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IBJanky · 26 January 2025, 03:31 AM

I went to my local Rolex AD to try on a Day-Date 40 (silver dial/Romans).

While there, I also tried on the 36mm (white dial/stick markers) to get a better idea of the size difference between the two. My wrist size is 6.75" for reference.

How does the 40mm look on my wrist compared to the 36mm?

SearChart · 26 January 2025, 03:34 AM

36mm looks better on you IMO.

Cru Jones · 26 January 2025, 03:35 AM

DD is at its best at 36 on any wrist, IMHO.

piratfisk · 26 January 2025, 03:37 AM

36 by a mile. Your wrists are too small for the 40.

ratty · 26 January 2025, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by IBJanky

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How does the 40mm look on my wrist compared to the 36mm?

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S’portEye · 26 January 2025, 03:46 AM

Either will work. I have the same size wrist and went with the 40. With that being said, if I had it all over again, I would go 36. Just something classic about it.

INC · 26 January 2025, 04:00 AM

I think, the 36 version looks far better on you.

Bxtek · 26 January 2025, 04:28 AM

I think we have about the same size wrist as that's how a DD40 looks on me. 36mm looks good, but I personally prefer the 40mm. Some may feel the 40 is a little big on a smaller wrist, but I like that look. There is no right or wrong, but the "right" one is the one that YOU like best.

jb335 · 26 January 2025, 04:30 AM

We have a similar size wrist and we can wear either size. For me, I'd only buy a 36. It wears more elegantly imo.

If you are used to 40mm+ watches the 36 feels way too small at the beginning but your perspective will adjust quickly and if you are like me, you will settle on the fact that the 36 fits perfectly. I'd only buy a DD, DJ or OP in 36mm.

Roddypeepa · 26 January 2025, 04:43 AM

I think you can definitely wear the 40 without issue but possibly the 36 looks a little classier on you.

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jb335 · 26 January 2025, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

I think you can definitely wear the 40 without issue but possibly the 36 looks a little classier on you.

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Succinctly put. Agreed.

huncho · 26 January 2025, 04:58 AM

you could pull off both but i'm personally not a fan of the 40. every time i see it on someone it just looks a bit outrageous, probably has a lot to do with the bracelet being so wide which makes it wear bigger. i don't think this is a watch that should be so in your face like the 40 feels

smaller sizes are coming back anyway and it just shows the 36 will forever be a classic

ltmgeller · 26 January 2025, 05:08 AM

Both look good, It comes down to your preference.

puma1552 · 26 January 2025, 06:33 AM

Won't be a popular opinion at all, but I feel like I'm the only person who thinks the fluted bezel on the 40 looks tacky. It looks like a Reese's peanut butter cup. It's noticeably more in your face than the 36 (as is the rest of the watch).

Tuzz313 · 26 January 2025, 07:04 AM

I have a datejust not at day date level yet lol but I went with 36 mm have similar size wrist to you . Classic size more comfortable and the fluted bezel in the larger size is more loud imo. Go 36

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whatsthetime? · 26 January 2025, 07:31 AM

36mm
I've noticed so many men shave the hair off their arms on TRF - why is this?

BNA/LION · 26 January 2025, 08:10 AM

Both look good on you. I think the 40mm is better.

georgekart · 26 January 2025, 08:25 AM

36 is a classic and looks better on you.

nyc2la · 26 January 2025, 08:25 AM

36mm looks better on you. And it’s a perfectly proportioned watch.

36mm on my 7 3/8” wrist

Boopie · 26 January 2025, 10:46 AM

36mm

MickCollins1916 · 26 January 2025, 10:52 AM

I like the 36mm better here, as I do on most wrists. Both stunning watches, but 36mm looks perfect.

Aman08 · 26 January 2025, 11:03 AM

36mm

Ny325 · 26 January 2025, 11:48 AM

36mm

codecow · 26 January 2025, 11:57 AM

I voted 40mm without looking at the pictures because I have been watching concerts all afternoon and drinking beer.

Even though I may be drunk I think I am right.

ChronoZach · 26 January 2025, 12:04 PM

They both look good on you, depends on you do you more dial or less dial on wrist?
The 36mm is the classic size and I used rock a 36mm back in the day. The 36mm is making a comeback. I like the 41mm that is now discontinued or the 40 because of the fuller dial on the wrist,

Either or for you. Congrats

Cheers,

agsstructures · 26 January 2025, 12:15 PM

36

ons2101 · 26 January 2025, 01:02 PM

36 hands down

40 is just way to much bling

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GoldenSub · 26 January 2025, 01:37 PM

36 is the classic

Trailboss516 · 26 January 2025, 01:38 PM

36mm. I don't think the 36mm DD will ever look "too small" on someone, whereas the 40mm can look like it is trying too hard. Part of the beauty of 36mm is letting that president bracelet get some of the attention.

metallic · 26 January 2025, 01:42 PM

36 looks better. Also shows more of that beautiful bracelet.

