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civicHB · 23 February 2018, 02:43 AM

Would like some input on one of my previous watches before buying a new one. I had a BLNR and it felt ok on the wrist, maybe slightly larger, but not too crazy. When I look at it in pictures it seems the same, maybe a tad large, but not too large.

I'm now considering a 36mm or DJ 41. Not 100% sold on the DJ41 as I think it will be closer in size to the GMT I had.

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watchwatcher · 23 February 2018, 02:45 AM

BLNR looks ok on you...but it's all about what you like.

Try a 36 and a 41 on back to back. You'll know.

rossi46 · 23 February 2018, 02:47 AM

The DJ 41 wears a little smaller than 41mm (Rolex fudged the case size a little), but I'd still recommend the 36mm for you.

I have a smaller wrist, like you, so I know the decision you're going through.

Chewbacca · 23 February 2018, 02:47 AM

imop, the blnr is too big.

a 36mm would be perfect for you.

Spoonage · 23 February 2018, 03:41 AM

I would also look at the Explorer and OP in 39mm or the Daytona in "40mm" (as we all know it's not really that big) if you don't need the date... I have an Explorer and Daytona and both feel more comfortable than my BLNR and SubC. For reference I'm about a 6.75" flat wrist.

opawlows · 23 February 2018, 03:55 AM

36mm would look great on your wrist IMO. Here's a 36MM on my 7" relatively flat wrist:

coelacanthus · 23 February 2018, 04:01 AM

In my personal opinion, if that was my wrist (I have a very small but flat 6.25" wrists), I'd call it too big and consider modern 36mm or pre-super-case 40mm (a lot thinner lugs, really 39mm diameter, not as hefty).

I generally like small watches so YMMV, but DJ is a rather classy/dressy piece compared to GMT Master with rotating bezel. I'd personally go for 36mm DJ and probably don't even consider the 41mm version.

elcompa · 23 February 2018, 04:18 AM

I say go for a 36mm. Timeless, forever, always. In my opinion, 36mm-40mm is the sweet spot. Perhaos a 38mm would be perfect. The rage toward every larger watches will be looked back upon as a temp. trend/blip on the screen. Normal size people look good in 36-40mm. Beyond that, unless you are a rather large person, they tend to be bulky, bump into thngs, lean toward the glitsey and overdone. JMHO.

Here are mine for a quick comparison (see poic). The DD is 36mm and the BLNR is a super case 40mm. This is the largest I would ever wear. For context, my wrist is 6.7 inches (I think it's 17 cm).

Again...JMHO, but I think that 41mm and larger should be reserved for either the very young who enjoy the atention or large stature persons (over 6 feet tall and 200 lbs).

I hope this is helpful.

One Ping Only · 23 February 2018, 04:50 AM

I’d have to agree, the BLNR looks a bit big in the picture. Try something smaller and see how you like it.

Tangier11 · 23 February 2018, 05:08 AM

Id go for the 36

AEC · 23 February 2018, 05:13 AM

You have a perfect DJ 36 wrist! You're lucky in this regard because that icon of a watch is my favorite Rolex!

REFZ · 23 February 2018, 05:15 AM

As others have said the BLNR is way too big for your wrist IMO.

duc888 · 23 February 2018, 06:12 AM

Go for 36!

elcompa · 23 February 2018, 06:16 AM

When it doubt, go 36mm. Imnpossible to go wrong with this. Safest, most classic choice. Unless, of course, you are a large person. JMHO

1WatchDawg · 23 February 2018, 06:19 AM

I agree the DJ 36 would be perfect for you, one will be my next watch!

Maiden · 23 February 2018, 07:17 AM

Go for the 36mm no question!

lecorsaire · 23 February 2018, 08:28 AM

I think it looks fine. It doesn’t look ridiculous by any means like a D-Blue or a RO Offshore would look. You’re at the limit for your wrist size. I don’t have large wrists either and my limit is 41-42mm. Why not try a rhodium or blue dial Yachmaster I? It wears slimmer more like a Daytona. It’s not for everyone but doesn’t hurt trying a couple on.

fishingbear · 23 February 2018, 10:58 AM

The BLNR doesn’t look bad on your wrist but I do feel like the 36mm would suit you better and it is classic.

chevy9 · 23 February 2018, 11:02 AM

36mm would fit you perfect. In the end go with what makes you happy!

civicHB · 13 March 2018, 06:25 AM

Update on this. I ended up getting an older datejust. So far I'm liking it.

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V25V · 13 March 2018, 06:28 AM

Gonna have to agree, BLNR looks too big on you. 36 would be better.

polaris72 · 13 March 2018, 06:29 AM

Great choice, enjoy!

RedLs3 · 13 March 2018, 06:30 AM

Dj36.. classic

douglasf13 · 13 March 2018, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicHB

Update on this. I ended up getting an older datejust. So far I'm liking it.

