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watchwino · 8 April 2007, 04:05 PM

My 22 year old female neighbor just bought a mans datejust. Is this size (36mm) losing popularity with men because of it's size? It is small by todays (40mm+) standards. Do you think rolex will ever increase the size?

JJ Irani · 8 April 2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwino

My 22 year old female neighbor just bought a mans datejust. Is this size (36mm) losing popularity with men because of it's size? It is small by todays (40mm+) standards. Do you think rolex will ever increase the size?

The DD may not be everyone's cuppa purely because it is not affordable by one and all.....but the DJ still continues to rule. The 36 mm size may be a deterrent to some of us who have larger wrists, but world-wide the DJ is one of the most popular Rolex models around....especially in Asia and the Far East.

And I don't think Rolex will ever change the case diameters of these models.

JJ

padi56 · 8 April 2007, 06:29 PM

Got to agree with JJ the DJ is the highest Rolex volume seller world wide,with most of these DJ watches selling in Asia.

Prince · 8 April 2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...the DJ still continues to rule...world-wide the DJ is one of the most popular Rolex models around...And I don't think Rolex will ever change the case diameters of these models.

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Originally Posted by padi56

Got to agree with JJ the DJ is the highest Rolex volume seller world wide,with most of these DJ watches selling in Asia.

Totally agree. The Datejust is a quintessential Rolex watch. I love mine, and even though it is generally considered to be a dress watch, I wear mine with jeans and a polo shirt all the time. When one says Rolex, a huge portion of the world thinks DJ!

leopardprey · 8 April 2007, 10:06 PM

I just traded in a GMT for a Datejust. THe new size case looks a little larger and thicker than the older DJs. I have relatively average/large wrist ( 7.5") and looks just fine. I personnally think watches larger than 40mm are way too big. The DJ is very poplular in America and Asia I think. My father has even bigger wrist than me and he wears and Exp 1 and it looks great. Use to be Rolex 40mm watches were at the upper spectrum of watches reference size, now that size is more average. But the DJ is still a classic look and very popular. The new 116200 DJ with improved bracelet and new style cases are very comfotrtable.

nko51 · 8 April 2007, 10:50 PM

Here in the USA, especially New York City, the wall streeter's have raised the standard by wearing Patek Philippe's rather than Rolex, simply because they cost more on the average. I know a few people who now can justify buying a Rolex, because of that reason. So more people are buying the DJ, but the professional models are also becoming more popular.

jac67 · 8 April 2007, 11:09 PM

There has been a sports watch craze for a while now, and I don't see it drying up any time soon, but I also agree with the assessments from JJ, Padi and Prince.

John.

Blue Bull · 9 April 2007, 02:42 AM

A 40mm DJ would have been perfect.Just the size,nothing else to critisize about the DJs.For that matter,imagine a 40-42mm Airking with blue dial and Arabic 6/6/9.... yummy !!

Blue Bull · 9 April 2007, 02:49 AM

A 40mm DJ would have been perfect.Just the size,nothing else to critisize about the DJs.For that matter,imagine a 40-42mm Airking with blue dial and Arabic 6/6/9.... yummy !!

diablojota · 9 April 2007, 04:02 AM

I don't think the size is the issue with the Day-Date. I would love to get one, but the price is currently far out of my reach.

montecristo · 9 April 2007, 04:12 AM

Women with manly wrist choose the 36mm DJ, but I personally believe the 31mm looks better, that is unless they are plus sized to begin of.

JJ Irani · 9 April 2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Women with manly wrist choose the 36mm DJ, but I personally believe the 31mm looks better, that is unless they are plus sized to begin of.

The 31 mm is surprisingly very popular amongst men too in Far East Asia....saw quite a few on wrists in Hong Kong.

JJ

8 April 2007, 04:05 PM	#1
watchwino "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: long beach, calif Posts: 5	Are The Daydate & Datejust Losing Popularity? My 22 year old female neighbor just bought a mans datejust. Is this size (36mm) losing popularity with men because of it's size? It is small by todays (40mm+) standards. Do you think rolex will ever increase the size?

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,260	Got to agree with JJ the DJ is the highest Rolex volume seller world wide,with most of these DJ watches selling in Asia. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Here in the USA, especially New York City, the wall streeter's have raised the standard by wearing Patek Philippe's rather than Rolex, simply because they cost more on the average. I know a few people who now can justify buying a Rolex, because of that reason. So more people are buying the DJ, but the professional models are also becoming more popular. __________________

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diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I don't think the size is the issue with the Day-Date. I would love to get one, but the price is currently far out of my reach. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

9 April 2007, 04:12 AM	#11
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Women with manly wrist choose the 36mm DJ, but I personally believe the 31mm looks better, that is unless they are plus sized to begin of. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

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leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I just traded in a GMT for a Datejust. THe new size case looks a little larger and thicker than the older DJs. I have relatively average/large wrist ( 7.5") and looks just fine. I personnally think watches larger than 40mm are way too big. The DJ is very poplular in America and Asia I think. My father has even bigger wrist than me and he wears and Exp 1 and it looks great. Use to be Rolex 40mm watches were at the upper spectrum of watches reference size, now that size is more average. But the DJ is still a classic look and very popular. The new 116200 DJ with improved bracelet and new style cases are very comfotrtable.

8 April 2007, 11:09 PM	#7
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	There has been a sports watch craze for a while now, and I don't see it drying up any time soon, but I also agree with the assessments from JJ, Padi and Prince. John.

9 April 2007, 02:42 AM	#8
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	A 40mm DJ would have been perfect.Just the size,nothing else to critisize about the DJs.For that matter,imagine a 40-42mm Airking with blue dial and Arabic 6/6/9.... yummy !!

9 April 2007, 02:49 AM	#9
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	A 40mm DJ would have been perfect.Just the size,nothing else to critisize about the DJs.For that matter,imagine a 40-42mm Airking with blue dial and Arabic 6/6/9.... yummy !!

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