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Maxy · 22 January 2018, 09:15 AM

Recently I've been thinking about getting Datejust 36. There is a talk that DJ 41 is actually not 41 but somewhere near 39mm. So, does anyone has both watches to compare? I would be interested in 36mm but if DJ 41 is 39, I might try that one. Also, I'm expecting DJ 36 to get the new movement next year as there has been no upgrade from 2005(I think). Currently DJ 41 is best bet but if DJ36 is getting 3235 movement, I will go with DJ36.

The color I'm interested in DJ36!!

MariettaMike · 22 January 2018, 10:20 AM

Have both Datejusts -- 41mm with Oyster bracelet, 36mm with Jubilee bracelet. Not sure where you got your information about the 41mm but it is not 39mm. I like both watches but favor the 36mm with Jubilee braceet.

watchwatcher · 22 January 2018, 10:22 AM

You should try them on back to back before you make your decision. Movement be damned.

superdog · 22 January 2018, 10:25 AM

I do much prefer the 41, it’s not even a contest.

I appreciate the 36. I do. But it’s not for me.

Drives550 · 22 January 2018, 10:29 AM

Of course, personal preference. But to me, a time and date only watch is perfect at 36. At 41 the dial feels unnecessarily large to me. A 36 you wear for you; a 41 you wear for others. IMHO.

Gharddog03 · 22 January 2018, 11:15 AM

That’s a nice watch. But if I would ever buy a 36mm. It would be worn with long sleeves only.

arguetaoscar · 22 January 2018, 11:29 AM

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nick c · 22 January 2018, 11:30 AM

I like my Dj36.

HONDABBQ · 22 January 2018, 11:52 AM

Can't do a 36. Looks too small on me.
36 past and present have way better dials though.

littleolemoi · 22 January 2018, 01:03 PM

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Thank you so much for the photo comparison!!! Good look!!

I've wondered how big of a difference is between 41mm and 36mm ........ clearly there is a noticeable difference.

You know what they say ummmmm ......... " bigger is better " and I'd have to agree

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Maiden · 22 January 2018, 01:47 PM

Try them both, but I prefer the 36.

TheRolexKingofLV · 22 January 2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I do much prefer the 41, it’s not even a contest.

I appreciate the 36. I do. But it’s not for me.

x2

douglasf13 · 22 January 2018, 01:50 PM

Movements don’t matter. Get the size you like, which, in my case is 36mm. My 39.2mm feels clownish after wearing 36mm.

douglasf13 · 22 January 2018, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MariettaMike

Have both Datejusts -- 41mm with Oyster bracelet, 36mm with Jubilee bracelet. Not sure where you got your information about the 41mm but it is not 39mm. I like both watches but favor the 36mm with Jubilee braceet.

From another forum member:

GFONG · 22 January 2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

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Thanks for sharing. I think it should be measured the case (not bezel) diagonally from 4 to 10.

freesole · 22 January 2018, 02:12 PM

Depends on your preference really. Both are beautiful watches. I have the 41 and prefer that over the 36 though.

Dr.Smellody · 22 January 2018, 02:23 PM

36mm is just fine. Here is my 39 year old one.

jjwalters3 · 22 January 2018, 02:34 PM

Honestly I just went through this. I thought I wanted a 36 and coughed up a little more to buy the 41. The trick is to wear one on each wrist at the same time and look at it. 2 months later I still love my decision. Buy the one you love.

Boaters · 22 January 2018, 02:37 PM

36mm would be to small for me .. 41mm just perfect

DoctorA · 22 January 2018, 03:22 PM

DJ 41 is the one hands down! Better bigger and more option watch

Arid · 22 January 2018, 04:18 PM

Another vote for the 36!

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lord91 · 22 January 2018, 04:34 PM

DJ 36, don't waste anymore time. No one knows when will it get the new movement, and the only real benefit of it is the bigger power reserve, but won't you be wearing the watch?

epc2 · 22 January 2018, 11:20 PM

Depends on your wrist size and what size you like better, for me 41 all the way which actually is more like 39.5.

mklam · 22 January 2018, 11:33 PM

The concealed clasp is a big plus for the 36

SearChart · 22 January 2018, 11:49 PM

Both are nice.

DKS2375 · 23 January 2018, 12:00 AM

36mm is my daily watch.

