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Aces Full · 13 July 2017, 02:38 PM

I'm sure you veterans are probably sick of this question, but I'm new, and I'd love to see which you guys prefer.

datejust24 · 13 July 2017, 02:39 PM

36 all day

Hawaii2017 · 13 July 2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by datejust24

36 all day

Ditto here!!

dave023 · 13 July 2017, 02:50 PM

36 has better proportions IMO

teo · 13 July 2017, 02:51 PM

36 has better value for money.

peterpl · 13 July 2017, 02:56 PM

go try on both. Personally 36mm is way too small.

DocHorton · 13 July 2017, 03:10 PM

40 all day

yessir69 · 13 July 2017, 03:18 PM

36

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lord91 · 13 July 2017, 03:30 PM

Try both to see which fits you best, but do pick the 36 mm

Muzz · 13 July 2017, 03:30 PM

I will wear any size in the catalog. I have zero preference in size but favour certain combinations more than others.

tomchicago · 13 July 2017, 03:33 PM

36 proportions are perfect. The 40 in person to me looks like the bezel is too big.

SS1 · 13 July 2017, 03:36 PM

Im in the same predicament. I have tried both, but feel that the 36 has better proportions although the 40 has a real bang in wrist presence.

Eva123 · 13 July 2017, 04:56 PM

The most important is your wrist size. If it is over 8 inch than DD40. if it is less, trhan DD36.

RolexComplex · 13 July 2017, 04:59 PM

The 40 has a number of improvements in the movement and the bracelet.
The 36 has way more dial choices.
The 36 has perfect proportions. The 40 is way better aesthetically than the DD II, but still can't touch the 36.

I vote for the 36.

RolexComplex · 13 July 2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eva123

The most important is your wrist size. If it is over 8 inch than DD40. if it is less, trhan DD36.

My wrist is over 8, and the 36 is better on me. It's about how it feels on the wrist. I also prefer the proportions of the 36.

Psmith · 13 July 2017, 06:44 PM

40

zama · 13 July 2017, 07:19 PM

Try both on if you have a massive wrist 40 if you are normal which ever floats your boat, mine is 7.25 and I love my 36!

SearChart · 13 July 2017, 07:53 PM

Depends on the version, I really really like the ice blue wafer DD40 dial. But like others said earlier, the proportions of the 36mm are just perfect.

ptxl · 13 July 2017, 08:12 PM

36

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Pacheco · 13 July 2017, 09:14 PM

40 hands down! 36 just feels small IMHO.

travisb · 13 July 2017, 09:33 PM

The 40 suits my taste better. I've owned the 36 in both rose and white gold but ended up selling them. If I were to go with another DD it would be the 40 with green anniversary dial.

Toivonen · 13 July 2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by datejust24

36 all day

period

slide13 · 13 July 2017, 09:54 PM

36 for sure.

I really dislike these large versions of the DD and DJ. I see wrists shots on people and it really looks terrible to my eye. Huge faces, bigger than the sport watches like the Sub. They just lack the classic style of the 36mm models.

slickrick68 · 13 July 2017, 10:24 PM

36- all class.

ap1 · 13 July 2017, 10:25 PM

4.0

cpefy3 · 13 July 2017, 10:41 PM

36

Verdi · 13 July 2017, 10:41 PM

36mm. DD is meant to be discreet and elegant.

Unless, you are the size of Shaq I see no reason why one should go for the larger DD.

GGGMT · 13 July 2017, 10:46 PM

Easy. 36

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Devildog · 13 July 2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dave023

36 has better proportions IMO

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

36 proportions are perfect. The 40 in person to me looks like the bezel is too big.

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Originally Posted by SS1

I have tried both, but feel that the 36 has better proportions although the 40 has a real bang in wrist presence.

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Originally Posted by RolexComplex

The 36 has perfect proportions. The 40 is way better aesthetically than the DD II, but still can't touch the 36.

I vote for the 36.

