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WS9D · 28 July 2016, 03:53 AM

Greetings,

Been thinking about getting a 36mm DJ. Just wondering if it might / feel look too small on my wrist which is right at 7inches. I know, "go to the AD and try them on." Eventually I will, but looking for opinions and thoughts of others who have a 36mm and 7 inch wrists. Thanks for the help.

EDIT: also everything I have is 40-42mm. Is the difference that noticeable transitioning from a 40 to a 36?

904VT · 28 July 2016, 03:55 AM

While I don't own a DJ 36, I love the way it looks on my 7.5 inch wrist. For smaller watches, just wear them a little looser than you would larger IMO

speedolex · 28 July 2016, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ks6pd

Greetings,

Been thinking about getting a 36mm DJ. Just wondering if it might / feel look too small on my wrist which is right at 7inches. I know, "go to the AD and try them on." Eventually I will, but looking for opinions and thoughts of others who have a 36mm and 7 inch wrists. Thanks for the help.

EDIT: also everything I have is 40-42mm. Is the difference that noticeable transitioning from a 40 to a 36?

My 36mm DJ looks just great on me and I'm a hair larger than 7".

My other daily wearer is a 40mm Submariner and the difference is subtle, not massively different. I love both sizes, a Dress watch shouldn't be as chunky as a Sport watch anyway.

Datejus · 28 July 2016, 04:08 AM

The 36mm looks perfect on my wrist which is around 7" also. I think 40mm+ watches are reasonably large, 45+ (planet oceans) look way too big on my wrist.

Danny83 · 28 July 2016, 04:08 AM

36 is to small especially since your now used to 40mm and up imo

speedolex · 28 July 2016, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

36 is to small especially since your now used to 40mm and up imo

It's not just a matter of mm. Look at the thread comparing the Ceramic Sub to the Aluminum Sub; both watches are 40mm but the case proportions, lug thickness, dial size, it all comes into play to make the new one look markedly bigger than the older one.

A shot of my DJ above, it's cut wider than most 36mm Rolexes, it has a wrist presence that is closer to 40mm than its actual width in a micrometer.

Datejus · 28 July 2016, 04:13 AM

Not the best image but hopefully it gives you an idea of size

tomchicago · 28 July 2016, 04:22 AM

36mm with fluted bezel wears very nicely compared to a 40mm. 36mm smooth bezel wears small.

Perpetual888 · 28 July 2016, 07:23 AM

I have a 7 inch wrist and prefer something larger... thus my Explorer II 42mm

That being said, from looking at the pictures in this thread, the modern 36mm looks pretty good on that size of wrist.

If you like the look and it feels good... Go for it

johnnyjazz · 28 July 2016, 09:23 AM

Sorrento 2015 694 - Copy.JPG

Not a Rolex but still 36mm. I think my wrist is on the 8 inch side of things, very comfy and I think it looks good.

GradyPhilpott · 28 July 2016, 09:35 AM

My wrist is at least 7.5" and I really enjoy my watches that are 36mm and less.

goog53 · 28 July 2016, 10:04 AM

36 is a classic size and for a DJ works very nice for a 7" wrist

Headshrinker · 28 July 2016, 11:26 AM

My wrist is about 7.5 inches. The DD 36 fits great!

nick c · 28 July 2016, 11:39 AM

WhatTheDeuce · 28 July 2016, 12:04 PM

7.5"

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Ragna · 28 July 2016, 12:08 PM

dont forget to try the Explorer I too..

Muzz · 28 July 2016, 12:36 PM

I am a fan of the 36mm DJ, I have a 7 3/4 wrist. I recently picked up the new DJ however I would happily wear a 36 DD/DJ if given the opportunity.

Juantxo · 28 July 2016, 12:40 PM

I dislike the big watch fashion and think 36mm is the perfect size for a watch. My wrist is 7 1/2". However, I mostly wear now a Seadweller.

Juantxo · 28 July 2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My wrist is at least 7.5" and I really enjoy my watches that are 36mm and less.

fixinbones · 28 July 2016, 12:58 PM

I'm a 7.25 and wear a 36 mm day date. Size is great on my wrist.

WS9D · 28 July 2016, 01:58 PM

Thanks for all the input so far. Sounds like it'll be a non-issue then =)

I'm looking at the 36 as I'm not a huge fan of the DJII size and appearance on my wrist. I like the new DJ41, but not gonna hold my breath for a SS release anytime soon.

dominic.warren · 28 July 2016, 02:01 PM

7.25 and I love the 36mm here is my DD

Old Expat Beast · 28 July 2016, 02:20 PM

I have a 7.25 wrist and own watches from 31mm to 42mm. I'm not going to let one centimetre difference stop me wearing watches I like, and the vintage 31mm and 32mm pieces look pretty good in a retro way, and can't be beat for comfort.

Andad · 28 July 2016, 02:28 PM

At just over 7.5" I find the DD and DJ a good size for casual wear.

masyv6 · 29 July 2016, 06:04 AM

Nice photos. I'm not a DJ/DD owner currently, but having tried on nearly the entire Rolex catalog, I've found that the DD40 suits my 7.5" wrist perfectly. I found the 36mm cases to be a little smaller than I'd like to wear daily.

fskywalker · 29 July 2016, 08:42 AM

You will do just fine with a 36mm Datejust if have a 7 inch wrist. Below my 36mm TOG on my pretty round 7 inch wrist:

I also own a 16610 sub and the difference is not that noticeable.

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joe100 · 29 July 2016, 08:54 AM

36 is probably the perfect size. I wear 34 and 39 weekly and have a 7.25

armen34 · 29 July 2016, 09:17 AM

Imo stick to 40-42...

