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Headshrinker · 20 April 2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Welcome to the Forum Ryan.

36mm is a nice change from the bigger sports models and Panerai's.

Lightweight and comfortable.

7.5"

Looking good! You have exquisite taste...

Mfrankel2 · 20 April 2015, 10:44 PM

I'm not a very large guy (6 foot, 195) but I feel even 40MM can sometimes look small (depends on lugs, wrist presence, etc). As has been said above, wrist shape, what you're used to and various other factors other than just wrist circumference all play a role. Go to an AD & try on a bunch. Here's a 44MM on me; most comfortable of all of them.

inzite · 20 April 2015, 10:50 PM

looks small, i would say for most average size 6-6.5 40mm is bang on.

tomchicago · 21 April 2015, 12:05 AM

The only way to know is to try several on in person several times. Fluted bezel presents much larger than the domed fyi.

Touring · 21 April 2015, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AkshayArgade

Rolex 116234 perfect size for me.

OP hasn't logged in since shortly after starting this thread...3 years ago.

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Old thread (and a somewhat tired subject imho)

Agreed.

Speed · 21 April 2015, 02:27 AM

I'm sure the OP will respond. ;-)

mambo · 23 April 2015, 03:27 AM

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ct.matt · 23 April 2015, 03:34 AM

7-inch wrist and a 36mm 16014 sits perfectly and wears a helluva lot more comfortable than my 40mm BLNR. It's THE perfect size imo

broulstone · 23 April 2015, 04:15 AM

depends on your wrist size and what you like

GTS Dean · 23 April 2015, 09:03 AM

The 36mm Datejust is a world standard, and always will be.

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DJJon · 23 April 2015, 02:06 PM

Thank you GTS Dean.

I wore my 36 mm DJ all day at a major client meeting. At home I am wearing a 42 mm watch. Both look great, well, the DJ looks more stunning regardless of size.

Enough on this topic.

Bakasana · 23 April 2015, 02:14 PM

I'm actually looking for a 36 mm, black dial DJ right now... something from 80s or 90s to put on a leather strap. What are good ref. #s to get... something very affordable, bang per buck.

redsubby · 23 April 2015, 02:19 PM

Too small for any wrists bigger than 6.5"

Randy · 23 April 2015, 10:53 PM

Too small, 40-42 perfect size. Rolex ladies are wearing 36mm. 36mm is old school but some guys like smaller watches.

datejusting · 23 April 2015, 10:58 PM

I've been wearing a 36mm DJ for 25 years now and no one has ever said it was too small. My wrist is 7 3/8 inches.

Ace2Rolex · 23 April 2015, 11:03 PM

36 is perfect for my wrist. I'm selling my Sub because the DJ feels so much better.

Tudor66 · 23 April 2015, 11:31 PM

My lightest, smallest and therefore my most comfortable Rolex.

tomchicago · 23 April 2015, 11:41 PM

Moar bigger watches!

Mastergreenhand · 23 April 2015, 11:45 PM

Going against the grain here. I think 36mm i too small for a modern man's watch unless your wrist is very thin (6" and under). Especially if your wrist is 7 - 7.5 - IMO it just looks a bit dainty. That's just my opinion of course.

joesetx · 24 April 2015, 12:56 AM

If you have been wearing that Cartier for a while most watches are going to seem small.

If you wear a 36mm after a week it will seem normal and the Cartier will feel huge and heavy.

ct.matt · 24 April 2015, 04:18 AM

You gotta wear a DJ for a couple of days to realize that it's the perfect size. Also, a 36mm oyster case has traditionally always worn larger than other watches of that size. The long and relatively thick lugs combined with the bracelet endlinks make it a substantial watch. It looks ridiculous on my girlfriend, way oversized. It's a gentleman's watch 100%

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wrightbrain · 24 April 2015, 04:49 AM

I'm 6"4' and wore a 34mm Tudor Oyster Date for a year+

Every time I went back to 40mm they felt ridiculous and I would put the Tudor back on.

mambo · 24 April 2015, 05:11 AM

I would like to pass my DJ on to my daughter. Are many women wearing a 36 DJ? The womens DJ's are so small how can they read them?

Tudor66 · 24 April 2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mambo

I would like to pass my DJ on to my daughter. Are many women wearing a 36 DJ? The womens DJ's are so small how can they read them?

For sure, I am seeing women with the men's 36mm, men's 40mm. I have purchased a 36mm datejust for a female family member, she loves it...!

Psmith · 24 April 2015, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mambo

I would like to pass my DJ on to my daughter. Are many women wearing a 36 DJ? The womens DJ's are so small how can they read them?

Indeed they are - in fact Rolex specifically markets some 36mm models (and Daytonas) for female customers.

crowncollection · 24 April 2015, 07:13 PM

It's been correct for a man for 50 years do you really think we are a different species these days ? Big guys existed then too and they had no complaints. I don't hint it clear the big watch fashion is over with rolexes new day date

CDNWatchNut · 25 April 2015, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

It's been correct for a man for 50 years do you really think we are a different species these days ? Big guys existed then too and they had no complaints. I don't hint it clear the big watch fashion is over with rolexes new day date

+1. 36mm in a dress watch, and even a somewhat dressy sport watch like the DJ is a classic men's size that looks perfectly suitable on practically every size wrist. Some may prefer larger, as in the DJ2, but 36mm is undeniably a classic and is not just for the smaller wristed. A smaller watch on a larger wrist looks better than a larger watch on a small wrist IMO.

