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Old 19 February 2017, 02:16 PM   #61
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Have you tried on the Day Date 40? Depending on how big your wrist is I would say go for the 36 mm, it's a true classic that will never go out of style. Also it's very comfortable on my 7.25'' wrist. I owned a Datejust II and I liked it but something about it wasn't sitting quite right with me. It turned out to be that the proportions were off and the case was too big.

I think they fixed a lot of the issues (proportion wise) with the Day Date II when they released the Day Date 40. My suggestion as always is get whichever one YOU like the most. I would recommend the Day Date 36 mm unless you have a rather large wrist and in that case I would grab the Day Date 40 over the Day Date II, but we all know what opinions are like.

Good luck on your hunt and really really take your time or you will lose money chasing the correct watch. I can't wait to see what you choose

*edit* GDit why don't I read the OP post date...
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Old 19 February 2017, 04:25 PM   #62
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Have you tried on the Day Date 40? Depending on how big your wrist is I would say go for the 36 mm, it's a true classic that will never go out of style. Also it's very comfortable on my 7.25'' wrist. I owned a Datejust II and I liked it but something about it wasn't sitting quite right with me. It turned out to be that the proportions were off and the case was too big.

I think they fixed a lot of the issues (proportion wise) with the Day Date II when they released the Day Date 40. My suggestion as always is get whichever one YOU like the most. I would recommend the Day Date 36 mm unless you have a rather large wrist and in that case I would grab the Day Date 40 over the Day Date II, but we all know what opinions are like.

Good luck on your hunt and really really take your time or you will lose money chasing the correct watch. I can't wait to see what you choose

*edit* GDit why don't I read the OP post date...
Wonder if he picked one up by now.
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Old 19 February 2017, 04:36 PM   #63
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Wonder if he picked one up by now.
Yeah good question
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Old 19 February 2017, 05:10 PM   #64
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I think I have already contributed to this thread. In any event, the DD 36mm is my recomendation. This is the icon and perfectly sized. My wrist is 7.5 in btw.
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Old 19 February 2017, 05:14 PM   #65
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The GMT Kid - that vintage DD of yours is aweeesome

I'm leaning towards the 36mm too, after so much support... perhaps the 41mm is saved for a slightly more casual DateJust?

Now I'm trying to decide what kind of face I like best. What do you think? Light, Dark, Golden? And also the hour markers? I'm between just the roman numerals and the straight lines?
I would go with the classic white roman dial with yellow gold
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Old 19 February 2017, 05:26 PM   #66
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36mm for sure. Classic DD always wins in my books.
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Old 19 February 2017, 09:02 PM   #67
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Wonder if he picked one up by now.
I would hope so.

If not forget both and go with the 40 - perfect size and proportions!
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Old 20 February 2017, 02:25 AM   #68
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If not forget both and go with the 40 - perfect size and proportions!
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Old 20 February 2017, 03:54 AM   #69
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Tried on both sizes and imho the 36 mm connects with more dressier clothing or nice knitwear. Where the 41 mm is more of a sporty wristwatch.
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Old 20 February 2017, 03:59 AM   #70
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36mm looks balanced and a classic
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Old 20 February 2017, 12:52 PM   #71
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41mm is just too big. The 36mm is the right size until they come out with a 39mm.
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Old 27 February 2017, 02:34 AM   #72
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Hands down 36MM.
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Old 27 February 2017, 02:57 AM   #73
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i have both 36mm y/g and s/steel with fluted bezel 16013 and i flipped my blnr for a datejust 2 s/steel and w/gold fluted bezel with blue dial,,tried one on in Schipol Airport before xmas and fell in love with it,
great imo for a daily hacker and totally understated,,,,,shades of blue are so lovely,,
compared to my 36mm it dont feel heavy or out of proportion,,,,
my milguass with green crystal although the same size felt much heavier,,,,,jay
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Old 27 March 2017, 04:45 PM   #74
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Old 27 March 2017, 08:32 PM   #75
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I had a 36mm Rose Gold. But traded it up to a day date II. I like the 41 better.
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Old 19 November 2017, 08:17 AM   #76
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36mm will get old really fast
think it came out 1945 at 36 mls still made 36 today thats 72 years really ageing fast.
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Old 19 November 2017, 09:16 AM   #77
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41mm is just too big. The 36mm is the right size until they come out with a 39mm.
The DD40 is actually 39.x mm. Perfect compromise between 36mm and 41mm
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Old 19 November 2017, 10:30 AM   #78
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Hmm...a seven year old thread. I wonder if the OP has made a choice by now?
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Old 23 November 2017, 01:11 AM   #79
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Old 23 November 2017, 01:11 AM   #80
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Old 23 November 2017, 01:51 AM   #81
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He's not posted in years....... who knows if he ever bought his watch.
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Old 24 November 2017, 01:44 AM   #82
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This is so funny
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Old 24 November 2017, 05:28 AM   #83
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Old thread, but an interesting one.

36mm for me. I may be a little biased, but it just feels better on the wrist. My wrist size is 7 inches. The 40mm is pretty good too.
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Old 25 April 2018, 11:21 AM   #84
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My wrists are 7 inches and I have a medium frame.
I've been wearing a 36 DD for 2 years. My other watches are 36DJ TT I've had for 30 years and a SS Sub. The Sub doesn't seem to look much bigger probably because I think gold wears larger.
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Old 25 April 2018, 12:06 PM   #85
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My wrists are 7 inches and I have a medium frame.
I've been wearing a 36 DD for 2 years. My other watches are 36DJ TT I've had for 30 years and a SS Sub. The Sub doesn't seem to look much bigger probably because I think gold wears larger.
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