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Ruud Van Driver · 5 October 2017, 03:41 PM

No wrong answer. Try both and see which your grin the widest.

vikingboy777 · 3 March 2020, 11:06 PM

In my opinion the Datejust 41 is the perfect size for a 7 inch wrist. Any smaller and it wouldn't be in proportion. Here's my blue smooth on Jubilee

rmurphy · 3 March 2020, 11:20 PM

36mm for sure

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WILLIWALKER · 3 March 2020, 11:58 PM

DJ41 for me. I prefer DJ36 but it's too small for me.
The DJ41 would be a 126334, the flat bezel is too large so the fluted is the good choice.
For the 36, it's the reverse, i have a probleme with the fluted 126234 (a proportion probleme) so the bombed bezel is perfect !! 126200 !

I hesitate a lot between the 126334 and the 126300 (withe roman dial with the railroad)
The oyster on the 126200 would give a Oyster Perpetual style with a date, a tool but this model give the oportunity to get the jubilee so ... hard choice

WILLIWALKER · 4 March 2020, 12:00 AM

Both have the advantage to have the new generation of movement (here for the 30 next years)

Sprezzatura!, · 8 June 2020, 08:51 PM

I try, but I just cannot wear my DJ41 every day. I am so aware of it being there, and surely a daily is supposed to be something that you wear without thinking about.

It’s like when I wear my Sub C, I know it’s there due to the slight heft, however, it can be forgiven for that due to it being a diver - it is supposed to be bulkier and wear larger.

I have a 6.75ish wrist and I think the classic 36mm is the way.

Sprezzatura!, · 8 June 2020, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikingboy777

In my opinion the Datejust 41 is the perfect size for a 7 inch wrist. Any smaller and it wouldn't be in proportion. Here's my blue smooth on Jubilee

I think your post is a little one-dimensional. Don’t take offence to that, as many others here see it the same way as you.

She simple measurement 7” of your wrist cannot dictate how a wa5ch will wear.

How big your hand is, how long your arm is, what build and height are you? These are all things that dictate to how a watch looks on someone.

Two people with a 7” wrist; one who’s 5”8 and heavier build the other who’s 6” who’s more slender. The taller, slender, person would suit that watch more.

Not only that, but you also have a jubilee bracelet on your DJ41, so i5s a sheer stop with no additional fixed link like the oyster which essentially extends the lug-to-lug measurement.

Ny325 · 8 June 2020, 10:30 PM

A 36mm DateJust for everyday wear. It’s more comfortable than my SS Sub/Date.

Plant · 9 June 2020, 03:12 AM

DJ 36 has better proportions than 41 imo. The bezel, dial, and indices look stretched out on the 41.

At some point though the 36mm will look small based on wrist size. However, based on photos Ive seen guys with 7.5 inch wrists rocking a 36mm and it looks great so maybe go 41mm if you have like 8 inch wrists?

Xenon · 9 June 2020, 03:22 AM

I had a 41mm Datejust and traded it in for a 36mm Datejust. The 41mm proportions just look wrong.

LastSecond · 9 June 2020, 06:10 AM

I love the classic look of the 36mm Datejust, so I'd go for the 36. Though my wrist is just about 6.5 inch, so i can pull it off easy (skinny guy).
Starting from 7.5 inches i would recommend a 41.
The DJ II looks off to me proportion wise.

s2h904 · 9 June 2020, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenon

I had a 41mm Datejust and traded it in for a 36mm Datejust. The 41mm proportions just look wrong.

My sentiments exactly, I have owned both but always opt for the 36mm. I have a 7 1/4 wrist as well.

The 36mm fits and looks perfect on me.

subprimero · 9 June 2020, 07:22 AM

If your wrist size is small to average, the 36. A large wrist, the 41.

TJDJ41 · 9 June 2020, 07:44 AM

My name says it all.

Strummer · 18 July 2020, 12:38 PM

DJ 36. My favorite everyday watch. Soooo comfortable.

JSCP · 18 July 2020, 01:25 PM

36mm or 41mm good choices

mdtddd2007 · 18 July 2020, 01:29 PM

New 41mm wears closer to 40mm. So 41!

teabags001 · 18 July 2020, 02:00 PM

If only one watch as my daily driver I would pick the DJll. It’s larger case can make it more casual. If in a collection I would choose the DJ41 on jubilee.

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asisrich · 18 July 2020, 02:10 PM

DJ41. I just bought DJ41 smooth bezel oyster blue face. Wears like 40mm. It a nicely balanced.

I have 17cm wrist size...perfect size and balance.

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LOWERCASE GUY · 18 July 2020, 08:01 PM

DJ41 for me but all work I guess.

RolexRog · 19 July 2020, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuckerHorology

What would you choose? Compare as modern SS versions for fairness

If we're ONLY going by the current models? DATEJUST II all the way.