Jim Smyth · 25 April 2015, 05:25 AM

40mm is the smallest size I will wear. I did get a 36mm a few years back now and when I opened the box I thought I mistakenly bought a womans watch. I ended up flipping it pretty quick and it didnt get much wrist time. My advice is try any model on first before you buy it to make sure. That way there wont be any surprises.

ragingcao · 25 April 2015, 11:19 AM

36 works great for me. Welcome

Air Tzar · 25 April 2015, 12:50 PM

I tried 36mm and it was simply too small for my wrists. 40mm for the Sub-C is absolutely perfect.

23 April 2015, 11:03 PM	#106
Ace2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Toronto Watch: 116263 LP TOG Posts: 204	36 is perfect for my wrist. I'm selling my Sub because the DJ feels so much better. __________________ 228239♕14060M♕1601♕116263 LP♕116234♕ Time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend.

23 April 2015, 11:31 PM	#107
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	My lightest, smallest and therefore my most comfortable Rolex. __________________ -NAWCC Member

23 April 2015, 11:45 PM	#109
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks Posts: 1,170	Going against the grain here. I think 36mm i too small for a modern man's watch unless your wrist is very thin (6" and under). Especially if your wrist is 7 - 7.5 - IMO it just looks a bit dainty. That's just my opinion of course. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

24 April 2015, 07:13 PM	#116
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	It's been correct for a man for 50 years do you really think we are a different species these days ? Big guys existed then too and they had no complaints. I don't hint it clear the big watch fashion is over with rolexes new day date __________________ watches many

25 April 2015, 12:50 PM	#120
Air Tzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: Out West Watch: 114060 Posts: 206	I tried 36mm and it was simply too small for my wrists. 40mm for the Sub-C is absolutely perfect. __________________ "It's hard to find the proper adjectives to describe the Submariner. It's the watch that can both begin and end a collection. It's the watch that you can wear every single day of your life and not worry about, or it's the watch you can put in a safe and have it rise in value year after year. The Submariner is, in my belief, the quintessential timepiece for many. When my mind thinks of the word 'watch,' it is a Submariner I see."

20 April 2015, 10:50 PM	#93
inzite "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 239	looks small, i would say for most average size 6-6.5 40mm is bang on.

21 April 2015, 12:05 AM	#94
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	The only way to know is to try several on in person several times. Fluted bezel presents much larger than the domed fyi.

21 April 2015, 02:27 AM	#96
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	I'm sure the OP will respond. ;-)

23 April 2015, 03:27 AM	#97
mambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Long Beach, CA Watch: 1680 16013 Posts: 93	8.25 IMG_0452.jpg IMG_0453.jpg

23 April 2015, 03:34 AM	#98
ct.matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: California Posts: 553	7-inch wrist and a 36mm 16014 sits perfectly and wears a helluva lot more comfortable than my 40mm BLNR. It's THE perfect size imo

23 April 2015, 09:03 AM	#100
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,012	The 36mm Datejust is a world standard, and always will be. ____________________________ TT OysterQuartz SS/Black "U" Daytona TT GMT II-C DD OysterQuartz Breitling Aero Omega Speedmaster Pro

23 April 2015, 02:06 PM	#101
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Thank you GTS Dean. I wore my 36 mm DJ all day at a major client meeting. At home I am wearing a 42 mm watch. Both look great, well, the DJ looks more stunning regardless of size. Enough on this topic.

23 April 2015, 02:14 PM	#102
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	I'm actually looking for a 36 mm, black dial DJ right now... something from 80s or 90s to put on a leather strap. What are good ref. #s to get... something very affordable, bang per buck.

23 April 2015, 02:19 PM	#103
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Too small for any wrists bigger than 6.5"

23 April 2015, 10:53 PM	#104
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Too small, 40-42 perfect size. Rolex ladies are wearing 36mm. 36mm is old school but some guys like smaller watches.

23 April 2015, 10:58 PM	#105
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	I've been wearing a 36mm DJ for 25 years now and no one has ever said it was too small. My wrist is 7 3/8 inches.

24 April 2015, 12:56 AM	#110
joesetx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 67	If you have been wearing that Cartier for a while most watches are going to seem small. If you wear a 36mm after a week it will seem normal and the Cartier will feel huge and heavy.

24 April 2015, 04:18 AM	#111
ct.matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: California Posts: 553	You gotta wear a DJ for a couple of days to realize that it's the perfect size. Also, a 36mm oyster case has traditionally always worn larger than other watches of that size. The long and relatively thick lugs combined with the bracelet endlinks make it a substantial watch. It looks ridiculous on my girlfriend, way oversized. It's a gentleman's watch 100% Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk 2

24 April 2015, 04:49 AM	#112
wrightbrain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 197	I'm 6"4' and wore a 34mm Tudor Oyster Date for a year+ Every time I went back to 40mm they felt ridiculous and I would put the Tudor back on.

24 April 2015, 05:11 AM	#113
mambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Long Beach, CA Watch: 1680 16013 Posts: 93	I would like to pass my DJ on to my daughter. Are many women wearing a 36 DJ? The womens DJ's are so small how can they read them?

25 April 2015, 05:25 AM	#118
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	40mm is the smallest size I will wear. I did get a 36mm a few years back now and when I opened the box I thought I mistakenly bought a womans watch. I ended up flipping it pretty quick and it didnt get much wrist time. My advice is try any model on first before you buy it to make sure. That way there wont be any surprises.

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