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NickKaps · 22 April 2018, 08:34 AM

Hello all, I'm nick & am 33 from Long Island. I just purchased my first Rolex, a 36 mm DateJust ( and yes that's an aftermarket jubilee band, but am hoping to get a SS jubilee in the future).

My problem is that I've worn a bigger watch for years and as soon as I put this DJ on, right away I said to myself "Wow this is so small & and the band is so thin, too!" I'm 6'2" and 180 pounds with average build and my wrist is about 7.5 inches. Is it just me and all in my head that the watch looks so small? I'm a rookie at this and felt I should come here and get honest opinions. I've read some threads on here already, specific ones asking about if 36mm is too small or not. It may just all be in my head, I know. Ugh.

All opinions would help, and I greatly appreciate it!

Thanks!

Here are some pictures:

Tools · 22 April 2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NickKaps

. . . All opinions would help, and I greatly appreciate it!

Thanks!

If you get used to wearing a pie-plate on your wrist, when you return to something normal it may be a shock to your psyche.. Others though, do not know or see that you used to wear that-pie plate.

NickKaps · 22 April 2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

If you get used to wearing a pie-plate on your wrist, when you return to something normal it may be a shock to your psyche.. Others though, do not know or see that you used to wear that-pie plate.

"pie-plate" -- I'm going to need to use that!

MonBK · 22 April 2018, 03:31 PM

Welcome

HL65 · 22 April 2018, 08:38 PM

Welcome

1William · 22 April 2018, 10:17 PM

Welcome. The DJ 36 is a classic watch and yes it wears small if you are used to wearing something bigger. It is all about getting use to what you are wearing. Give it some time and it will work.

brandrea · 22 April 2018, 10:22 PM

Welcome Nick.

Did you try it on before buying?

You might want to have a look at the DJ41 or if you can find a DJ2 which wears the largest of all three.

I agree, and think it looks a bit small on your wrist, but as mentioned, it all comes down to personal preference.

Torque Time · 22 April 2018, 10:27 PM

Great choice for first purchase. I’m 6’4 and 225 and wear a 1601 on a black alligator strap. If you like it, don’t worry what others think.

Congrats!

Urosfan · 23 April 2018, 12:46 AM

Welcome

NickKaps · 23 April 2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Welcome. The DJ 36 is a classic watch and yes it wears small if you are used to wearing something bigger. It is all about getting use to what you are wearing. Give it some time and it will work.

I have 30 days to decide if I want to keep it and as I’m wearing t today, I find that it really isn’t that bad; just something have to get used to, like you said. I find it to now be somewhat “classy”

NickKaps · 23 April 2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Torque Time

Great choice for first purchase. I’m 6’4 and 225 and wear a 1601 on a black alligator strap. If you like it, don’t worry what others think.

Congrats!

Is it also 36mm?

NickKaps · 23 April 2018, 06:40 AM

Thank you all for the warm welcomes.

I think maybe I’m a little not sure about the watch is maybe because the band is so thin...I wouldn’t be able to get a wider band on this watch, right?

Art 1 · 23 April 2018, 11:23 AM

Welcome

TheRolexKingofLV · 23 April 2018, 11:28 AM

Welcome Nick

Torque Time · 23 April 2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NickKaps

Is it also 36mm?

Yes...36mm

Rags · 23 April 2018, 11:16 PM

Welcome Nick the watch looks great on you.

NickKaps · 24 April 2018, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

Welcome Nick the watch looks great on you.

Thank you!

Allanmodel · 24 April 2018, 12:23 PM

Welcome~~

Slater · 24 April 2018, 03:02 PM

Watch looks great,

nice find
and with the stock jubilee it would fit and feel even smaller. That being said, I think you just need to give It a little time.

BNA/LION · 24 April 2018, 03:34 PM

Welcome to TRF!

NickKaps · 24 April 2018, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Slater

Watch looks great,

nice find
and with the stock jubilee it would fit and feel even smaller. That being said, I think you just need to give It a little time.

Really? So I should just stick with the jubilee I have on it now? I figured the original jubilee bracelet would have maybe done the opposite. Definitely good to know.

Audemars Piguet · 25 April 2018, 04:55 PM

Welcome

northshorechrono · 28 April 2018, 01:56 AM

I think it looks great! I would give it some time. It’s a timeless classic.

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NickKaps · 28 April 2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chente

I think it looks great! I would give it some time. It’s a timeless classic.

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Thank you for your input! Starting to really like this watch. Not going to lie, I am searching for a 41mm DJ because I feel like I could wear that one more often, as the DJ I have now I feel like I could only wear when I’m at work or going to a wedding, for example. So indecisive I am!

NickKaps · 28 April 2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chente

I think it looks great! I would give it some time. It’s a timeless classic.

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Thank you for your input! Starting to really like this watch. Not going to lie, I am searching for a 41mm DJ because I feel like I could wear that one more often, as the DJ I have now I feel like I could only wear when I’m at work or going to a wedding, for example. So indecisive I am!

northshorechrono · 30 April 2018, 05:52 PM

I hear you on that! If your gut is telling you to go for the 41 you should! I’ve been there before and even if costs you a little more in the end.. you will ultimately be happier.

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TeddyS · 30 April 2018, 08:27 PM

If I was you I would definitely go for a DJ41. In this day and age 36mm is very small for a Gents watch.

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Keptone · 1 May 2018, 07:12 PM

welcome.

Actsulb · 3 May 2018, 02:01 PM

Welcome to TRF! It looks great!

Hairdude1 · 10 May 2018, 08:05 AM

Welcome

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Slater "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Slater Location: USA Posts: 6	To big to small just right Watch looks great, nice find and with the stock jubilee it would fit and feel even smaller. That being said, I think you just need to give It a little time.

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1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Welcome. The DJ 36 is a classic watch and yes it wears small if you are used to wearing something bigger. It is all about getting use to what you are wearing. Give it some time and it will work.

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Welcome Nick. Did you try it on before buying? You might want to have a look at the DJ41 or if you can find a DJ2 which wears the largest of all three. I agree, and think it looks a bit small on your wrist, but as mentioned, it all comes down to personal preference.

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Torque Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Archie Location: Washington, DC Watch: TT DJ 1601 Posts: 359	Great choice for first purchase. I’m 6’4 and 225 and wear a 1601 on a black alligator strap. If you like it, don’t worry what others think. Congrats!

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NickKaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 23	Thank you all for the warm welcomes. I think maybe I’m a little not sure about the watch is maybe because the band is so thin...I wouldn’t be able to get a wider band on this watch, right?

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