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chloebear · 30 January 2018, 03:06 AM

I'm not advocating for this, simply predicting....With the new Date-Just 41 being (as I understand it) 39.5mm, I could absolutely see Rolex discontinuing the classic Date-Just 36. I feel like the the DJ41 splits the difference betwen the DJ2 and the classic DJ36.

I think 39.5 is a perfect modern size. Seems like 34 to 36mm is squarely in the "too big for (most) women and too small for (most) men" camp. Although the DJ is a classic, they did move the Explorer from 36 to 39.

Thoughts?

Etschell · 30 January 2018, 03:07 AM

here is my bold prediction, wont happen.

adg31 · 30 January 2018, 03:13 AM

I think I'd put money on Hell freezing over first...

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mjclark32 · 30 January 2018, 03:16 AM

Highly doubtful, the DJ's have and will continue to be great sellers IMO

My wife wears a dj36 and it looks great on her... and she has tiny wrists. Every link out and clasp to the smallest setting.

Dr.Smellody · 30 January 2018, 03:21 AM

Nope.

AK797 · 30 January 2018, 03:23 AM

No, Rolex have no problem with labelling a watch inaccurately of its true size, so think they have no care if we think its more like a 39mm.

maximus1 · 30 January 2018, 03:25 AM

No, 36 is a very popular size.

GradyPhilpott · 30 January 2018, 03:29 AM

The professional line has abandoned 36mm and below, but I really don't see that happening in the dressier line.

Besides, 39.5mm is too close to 41mm to really distinguish the two.

Of course, anything is possible.

TitanCi · 30 January 2018, 03:31 AM

There's a lot of people who prefer the 36 over the 41.

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Desperado · 30 January 2018, 03:32 AM

I don't think so, especially that 36 mm is becoming very popular among women.

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duc888 · 30 January 2018, 03:42 AM

The 36mm is a highly requested model. I think der DJ model line will continue as it is.

kamilof · 30 January 2018, 03:48 AM

36mm is the classic wrist watch size. Even the very first Submariner was 37.5mm because of the thick bezel. Big and heavy watches may be preferred by many, but I personally find 36mm the sweet spot for comfort, legibility and style. And 36mm is also gender neutral (even though my wife loves her 28mm Datejust and finds my 36mm Explorer too big). Cheers!

MariettaMike · 30 January 2018, 03:54 AM

I own both 36 & 41mm Datejusts and prefer the 36mm. Datejust is a classic Rolex watch and the 36mm is a classic size. I don't see the 36mm Datejust being discontinued in favor of the 41mm Datejust.

Lordofrolex · 30 January 2018, 03:54 AM

Not going to happen. 36mm is probably there most iconic size.

RHIII · 30 January 2018, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Not going to happen. 36mm is probably there most iconic size.

^^^^ This

rossi46 · 30 January 2018, 05:03 AM

No disrespect, Mike, but this is the worst prediction I've ever seen on TRF.

Rolex would shut the doors before they disco the DJ36. Never. Gonna. Happen.

Swiss Mad! · 30 January 2018, 05:04 AM

Will definitely happen...right after they discontinue the 36mm DD ...

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FSUGeoff · 30 January 2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rossi46

No disrespect, Mike, but this is the worst prediction I've ever seen on TRF.

Rolex would shut the doors before they disco the DJ36. Never. Gonna. Happen.

Swiss Mad! · 30 January 2018, 05:19 AM

What is Rolex's biggest market?
America? No
Europe? No
Asia? Yes!
36mm is the most popular size in Asian countries.
Why would Rolex alienate their biggest end user by stopping production of the 36mm references?

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cruise_bone · 30 January 2018, 05:47 AM

I am currently entertaining a DJ36 purchase.
Every other watch that I own is 40mm or larger. I need a serious dress watch and a 36mm dj fits the bill perfectly.

cdbeaver66 · 30 January 2018, 05:55 AM

I hope this doesn't happen, the 36 sits nicely on my wrist.

tomchicago · 30 January 2018, 06:49 AM

36 still looks better than the 41. Perfect proportions. 41 bezel is too big, disproportionate, & a bit silly to me. Same with DD36 vs DD40.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chloebear

I'm not advocating for this, simply predicting....With the new Date-Just 41 being (as I understand it) 39.5mm, I could absolutely see Rolex discontinuing the classic Date-Just 36. I feel like the the DJ41 splits the difference betwen the DJ2 and the classic DJ36.

I think 39.5 is a perfect modern size. Seems like 34 to 36mm is squarely in the "too big for (most) women and too small for (most) men" camp. Although the DJ is a classic, they did move the Explorer from 36 to 39.

Thoughts?

FSUGeoff · 30 January 2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

36 still looks better than the 41. Perfect proportions. 41 bezel is too big, disproportionate, & a bit silly to me. Same with DD36 vs DD40.

