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Old 12 September 2024, 03:50 AM   #61
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I appreciate all the comments and great watch pics with amazing dials-- this has been an interesting and fun thread so far!
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Old 12 September 2024, 03:56 AM   #62
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I have 2 OP's, Turquoise and Celebration. Both are 36mm but my wrist is a lot smaller at 6.3". I think both look good on you but if you feel the 36 looks too small, stick with 41
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Old 12 September 2024, 04:30 AM   #63
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I have 2 OP's, Turquoise and Celebration. Both are 36mm but my wrist is a lot smaller at 6.3". I think both look good on you but if you feel the 36 looks too small, stick with 41
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Old 12 September 2024, 03:17 PM   #64
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Each model has its own philosophy. OP and DJ are 36. Exp2 are 40. I wear Exp2 42 myself, but only because 40 is no longer produced and finding it in new condition is unrealistic. If I had a choice, I would definitely buy 40.
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Old 12 September 2024, 03:46 PM   #65
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36 mm when you take a macro shot of your wrist using your cell phone camera held mere inches away from your watch. Looks very "proportionate".

41 mm for all other scenarios.
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Old 13 September 2024, 03:22 AM   #66
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36 mm when you take a macro shot of your wrist using your cell phone camera held mere inches away from your watch. Looks very "proportionate".

41 mm for all other scenarios.
Makes sense
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Old 17 September 2024, 04:50 PM   #67
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Owning both brighter and darker OPs in 41mm I can tell you that 41mm for brighter ones looks toyish so I recommend 36mm (except for the celebration dial which is very busy). However darker dials look good on 41mm
Very good point
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Old 17 September 2024, 06:07 PM   #68
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Old 17 September 2024, 07:22 PM   #69
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The 36 and it isn't even close.
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Old 17 September 2024, 08:04 PM   #70
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I own the green OP36 and my wrist measurements are similar to yours. It feel like it is very well proportioned even though I had doubts in the beginning about the sizing as well but it has quickly become one of my favourites.
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Old 18 September 2024, 02:29 AM   #71
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I own the green OP36 and my wrist measurements are similar to yours. It feel like it is very well proportioned even though I had doubts in the beginning about the sizing as well but it has quickly become one of my favourites.
Appreciate your input
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Old 18 September 2024, 02:30 AM   #72
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Old 18 September 2024, 02:30 AM   #73
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The 36 and it isn't even close.
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Old 18 September 2024, 03:56 AM   #74
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In my opinion, photographing watches makes them look bigger on the wrist. For you, I would say 41.
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Old 18 September 2024, 05:16 AM   #75
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I know this topic has been discussed so many times, but need a quick opinion on which watch looks better on my wrist, the OP36 or OP41 green dial, so please humor me lol.

The AD is pushing me to go with the OP36 (if/when it comes in), I'm guessing because it is definitely easier to get, and while it feels good on my wrist, I feel like it looks a bit small in the mirror (I am 6 feet tall with roughly 7" wrist). Meanwhile, I love the bigger and easier to read dial of the OP41 (if I can get one) but feel like the proportions are not quite as balanced on the watch, and worry it may be slightly too big.

What are your experiences with these watches in the sizes, and which looks better on my wrist? (OP36 is first pic from left and OP41 are other 4 pics)

I vote for 36. I have been lying to myself that we have to stick with 41. But I love this 36.
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Old 18 September 2024, 05:36 AM   #76
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36 looks better
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Old 18 September 2024, 07:51 AM   #77
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i like the 36
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Old 18 September 2024, 09:42 AM   #78
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41mm for a guy everytime.
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Old 19 September 2024, 06:07 AM   #79
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Thanks for the feedback everyone... Looks like it's still pretty mixed on 36 vs 41!
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Old 19 September 2024, 06:42 AM   #80
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I’d go with the 36mm, it’s classy looking.
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Who knows but for me, my 41mm watches are a great size! Slightly larger than 7” wrist…
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Old 20 September 2024, 03:30 AM   #82
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6.7 inch wrist and prefer smaller watches. Went with 41 and very happy.


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Old 20 September 2024, 08:21 AM   #83
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36mm looks better on your wrist. And it has the perfect proportions for the watch.

Having the 41mm OP, I can tell you that while it’s not a big watch, it just doesn’t look as well proportioned as the 36mm, IMHO.
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Old 20 September 2024, 09:17 AM   #84
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Old 21 September 2024, 12:09 PM   #85
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Old 21 September 2024, 05:07 PM   #86
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The 36 wears better, you should go with that
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Old 22 September 2024, 03:23 AM   #87
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this is a stunning piece
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Old 22 September 2024, 03:28 AM   #88
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Although I love larger watches, for me the 36mm in the OP looks best. The 41 has too much open face space.
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Old 24 September 2024, 03:15 AM   #89
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36 feels small but looks perfect on your wrist IMHO.
Nice you got the 41 looks cool too, Congrats.
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Old 24 September 2024, 03:17 AM   #90
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Appreciate all the feedback-- hopefully I get the call for one of them!
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