Is there such a size in the Rolex Catalogue? Past or Present

[*M5]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone else wished there was something in between the 36mm Datejust and the 39mm Explorer size wise.

For reference, my wrist is 7.25 in and I often find myself lusting for an in-between size while keeping the thickness to a minimum.

If any of you gentlemen know of a piece that would wear somewhere between these two, please do suggest!

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[matthew P]

Vintage milgauss…… vintage Daytona?


….Save the drama - I’m just here for the photos….

[omar-rye]

What he ^ said. Vintage Subs are 37mm

[Macnavara]

Current yachtmaster 37

[Jack T]

I don’t know if any, but those two look great on your wrist

[*M5]

Thank you all for the kind comments and suggestions. I guess I should have been a little bit more specific in my initial post. I'm looking for more of a daily as I wear my watches thoroughly.

Sometimes when I look at the Explorer I feel like there is too much dial? And the Datejust perhaps just not enough?



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[Uppersouth]

Your wrist was made for a DJ 41. They’re actually closer to 39mm than 41. I’d trade the 36 for a 41.

[Andad]

Based on your very small size variation requirements I think you are the only one who can make this decision.
Dial diameters and bezel widths seem to be important to you and only you can evaluate the balance you like best.

Both the watches pictured look good to me.

[Andad]

If anything they look a bit on the small side.

[Chewbacca]

A 39mm 5d submariner might work and fwiw a turn o graph will feel and look larger than 36mm and there’s also older oyster quartz models.

But the ones on you now do look fine to me.

[Chewbacca]

A 39mm 5d submariner might work and fwiw a turn o graph will feel and look larger than 36mm and there’s also older oyster quartz models.

But the ones on you now do look fine to me.

[ExplorerI]

If you have a 7.25” wrist you can easily do the 40-41mm cases

[ExplorerI]

Double post

[*M5]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

A 39mm 5d submariner might work and fwiw a turn o graph will feel and look larger than 36mm and there’s also older oyster quartz models.

But the ones on you now do look fine to me.

Interesting, why do you say 39mm 5 digits? Weren't they 40? Coincidentally my 16610 was a darling on the wrist. Weight, presence, lug to lug. Too bad I wanted the newer lume, bracelets etc. I might have to go back and look at those.

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[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

A 39mm 5d submariner might work and fwiw a turn o graph will feel and look larger than 36mm and there’s also older oyster quartz models.

But the ones on you now do look fine to me.

Chewy was that Sub a ND?

[*M5]

Originally Posted by ExplorerI

If you have a 7.25” wrist you can easily do the 40-41mm cases

I know I can, but I do prefer the 'stealthiness' of the Explorer case.

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[*M5]

Outside of the Rolex realm, I've been looking long and hard at 3 potential alternatives but do not have any experience with these brands:

1.Blancpain 2850B Aqua Lung Leman Grande Date at 38mm.

2. Audemars Piguet 15450 at 37mm.

3. Vacheron Constantin 42042 at 37mm.


Anybody own these?


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[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by *M5

Interesting, why do you say 39mm 5 digits? Weren't they 40? Coincidentally my 16610 was a darling on the wrist. Weight, presence, lug to lug. Too bad I wanted the newer lume, bracelets etc. I might have to go back and look at those.

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Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Chewy was that Sub a ND?

Correct. The sub was on the lower 39mm side while the sub date was about 40.25mm or so.

Try to get another. They’re out there.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by *M5

Outside of the Rolex realm, I've been looking long and hard at 3 potential alternatives but do not have any experience with these brands:

1.Blancpain 2850B Aqua Lung Leman Grande Date at 38mm.

2. Audemars Piguet 15450 at 37mm.

3. Vacheron Constantin 42042 at 37mm.


Anybody own these?


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WiS’ need to up their Blancpain game. Always forget about that brand.

[Santiago32]

Not a Rolex but the patek 7234 is 37.5. It’s a great watch imo

[*M5]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Not a Rolex but the patek 7234 is 37.5. It’s a great watch imo

Had a chance to try the gold one in the flesh and it seemed to me that it wore like a 35mm. Beautiful reference otherwise.

I guess it's the absence of a metal bracelet that made it look smaller?

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[Krash]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Your wrist was made for a DJ 41. They’re actually closer to 39mm than 41. I’d trade the 36 for a 41.

Exactly.


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[Krash]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Your wrist was made for a DJ 41. They’re actually closer to 39mm than 41. I’d trade the 36 for a 41.

Exactly.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Current yachtmaster 37

As close as you’ll get in the modern range

[douglasf13]

I’d stick with 36, but the 1019 Milgauss and Tudor Jumbos share the same slightly upsized case that’s about 37.5mm at the bezel.

[*M5]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

I’d stick with 36, but the 1019 Milgauss and Tudor Jumbos share the same slightly upsized case that’s about 37.5mm at the bezel.

Awesome looking Tudor!

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[interestedinwatches]

even the 39 is too small on you

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Current yachtmaster 37

That will actually wear smaller because of the bezel and small dial.

Look at the last generation “11” series DJ/OP. With the chunkier cases they are a bit bigger than the current. Especially something like white dial 116000.