I'd venture that this is age related, if you bought your first "nice" watch when 36 was the style, you like 36, same with people who prefer 4 or 5 digit references to the 6. basically whatever was current when you started to like watches, is what is "normal" for you and you prefer. obviously, people at the extreme of wrist size will favour either larger or smaller sized watched but for people with wrists between 6.25-7.25inch wrists, I'd bet my theory holds true.

watchwatcher · 30 January 2018, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossi46

No disrespect, Mike, but this is the worst prediction I've ever seen on TRF.

The worst? I've definitely seen worse. Today.

Duey · 30 January 2018, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

The worst? I've definitely seen worse. Today.

The Blueberry GMT

Wcdhtwn · 30 January 2018, 08:08 AM

With the trend among women to wear larger (traditionally men’s) sizes, abandoning the 36 would be a bad decision. Just don’t see it... but anything could happen.

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77T · 30 January 2018, 08:14 AM

Trends vary. Thick, then then; wide then narrow. These trends follow the trade winds east to west.

Ties and suit coat lapels are going skinny - I think Rolex won’t buck that trend.

36mm stays IMHO.

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jrs146 · 30 January 2018, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

here is my bold prediction, wont happen.

This ^^

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JR16 · 30 January 2018, 10:17 AM

Yep, right after they retire the sub and gmt

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The Libertine · 30 January 2018, 10:22 AM

We’ll know soon enough I suppose.

30 January 2018, 03:06 AM	#1
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Bold Basel World Prediction I'm not advocating for this, simply predicting....With the new Date-Just 41 being (as I understand it) 39.5mm, I could absolutely see Rolex discontinuing the classic Date-Just 36. I feel like the the DJ41 splits the difference betwen the DJ2 and the classic DJ36. I think 39.5 is a perfect modern size. Seems like 34 to 36mm is squarely in the "too big for (most) women and too small for (most) men" camp. Although the DJ is a classic, they did move the Explorer from 36 to 39. Thoughts?

30 January 2018, 03:07 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	here is my bold prediction, wont happen. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

30 January 2018, 03:16 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Highly doubtful, the DJ's have and will continue to be great sellers IMO My wife wears a dj36 and it looks great on her... and she has tiny wrists. Every link out and clasp to the smallest setting. __________________

30 January 2018, 03:29 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,449	The professional line has abandoned 36mm and below, but I really don't see that happening in the dressier line. Besides, 39.5mm is too close to 41mm to really distinguish the two. Of course, anything is possible. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

30 January 2018, 03:54 AM	#14
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Not going to happen. 36mm is probably there most iconic size. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

30 January 2018, 03:13 AM	#3
adg31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 314	I think I'd put money on Hell freezing over first... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

30 January 2018, 03:21 AM	#5
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,391	Nope.

30 January 2018, 03:23 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	No, Rolex have no problem with labelling a watch inaccurately of its true size, so think they have no care if we think its more like a 39mm.

30 January 2018, 03:25 AM	#7
maximus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Don Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 386	No, 36 is a very popular size.

30 January 2018, 03:31 AM	#9
TitanCi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: California Posts: 555	There's a lot of people who prefer the 36 over the 41. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2018, 03:32 AM	#10
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	I don't think so, especially that 36 mm is becoming very popular among women. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

30 January 2018, 03:42 AM	#11
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 874	The 36mm is a highly requested model. I think der DJ model line will continue as it is.

30 January 2018, 03:54 AM	#13
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	I own both 36 & 41mm Datejusts and prefer the 36mm. Datejust is a classic Rolex watch and the 36mm is a classic size. I don't see the 36mm Datejust being discontinued in favor of the 41mm Datejust.

30 January 2018, 05:03 AM	#16
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	No disrespect, Mike, but this is the worst prediction I've ever seen on TRF. Rolex would shut the doors before they disco the DJ36. Never. Gonna. Happen. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

30 January 2018, 05:04 AM	#17
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	Will definitely happen...right after they discontinue the 36mm DD ... Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

30 January 2018, 05:19 AM	#19
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	What is Rolex's biggest market? America? No Europe? No Asia? Yes! 36mm is the most popular size in Asian countries. Why would Rolex alienate their biggest end user by stopping production of the 36mm references? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

30 January 2018, 05:47 AM	#20
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	I am currently entertaining a DJ36 purchase. Every other watch that I own is 40mm or larger. I need a serious dress watch and a 36mm dj fits the bill perfectly.

30 January 2018, 05:55 AM	#21
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	I hope this doesn't happen, the 36 sits nicely on my wrist. __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

30 January 2018, 08:08 AM	#26
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,058	With the trend among women to wear larger (traditionally men’s) sizes, abandoning the 36 would be a bad decision. Just don’t see it... but anything could happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2018, 08:14 AM	#27
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,939	Trends vary. Thick, then then; wide then narrow. These trends follow the trade winds east to west. Ties and suit coat lapels are going skinny - I think Rolex won’t buck that trend. 36mm stays IMHO. Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 January 2018, 10:17 AM	#29
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Yep, right after they retire the sub and gmt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

30 January 2018, 10:22 AM	#30
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	We’ll know soon enough I suppose.

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