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Ebruner · 7 May 2010, 10:20 AM

36MM without a doubt in my opinion.

-Eddie

caveatesq · 7 May 2010, 10:35 AM

I am in the minority - The 41 mm is the way to go. 36 mm is way too small and girlie for my 8" wrist.

paverman · 7 May 2010, 11:46 AM

I agree with the last post. I love my DD2 (41mm) much better than the 36mm. It all depends on the size and wrist of the wearer, however. Many smaller framed men require the 36mm to be in proportion, and some big lugs (like me) need a larger piece so as to not get lost on the wrist. I used to think the 41 mm was plenty big, but since I've added several larger (44mm size like Panerai) watches to my collection, even the 41mm is getting smaller.

As with all the watch selections available, it comes down to personal preference. Is there a wrong answer here?

I don't think so.

Renoir · 7 May 2010, 11:50 AM

Here's my 36MM PT DD:

lobzdik · 7 May 2010, 11:51 AM

Well I'm 20 years young, I'm of a fair size, but wrists are still only 7", who knows maybe they'll get bigger

Either way I agree with you paverman which ever Rolex you buy, it's gonna be amazing

BTW thanks for taking time to post all the pics people, I greatly appreciate it: a picture speaks a thousand words

sirjohnbrian · 7 May 2010, 11:59 AM

I think the winding crown on the 41 mm is too small. It doesn't look right.

scl6118 · 7 May 2010, 01:15 PM

Don't they have a 39mm "Special Edition"?

Chpdesign · 11 May 2010, 09:31 AM

Be sure you like it in 36mm... if you also wear 40mm, it will seem small to you- it did to me.

cyborg · 11 May 2010, 10:44 AM

I think 36MM is the best size for a DJ/DD imo. The proportions are perfect. :) To me, It actually wears almost the same size as 40MM sub.

Christiaan · 11 May 2010, 03:20 PM

36mm works only on a strap for me...otherwise the 41mm is just perfect...

George Ab · 11 May 2010, 04:18 PM

41 is the new 36.

golfball123 · 12 May 2010, 05:47 PM

36mm

bogratful · 6 November 2016, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc8p

36mm will get old really fast

remember the 36 has been going since 1945 and still a best seller.

Steve-O25 · 6 November 2016, 07:23 AM

The perfect 36.

nikesupremedunk · 6 November 2016, 07:30 AM

There's no right or wrong answer here, just personal preference.

My wrists are relatively small so my 36mm DJ fits me perfectly. In the beginning I felt like it was a bit small, but after seeing pictures of it on my wrist it actually didn't look small at all. I too, want a yg DD in the future and originally wanted the DD40 but I'm starting to favor the 36mm more now. The DD40 with green dials look amazing though.

Russell44 · 6 November 2016, 08:38 AM

This might seem strange but it works. Before you discount a 36mm as being too small, put it on your wrist then look in a mirror.
When you just look at it on your wrist you are only concentrating on the watch, but when you look in the mirror you see the overall picture which is a better indication of what it looks like.

I might not be describing it well but if you try it you will see what I mean.

AJM914 · 6 November 2016, 08:48 AM

Both are really nice either one you decide

Shamorai · 6 November 2016, 10:02 AM

Hopefully he made his mind up in the six years since he posted.

Jack Bauer · 6 November 2016, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

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!

Agree 100%. Much better dial choices on the 36mm. I'm sure over time there will be more.

Headshrinker · 6 November 2016, 11:16 AM

Definitely the classic 36mm. For sports watches, 40mm. Wearing a 36mm is more refined for a yellow gold watch; it is noticed but not " in your face " bling.

Maiden · 6 November 2016, 12:02 PM

The 36mm is perfectly proportioned and is iconic. The 40 and 41mm may be beautiful, but there is only one icon and it is 36mm. Same goes for the datejust.

Osbong · 6 November 2016, 11:01 PM

Day-Date I is a perfect dress watch or daily use IMHO.

DeeTee · 7 November 2016, 02:05 AM

41mm for me.

Dove37 · 7 November 2016, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc8p

36mm will get old really fast

Bought mine in 1978..still waiting for it to get old.

It's not...but I am...

fancrown · 19 February 2017, 01:05 PM

1st choice : dd40
2nd choice : 36mm
last by along shot: 41 dd2

gossbeau · 19 February 2017, 01:20 PM

Having owned both the 36 and 40 (not 41) all I can say is that the 40 does look better on your wrist from the side. However, when you look at the dial, the proportions of the hands, markers and dial are much more homogeneous on the 36mm. Bottom line is the 41 will look better from a distance on your wrist and the 36 better when you look right at the face of the watch.

THC · 19 February 2017, 01:23 PM

Why resurrect a 7 year old thread

Willygallardo · 19 February 2017, 01:33 PM

DD 36 classic size and will always be the real DD size.