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watchwatcher · 23 January 2018, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Drives550

A 36 you wear for you; a 41 you wear for others. IMHO.

Or...a person may simply prefer the larger size of a 41. It certainly doesn't mean that he/she is "wearing for others."

Krash · 23 January 2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Recently I've been thinking about getting Datejust 36. There is a talk that DJ 41 is actually not 41 but somewhere near 39mm. So, does anyone has both watches to compare? I would be interested in 36mm but if DJ 41 is 39, I might try that one. Also, I'm expecting DJ 36 to get the new movement next year as there has been no upgrade from 2005(I think). Currently DJ 41 is best bet but if DJ36 is getting 3235 movement, I will go with DJ36.

The color I'm interested in DJ36!!

That is beautiful.

douglasf13 · 23 January 2018, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GFONG

Thanks for sharing. I think it should be measured the case (not bezel) diagonally from 4 to 10.

Nah. The bezel size is what really gives the impression of the watch’s size. It’s why the Speedy Pro really reads like a 40mm watch, too.

Krash · 23 January 2018, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DKS2375

36mm is my daily watch.

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Beautiful.

22 January 2018, 09:15 AM	#1
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Datejust 41 vs Datejust 36 Recently I've been thinking about getting Datejust 36. There is a talk that DJ 41 is actually not 41 but somewhere near 39mm. So, does anyone has both watches to compare? I would be interested in 36mm but if DJ 41 is 39, I might try that one. Also, I'm expecting DJ 36 to get the new movement next year as there has been no upgrade from 2005(I think). Currently DJ 41 is best bet but if DJ36 is getting 3235 movement, I will go with DJ36. The color I'm interested in DJ36!!

22 January 2018, 10:25 AM	#4
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	I do much prefer the 41, it’s not even a contest. I appreciate the 36. I do. But it’s not for me. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

22 January 2018, 03:22 PM	#20
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	DJ 41 is the one hands down! Better bigger and more option watch __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

22 January 2018, 10:20 AM	#2
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	Have both Datejusts -- 41mm with Oyster bracelet, 36mm with Jubilee bracelet. Not sure where you got your information about the 41mm but it is not 39mm. I like both watches but favor the 36mm with Jubilee braceet.

22 January 2018, 10:22 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	You should try them on back to back before you make your decision. Movement be damned.

22 January 2018, 10:29 AM	#5
Drives550 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New York Posts: 43	Of course, personal preference. But to me, a time and date only watch is perfect at 36. At 41 the dial feels unnecessarily large to me. A 36 you wear for you; a 41 you wear for others. IMHO.

22 January 2018, 11:15 AM	#6
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	That’s a nice watch. But if I would ever buy a 36mm. It would be worn with long sleeves only.

22 January 2018, 11:29 AM	#7
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2018, 11:30 AM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I like my Dj36.

22 January 2018, 11:52 AM	#9
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	Can't do a 36. Looks too small on me. 36 past and present have way better dials though.

22 January 2018, 01:50 PM	#13
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Movements don’t matter. Get the size you like, which, in my case is 36mm. My 39.2mm feels clownish after wearing 36mm.

22 January 2018, 02:12 PM	#16
freesole "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 175	Depends on your preference really. Both are beautiful watches. I have the 41 and prefer that over the 36 though.

22 January 2018, 02:23 PM	#17
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,391	36mm is just fine. Here is my 39 year old one.

22 January 2018, 02:34 PM	#18
jjwalters3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 33	Honestly I just went through this. I thought I wanted a 36 and coughed up a little more to buy the 41. The trick is to wear one on each wrist at the same time and look at it. 2 months later I still love my decision. Buy the one you love.

22 January 2018, 02:37 PM	#19
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	36mm would be to small for me .. 41mm just perfect

22 January 2018, 04:18 PM	#21
Arid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Smiths Falls Posts: 336	Another vote for the 36! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2018, 04:34 PM	#22
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,974	DJ 36, don't waste anymore time. No one knows when will it get the new movement, and the only real benefit of it is the bigger power reserve, but won't you be wearing the watch?

22 January 2018, 11:20 PM	#23
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	Depends on your wrist size and what size you like better, for me 41 all the way which actually is more like 39.5.

23 January 2018, 12:00 AM	#26
DKS2375 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: New Mexico Watch: GMT & DJ Posts: 416	36mm is my daily watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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