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Jamesha · 7 September 2014, 10:19 PM

What's your favourite size?

36mm
39mm
40mm or above

rolio · 7 September 2014, 10:20 PM

It's got to be a 40mm. However, I do have other makes that are smaller.

Bangel · 7 September 2014, 10:20 PM

I think 40mm is my sweet spot.

Mfrankel2 · 7 September 2014, 10:26 PM

Big wrist and ex-panerai wearer so less than 40 feels too small

pacific17 · 7 September 2014, 10:27 PM

40mm

Jack T · 7 September 2014, 10:29 PM

Depends on the watch and purpose, but 40mm is my maximum.

Jason71 · 7 September 2014, 10:33 PM

I'm assuming you mean case size rather than the actual dial diameter......but I like all 3 sizes you have listed. I have gotten to the point where I really don't care for anything larger than 40mm and just won't wear it really. I have the Black Bay and Pelagos, but I really don't wear either one primarily because of size.

jjnd08 · 8 September 2014, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

Depends on the watch and purpose, but 40mm is my maximum.

This.

I could make an exception for a 41mm DDII.

rainbowmax · 8 September 2014, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

Depends on the watch and purpose, but 40mm is my maximum.

Eric Chan · 8 September 2014, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

Depends on the watch and purpose, but 40mm is my maximum.

X2.

Voted for 36mm. Now of my attention over the past few years have been directed to the Rolex Professional Series watches, but if I were to keep only one watch in my current collection , it would be my Datejust 16234. My grail is the Day-Date 118238. Both are 36mm and are classics in their own right. Not a fan of anything over 42mm.

Old Expat Beast · 7 September 2014, 10:37 PM

34

Jamesha · 7 September 2014, 10:40 PM

Expat - I sense you're more into your vintage watches? Personally I couldn't wear anything smaller than 39mm but I have large wrists.

Old Expat Beast · 7 September 2014, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesha

Expat - I sense you're more into your vintage watches? Personally I couldn't wear anything smaller than 39mm but I have large wrists.

The Air King is 34mm. I wear mine every day, and have 7.25 inch wrists. I think it looks pretty good.

Jamesha · 7 September 2014, 10:44 PM

Very true and a lovely watch. I forgot about a 34mm case size to be honest..

Old Expat Beast · 7 September 2014, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesha

Very true and a lovely watch. I forgot about a 34mm case size to be honest..

Ok I'll vote for 36

Jamesha · 7 September 2014, 10:59 PM

Do you prefer older models though? I'd love my next rolex to be a vintage piece or a birth year watch..I currently just have a 214270 explorer.

Old Expat Beast · 7 September 2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamesha

Do you prefer older models though? I'd love my next rolex to be a vintage piece or a birth year watch..I currently just have a 214270 explorer.

My Air King is a birth year 1964, and also have a 2005 Air King. I'm not a vintage nut but do like them. Most of mine are 2000 to 2008. Got a 1966 DJ, 1977 Oysterquartz too.

submariner123 · 7 September 2014, 11:10 PM

40mm. Certainly no more than that though.

GradyPhilpott · 7 September 2014, 11:11 PM

It depends entirely on the watch and the size of a person's wrist.

My wrist seems to have shrunk to about 7.5 now from about 7.75.

40mm is as about as big as any watch needs to be, but a 40mm dress watch looks ridiculous.

Racerdj · 7 September 2014, 11:12 PM

41mm max.

Psmith · 7 September 2014, 11:19 PM

40+

Presuming that you mean case diameter

beshannon · 7 September 2014, 11:21 PM

40mm

landroverking · 7 September 2014, 11:25 PM

Op do you mean case or dial size. A 40mm dial would be like a 44mm case.

vitalsignsrn · 7 September 2014, 11:33 PM

I voted 36mm. My DJ feels lighter than my Sub & if I were to choose a size to wear daily, would be a 36. If we are talking Rolex specifically, I wont go over 40mm because would look ridiculous on me. And I have to avoid the Maxi case also for that reason, just too square.

ltmgeller · 7 September 2014, 11:34 PM

Loving my DSSD

toph · 7 September 2014, 11:55 PM

I wear anything from 36 to 47mm.
I like many sizes and styles for different occasions.
I find thickness and lug length to be a far bigger issue than width.

Annan · 8 September 2014, 12:05 AM

At 40mm, my GMTII seems the perfect size for me. I also have a 36mm DJ and think it looks fine as well. So....would not want to go any smaller or larger than this 36-40mm range.

