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faz · 25 November 2020, 12:25 PM

I am sure some of you are already pros at this, so this is for those of us who are less pro in identifying these almost identical watches in wrist shots and such.

A new incoming thread from a forum member, and a couple of people asking if it were 36 or 41, had me search for a quick identifier and after a few minutes of digging in, I found one.

Look at the hour hand. OP41 has a longer hour hand almost touching the hour markers. OP36 has a shorter hour hand that stands further away from the hour markers.

Do I win a cookie?

BigAppleBill · 25 November 2020, 12:27 PM

Nice catch! I’ll definitely put it to use. Thanks!

42itus · 25 November 2020, 12:46 PM

Good eye!

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vh2k · 25 November 2020, 12:56 PM

You can also look at the coronet on the dial. Both the 36 and 41 use the same coronet but different size (length) batons. So, if the batons are LONGER than the coronet, it’s a 41. If the batons are the same length as the coronet, it’s a 36.

sgwatchguy · 25 November 2020, 12:58 PM

Cool

Robf52 · 25 November 2020, 01:34 PM

Good info. Thanks.

fskywalker · 25 November 2020, 01:41 PM

Good observation!

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faz · 25 November 2020, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

You can also look at the coronet on the dial. Both the 36 and 41 use the same coronet but different size (length) batons. So, if the batons are LONGER than the coronet, it’s a 41. If the batons are the same length as the coronet, it’s a 36.

Nice catch. Yes that too.

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faz · 25 November 2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Nice catch! I’ll definitely put it to use. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 42itus

Good eye!

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Originally Posted by Robf52

Good info. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Cool

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Good observation!

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Glad you all find it useful. I know I always struggle with DateJust 36 vs 41 when I am looking at a wrist shot.

Anything to help detect these watches from one another and make us feel like a pro that we are!!!

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42itus · 25 November 2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by faz

Glad you all find it useful. I know I always struggle with DateJust 36 vs 41 when I am looking at a wrist shot.

Anything to help detect these watches from one another and make us feel like a pro that we are!!!

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You’re probably good at these kind of “spot the difference between these two pictures”

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Ny325 · 25 November 2020, 05:04 PM

I’ll take the 36mm.

goliat · 25 November 2020, 05:05 PM

Indeed. The index proportions relative to the dial are also a lot smaller on the 36.

AJMarcus · 25 November 2020, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

You’re probably good at these kind of “spot the difference between these two pictures”

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faz · 26 November 2020, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

You’re probably good at these kind of “spot the difference between these two pictures”

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There is indeed differences in those two pics. Buy in think your point is one is smaller than the other.

Looking at the two OPs side by side, sure it doesn’t take a genius to detect which is which.

On a wrist shot? Or standalone? If you can tell which is which by just casually looking at the pics below, you are one of the pros thst done need any tips.

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owl. · 26 November 2020, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

You’re probably good at these kind of “spot the difference between these two pictures”

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One shows 2 fingers and the other shows 3?

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42itus · 26 November 2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by owl.

One shows 2 fingers and the other shows 3?

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I think it looks that way because of the size of the photos. There’s something else.

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Deepseadog · 26 November 2020, 11:28 AM

That helps now that I'm in the market for a 41--thanks!

DJJon · 26 November 2020, 11:56 AM

Nice catch indeed.

May I add that comparing the hour hands makes for an easier 'quick tell' for me than comparing the minutes hands, though more subjective, I find it instant.

faz · 26 November 2020, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I think it looks that way because of the size of the photos. There’s something else.

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On the left side the winding river next to her arm has two vs three turns.

Saw that almost right away, but thought you were making a different point ( left one being 20% or so bigger in size. )

Soultime · 27 November 2020, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

You’re probably good at these kind of “spot the difference between these two pictures”

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The one on the left is a lot fitter than her sister on the right.
Although, ironically, the less attractive one is supposed to be more of a goer once she's had a few drinks,

DoctorA · 27 November 2020, 03:54 AM

I check the warranty papers

42itus · 27 November 2020, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

On the left side the winding river next to her arm has two vs three turns.

Saw that almost right away, but thought you were making a different point ( left one being 20% or so bigger in size. )

You’re good!

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42itus · 27 November 2020, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Soultime

The one on the left is a lot fitter than her sister on the right.
Although, ironically, the less attractive one is supposed to be more of a goer once she's had a few drinks,

And we have a winner!

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Mitcho28 · 3 January 2021, 03:58 PM

Good tip! Thanks, I’ll put that to use, looking for a 41 in turquoise.

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huba01 · 3 January 2021, 06:28 PM

Nice, thanks

IamJacky · 3 January 2021, 06:34 PM

Nice catch, cool find!

SkyJuice · 4 January 2021, 12:47 AM

Good sherlock there!

Now the question is which hour hand does the mass prefer? The long or the short? Keke.

11b1p · 4 January 2021, 01:33 AM

This helps for sure, especially when you may not see two in a case at the same time!

EEpro · 4 January 2021, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJuice

Good sherlock there!

Now the question is which hour hand does the mass prefer? The long or the short? Keke.

In a vacuum the 36 looks best to me. Proportions and legibility.

10klakes · 4 January 2021, 02:32 PM

Good tip! Thanks OP-

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27 November 2020, 03:54 AM	#21
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25 November 2020, 12:27 PM	#2
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Nice catch! I’ll definitely put it to use. Thanks!

25 November 2020, 12:46 PM	#3
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Good eye! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 November 2020, 12:56 PM	#4
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,017	You can also look at the coronet on the dial. Both the 36 and 41 use the same coronet but different size (length) batons. So, if the batons are LONGER than the coronet, it’s a 41. If the batons are the same length as the coronet, it’s a 36.

25 November 2020, 05:04 PM	#11
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,798	I’ll take the 36mm.

26 November 2020, 11:28 AM	#17
Deepseadog Banned Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Stowe, Vermont Watch: 126660 279160 Posts: 301	That helps now that I'm in the market for a 41--thanks!

26 November 2020, 11:56 AM	#18
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Nice catch indeed. May I add that comparing the hour hands makes for an easier 'quick tell' for me than comparing the minutes hands, though more subjective, I find it instant.

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Mitcho28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Mitch Shamlan Location: Orange County, CA Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 146	Good tip! Thanks, I’ll put that to use, looking for a 41 in turquoise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,425	Nice, thanks

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4 January 2021, 12:47 AM	#27
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Good sherlock there! Now the question is which hour hand does the mass prefer? The long or the short? Keke.

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11b1p 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 253	This helps for sure, especially when you may not see two in a case at the same time!

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10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	Good tip! Thanks OP-

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