Datejust 41 size

[teabags001]

I just bought the new Datejust 41 SS black face on jubilee and am I the only one dissapointed that it’s not a true 41mm watch? When I wear it it’s seems a little small. I thought it was because my last watch was a 42mm Cartier de diver on steel band. And the watch before was a jlc master compressor chronograph 42mm. Don’t get me wrong I love the watch and the jubilee band I just feel like it wears a tiny bit small. I have a 7.75 wrist. I just wish it was a 41mm watch not a 39.5.

[watchwatcher]

Sorry, no...when I look at mine, disappointment is not what goes through my mind.

[Jster]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Sorry, no...when I look at mine, disappointment is not what goes through my mind.

Agreed.

[vinny84]

It sounds like you’re really not happy with it. Keep it for a few months and if you still feel that way, sell it and move on

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by vinny84

It sounds like you’re really not happy with it. Keep it for a few months and if you still feel that way, sell it and move on

I like it. Just wish it was a little
Bigger. But not a deal breaker I love everything else about it.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by vinny84

It sounds like you’re really not happy with it. Keep it for a few months and if you still feel that way, sell it and move on

+1, perhaps the Datejust II is a better choice for you?

[teabags001]

Jubilee band is a must. Might get the skydweller if I get the call but the jubilee band would be hard to give up.

[avega357]

Try to be really sure of what you want, try to wear something comparable always

[Pmt2]

I love the new Dj41.

[Houston77]

It’s a dressier watch. Any bigger and it loses that effect, regardless of wrist size.


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[FiguredMaple]

Sounds like you'd be happier with a Datejust II.

[Big Tone]

Originally Posted by FiguredMaple

Sounds like you'd be happier with a Datejust II.

I was thinking the same thing. I have a DJII and tried on a DJ 41 and it felt small to me, too. Gorgeous watch, though.


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[teabags001]

Originally Posted by FiguredMaple

Sounds like you'd be happier with a Datejust II.

Got to have the jubilee bracelet. If the datejusr 2 had that option you are correct I probably would have went that route. But the jubilee imo is worth the size sacrifice.

[Bt122]

Originally Posted by FiguredMaple

Sounds like you'd be happier with a Datejust II.

+1



Nope really wouldn’t want this specific watch bigger... any larger it looked like I belong in the Jersey shore

[c41006]

The 0.5 mm isn't going to make a difference. Just give it some quality wrist time and you should adjust to it fairly quickly. I bought my 36mm Datejust after wearing my GMTIIc daily for 2 years and the Datejust felt tiny at first but after wearing it for a couple of days it felt just right.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by c41006

The 0.5 mm isn't going to make a difference. Just give it some quality wrist time and you should adjust to it fairly quickly. I bought my 36mm Datejust after wearing my GMTIIc daily for 2 years and the Datejust felt tiny at first but after wearing it for a couple of days it felt just right.

It’s 1.5mm but yes I agree with you. Just takes time to adjust I do love it though. I wish I could upload a picture to kind of show you my point. I have large wrist and a muscular forearm. So watches tend to look a little smaller on me then normal.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by c41006

The 0.5 mm isn't going to make a difference. Just give it some quality wrist time and you should adjust to it fairly quickly. I bought my 36mm Datejust after wearing my GMTIIc daily for 2 years and the Datejust felt tiny at first but after wearing it for a couple of days it felt just right.

It’s 1.5mm but yes I agree with you. Just takes time to adjust I do love it though. I wish I could upload a picture to kind of show you my point. I have large wrist and a muscular forearm. So watches tend to look a little smaller on me then normal.

[freesole]

To each his/her own I think. Everyone has their own preferences.

I personally love my DJ 41 and wouldn't change it.

[Strummer25]

Couldnt be happier with mine

[liuk3]

You didn't try it on before you bought it?

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by liuk3

You didn't try it on before you bought it?

Yes I did try it on and I felt it was a little small. But I thought maybe it was because I was used to wearing 2 bigger watches and they wear bigger then the 42mm size they state because of the pusher and crown. Anyways I hate scratches more then anything so when I saw the jubilee I was willing to make that sacrifice in size. My wife has had hers for 3 years now and it still looks great. The scratches are unnoticeable unless you are really looking. Anyways I love the watch. Just wish it was a little bigger. But I’m willing to live with it being a 39.5mm watch because it looks brand new even after wearing it for a month. My other watches with pcls look scratched in just a few days.

