old (16233) and the new (116233), and I prefer the old with the thinner brushed lugs and jubilee bracelet with hollow links. The old is lighter and more comfortable on the wrist. The new DJ does look larger because of the fat lugs.

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