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lobzdik · 6 May 2010, 05:48 PM

Sometime in the future, I'm looking to buy a Day Date, but I am already torn between the new style Day Date II with the 41mm case and the original Day Date 36mm.

I have a relatively slender wrist of 7 inches, but the new 41mm models fit me surprisingly well. I tried some on today at my AD.

I thought that the 41mm DJ and DD would be too big for me, so I thought I would just automatically go with the classic 36mm models... but this was not the case.

1. So now I ask, which of the two do YOU prefer?

2. Also, please post pics of your Day Dates, as I am also trying to decide between Yellow and White gold and a bright or dark face combination

Singslinger · 6 May 2010, 05:57 PM

To be honest, even though I think 36mm is just a tad too small, I believe it looks better than 41mm purely because the new version's bezel is too thick, IMHO.

And to me, looks are everything in a watch.

G.J · 6 May 2010, 06:05 PM

The 36mm version is the winner hands down here IMHO.

The newer ones are a bit out of proportion I think (IMHO of course)

andrew79 · 6 May 2010, 06:11 PM

36mm is the one to go... classic look, everlasting..... for example, i like DJ II though... modern look, big and i think it's better for younger generation to choose. I tried one once myself.
But looking at my dad's DJ, 36mm is the way to go.

Matrim604 · 6 May 2010, 06:13 PM

I like them both, but I think I prefer the 36mm. I just wish it was 39mm, with the exact same proportions and look :)

truetime · 6 May 2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.J

The 36mm version is the winner hands down here IMHO.

The newer ones are a bit out of proportion I think (IMHO of course)

x2 GJ, 36mm..... what a perfect!!! :)

Bests,
Krit

The GMT Kid · 6 May 2010, 06:53 PM

I prefer the proportions of the classic 36mm.

Here is my vintage model 1803 from 1965.

G.J · 6 May 2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Kid

My vintage model 1803 from 1965.

That is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful...

The GMT Kid · 6 May 2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.J

That is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful...

My cat agrees with you.

G.J · 6 May 2010, 07:05 PM

At some piont in my life (when I grow up.

) I hope to add a YG DD to my bunch..

padi56 · 6 May 2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singslinger

to be honest, even though i think 36mm is just a tad too small, i believe it looks better than 41mm purely because the new version's bezel is too thick, imho.

And to me, looks are everything in a watch.

x2

htc8p · 6 May 2010, 07:13 PM

36mm will get old really fast

HL65 · 6 May 2010, 07:23 PM

I like the dials and bezel of the 36mm more--and even though it is only 36mm --which is smaller than I prefer--it gets away with it and pulls it off and wears bigger!

cervezaman · 6 May 2010, 07:55 PM

It's got to be the 36mm otherwise it just looks too big imho

As for colour / material, check out mine

lobzdik · 6 May 2010, 07:58 PM

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?

Engi · 7 May 2010, 01:07 AM

For me 41 is better.

Ciao

Engi

Colnago · 7 May 2010, 01:10 AM

36....it is THE one

CKLinLA · 7 May 2010, 01:29 AM

I have a 36mm DD and its one of my favorites. It spends a lot of time
on my wrist, comfortable and quite the perfect size for a dressier watch.

I suggest you try both on again, and really see what feels and looks best
for you.

My 1803 from 1962.

kcmo · 7 May 2010, 01:34 AM

36mm all the way! I'm partial to the white roman dial myself!

Dr. Robert · 7 May 2010, 01:41 AM

If you have the wrist....go for it....for me, the 36mm wears/looks better. Remember Rolexes wear bigger than their specs!

Gerardus · 7 May 2010, 02:22 AM

For me 36 mm.
41 is to big for a dresswatch imho.

Kapture1 · 7 May 2010, 02:25 AM

36mm is the perfect size. Yet to have a DD, but my DJ is 36, and I love it

Chipmunk · 7 May 2010, 02:34 AM

36 YG/DD White Roman is something you should consider. Good luck

Renoir · 7 May 2010, 02:50 AM

36MM is timeless....

I am fine with a 41MM watch, but the Day-Date in this size looks out of proportion, the dial is too small and the bezel is too large.

Peter · 7 May 2010, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.J

The 36mm version is the winner hands down here IMHO.

The newer ones are a bit out of proportion I think (IMHO of course)

x3

Although, DDII's have some awesome looking dials, proportions are not right. Of course, that's only my opinion and no offense to any DDII and/or DJII owners.

slcbbrown · 7 May 2010, 04:04 AM

I'd go with the classic 36mm, unless you absolutely fell in love with the new one.

jekuo · 7 May 2010, 04:07 AM

36mm is the classic DJ. The perfect size for a dress watch IMO.

chc4au · 7 May 2010, 04:21 AM

I have both sizes, 36 in YG and WG and 41 in Platinum.
Like all of them but am partial to Platinum as when my mother passed away used part of inheritance to purchase.
The platinum is the heaviest watch I own it weighs more than my YG GMTc.

arabesque · 7 May 2010, 09:09 AM

Here's a 36 with black face

lobzdik · 7 May 2010, 10:12 AM

Now that I look at it, the 36mm does look kind of more proportionate than the 41mm... seems more like a timeless watch...