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Nice choice.

roger0770 · 13 March 2018, 06:31 AM

I'd go for the 36mm DJ

airpeace · 13 March 2018, 06:35 AM

get the sub, 40mm

Carry The Interest · 13 March 2018, 06:42 AM

Congrats on picking up the 36mm DJ. Can never go wrong with a classic like that.

Even if the BLNR didn't look so large on you, I would have still recommended the 36mm DJ.

23 February 2018, 02:43 AM	#1
civicHB "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 52	Fit Question Would like some input on one of my previous watches before buying a new one. I had a BLNR and it felt ok on the wrist, maybe slightly larger, but not too crazy. When I look at it in pictures it seems the same, maybe a tad large, but not too large. I'm now considering a 36mm or DJ 41. Not 100% sold on the DJ41 as I think it will be closer in size to the GMT I had. Sent from my Moto X Play using Tapatalk

23 February 2018, 02:47 AM	#3
rossi46 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: shopping Posts: 1,474	The DJ 41 wears a little smaller than 41mm (Rolex fudged the case size a little), but I'd still recommend the 36mm for you. I have a smaller wrist, like you, so I know the decision you're going through. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

23 February 2018, 04:50 AM	#9
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	I’d have to agree, the BLNR looks a bit big in the picture. Try something smaller and see how you like it. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

23 February 2018, 05:15 AM	#12
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	As others have said the BLNR is way too big for your wrist IMO. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

23 February 2018, 06:16 AM	#14
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	When it doubt, go 36mm. Imnpossible to go wrong with this. Safest, most classic choice. Unless, of course, you are a large person. JMHO __________________ 118206 DD, 116710 BLNR, 116200 TT DJ

23 February 2018, 02:45 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,481	BLNR looks ok on you...but it's all about what you like. Try a 36 and a 41 on back to back. You'll know.

23 February 2018, 02:47 AM	#4
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	imop, the blnr is too big. a 36mm would be perfect for you.

23 February 2018, 03:41 AM	#5
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	I would also look at the Explorer and OP in 39mm or the Daytona in "40mm" (as we all know it's not really that big) if you don't need the date... I have an Explorer and Daytona and both feel more comfortable than my BLNR and SubC. For reference I'm about a 6.75" flat wrist.

23 February 2018, 04:01 AM	#7
coelacanthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF, CA, USA Posts: 148	In my personal opinion, if that was my wrist (I have a very small but flat 6.25" wrists), I'd call it too big and consider modern 36mm or pre-super-case 40mm (a lot thinner lugs, really 39mm diameter, not as hefty). I generally like small watches so YMMV, but DJ is a rather classy/dressy piece compared to GMT Master with rotating bezel. I'd personally go for 36mm DJ and probably don't even consider the 41mm version.

23 February 2018, 05:08 AM	#10
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Id go for the 36

23 February 2018, 05:13 AM	#11
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,246	You have a perfect DJ 36 wrist! You're lucky in this regard because that icon of a watch is my favorite Rolex!

23 February 2018, 06:12 AM	#13
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 861	Go for 36!

23 February 2018, 06:19 AM	#15
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	I agree the DJ 36 would be perfect for you, one will be my next watch!

23 February 2018, 07:17 AM	#16
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Go for the 36mm no question! __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

23 February 2018, 08:28 AM	#17
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	I think it looks fine. It doesn’t look ridiculous by any means like a D-Blue or a RO Offshore would look. You’re at the limit for your wrist size. I don’t have large wrists either and my limit is 41-42mm. Why not try a rhodium or blue dial Yachmaster I? It wears slimmer more like a Daytona. It’s not for everyone but doesn’t hurt trying a couple on. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

23 February 2018, 10:58 AM	#18
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	The BLNR doesn’t look bad on your wrist but I do feel like the 36mm would suit you better and it is classic.

23 February 2018, 11:02 AM	#19
chevy9 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago Watch: GMT 126710BLNR Posts: 124	36mm would fit you perfect. In the end go with what makes you happy!

13 March 2018, 06:25 AM	#20
civicHB "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 52	Update on this. I ended up getting an older datejust. So far I'm liking it. Sent from my Moto X Play using Tapatalk

13 March 2018, 06:28 AM	#21
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	Gonna have to agree, BLNR looks too big on you. 36 would be better.

13 March 2018, 06:29 AM	#22
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Great choice, enjoy!

13 March 2018, 06:30 AM	#23
RedLs3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 283	Dj36.. classic

13 March 2018, 06:31 AM	#25
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	I'd go for the 36mm DJ

13 March 2018, 06:35 AM	#26
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	get the sub, 40mm

13 March 2018, 06:42 AM	#27
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Watch: RLX, ALS Posts: 3,410	Congrats on picking up the 36mm DJ. Can never go wrong with a classic like that. Even if the BLNR didn't look so large on you, I would have still recommended the 36mm DJ.

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