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casadecamporolex · 10 May 2011, 01:44 AM

After wearing my GMTII-C for the last few months, yesterday I decided to switch around my daily wearer.
Normally, when the warm weather sets in, I put on my original Rolex, a 14k 1503 with a leather strap. Even though i wore it for years, it felt way too small for my wrist.
Then, I pulled my DD out for Mothers Day dinner and was shocked.
It even seems too small compared with I have grown used to.
I never thought I would get used to wearing 40mm watches, but it happened.

Anyone else have this happen?

MonBK · 10 May 2011, 01:47 AM

I agree and you should PM me and sell me the DD.

barstoolman · 10 May 2011, 01:47 AM

Better get a DDII.......

Gerardus · 10 May 2011, 01:48 AM

Nope, I went back from a TT GMT2C to the 36mm dream (DD!)

manofcow · 10 May 2011, 01:49 AM

Try wearing a Panerai for a while and then switch back to a Rolex!!! Any Rolex!

chicfarmer1 · 10 May 2011, 01:50 AM

No, it's the same size it was the last time you wore it. :)
But seriously, fashion is doing a number on men's thought processes about watches.

There's room for all choices, larger vs. smaller. Brilliantly designed things stay that way no matter the ebb and flow.

tkc324 · 10 May 2011, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manofcow

Try wearing a Panerai for a while and then switch back to a Rolex!!! Any Rolex!

x2

casadecamporolex · 10 May 2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I agree and you should PM me and sell me the DD.

My DD was a gift given me over 25 years ago and i wouldn't sell it for any amount.
As for the DDII, I would have trouble justifying the price today.
Maybe the DJII however.

Is that Delray as in Delray Beach?
I have family there.

rms · 10 May 2011, 04:34 AM

The whole watch size thing drives me crazy. I always chuckle when I see these guys walking around with a wall clock strapped to their wrist.

My biggest watch is a Panerai PAM292 at 45mm and my smallest is a Datejust 36mm. I have a big wrist (over 8") and the 36mm Datejust does not look too small. If anything, I feel the opposite. After wearing an elegantly sized DJ for a few days, I have trouble with the PAM looking too big

speedo · 10 May 2011, 04:40 AM

i put on my dj after nearly 3 weeks with the subc and it was just so comfortable. the subc is a manly watch whilst the dj is unnoticeable but in a good way.
i like them both.

roger0770 · 10 May 2011, 06:36 AM

your mind is play tricks on you, what you see is what you believe. the 2c's supercase makes the watch look large, but it really isn't that much bigger. try wearing the classic 16710 gmt2, and you'd notice it looks smaller than the 2c, but they are the same size.

Otto · 10 May 2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

After wearing my GMTII-C for the last few months, yesterday I decided to switch around my daily wearer.
Normally, when the warm weather sets in, I put on my original Rolex, a 14k 1503 with a leather strap. Even though i wore it for years, it felt way too small for my wrist.
Then, I pulled my DD out for Mothers Day dinner and was shocked.
It even seems too small compared with I have grown used to.
I never thought I would get used to wearing 40mm watches, but it happened.

Anyone else have this happen?

It's not small; but it certainly can feel that way. If I wear my DD II for several days, even my Daytonas feel small at first, but later they seem just right. Interestingly, when I switch from the DD II to the GMT IIC, I don't get the same impression; probably because of the supercase. Having said that, and though I loved my DD, I don't think I could go back to 36 mm after having enjoyed the look and feel of the DD II for so long. I still feel like I can't pull off a 44 mm Panerai, but the DD II feels good. I guess 40/41 mm is just right for me. My grail, however, remains the 39 mm Patek 5146.

tgoose1 · 10 May 2011, 07:36 AM

DD's are never small.

moldowan · 10 May 2011, 08:37 AM

i have noticed that when wearing a 40+mm watch for a while and going to the 36mm size it feels small for a day or so but then you "settle" in to the size.
it seems ok to go from smaller one day to larger but the other way around always takes a day to "adjust" IMO. 36mm rolexes' will always be the more refined look IMO also,timeless!
-Marc

BarkMaster · 10 May 2011, 09:37 AM

Nope: just the opposite. I quit wearing bigger watches for a more refined look.

esm · 10 May 2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manofcow

Try wearing a Panerai for a while and then switch back to a Rolex!!! Any Rolex!

