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Old 10 December 2019, 12:36 PM   #31
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I appreciate the looks of the classic 36mm in the DJ and DD. They do not work for my 7.5-7.75 wrist and I have chosen to go with larger watches.
And yet they're great on my 8 inch wrist. You must fall into that donut hole I've heard about.

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Old 10 December 2019, 12:59 PM   #32
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I’m In the Datejust 36 camp (and minority it would seem) despite having wrists over 8”. Don’t know if it’s growing up seeing dad and grandpa wearing classically sized watches or what but just seems “right” to me. To OPs point, going back to my 126200 after a few days with a 44mm seiko diver does take a bit of reorientation.
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Old 10 December 2019, 04:38 PM   #33
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Ahhhh! I'm not alone then!!! I've been wearing a Midsize YM (the girly 35mm) all over the weekend... its the most comfortable watch!!! I've got several sports Rolex and Tudors, so was worried it was too small!

Yes when you first put a smaller watch on 36 / 35mm after wearing 40+ it just feels very wrong... but after awhile and your eyes adjust it feels like its part of you! Totally surprised by this!!! Slips under a shirt with ease, looks more elegant, sits nicer... I thought I was odd for liking this!
That is spot on now I feel. It’s very different than “wearing” a watch. Feels like it looks and should.
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Old 10 December 2019, 04:43 PM   #34
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Got rid of my 36. Its to petit for a big guy
Tony soprano wore a DD36. Watch an old episode and you’ll see how it falls on his huge wrist. A 40/41 DD would have looked odd I think.

Do love them tho.
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Old 10 December 2019, 04:46 PM   #35
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So I tried wearing my old Dj36 for a week and I can honestly tell you that it’s still way too small on my 7.5 inch wrist. I even had comments about why was i wearing my wife’s watch lol. But to be fair she has the same model in a 31mm.


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You seem to be wearing it uncomfortably tight
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Old 10 December 2019, 05:52 PM   #36
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You seem to be wearing it uncomfortably tight




It’s my wrist shape. It has a weird bend in it. This is my DJ41 and I can put a full pointer finger between my wrist and bracelet.



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Old 19 December 2019, 06:16 AM   #37
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It’s my wrist shape. It has a weird bend in it. This is my DJ41 and I can put a full pointer finger between my wrist and bracelet.



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Looks good!
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Old 19 December 2019, 07:15 AM   #38
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My OP 34 was my first Rolex. I bought it, thankfully, before I joined this forum. If I hadn't I might have succumbed to the seemingly prevalent theme that bigger is better.
But I like my 34 just fine when I wear it. Just as much as my YM 37, the 268622.
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Old 19 December 2019, 07:49 AM   #39
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If I was buying a DJ today I would still buy the 36mm over the larger one.
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Old 20 December 2019, 08:17 AM   #40
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I wish the new DJ36 came in rhodium or slate dial and more roman numeral options. Not sure why they stopped that?
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Old 20 December 2019, 08:23 AM   #41
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I prefer 36mm because I like to see some bracelet instead of all watch head.
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Old 20 December 2019, 09:10 AM   #42
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The opposite happened to me a few years back. Now I won't wear anything less than 40mm. It all boils down to perception and perceptions change.
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Old 27 February 2020, 02:26 PM   #43
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I wish the new DJ36 came in rhodium or slate dial and more roman numeral options. Not sure why they stopped that?
My old one in reference is rhodium with Roman numerals, domed bezel. I love it. Sadly the new DD 40 romans do not quite play as well as the older style romans IMHO
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Old 27 February 2020, 03:16 PM   #44
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I have to agree, ended up getting 2x 36mm DJs.
1x TT YG with jubilee
1x SS WG with oyster

You have no idea how many years I've debated between SS DJ vs:
36mm Explorer
36mm OP
39mm Explorer
40mm Airking.

It came down to the traditional look:
1) gotta have flute bezel
2) gotta have the cyclone lense
3) must be 36mm
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Old 27 February 2020, 03:26 PM   #45
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Wear what you like, but if comments are not something you look for, why comment on them? Lol.

Do what feels best. No validation needed?!


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Old 27 February 2020, 03:42 PM   #46
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I have about a 7.5" wrist and I wear anything from my dad's 33cm Omega Constellations to a 43mm SD and a few Oris that are 43.5-45mm and they are all fine. It's all perspective. I wear the watch, it doesn't wear me. If some joker doesn't like it, well it sucks to be them.

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Old 9 November 2021, 12:54 PM   #47
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Wear what you like, but if comments are not something you look for, why comment on them? Lol.

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Agree with your sentiment. Think you misread what I wrote though.
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Old 9 November 2021, 01:01 PM   #48
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the aesthetics appeal to various eyes, not just my own was the afterthought
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Old 9 November 2021, 02:11 PM   #49
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I wear anything from 40-47mm .Depends on mood and what I feel like .
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Old 9 November 2021, 04:15 PM   #50
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I was very dismissive of the DJ36 prior to buying one, partly because I read some of the ridiculous comments here about smaller size watches.

Once I actually opened my eyes a bit and spent some time trying them on I realised I was completely wrong. My first foray into smaller watches was my vintage 36mm Grand Seiko 45GS. I now wear this most days at work as it's so easy to wear. Once I had adjusted to this size I then realised the DJ36 was the right watch for my wrist. The DJ41 looked like a dinner plate in comparison. I think because it's all dial. My 40mm sub wears perfectly on the other hand.

I think a lot of people will be influenced by daft comments from people on smaller sized watches. I'm not a small guy, but I wear the DJ36 with complete confidence. In fact I wore it to a pool day the other week instead of my Sub and it felt great.

If you're the type of person that gets conscious about these things and can only wear the 'manly' size then fair enough, however those wearers are likely dismissing many many great watches.
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Old 9 November 2021, 04:23 PM   #51
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36mm is perfect for 99% of the world's population.
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Old 9 November 2021, 05:03 PM   #52
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36mm is perfect for 99% of the world's population.
Obviously 99% of the world’s population don’t know this.

Or they would wear one.
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Old 9 November 2021, 05:29 PM   #53
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Obviously 99% of the world’s population don’t know this.

Or they would wear one.
They don't know - because a lot take their advice from strangers on the internet or instagram instead of trying on for themselves
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Old 9 November 2021, 05:49 PM   #54
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Could be the downsize trend, I lately find my 33mm Royal Oak wears just nice! Lots of compliments too. In person the 33mm RO looks and feels like a 36-37mm.
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Old 9 November 2021, 05:55 PM   #55
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I am 7.75 to 8in wrist depending on the temperature. I do love the 36mm but it just looks to small on my wrist..
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Old 9 November 2021, 06:52 PM   #56
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Totally different watches.
There's no legitimate comparison

That would likely account for the responses from others.
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Old 9 November 2021, 08:11 PM   #57
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For me the below comparison shows that I could get used to smaller ones but still feel that 42mm fits me just fine.






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Old 9 November 2021, 08:31 PM   #58
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As someone who can sport both, I also prefer 36mm over 40mm for comfort.

A lot of the incoming threads here show watches that are obviously too big for the wearer (usually Submariners and GMTs).
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Old 9 November 2021, 08:48 PM   #59
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36mm can look nice, depending on the wrist size.
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Old 9 November 2021, 08:53 PM   #60
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After sticking with 40-42mm watches, I have recently learned that 36-38mm is the ideal size for me. indeed it is more comfy
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