Why all the hate for big sizes?

[dddl]

I just bought a 40 DD (thanks DavidSW) and like it much better then the 36 DD and Rolex definitely got the 41 bezel wrong. . .

[watchwatcher]

I think Rolex generally knows what they're doing by offering a pretty varied size lineup...a little something for everyone if you will.

As for the haters...well...

[UncleSwiss]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

If you want a watch to attract attention, wear a large one.

If you want to be a bit more discreet, wear a small one.

To my mind, 40mm is the natural medium and suits everyone. The moment you go over 40mm, you start looking loud.

Regards

Mick

In your humble opinion of course...

[airchitect]

The size isn't really the issue for me I guess, but the proportions. My 42mm exp II looks perfect on my wrist, yet I hate the look of a 40mm GMT on my wrist. That said, a 40mm blue dial YM looks awesome. For those its simple. The thick contrasting bezel on the gmt makes it appear small to me while the monochromatic nature of the YM makes the watch appear bigger than it is. Ugh. Anyway, if I have to chose, I will pick a hair big over a hair small any day.

[Mr Kram]

So subjective. I used to not buy over 40mm, but I have change my opinion. I am currently wearing a 46mm IWC Top Gun Doppelchrono. For me, it's not absolute case size, but fit and feel and also height. I often wear suits and sport coats with long sleeves, so if the watch is too big, it doesn't tuck comfortably under the sleeve.


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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Boaters

I think to say hate is a strong way to put it. In this day an age lots of people are wearing large watches. Been there done that told myself I would never wear a 40mm watch but now I find thats my sweet spot can I wear larger watches sure my wrist is 8'' and I can pull it off do I want to not really. My last larger watch was the IWC Aquatimer beautiful watch but at 44mm just started to not feel right. I think each individual needs to make his own decision on what they like and if there good with it so be it. I see people walking around with watches on there wrists that look like a golf ball strapped to there wrist does it look odd or clownish in my opinion yes but they probably look at me and wonder how I can even read the time on my puny 40mm piece of wrist candy. So to each his own.


Here is a good laugh back in the old days a almost 60mm Invicta Venom

Love my 40mm Rolex's

Actually the Venom was 50 to 53 mm depending on the model. I actually had one in 44 mm which I liked a bit more; the 50mm was too big for me to wear although I tried; too heavy and awkward.

[J!m]

Originally Posted by Mosbrook

I seriously doubt this forum is an accurate reflection of the changing preferences by the general watch-wearing public. There is great admiration here for the heritage of the brand, and many of the older models are smaller. It is highly likely that Rolex conducts extensive market research and trend modeling before embarking on a new size. Nor do I think that Rolex plans to adjust size each year to the annual whims of the market's 1 percent. Trends are larger and Rolex is conservatively following suit. The DDII might well have been a fluke.

They clearly don't adjust with the trends. They took their sweet time going larger... So much so that it seems like a very short time before they went back down.

What boggles me is that they did not get any larger in the 70's, last time watches started getting bigger and thicker, but this time they did. I found that rather odd but very possibly due to changes in management after 40-odd years...

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Limestonedan

Agree Paul. I'd love to see a larger GMT alternative.

Wonder if the 42 mm GMT will be called the GMT Master III?

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by MCO1

I prefer 40mm but can live with 42mm. I really had no problem with the Explorer II going up to 42mm since it is a sport model. The Day Date and Datejust were just increased too much for what they were. For me 36mm is just a bit to small, I find the 39mm Explorer and the 39mm OP perfect for a dressier watch and feel that 39mm would have been the sweet spot for both the DD and DJ. Again we all have opinions and Rolex isn't going to listen to any of us. I did try on a new DD the other day and the proportions of the new one are quite nice.

I couldn't have said it better myself. Sports models can go a little bigger. I agree that the Explorer 2 at 42 is pretty sweet and the Explorer (and OP) at 39 are perfect.

Interestingly 10 years ago the perfect sports/dress combo was a 40 mm Sub and a 36 mm DJ. Those still work perfectly, but now the range has adjusted up just slightly.

[jon_jon]

Rolex is usually fairly conservative with watch size, but was quite aggressive when they went with the larger DJII and DDII. They are getting into the territory of the Panerai and IWC in size. I think they realized they went too large and is trying to find a happy medium in the 40mm DDII. I would not be surprised if we see a DJ40 within the next few years.