What happened if you go from a 40mm Luminor Panerai then switch to a DSSD....?

vintage69 · 10 May 2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

After wearing my GMTII-C for the last few months, yesterday I decided to switch around my daily wearer.
Normally, when the warm weather sets in, I put on my original Rolex, a 14k 1503 with a leather strap. Even though i wore it for years, it felt way too small for my wrist.
Then, I pulled my DD out for Mothers Day dinner and was shocked.
It even seems too small compared with I have grown used to.
I never thought I would get used to wearing 40mm watches, but it happened.

Anyone else have this happen?

Poor 1503. Send it to me. It needs a good reirement home.

DCgator · 10 May 2011, 10:19 AM

I also experience the DJ 36mm feeling/looking very small after after wearing my 16610LV or GMTIIc. But after wearing my Pam 88 or Deepsea the DJ seems way too small to wear. Then I am fine after a couple of days wearing the DJ.

10 May 2011, 01:44 AM	#1
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC DR/Ithaca Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,241	My DD now small? After wearing my GMTII-C for the last few months, yesterday I decided to switch around my daily wearer. Normally, when the warm weather sets in, I put on my original Rolex, a 14k 1503 with a leather strap. Even though i wore it for years, it felt way too small for my wrist. Then, I pulled my DD out for Mothers Day dinner and was shocked. It even seems too small compared with I have grown used to. I never thought I would get used to wearing 40mm watches, but it happened. Anyone else have this happen?

10 May 2011, 01:48 AM	#4
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,868	Nope, I went back from a TT GMT2C to the 36mm dream (DD!) __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

10 May 2011, 04:34 AM	#9
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	The whole watch size thing drives me crazy. I always chuckle when I see these guys walking around with a wall clock strapped to their wrist. My biggest watch is a Panerai PAM292 at 45mm and my smallest is a Datejust 36mm. I have a big wrist (over 8") and the 36mm Datejust does not look too small. If anything, I feel the opposite. After wearing an elegantly sized DJ for a few days, I have trouble with the PAM looking too big __________________ 14060M - 16610 - 16710 - 16234 - 16570(x2) - 116400GV - IW323300 - PAM292 - SKX779K

10 May 2011, 04:40 AM	#10
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	i put on my dj after nearly 3 weeks with the subc and it was just so comfortable. the subc is a manly watch whilst the dj is unnoticeable but in a good way. i like them both. __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

10 May 2011, 09:37 AM	#15
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Nope: just the opposite. I quit wearing bigger watches for a more refined look. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

10 May 2011, 01:47 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	I agree and you should PM me and sell me the DD.

10 May 2011, 01:47 AM	#3
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	Better get a DDII.......

10 May 2011, 01:49 AM	#5
manofcow "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 87	Try wearing a Panerai for a while and then switch back to a Rolex!!! Any Rolex!

10 May 2011, 01:50 AM	#6
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	No, it's the same size it was the last time you wore it. :) But seriously, fashion is doing a number on men's thought processes about watches. There's room for all choices, larger vs. smaller. Brilliantly designed things stay that way no matter the ebb and flow.

10 May 2011, 06:36 AM	#11
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	your mind is play tricks on you, what you see is what you believe. the 2c's supercase makes the watch look large, but it really isn't that much bigger. try wearing the classic 16710 gmt2, and you'd notice it looks smaller than the 2c, but they are the same size.

10 May 2011, 07:36 AM	#13
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 666	DD's are never small.

10 May 2011, 08:37 AM	#14
moldowan Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san antonio,texas Posts: 108	i have noticed that when wearing a 40+mm watch for a while and going to the 36mm size it feels small for a day or so but then you "settle" in to the size. it seems ok to go from smaller one day to larger but the other way around always takes a day to "adjust" IMO. 36mm rolexes' will always be the more refined look IMO also,timeless! -Marc

10 May 2011, 10:19 AM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I also experience the DJ 36mm feeling/looking very small after after wearing my 16610LV or GMTIIc. But after wearing my Pam 88 or Deepsea the DJ seems way too small to wear. Then I am fine after a couple of days wearing the DJ.

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