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Old 29 April 2012, 11:48 PM   #31
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The DJ36 is classic, 100% Rolex DNA. I'm not a fan of the bloated DJ2.
Nailed it, 36mm is perfect for a dress watch
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Old 30 April 2012, 12:13 AM   #32
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36mm is just fine for me..
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Old 30 April 2012, 12:19 AM   #33
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I tried on a 36mm DJ for the first time in my life yesterday (at the new Rolex boutique in NYC). Even with my smaller wrist, 6.5", it looked... small. I've been wearing either a GMT or Sub for a while now, and a 42mm Oris divers watch for years before that, so maybe that has something to do with it. But honestly, I was rather underwhelmed with the smaller DJ.
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Old 30 April 2012, 04:14 AM   #34
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I agree that the 36mm is classic and looks great on many, but there is certainly a place for the DJII as well. 36mm watches happen to look tiny and sad on my wrist so I prefer 40-42mm (max) watches. I all boils down to personal preference :)
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Old 30 April 2012, 04:21 AM   #35
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Im 6ft 2 inches and 235 pounds of solid fat.....36mm DJ looks fine on me
sorry had to laugh..too funny
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Old 30 April 2012, 04:24 AM   #36
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the dj36 is classic, 100% rolex dna. I'm not a fan of the bloated dj2.
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Old 30 April 2012, 07:31 AM   #37
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The 36mm DJ is a beauty and true classic! Go for it!
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Old 30 April 2012, 07:41 AM   #38
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My wrist size is 7.75 and the datejust 36mm fit me perfect. It also depends on what your used too, If you have 44mm watches and then switch to 36mm, it might feel small and take some time to get used to.
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Old 30 April 2012, 07:58 AM   #39
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Ahhh yes! Thanks Carl! Ryan (OP) the 36mm is a classic and timeless size and will go with anything. I have 7' wrist and here are two TT Rose Datejust in my collection. The one that you are looking at is The rose may not be for everyone, however, is fun to wear/add color to anyone's collection! Good luck on your decision!
I love all of Fremstars posts!!! The DJ is Rolex
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Old 30 April 2012, 08:16 AM   #40
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Old 30 April 2012, 11:06 AM   #41
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My DJ TT is 36mm and still looks fine with me, i have 6.5in wrist
Nice watch I have the same dial.
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Old 30 April 2012, 12:12 PM   #42
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I sold my DJ because to me it looked too small on my 7.5 wrist. That was before I owned any watch 40 mm or larger. I think 40mm is the sweet spot but there are some fine looking 36mms posted here that look perfectly fitted. To each his or her own I guess.
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Old 30 April 2012, 12:18 PM   #43
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I am surprised not to see enough posters replying that you must try them both on and pick the one you personally prefer, as you and only you will own it and wear it.

A 36 mm Rolex Oyster case, like a DJ, will wear much larger than a 36 mm watch from other brands. Wrist presence is a function of thickness, lug shape and polish, the bezel, height of the watch above the skin, etc. etc etc. The 36 mm DJ 'wears big' compared to other brands.

I like the look of the new DJ II on a truly big framed guy. I'm 6'1" 190 lbs and it looks goofy big on me.

Plus the choices of metals, dials, bezels and bracelets gives the 36mm DJ seemingly endless possibilities. Not so much for the DJ II.
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Old 30 April 2012, 12:24 PM   #44
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I love several 36mm models but I feel that they are just too small for me.
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Old 30 April 2012, 12:28 PM   #45
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Old 30 April 2012, 12:39 PM   #46
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It really is personal preference. I gifted my 36mm DJ to my wife, but that's because I prefer 40-42mm and I'm 5'3" 140lbs with 6.75" wrists. So it really boils down to what you like. I also like to drive a bigger SUV. Perhaps because I'm a smaller guy, i like bigger things. :)
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Old 30 April 2012, 08:01 PM   #47
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My wrist is 7 1/2" and I had the same concern when shopping for a dress watch last year. I finally decided on the DJ because of its classic size:



Works fine for me.

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Old 1 May 2012, 01:45 AM   #48
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Where is the best place in the world to buy a Rolex?
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Old 1 May 2012, 03:50 AM   #49
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Where is the best place in the world to buy a Rolex?
Is this a trick question???
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Old 1 May 2012, 05:43 AM   #50
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It's not the size that counts...
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Old 1 May 2012, 06:01 AM   #51
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A 36mm Datejust or Day-Date looks good in pretty much any wrist. It might not be to everyone's taste, but anything thinking it doesn't belong 'on a real man's wrist' got issues bigger than we can solve on an online forum.
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Old 1 May 2012, 07:35 AM   #52
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It's not a trick question.

I mean where is the cheapest place. I know it all depends on the exchange rate. But usually the cheapest.

The current price of a Rolex I'm looking at is £6650
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Old 1 May 2012, 08:20 PM   #53
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36mm is classic size and works for me. Welcome to TRF!

Agree.
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Old 1 May 2012, 08:57 PM   #54
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I have 7.25 in wrists and this is a 34mm (!) Air King. I don't think it looks too bad, so you should be ok with a 36mm piece.
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Old 1 May 2012, 11:17 PM   #55
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Hi, I think the 36mm is a great size,I have an explorer 1 and its absolutely fabulous to wear.
It all comes down to your own wrist but I'd go for 36mm
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Old 2 May 2012, 12:48 AM   #56
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I have 7.25 in wrists and this is a 34mm (!) Air King. I don't think it looks too bad, so you should be ok with a 36mm piece.
Looks great on you!!! I hate to see a watch overlapping on someone's wrist.
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Old 2 May 2012, 06:04 AM   #57
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http://www.watchcentre.com/Rolex/Rol...ust-B-P-116231

I'm going to view this watch this week.

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Old 2 May 2012, 02:53 PM   #58
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Looks great on you!!! I hate to see a watch overlapping on someone's wrist.
Thanks!!!
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Old 2 May 2012, 06:20 PM   #59
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Welcome to TRF Ryan!

36mm is the classic Datejust size and IMHO is very suitable for the majority of people.

Best thing is to try some models on to make your mind up.

Here's my 7" wrist sporting a 36mm DJ!
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Old 3 May 2012, 12:33 PM   #60
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You know, this seems to be the refrain when visiting AD's...the 36mm watches are too small and are being purchased by old men.
What he said.
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