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azguy · 29 April 2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

The DJ36 is classic, 100% Rolex DNA. I'm not a fan of the bloated DJ2.

Nailed it, 36mm is perfect for a dress watch

Rags · 30 April 2012, 12:13 AM

36mm is just fine for me..

rossi46 · 30 April 2012, 12:19 AM

I tried on a 36mm DJ for the first time in my life yesterday (at the new Rolex boutique in NYC). Even with my smaller wrist, 6.5", it looked... small. I've been wearing either a GMT or Sub for a while now, and a 42mm Oris divers watch for years before that, so maybe that has something to do with it. But honestly, I was rather underwhelmed with the smaller DJ.

CharlieSF · 30 April 2012, 04:14 AM

I agree that the 36mm is classic and looks great on many, but there is certainly a place for the DJII as well. 36mm watches happen to look tiny and sad on my wrist so I prefer 40-42mm (max) watches. I all boils down to personal preference :)

ydna808 · 30 April 2012, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Im 6ft 2 inches and 235 pounds of solid fat.....36mm DJ looks fine on me

sorry had to laugh..too funny

TSW · 30 April 2012, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

the dj36 is classic, 100% rolex dna. I'm not a fan of the bloated dj2.

x2

kcmo · 30 April 2012, 07:31 AM

The 36mm DJ is a beauty and true classic! Go for it!

stankeyleg · 30 April 2012, 07:41 AM

My wrist size is 7.75 and the datejust 36mm fit me perfect. It also depends on what your used too, If you have 44mm watches and then switch to 36mm, it might feel small and take some time to get used to.

Hairdude1 · 30 April 2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Ahhh yes! Thanks Carl! Ryan (OP) the 36mm is a classic and timeless size and will go with anything. I have 7' wrist and here are two TT Rose Datejust in my collection. The one that you are looking at is

The rose may not be for everyone, however, is fun to wear/add color to anyone's collection! Good luck on your decision!

I love all of Fremstars posts!!! The DJ is Rolex

franklin · 30 April 2012, 08:16 AM

Buy and wear what YOU enjoy!

Oyster1982 · 30 April 2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mikkolopez

My DJ TT is 36mm and still looks fine with me, i have 6.5in wrist

Nice watch I have the same dial.

Sig228 · 30 April 2012, 12:12 PM

I sold my DJ because to me it looked too small on my 7.5 wrist. That was before I owned any watch 40 mm or larger. I think 40mm is the sweet spot but there are some fine looking 36mms posted here that look perfectly fitted. To each his or her own I guess.

DJJon · 30 April 2012, 12:18 PM

I am surprised not to see enough posters replying that you must try them both on and pick the one you personally prefer, as you and only you will own it and wear it.

A 36 mm Rolex Oyster case, like a DJ, will wear much larger than a 36 mm watch from other brands. Wrist presence is a function of thickness, lug shape and polish, the bezel, height of the watch above the skin, etc. etc etc. The 36 mm DJ 'wears big' compared to other brands.

I like the look of the new DJ II on a truly big framed guy. I'm 6'1" 190 lbs and it looks goofy big on me.

Plus the choices of metals, dials, bezels and bracelets gives the 36mm DJ seemingly endless possibilities. Not so much for the DJ II.

z32turbo · 30 April 2012, 12:24 PM

I love several 36mm models but I feel that they are just too small for me.

oneillba · 30 April 2012, 12:28 PM

Who say's? Go try one on!

Rolex Freak · 30 April 2012, 12:39 PM

It really is personal preference. I gifted my 36mm DJ to my wife, but that's because I prefer 40-42mm and I'm 5'3" 140lbs with 6.75" wrists. So it really boils down to what you like. I also like to drive a bigger SUV. Perhaps because I'm a smaller guy, i like bigger things. :)

jmsrolls · 30 April 2012, 08:01 PM

My wrist is 7 1/2" and I had the same concern when shopping for a dress watch last year. I finally decided on the DJ because of its classic size:

Works fine for me.

Fr. John†

Ryan27 · 1 May 2012, 01:45 AM

Where is the best place in the world to buy a Rolex?

yessir69 · 1 May 2012, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan27

Where is the best place in the world to buy a Rolex?

Is this a trick question???