Although every time I see the pics Moe99 took of his YG/DDII I don't know what to think: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=87249

How long do you guys think the large watch trend will last? Do you think its just the new direction that watchmakers will maintain from now on?

6 May 2010, 05:48 PM	#1
lobzdik Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Nik Location: Australia Watch: Tag Heuer Carrera Posts: 26	Day Date: 36mm vs 41mm Sometime in the future, I'm looking to buy a Day Date, but I am already torn between the new style Day Date II with the 41mm case and the original Day Date 36mm. I have a relatively slender wrist of 7 inches, but the new 41mm models fit me surprisingly well. I tried some on today at my AD. I thought that the 41mm DJ and DD would be too big for me, so I thought I would just automatically go with the classic 36mm models... but this was not the case. 1. So now I ask, which of the two do YOU prefer? 2. Also, please post pics of your Day Dates, as I am also trying to decide between Yellow and White gold and a bright or dark face combination

6 May 2010, 06:05 PM	#3
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	The 36mm version is the winner hands down here IMHO. The newer ones are a bit out of proportion I think (IMHO of course) __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

6 May 2010, 06:11 PM	#4
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	36mm is the one to go... classic look, everlasting..... for example, i like DJ II though... modern look, big and i think it's better for younger generation to choose. I tried one once myself. But looking at my dad's DJ, 36mm is the way to go. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

6 May 2010, 06:13 PM	#5
Matrim604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 578	I like them both, but I think I prefer the 36mm. I just wish it was 39mm, with the exact same proportions and look :) __________________ __________________________________________ "I'm a man of simple tastes, easily satisfied with the best."

6 May 2010, 07:05 PM	#10
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	At some piont in my life (when I grow up. ) I hope to add a YG DD to my bunch.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

6 May 2010, 05:57 PM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	To be honest, even though I think 36mm is just a tad too small, I believe it looks better than 41mm purely because the new version's bezel is too thick, IMHO. And to me, looks are everything in a watch.

6 May 2010, 07:13 PM	#12
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	36mm will get old really fast

6 May 2010, 07:23 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	I like the dials and bezel of the 36mm more--and even though it is only 36mm --which is smaller than I prefer--it gets away with it and pulls it off and wears bigger! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 May 2010, 07:55 PM	#14
cervezaman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Watch: Submariner Posts: 51	It's got to be the 36mm otherwise it just looks too big imho As for colour / material, check out mine

6 May 2010, 07:58 PM	#15
lobzdik Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Nik Location: Australia Watch: Tag Heuer Carrera Posts: 26	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?

7 May 2010, 01:07 AM	#16
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	For me 41 is better. Ciao Engi

7 May 2010, 01:10 AM	#17
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	36....it is THE one __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

7 May 2010, 01:29 AM	#18
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: ... Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,434	I have a 36mm DD and its one of my favorites. It spends a lot of time on my wrist, comfortable and quite the perfect size for a dressier watch. I suggest you try both on again, and really see what feels and looks best for you. My 1803 from 1962.

7 May 2010, 01:34 AM	#19
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	36mm all the way! I'm partial to the white roman dial myself!

7 May 2010, 01:41 AM	#20
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,296	If you have the wrist....go for it....for me, the 36mm wears/looks better. Remember Rolexes wear bigger than their specs! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 May 2010, 02:22 AM	#21
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,869	For me 36 mm. 41 is to big for a dresswatch imho. __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

7 May 2010, 02:25 AM	#22
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	36mm is the perfect size. Yet to have a DD, but my DJ is 36, and I love it __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

7 May 2010, 02:34 AM	#23
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	36 YG/DD White Roman is something you should consider. Good luck __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

7 May 2010, 02:50 AM	#24
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	36MM is timeless.... I am fine with a 41MM watch, but the Day-Date in this size looks out of proportion, the dial is too small and the bezel is too large.

7 May 2010, 04:04 AM	#26
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	36 I'd go with the classic 36mm, unless you absolutely fell in love with the new one.

7 May 2010, 04:07 AM	#27
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	36mm is the classic DJ. The perfect size for a dress watch IMO.

7 May 2010, 04:21 AM	#28
chc4au "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham Al Posts: 155	36 and 41 I have both sizes, 36 in YG and WG and 41 in Platinum. Like all of them but am partial to Platinum as when my mother passed away used part of inheritance to purchase. The platinum is the heaviest watch I own it weighs more than my YG GMTc.

7 May 2010, 10:12 AM	#30
lobzdik Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Nik Location: Australia Watch: Tag Heuer Carrera Posts: 26	Now that I look at it, the 36mm does look kind of more proportionate than the 41mm... seems more like a timeless watch... Although every time I see the pics Moe99 took of his YG/DDII I don't know what to think: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=87249 How long do you guys think the large watch trend will last? Do you think its just the new direction that watchmakers will maintain from now on?

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