Mrkamir9 · 29 July 2016, 10:28 AM

My 36mm DJ looks just great on me and I'm a hair larger than 7".

My other daily wearer is a 40mm Submariner and the difference is subtle, not massively different. I love both sizes, a Dress watch shouldn't be as chunky as a Sport watch anyway.[/QUOTE]

Now that's a TOG! I have now become a fan from this photo...the white is beautiful!

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dr3ws · 29 July 2016, 11:16 AM

I'm considering a DJ36mm too, I don't know what my wrist size is but I wear a sub with 3 links removed and the glidelock at 2nd notch from the smallest position. After reading this thread, I'm pretty positive on getting a DJ36mm

28 July 2016, 03:53 AM	#1
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,414	Looking for opinions. Any 36mm with 7in wearers? Greetings, Been thinking about getting a 36mm DJ. Just wondering if it might / feel look too small on my wrist which is right at 7inches. I know, "go to the AD and try them on." Eventually I will, but looking for opinions and thoughts of others who have a 36mm and 7 inch wrists. Thanks for the help. EDIT: also everything I have is 40-42mm. Is the difference that noticeable transitioning from a 40 to a 36?

28 July 2016, 09:35 AM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	My wrist is at least 7.5" and I really enjoy my watches that are 36mm and less. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

28 July 2016, 12:04 PM	#15
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	7.5" Sent from half way through the Kessel Run using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

28 July 2016, 12:58 PM	#20
fixinbones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: New York Watch: 118206 Posts: 911	I'm a 7.25 and wear a 36 mm day date. Size is great on my wrist. __________________ 126719 BLRO meteorite 126660 D-blue 118206 Day Date

29 July 2016, 08:42 AM	#26
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,168	Looking for opinions. Any 36mm with 7in wearers? You will do just fine with a 36mm Datejust if have a 7 inch wrist. Below my 36mm TOG on my pretty round 7 inch wrist: I also own a 16610 sub and the difference is not that noticeable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

28 July 2016, 03:55 AM	#2
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	While I don't own a DJ 36, I love the way it looks on my 7.5 inch wrist. For smaller watches, just wear them a little looser than you would larger IMO

28 July 2016, 04:08 AM	#4
Datejus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Watch: Datejust 116234 Posts: 42	The 36mm looks perfect on my wrist which is around 7" also. I think 40mm+ watches are reasonably large, 45+ (planet oceans) look way too big on my wrist.

28 July 2016, 04:08 AM	#5
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,307	36 is to small especially since your now used to 40mm and up imo

28 July 2016, 04:22 AM	#8
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	36mm with fluted bezel wears very nicely compared to a 40mm. 36mm smooth bezel wears small.

28 July 2016, 07:23 AM	#9
Perpetual888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Stephen Location: Pacific NW GMT-7 Watch: Explorer II Polar Posts: 76	I have a 7 inch wrist and prefer something larger... thus my Explorer II 42mm That being said, from looking at the pictures in this thread, the modern 36mm looks pretty good on that size of wrist. If you like the look and it feels good... Go for it

28 July 2016, 09:23 AM	#10
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	Sorrento 2015 694 - Copy.JPG Not a Rolex but still 36mm. I think my wrist is on the 8 inch side of things, very comfy and I think it looks good.

28 July 2016, 10:04 AM	#12
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	36 is a classic size and for a DJ works very nice for a 7" wrist

28 July 2016, 12:08 PM	#16
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	dont forget to try the Explorer I too..

28 July 2016, 12:36 PM	#17
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I am a fan of the 36mm DJ, I have a 7 3/4 wrist. I recently picked up the new DJ however I would happily wear a 36 DD/DJ if given the opportunity.

28 July 2016, 12:40 PM	#18
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I dislike the big watch fashion and think 36mm is the perfect size for a watch. My wrist is 7 1/2". However, I mostly wear now a Seadweller.

28 July 2016, 01:58 PM	#21
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,414	Thanks for all the input so far. Sounds like it'll be a non-issue then =) I'm looking at the 36 as I'm not a huge fan of the DJII size and appearance on my wrist. I like the new DJ41, but not gonna hold my breath for a SS release anytime soon.

28 July 2016, 02:20 PM	#23
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,803	I have a 7.25 wrist and own watches from 31mm to 42mm. I'm not going to let one centimetre difference stop me wearing watches I like, and the vintage 31mm and 32mm pieces look pretty good in a retro way, and can't be beat for comfort.

29 July 2016, 06:04 AM	#25
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Nice photos. I'm not a DJ/DD owner currently, but having tried on nearly the entire Rolex catalog, I've found that the DD40 suits my 7.5" wrist perfectly. I found the 36mm cases to be a little smaller than I'd like to wear daily.

29 July 2016, 08:54 AM	#27
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	36 is probably the perfect size. I wear 34 and 39 weekly and have a 7.25 __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 July 2016, 09:17 AM	#28
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	Imo stick to 40-42...

29 July 2016, 10:28 AM	#29
Mrkamir9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 425	Looking for opinions. Any 36mm with 7in wearers? My 36mm DJ looks just great on me and I'm a hair larger than 7". My other daily wearer is a 40mm Submariner and the difference is subtle, not massively different. I love both sizes, a Dress watch shouldn't be as chunky as a Sport watch anyway.[/QUOTE] Now that's a TOG! I have now become a fan from this photo...the white is beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 11:16 AM	#30
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	I'm considering a DJ36mm too, I don't know what my wrist size is but I wear a sub with 3 links removed and the glidelock at 2nd notch from the smallest position. After reading this thread, I'm pretty positive on getting a DJ36mm

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