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26 January 2025, 03:31 AM	#1
IBJanky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 116	Which size Day-Date? I went to my local Rolex AD to try on a Day-Date 40 (silver dial/Romans). While there, I also tried on the 36mm (white dial/stick markers) to get a better idea of the size difference between the two. My wrist size is 6.75" for reference. How does the 40mm look on my wrist compared to the 36mm? Attached Images

26 January 2025, 03:37 AM	#4
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Posts: 2,420	36 by a mile. Your wrists are too small for the 40. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill! 16233 & 116619LB & future 128236

26 January 2025, 05:08 AM	#13
ltmgeller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,899	Both look good, It comes down to your preference. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 January 2025, 07:31 AM	#16
whatsthetime? "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Posts: 1,232	36mm I've noticed so many men shave the hair off their arms on TRF - why is this? __________________ Submariner 124060 Datejust 16233

26 January 2025, 03:35 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,586	DD is at its best at 36 on any wrist, IMHO.

26 January 2025, 03:46 AM	#6
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,506	Either will work. I have the same size wrist and went with the 40. With that being said, if I had it all over again, I would go 36. Just something classic about it.

26 January 2025, 04:00 AM	#7
INC 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Budapest, HU Watch: 17000B, B+W Posts: 2,512	I think, the 36 version looks far better on you.

26 January 2025, 04:28 AM	#8
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,887	I think we have about the same size wrist as that's how a DD40 looks on me. 36mm looks good, but I personally prefer the 40mm. Some may feel the 40 is a little big on a smaller wrist, but I like that look. There is no right or wrong, but the "right" one is the one that YOU like best.

26 January 2025, 04:30 AM	#9
jb335 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,652	We have a similar size wrist and we can wear either size. For me, I'd only buy a 36. It wears more elegantly imo. If you are used to 40mm+ watches the 36 feels way too small at the beginning but your perspective will adjust quickly and if you are like me, you will settle on the fact that the 36 fits perfectly. I'd only buy a DD, DJ or OP in 36mm.

26 January 2025, 04:43 AM	#10
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,751	I think you can definitely wear the 40 without issue but possibly the 36 looks a little classier on you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2025, 04:58 AM	#12
huncho 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,792	you could pull off both but i'm personally not a fan of the 40. every time i see it on someone it just looks a bit outrageous, probably has a lot to do with the bracelet being so wide which makes it wear bigger. i don't think this is a watch that should be so in your face like the 40 feels smaller sizes are coming back anyway and it just shows the 36 will forever be a classic

26 January 2025, 06:33 AM	#14
puma1552 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 772	Won't be a popular opinion at all, but I feel like I'm the only person who thinks the fluted bezel on the 40 looks tacky. It looks like a Reese's peanut butter cup. It's noticeably more in your face than the 36 (as is the rest of the watch).

26 January 2025, 07:04 AM	#15
Tuzz313 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Detroit Posts: 83	I have a datejust not at day date level yet lol but I went with 36 mm have similar size wrist to you . Classic size more comfortable and the fluted bezel in the larger size is more loud imo. Go 36 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2025, 08:10 AM	#17
BNA/LION 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,865	Both look good on you. I think the 40mm is better. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

26 January 2025, 08:25 AM	#18
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,723	36 is a classic and looks better on you.

26 January 2025, 08:25 AM	#19
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,467	Which size Day-Date? 36mm looks better on you. And it’s a perfectly proportioned watch. 36mm on my 7 3/8” wrist __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

26 January 2025, 10:46 AM	#20
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,985	36mm

26 January 2025, 10:52 AM	#21
MickCollins1916 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,323	I like the 36mm better here, as I do on most wrists. Both stunning watches, but 36mm looks perfect.

26 January 2025, 11:03 AM	#22
Aman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: USA Posts: 244	36mm

26 January 2025, 11:48 AM	#23
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,905	36mm

26 January 2025, 11:57 AM	#24
codecow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Le Mans Posts: 5,460	I voted 40mm without looking at the pictures because I have been watching concerts all afternoon and drinking beer. Even though I may be drunk I think I am right.

26 January 2025, 12:04 PM	#25
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 897	They both look good on you, depends on you do you more dial or less dial on wrist? The 36mm is the classic size and I used rock a 36mm back in the day. The 36mm is making a comeback. I like the 41mm that is now discontinued or the 40 because of the fuller dial on the wrist, Either or for you. Congrats Cheers,

26 January 2025, 12:15 PM	#26
agsstructures 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,429	36

26 January 2025, 01:02 PM	#27
ons2101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NY Posts: 77	36 hands down 40 is just way to much bling Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2025, 01:37 PM	#28
GoldenSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Watch: SUB,DD,DAYTONA,DJ Posts: 229	36 is the classic

26 January 2025, 01:38 PM	#29
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Tokyo Watch: 36mm Posts: 1,638	36mm. I don't think the 36mm DD will ever look "too small" on someone, whereas the 40mm can look like it is trying too hard. Part of the beauty of 36mm is letting that president bracelet get some of the attention.

26 January 2025, 01:42 PM	#30
metallic "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Rick Location: USA Posts: 314	36 looks better. Also shows more of that beautiful bracelet.

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