Request input : DJ36 or DJ41?

[ikincooper]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

The more I looked, the more I liked the size of the DJ36... so that's what I bought.

Congratulations, get sharing some photos and wear in the best of health


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[thefollandgnat]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

You made the right choice.

Indeed.

[CLTRolex]

If the watch fits , you must submit

[samson66]

Seems to me if the 40mm Sub feels "just right" the 39.5mm DJ41 should feel pretty perfect too, but your call

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by samson66

Seems to me if the 40mm Sub feels "just right" the 39.5mm DJ41 should feel pretty perfect too, but your call

What you’re saying should make sense, but I found that it wasn’t so.

The DJ41 isn’t a sports watch and was designed as a classic model that should have always been smaller. True, it’s no larger than 40mm, however, the following make it wear larger.

The DJ41 bezel is too wide and out of proportion, especially as the bezel isn’t functional.

The DJ41 has a dial that is larger than the sports range, which is just odd, whereas the DJ36 has the same size dial as the Sub/GMT etc.

The DJ41 has a wider lug-lug width than the Sub C. (albeit the same as the now updated 126 models)

I bought a DJ2 and sold it 3 years later. Then I went for a DJ41 and sold that 2 years later. Then I got the DJ36, and it’s just right.

Everyone’s different obviously, but for me, anything but the classic and iconic size DJ just doesn’t work.

[djackson410]

Exactly!

[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by Dontknow

For comparison purposes

Very nice.

And congrats OP. What sort of 36mm DJ did you get?

[Spectre38]

Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

Very nice.

And congrats OP. What sort of 36mm DJ did you get?

What I got is in this thread..

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=796674

[GGGMT]

41 is too big and chunky, 36 is too small. I would get neither


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[Spectre38]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

41 is too big and chunky, 36 is too small. I would get neither

I keep seeing people say that 36 is too small, but I would disagree. I have a 6694 that is 34 and I wear it, and love it. I am not one of the herd who thinks that watches must be 40+ mm to be manly. It may be because I have a love for vintage watches which tend to be smaller.

I love my GMT and my SD, but they are about as big as I go. My Speedmaster was inherited and doesn't get the wrist time it should, primarily since it feels too large.

[Avs Fan]

My 16600 wears small so I would choose the 41 mm DJ, but if the 16600 is perfect for you, a 36 mm DJ may be the choice.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

I keep seeing people say that 36 is too small, but I would disagree. I have a 6694 that is 34 and I wear it, and love it. I am not one of the herd who thinks that watches must be 40+ mm to be manly. It may be because I have a love for vintage watches which tend to be smaller.

I love my GMT and my SD, but they are about as big as I go. My Speedmaster was inherited and doesn't get the wrist time it should, primarily since it feels too large.

I do love my 36mm DJ (1996) but my preferences have moved to bigger.




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[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

What I got is in this thread..

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=796674

That is nice. Love the pop of red.

[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

The more I looked, the more I liked the size of the DJ36... so that's what I bought.

Congrats! Really can’t go wrong with either. Beautiful watch.

Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

Very nice.

And congrats OP. What sort of 36mm DJ did you get?

Thank you sir. Much appreciated

[zhqiang]

DJ41 all the way, It is actually less than 40mm. You are better to try both of them in person.