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Originally Posted by RolexComplex

I also prefer the proportions of the 36.

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Depends on the version, I really really like the ice blue wafer DD40 dial. But like others said earlier, the proportions of the 36mm are just perfect.

5 minutes in photoshop suggest that the proportions of both are almost identical (not truly represented here as my sizing and rotation is a little off and makes the 40mm lugs look longer than it should. What you see below is the 36 mm blown up to say 39mm equivalent) Perhaps the perceived difference is an illusion casued by the different end links?

For me, asthetically, the end links give the win to the 40mm.

zjd168 · 13 July 2017, 10:48 PM

36 is a lot more elegant

13 July 2017, 02:38 PM	#1
Aces Full "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nashville TN Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller Posts: 31	Day Date 36 or 40 mm?? I'm sure you veterans are probably sick of this question, but I'm new, and I'd love to see which you guys prefer.

13 July 2017, 04:59 PM	#14
RolexComplex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 229	36 > 40 The 40 has a number of improvements in the movement and the bracelet. The 36 has way more dial choices. The 36 has perfect proportions. The 40 is way better aesthetically than the DD II, but still can't touch the 36. I vote for the 36.

13 July 2017, 06:44 PM	#16
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	40 __________________

13 July 2017, 07:19 PM	#17
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Try both on if you have a massive wrist 40 if you are normal which ever floats your boat, mine is 7.25 and I love my 36! __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

13 July 2017, 09:14 PM	#20
Pacheco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Watch: DD40,DJ41,YM Blue Posts: 984	40 hands down! 36 just feels small IMHO. __________________ What's life without a complication!

13 July 2017, 02:39 PM	#2
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	36 all day

13 July 2017, 02:50 PM	#4
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	36 has better proportions IMO

13 July 2017, 02:51 PM	#5
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	36 has better value for money.

13 July 2017, 02:56 PM	#6
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	go try on both. Personally 36mm is way too small.

13 July 2017, 03:10 PM	#7
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,493	40 all day

13 July 2017, 03:18 PM	#8
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	36 Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

13 July 2017, 03:30 PM	#9
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	Try both to see which fits you best, but do pick the 36 mm

13 July 2017, 03:30 PM	#10
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I will wear any size in the catalog. I have zero preference in size but favour certain combinations more than others.

13 July 2017, 03:33 PM	#11
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	36 proportions are perfect. The 40 in person to me looks like the bezel is too big.

13 July 2017, 03:36 PM	#12
SS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Kuwait Watch: AP 15202-ST Posts: 124	Im in the same predicament. I have tried both, but feel that the 36 has better proportions although the 40 has a real bang in wrist presence.

13 July 2017, 04:56 PM	#13
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 416	The most important is your wrist size. If it is over 8 inch than DD40. if it is less, trhan DD36.

13 July 2017, 08:12 PM	#19
ptxl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Amsterdam&Milano Posts: 237	36 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2017, 09:33 PM	#21
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	The 40 suits my taste better. I've owned the 36 in both rose and white gold but ended up selling them. If I were to go with another DD it would be the 40 with green anniversary dial.

13 July 2017, 09:54 PM	#23
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 933	36 for sure. I really dislike these large versions of the DD and DJ. I see wrists shots on people and it really looks terrible to my eye. Huge faces, bigger than the sport watches like the Sub. They just lack the classic style of the 36mm models.

13 July 2017, 10:24 PM	#24
slickrick68 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Watch: anything shiny Posts: 375	36- all class.

13 July 2017, 10:25 PM	#25
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	4.0

13 July 2017, 10:41 PM	#26
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	36

13 July 2017, 10:41 PM	#27
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	36mm. DD is meant to be discreet and elegant. Unless, you are the size of Shaq I see no reason why one should go for the larger DD. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

13 July 2017, 10:46 PM	#28
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,064	Easy. 36 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2017, 10:48 PM	#30
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	36 is a lot more elegant

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