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4 October 2017, 02:17 AM
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36mm surprisingly getting more wrist time.
I got this watch 5 years ago or so, I wore it maybe 2-3 times before I gave to the old lady and put a diamond bezel on it. Well the other day I took the diamond bezel off and I have been wearing it around and I LOVE the fit and feel of the old president bracelet and the 36mm really feels more comfortable than my submariner or my sea dweller.
I got an offer yesterday for around 8-9k and I don't think I can sell it now. I just hope the bracelet can handle some abuse. Does anyone know if I replace the 2 main pins that it will do anything to strengthen the bracelet? IMG_3944.JPG Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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4 October 2017, 02:36 AM
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36mm is optimal for the dressier references. The II's and the 40/41's just don't look as good.
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4 October 2017, 03:30 AM
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It looks great; love the diamond dial as well!!!
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4 October 2017, 03:31 AM
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You don't think the 40/41 look as good? I would assume this day and age that if people had the choice they would take the 40/41 every time over the 36 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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4 October 2017, 03:49 AM
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Love a 36mm watch. Especially a 36mm day-date
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4 October 2017, 03:54 AM
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I do not think they do. In person, the proportions are wrong, especially the bezels, which are just too big whether in fluted or smooth.
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4 October 2017, 05:16 AM
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I also feel 36mm looks better.
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4 October 2017, 05:41 AM
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It is personal taste. I also have a 36mm DD and just love it! As far as your question; it depends on the condition of the whole bracelet; just changing the two pins might or might not help; sorry.
One thing is for sure: it will last a L O N G time. |
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4 October 2017, 07:34 AM
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What do you mean??? That it will last a long time in general? Or if I replace pins? My band is def not brand new but I've been told it has plenty of life left in it, it's a 1980!!! It's almost 40 years old Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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4 October 2017, 08:37 AM
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I'm no expert, but everything I have read here on TRF points towards a dirty bracelet as being the main reason it stretches.
Keep it clean and it will last!
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4 October 2017, 08:41 AM
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4 October 2017, 11:02 AM
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4 October 2017, 12:09 PM
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Love the 36mm size, Rolex still sells them for a reason. They got it right the first time!
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4 October 2017, 12:20 PM
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36 mm is a classic
Looks great
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4 October 2017, 02:14 PM
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4 October 2017, 02:28 PM
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I prefer 36mm for day-dates and datejusts. Looks great
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4 October 2017, 02:39 PM
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I think that is a beautiful watch. And, I believe the 36mm Day-Date was, and still is, in the dial color you have, the only one with matching day and date display backgrounds.
The 36mm is perfect. Even though I have a fairly large 7.25in wrist, my favourite watch is the OP34mm. Not that I don't like the larger models as well.
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4 October 2017, 03:11 PM
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I can’t answer OP’s questions but I would be in no hurry to part with that DD. It’s a beauty.
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4 October 2017, 03:39 PM
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My 36mm DJ is perfect for me size wise with a 7” wrist. I’m not interested in “upgrading” size wise to a 41 (my 41mm Tudor BBB is just about as big as I can wear). I hope to get a BLNR or a 40mm Explorer II but for the DJ or DD 36 is the size as far as I’m concerned.
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4 October 2017, 03:55 PM
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The DJ 41 is indeed 39,5mm Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk |
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4 October 2017, 08:18 PM
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36mm DJ’s and DD’s are perfect and elegant. Big is not always best.
IMG_1784.JPG Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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4 October 2017, 08:48 PM
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Great looking DD.
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4 October 2017, 08:54 PM
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If you are concerned about the bracelet pins why not send it to TSC or someone like Rikki for a refurb? When it the last time you had it serviced? Maybe it's due for a tune up anyway?
Nice watch btw, looks good on you
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4 October 2017, 08:59 PM
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That is a keeper. Nothing wrong with 36 unless you have a really large wrist.
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4 October 2017, 09:02 PM
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I prefer the 36mm DD to the 40
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