Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm or 39mm?

[SodiumMonkey]

Originally Posted by slide13

36mm is a great and classic size. I have a big wrist (7.75") and wore a 36mm DJ do a while and loved it. I think with your wrist size 36mm will look better than 39mm...plus, like you, I like the dial setup better on the 36mm. The steel dial 116000 is a great watch that will always look classic!

Any shots of the 36mm DJ on your wrist? My wrist is just a little smaller than yours, and I'm curious how the 36mm DJ would look.

[chrisb57]

39mm OP Rhodium

[slide13]

Originally Posted by SodiumMonkey

Any shots of the 36mm DJ on your wrist? My wrist is just a little smaller than yours, and I'm curious how the 36mm DJ would look.

Well. I tried but evidently Photobucket no longer allows me to post my photos....unless I pay them I'm sure. Will need to investigate other options. If you want one I can email you if you want to PM me your email address. Sorry, frustrating not to be able to post my pics.

[fskywalker]

36mm is the one!

[southcarolina1801]

Tough question but I'd say go 39. It is true that the 36 wears larger than it is but the 39 definitely has a bigger wrist presence. And in regards to the color dots around the hour markers, they really do disappear in person. Hard to explain, but they stick out like a sore thumb in photos but in person they are barely noticeable.


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[yessir69]

Originally Posted by soundwave

I would go with 39mm. I wish they would make Datejust also with 39mm instead of 41...

This. Rolex, if you're reading this, I'd be willing to test your prototype. PM me and I'll send you my address.

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[chrisb57]

39mm OP Rhodium for me .

[HogwldFLTR]

Here's my 36mm OP on a 6.5 in. wrist.

[Jack T]

I vote 116000, 36mm, love the fit, the understated look, the choice of dials is far superior, IMO, to the 39mm version.
not my pic

[Dauntless]

I would go with the 39 mm. It's the only oyster perpetual with the upgraded 3132 movement. I have the same wrist size as you and agonized between the 36 mm and the 39 mm Explorer. I went with the 39 mm Explorer. The size is perfect. Given your age, I think your peers will find the 36 mm small.

[TimelessQuality]

Originally Posted by da6o

Hey guys,

I have been saving for a while and have hit around the halfway mark for buying a Rolex Oyster Perpetual! I am super excited. However, I'm uncertain of whether to go for the 39mm or 36mm? I have a 17.5cm (6.8") wrist and I am 25 year old male who works in a corporate environment. I don't like my watches to be too flashy, I prefer the "stealth wealth" look. Will the 36mm be too small for my wrist? The 39mm is definitely on my mind, however, I'm not really a big fan of the blue dots in the dail, above the hours.

any advice or opinions would be appreciated :)

Thank you!

Da6o... I would recommend the 39mm. I own the Dark Rhodium. The coloured markers are a different touch that I've come to really appreciate. It's not to say that this is a young person's watch but the splash of colour gives it a modern touch, especially blue on grey, that works well for someone your age.

Here's a picture of mine, 16cm (6.3") wrists. This one really captures its beauty!

[Nairn1980]

I'd go 39, it's not that big really.

[joesafdieh]

I have the 116000 in steel dial. It is really a great watch. 40 year old medical professional. This is my every day watch. 36mm flies under the radar but it is a beauty!!

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[fskywalker]

36 mm blue OP




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[BubbleDate]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I vote 116000, 36mm, love the fit, the understated look, the choice of dials is far superior, IMO, to the 39mm version.
not my pic

^^^ What he said for sure

As a child I always loathed why someone would choose a 36mm dateless watch??? Now I've grown up I see why...

The OP 36mm is such an understated and elegant piece, and so versatile with the indices only dials. I also love the brushed bracelet and classic case finishing! (Just for reference my wrist measures 7" and I'm a professional man in my mid-forty's).

The 39mm (in Rhodium) appeared so big, it was the only new Rolex I didn't even bother to try on. I thought the coloured dial pips definitely didn't suit Rolex. I was also concerned the pips were the beginning of cheaper made things to come from Rolex, IMHO.

[BreezyMan]

Get a 36mm with with the 3 6 9 Blue dial. A blue explorer with some dressy hands lol. Too bad they don’t offer the black with the 3 6 9 anymore. I remember a thread on here where a guy got the black only available for short time probably because Rolex thought it was too similar to the explorer

[Steffe_1992]

You should definitely just go and try it out - best way to do it

[116613lb]

39mm with soft colors of 36mm would be it :)

[NWCarver]

OP 36m Blue with 3,6,9 dial or DJ 36m Black, Arabic, Concentric dial or BB 36m

[R.Flair]

I wavered on this for a couple of months and the 36mm with 3-6-9 indicators ended up being a slam dunk.

A bit sportier and more versatile and I'd agree with others that it "wears big". I found that it had more wrist presence than the 39.

I'm 6'3 and it looks absolutely fine.

[abozz]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

39mm for sure. The small plot markers aren't as noticeable on the wrist

Very Nice on blue rubber!!!

I vote 39mm, the perfect size for a man.

[abozz]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

39mm for sure. The small plot markers aren't as noticeable on the wrist

Very Nice on blue rubber!!!

I vote 39mm, the perfect size for a man.

[MCR]

For classic proportions and plenty size on the wrist, the 36mm is the one I would (and did) choose. I recommend it very highly.

Mine is the steel dial but I'd also recommend you have a good look at the new 2018 version white dial. With clean, simple design (and no coloured index dots) both of these have a strong claim to be the most classically well proportioned watches in the current lineup.

[doramas]

Oyster Perpertual 39 white



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Originally Posted by Blingtone

An old fashioned 36 works fine for me, it seems to wear 'bigger' than my Explorers....

Those Mercedes hands on that dial look fantastic. The best OP combo I’ve seen. I’m tempted to try that mod myself.

[Noonan]

Just received a 39mm OP and it’s the perfect size, IMO. That being said, my wrists are small.




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[martinscott]

Try the new OP 39 white. Great face and in my opinion the best OP out there.

[Pavlos]

I choose this over Explorer 1.

[Justindo]

Prior to the introduction of the white and black dial 39mm, I would have probably gone with the 36mm in silver or blue, but now my choice would be the 39mm with the white dial. Unless you have a very small wrist, it should look fine.

[lilokito]

Originally Posted by da6o

So hard to decide! People seem to be split 50/50!

Unfortunately, I love the OP and can't go for the Explorer, at least not quite yet. Something about the OP just makes me feel like I could stare at it all day!

I was going to suggest the Explorer. I have one and constantly stare at it lol!
Anyway go with what you like and get the OP, I suggest wearing both during a visit to an AD.
Take a look at it with the naked eye.
Then take pictures of it and see from your phone.
Get a good feel on what wears better on your wrist as well.

I did the same thing when I got my Explorer. I was torn between the 36 and the 39. I have the same exact wrist size as yours 6.75-6.8. Both looked good, what did it for me was if I was the 39 looked better with the bracelet and it felt more snug. The 36mm on the bracelet looked a little small for me. even though it looked perfect on a strap.

The movement on the 39 OP is exactly the same as the Explorer's movement. It adds a paraflex shock absorber to the 3130 movement which is on the 36 OP. Not that you'd notice a big difference but always a good to know.