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13 July 2017, 11:15 PM | #31 |
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14 July 2017, 12:47 AM | #33 |
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I hope to own the Day-Date 40 someday. So that gets my vote.
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14 July 2017, 01:02 AM | #34 |
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36mm all the way, here is mine on a 7.5 in wrist..
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14 July 2017, 01:03 AM | #35 |
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My favorite would be the platinum day-date 40 with the ice blue diamond dial. I told the AD that would be my next purchase once I won the lottery.
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14 July 2017, 01:07 AM | #36 |
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In-person the 40 bezel and proportions are still too big. Anything is possible with photoshop, but you don't wear a computer monitor on your wrist.
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14 July 2017, 01:27 AM | #37 |
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14 July 2017, 02:26 AM | #38 |
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I have a DJ2 two tone, but I'm in the market for a plat dd. Wrist is 7.25 but I'm going With 36 for sure
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14 July 2017, 02:39 AM | #39 |
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I have 6.75" wrists, and prefer the 40. I'd happily wear a 36, but it wouldn't be my first choice because of how small it feels. I'm not a fan of the huge-watch trend, but I really do think that at this point 39-41 is the accepted standard size for a man's (non-sport) watch.
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14 July 2017, 02:40 AM | #40 |
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It's all in the EYE'S, without calipers for measurements? I'd say very nil in differences there. But I have reservations for the Classic 36mm myself.
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14 July 2017, 02:51 AM | #41 |
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I prefer the 36mm.
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14 July 2017, 02:58 AM | #42 |
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I would go for 40 for only these reasons
Ceramic inserts in the links To my eyes, prettier Roman numerals Endlinks look better New movement Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
14 July 2017, 03:28 AM | #43 |
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In my mind, a Day-Date should be two things:
- gold - 36mm |
14 July 2017, 03:34 AM | #44 |
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36.
this thread needs a poll. |
14 July 2017, 04:28 AM | #45 |
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14 July 2017, 04:47 AM | #46 |
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You just have to try them on. You will know as soon as you put them on. There totally two different feels. 4mm is a big difference. Look at the post how people talk about a 1mm difference.
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14 July 2017, 05:42 AM | #47 |
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36mm all the way 40mm all the way Try them on both
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14 July 2017, 05:46 AM | #48 |
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40 all day, every day even if for the new 3255 movement alone.
The new bracelet integration is also very flattering. Makes it even more slender than it is. Tremendous by Rolex. They nailed it. 36 for the older folks. https://www.rolex.com/watches/rolex-...ibre-3255.html |
14 July 2017, 05:49 AM | #49 |
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14 July 2017, 06:03 AM | #50 |
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Both are beautiful pieces, no matter the size. I think if your wrist is 6.5 or over, you can pull of the 40 no problem. Wrist over 7.5, I think the 40 definitely looks better proportioned. Anything in between...either is a go
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14 July 2017, 06:14 AM | #51 |
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I've owned more than one 36, a 41, and now a 40. Each has its own charm, but I'll stick with the 40...
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14 July 2017, 06:16 AM | #52 |
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36mm has a charm of distinction like no other.
Has to been seen.
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14 July 2017, 08:52 AM | #53 |
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Hands down 40... the updates are just not comparable to the older model plus the size is much more ideal for modern day men.
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14 July 2017, 08:56 AM | #54 |
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I've had all three: 36, 40, DD2. The 40 is the only one to stick around.
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14 July 2017, 09:34 AM | #55 |
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It was 36 for me
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14 July 2017, 09:39 AM | #56 |
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36mm with new movement. It's disgraceful that Rolex has left the 36mm size with the old movement for women. Rather misogynistic.
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14 July 2017, 09:50 AM | #57 |
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Numerous ADs looked at me weird when I went in to see the 36mm DD. They said its a womens size and specifically targeted that audience.
I tend to agree. These days a 40mm suites a man much better. Plus the DD40 has all the new whistles and the proportions on it are perfect. |
14 July 2017, 10:49 AM | #58 |
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14 July 2017, 11:59 AM | #59 |
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