Al1969 · 19 February 2017, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamorai

Hopefully he made his mind up in the six years since he posted.

Talk about a thread revival.

bumpssi · 19 February 2017, 02:08 PM

i just want to know what he decided over these six years or so now. The suspense is killing me.

7 May 2010, 10:20 AM	#31
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	36MM without a doubt in my opinion. -Eddie __________________

7 May 2010, 11:59 AM	#36
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7 May 2010, 01:15 PM	#37
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Don't they have a 39mm "Special Edition"? __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

11 May 2010, 03:20 PM	#40
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	36mm works only on a strap for me...otherwise the 41mm is just perfect... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

11 May 2010, 04:18 PM	#41
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	41 is the new 36. __________________

7 May 2010, 10:35 AM	#32
caveatesq "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 78	I am in the minority - The 41 mm is the way to go. 36 mm is way too small and girlie for my 8" wrist.

7 May 2010, 11:46 AM	#33
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	I agree with the last post. I love my DD2 (41mm) much better than the 36mm. It all depends on the size and wrist of the wearer, however. Many smaller framed men require the 36mm to be in proportion, and some big lugs (like me) need a larger piece so as to not get lost on the wrist. I used to think the 41 mm was plenty big, but since I've added several larger (44mm size like Panerai) watches to my collection, even the 41mm is getting smaller. As with all the watch selections available, it comes down to personal preference. Is there a wrong answer here? I don't think so.

7 May 2010, 11:50 AM	#34
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Here's my 36MM PT DD:

7 May 2010, 11:51 AM	#35
lobzdik Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Nik Location: Australia Watch: Tag Heuer Carrera Posts: 26	Well I'm 20 years young, I'm of a fair size, but wrists are still only 7", who knows maybe they'll get bigger Either way I agree with you paverman which ever Rolex you buy, it's gonna be amazing BTW thanks for taking time to post all the pics people, I greatly appreciate it: a picture speaks a thousand words

11 May 2010, 10:44 AM	#39
cyborg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: cyborg Location: us Posts: 60	I think 36MM is the best size for a DJ/DD imo. The proportions are perfect. :) To me, It actually wears almost the same size as 40MM sub.

12 May 2010, 05:47 PM	#42
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	36mm __________________ Present Collections TT Date-just, TT Sub. (Bluesy), YG Date-Date, YG GMT IIc (Black dial). SS GMT IIc

6 November 2016, 07:30 AM	#45
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	There's no right or wrong answer here, just personal preference. My wrists are relatively small so my 36mm DJ fits me perfectly. In the beginning I felt like it was a bit small, but after seeing pictures of it on my wrist it actually didn't look small at all. I too, want a yg DD in the future and originally wanted the DD40 but I'm starting to favor the 36mm more now. The DD40 with green dials look amazing though.

6 November 2016, 08:38 AM	#46
Russell44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 26	This might seem strange but it works. Before you discount a 36mm as being too small, put it on your wrist then look in a mirror. When you just look at it on your wrist you are only concentrating on the watch, but when you look in the mirror you see the overall picture which is a better indication of what it looks like. I might not be describing it well but if you try it you will see what I mean.

6 November 2016, 08:48 AM	#47
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Both are really nice either one you decide __________________

6 November 2016, 10:02 AM	#48
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	Hopefully he made his mind up in the six years since he posted.

6 November 2016, 11:16 AM	#50
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Definitely the classic 36mm. For sports watches, 40mm. Wearing a 36mm is more refined for a yellow gold watch; it is noticed but not " in your face " bling.

6 November 2016, 12:02 PM	#51
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	The 36mm is perfectly proportioned and is iconic. The 40 and 41mm may be beautiful, but there is only one icon and it is 36mm. Same goes for the datejust.

6 November 2016, 11:01 PM	#52
Osbong "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Makatiyi Location: California Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 220	Day-Date I is a perfect dress watch or daily use IMHO.

7 November 2016, 02:05 AM	#53
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	41mm for me.

19 February 2017, 01:05 PM	#55
fancrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: Florida Watch: 5960, 228206 Posts: 22	1st choice : dd40 2nd choice : 36mm last by along shot: 41 dd2

19 February 2017, 01:20 PM	#56
gossbeau Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Vinh Location: Lausanne/HCMC Watch: 25940ok Posts: 915	Having owned both the 36 and 40 (not 41) all I can say is that the 40 does look better on your wrist from the side. However, when you look at the dial, the proportions of the hands, markers and dial are much more homogeneous on the 36mm. Bottom line is the 41 will look better from a distance on your wrist and the 36 better when you look right at the face of the watch.

19 February 2017, 01:23 PM	#57
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	Why resurrect a 7 year old thread

19 February 2017, 01:33 PM	#58
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	DD 36 classic size and will always be the real DD size.

19 February 2017, 02:08 PM	#60
bumpssi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Metro Posts: 99	i just want to know what he decided over these six years or so now. The suspense is killing me.

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