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Yes I did try it on and I felt it was a little small. But I thought maybe it was because I was used to wearing 2 bigger watches and they wear bigger then the 42mm size they state because of the pusher and crown. Anyways I hate scratches more then anything so when I saw the jubilee I was willing to make that sacrifice in size. My wife has had hers for 3 years now and it still looks great. The scratches are unnoticeable unless you are really looking. Anyways I love the watch. Just wish it was a little bigger. But I’m willing to live with it being a 39.5mm watch because it looks brand new even after wearing it for a month. My other watches with pcls look scratched in just a few days.

Yeah, I think that you just have to get used to it. I had been wearing a DSSD for years that anything after that felt small. After a while though, I adjusted back closer to normalcy and now my 40mm and 42mm watches no longer feel outlandishly small now. Maybe give it some time, and then unload it if it still doesn't feel right. Good luck.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by liuk3

You didn't try it on before you bought it?

I did try it on. The reason I bought it was the jubilee bracelet. The one thing I hate the most is scratches. My wife has one for 3 year and it still looks great. You have to really look for the scratches. I knew it fit smaller but in my mind it was because I owned 2 lager wearing 42mm watches with big pusher or crowns. Then I read on the forums it wasn’t just my imagination but the watch is smaller then 41mm. While not a deal breaker I just wish the watch was a true 41mm. Why not just call it the datejust 40? That would have made more people happy and sold Better imo even though I’m sure they are selling quite nicely.

[JBoone]

I think my 41 is the bees knees. Fit great with no links removed with a 8 inch wrist.

Doesn’t look too small to me but I am acoustomed to 39-42.

[teabags001]

Can you post a pic? I didn’t remove any links either.

[JBoone]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Can you post a pic? I didn’t remove any links either.

Looks a bit bigger in pics but here she is

[karlsbad69]

How about we take the stickers off our watches!

The watches actually look a LOT nicer when all the stickers are removed!

I know some of you are in the honeymoon phase with your new watch... LOL but take them off, enjoy the watch. First scratch will sting a little but then it's easy going forward from there.

Karl

[jpcwon]

I was looking at an Oyster Perpetual 39 initially, but I kept thinking it was too small. When I tried on the DJ41, it was game over. IMO it's the perfect size for a Rolex. I own bigger watches as well, but the DJ41 just works, and works exceedingly well.

[Pavlos]

Originally Posted by teabags001

I just bought the new Datejust 41 SS black face on jubilee and am I the only one dissapointed that it’s not a true 41mm watch? When I wear it it’s seems a little small. I thought it was because my last watch was a 42mm Cartier de diver on steel band. And the watch before was a jlc master compressor chronograph 42mm. Don’t get me wrong I love the watch and the jubilee band I just feel like it wears a tiny bit small. I have a 7.75 wrist. I just wish it was a 41mm watch not a 39.5.

I have a 7" wrist. I feel the current DJ41 is to big and they should of made it a DJ40 like the DD40. The DD40 is about 38.5mm. The 36mm is a classic reference that should be appreciated as such and I am pleased Rolex have not discontinued it. However, the new DJ I can appreciate needs to be bigger but even not at the size of DJ41 it detracts from the original spirit of the watch.

IT IS ALL SUBJECTIVE. All our opinions are different.It is better not to consider other peoples opinions and base your opinions on your thoughts that are not influenced by others or fashion. Honestly, give it a good 6 months to a year to allow feelings settle then you will be sure of what you want. If your still not happy flip it and get a DJ2. The DJ2 is a true 41mm with a vertically taller case and thicker case.

Look at what I have. You need to be very sure of what you want to have a watch like this.

Good luck

[1William]

The DJ41, DD40 and the Daytona are all on the small side for me. I wore a YG Daytona for a decade and loved the watch and did not think about the size. Then I went with the DD II and have not been able to go back to the Daytona due to size. If I wore it, I would get used to it but what is the point if an option such as the DJ II is there. I understand about the bracelet but the size of the watch is more important to me.