But my everyday wear watches are a 1990 datejust and a 1966 Oyster Perpetual.

RolexRog · 19 July 2020, 05:05 AM

BTW, quick question for everybody: will the Datejust II's go up in value over time?

LOWERCASE GUY · 19 July 2020, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexRog

BTW, quick question for everybody: will the Datejust II's go up in value over time?

Very hard to predict but with such a short production run it's very likely.

Napoleon · 19 July 2020, 06:43 AM

DJII for me.

View Poll Results: Which Datejust would you choose for everyday wear?
Datejust 36mm	59	33.33%
Datejust 41mm	67	37.85%
Datejust II	27	15.25%
Datejust?? Get a sub or GMT you fool! (everyone)	24	13.56%
Voters: 177. You may not vote on this poll

5 October 2017, 03:41 PM	#61
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18 July 2020, 01:25 PM	#76
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: RolexPatekCartier Posts: 2,387	36mm or 41mm good choices __________________ PP5167r; PP5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust; DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier-Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Tank’73 YG, Tank Must ‘23;BulgariBB38mm/YG

18 July 2020, 08:01 PM	#80
LOWERCASE GUY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Mark Location: UK (North East) Watch: TT DJ41- champagne Posts: 441	DJ41 for me but all work I guess. __________________ Looking at Rolex is like looking into direct sunlight, once you look, then look away you don’t see anything else - Jean-Claude Beaver

3 March 2020, 11:20 PM	#63
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	36mm for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2020, 11:58 PM	#64
WILLIWALKER "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Latache Location: Davis CA Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 807	DJ41 for me. I prefer DJ36 but it's too small for me. The DJ41 would be a 126334, the flat bezel is too large so the fluted is the good choice. For the 36, it's the reverse, i have a probleme with the fluted 126234 (a proportion probleme) so the bombed bezel is perfect !! 126200 ! I hesitate a lot between the 126334 and the 126300 (withe roman dial with the railroad) The oyster on the 126200 would give a Oyster Perpetual style with a date, a tool but this model give the oportunity to get the jubilee so ... hard choice

4 March 2020, 12:00 AM	#65
WILLIWALKER "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Latache Location: Davis CA Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 807	Both have the advantage to have the new generation of movement (here for the 30 next years)

8 June 2020, 08:51 PM	#66
Sprezzatura!, Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: South Posts: 841	I try, but I just cannot wear my DJ41 every day. I am so aware of it being there, and surely a daily is supposed to be something that you wear without thinking about. It’s like when I wear my Sub C, I know it’s there due to the slight heft, however, it can be forgiven for that due to it being a diver - it is supposed to be bulkier and wear larger. I have a 6.75ish wrist and I think the classic 36mm is the way.

8 June 2020, 10:30 PM	#68
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,883	A 36mm DateJust for everyday wear. It’s more comfortable than my SS Sub/Date.

9 June 2020, 03:12 AM	#69
Plant "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Boston area Watch: DJ 36, Nomos Ahoi Posts: 242	DJ 36 has better proportions than 41 imo. The bezel, dial, and indices look stretched out on the 41. At some point though the 36mm will look small based on wrist size. However, based on photos Ive seen guys with 7.5 inch wrists rocking a 36mm and it looks great so maybe go 41mm if you have like 8 inch wrists?

9 June 2020, 06:10 AM	#71
LastSecond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 15	I love the classic look of the 36mm Datejust, so I'd go for the 36. Though my wrist is just about 6.5 inch, so i can pull it off easy (skinny guy). Starting from 7.5 inches i would recommend a 41. The DJ II looks off to me proportion wise.

9 June 2020, 07:22 AM	#73
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,432	If your wrist size is small to average, the 36. A large wrist, the 41.

9 June 2020, 07:44 AM	#74
TJDJ41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: TJ Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 56	My name says it all.

18 July 2020, 12:38 PM	#75
Strummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 108	DJ 36. My favorite everyday watch. Soooo comfortable.

18 July 2020, 01:29 PM	#77
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	New 41mm wears closer to 40mm. So 41!

18 July 2020, 02:00 PM	#78
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	If only one watch as my daily driver I would pick the DJll. It’s larger case can make it more casual. If in a collection I would choose the DJ41 on jubilee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 July 2020, 02:10 PM	#79
asisrich "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Singapore Watch: Daytona C Panda Posts: 65	DJ41. I just bought DJ41 smooth bezel oyster blue face. Wears like 40mm. It a nicely balanced. I have 17cm wrist size...perfect size and balance. Sent from my EVR-L29 using Tapatalk

19 July 2020, 05:05 AM	#82
RolexRog "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Utah Posts: 251	BTW, quick question for everybody: will the Datejust II's go up in value over time?

19 July 2020, 06:43 AM	#84
Napoleon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Gabe Location: Tampa, FL Watch: BLRO / Sub / Polar Posts: 337	DJII for me.

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