Jamesha · 8 September 2014, 12:13 AM

Sorry I did mean case size, not dial size

CCI24 · 8 September 2014, 12:28 AM

40MM I used to think 36mm was perfect but it wasn't "heavy" enough for me so I went 40mm and now I'm never looking back.

Ed Man · 8 September 2014, 12:43 AM

I really like 40mm. However my DJ II works well for me also. I'm considering a Exp 2 and that would probably be my max. I have large wrist though.

View Poll Results: Favourite dial size?
36mm	21	13.46%
39mm	21	13.46%
40mm or above	114	73.08%
Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll

7 September 2014, 10:19 PM	#1
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Favourite dial size? What's your favourite size? 36mm 39mm 40mm or above

7 September 2014, 10:20 PM	#2
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	It's got to be a 40mm. However, I do have other makes that are smaller. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

7 September 2014, 10:27 PM	#5
pacific17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Owie Location: MNL/SFO Watch: G-Shock DW003 Posts: 1,504	40mm __________________

7 September 2014, 10:29 PM	#6
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Depends on the watch and purpose, but 40mm is my maximum. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

7 September 2014, 10:20 PM	#3
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I think 40mm is my sweet spot.

7 September 2014, 10:26 PM	#4
Mfrankel2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Marc Location: New york Watch: SD43,d-Blue, 16710 Posts: 1,010	Big wrist and ex-panerai wearer so less than 40 feels too small

7 September 2014, 10:33 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I'm assuming you mean case size rather than the actual dial diameter......but I like all 3 sizes you have listed. I have gotten to the point where I really don't care for anything larger than 40mm and just won't wear it really. I have the Black Bay and Pelagos, but I really don't wear either one primarily because of size. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

7 September 2014, 10:37 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,794	34

7 September 2014, 10:40 PM	#12
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Expat - I sense you're more into your vintage watches? Personally I couldn't wear anything smaller than 39mm but I have large wrists.

7 September 2014, 10:44 PM	#14
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Very true and a lovely watch. I forgot about a 34mm case size to be honest..

7 September 2014, 10:59 PM	#16
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Do you prefer older models though? I'd love my next rolex to be a vintage piece or a birth year watch..I currently just have a 214270 explorer.

7 September 2014, 11:10 PM	#18
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	40mm. Certainly no more than that though.

7 September 2014, 11:11 PM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	It depends entirely on the watch and the size of a person's wrist. My wrist seems to have shrunk to about 7.5 now from about 7.75. 40mm is as about as big as any watch needs to be, but a 40mm dress watch looks ridiculous. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 September 2014, 11:12 PM	#20
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	41mm max. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

7 September 2014, 11:19 PM	#21
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	40+ Presuming that you mean case diameter __________________

7 September 2014, 11:21 PM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	40mm __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

7 September 2014, 11:25 PM	#23
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Op do you mean case or dial size. A 40mm dial would be like a 44mm case.

7 September 2014, 11:33 PM	#24
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	I voted 36mm. My DJ feels lighter than my Sub & if I were to choose a size to wear daily, would be a 36. If we are talking Rolex specifically, I wont go over 40mm because would look ridiculous on me. And I have to avoid the Maxi case also for that reason, just too square.

7 September 2014, 11:34 PM	#25
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,502	Loving my DSSD

7 September 2014, 11:55 PM	#26
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I wear anything from 36 to 47mm. I like many sizes and styles for different occasions. I find thickness and lug length to be a far bigger issue than width. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 September 2014, 12:05 AM	#27
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	At 40mm, my GMTII seems the perfect size for me. I also have a 36mm DJ and think it looks fine as well. So....would not want to go any smaller or larger than this 36-40mm range. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

8 September 2014, 12:13 AM	#28
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Sorry I did mean case size, not dial size

8 September 2014, 12:28 AM	#29
CCI24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: colin Location: Maryland Watch: 14060m Posts: 287	40MM I used to think 36mm was perfect but it wasn't "heavy" enough for me so I went 40mm and now I'm never looking back.

8 September 2014, 12:43 AM	#30
Ed Man Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Edmond Location: Michigan Watch: 114060/116334 Posts: 737	I really like 40mm. However my DJ II works well for me also. I'm considering a Exp 2 and that would probably be my max. I have large wrist though.

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