2th Dr · 1 May 2012, 05:43 AM

It's not the size that counts...

psv · 1 May 2012, 06:01 AM

A 36mm Datejust or Day-Date looks good in pretty much any wrist. It might not be to everyone's taste, but anything thinking it doesn't belong 'on a real man's wrist' got issues bigger than we can solve on an online forum.

Ryan27 · 1 May 2012, 07:35 AM

It's not a trick question.

I mean where is the cheapest place. I know it all depends on the exchange rate. But usually the cheapest.

The current price of a Rolex I'm looking at is £6650

Gaijin · 1 May 2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

36mm is classic size and works for me. Welcome to TRF!

Agree.

beaglehusky · 1 May 2012, 08:57 PM

I have 7.25 in wrists and this is a 34mm (!) Air King. I don't think it looks too bad, so you should be ok with a 36mm piece.

jles · 1 May 2012, 11:17 PM

Hi, I think the 36mm is a great size,I have an explorer 1 and its absolutely fabulous to wear.
It all comes down to your own wrist but I'd go for 36mm

Widows Son · 2 May 2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by beaglehusky

I have 7.25 in wrists and this is a 34mm (!) Air King. I don't think it looks too bad, so you should be ok with a 36mm piece.

Looks great on you!!! I hate to see a watch overlapping on someone's wrist.

Ryan27 · 2 May 2012, 06:04 AM

http://www.watchcentre.com/Rolex/Rol...ust-B-P-116231

I'm going to view this watch this week.

:)

beaglehusky · 2 May 2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

Looks great on you!!! I hate to see a watch overlapping on someone's wrist.

Thanks!!!

Gerardus · 2 May 2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shaark

Welcome to TRF Ryan!

36mm is the classic Datejust size and IMHO is very suitable for the majority of people.

Best thing is to try some models on to make your mind up.

Here's my 7" wrist sporting a 36mm DJ!

awesome!

CLRBLULITE · 3 May 2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

You know, this seems to be the refrain when visiting AD's...the 36mm watches are too small and are being purchased by old men.

What he said.

30 April 2012, 12:19 AM	#33
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	I tried on a 36mm DJ for the first time in my life yesterday (at the new Rolex boutique in NYC). Even with my smaller wrist, 6.5", it looked... small. I've been wearing either a GMT or Sub for a while now, and a 42mm Oris divers watch for years before that, so maybe that has something to do with it. But honestly, I was rather underwhelmed with the smaller DJ. __________________ 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 April 2012, 12:24 PM	#44
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I love several 36mm models but I feel that they are just too small for me. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

30 April 2012, 12:28 PM	#45
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Who say's? Go try one on! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

30 April 2012, 04:14 AM	#34
CharlieSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Watch: 116710 Posts: 237	I agree that the 36mm is classic and looks great on many, but there is certainly a place for the DJII as well. 36mm watches happen to look tiny and sad on my wrist so I prefer 40-42mm (max) watches. I all boils down to personal preference :)

30 April 2012, 07:31 AM	#37
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	The 36mm DJ is a beauty and true classic! Go for it!

30 April 2012, 07:41 AM	#38
stankeyleg Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Josh Location: montreal Posts: 200	My wrist size is 7.75 and the datejust 36mm fit me perfect. It also depends on what your used too, If you have 44mm watches and then switch to 36mm, it might feel small and take some time to get used to.

30 April 2012, 08:16 AM	#40
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Buy and wear what YOU enjoy!

30 April 2012, 12:12 PM	#42
Sig228 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Miami Watch: 14060M Posts: 102	I sold my DJ because to me it looked too small on my 7.5 wrist. That was before I owned any watch 40 mm or larger. I think 40mm is the sweet spot but there are some fine looking 36mms posted here that look perfectly fitted. To each his or her own I guess.

30 April 2012, 12:18 PM	#43
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I am surprised not to see enough posters replying that you must try them both on and pick the one you personally prefer, as you and only you will own it and wear it. A 36 mm Rolex Oyster case, like a DJ, will wear much larger than a 36 mm watch from other brands. Wrist presence is a function of thickness, lug shape and polish, the bezel, height of the watch above the skin, etc. etc etc. The 36 mm DJ 'wears big' compared to other brands. I like the look of the new DJ II on a truly big framed guy. I'm 6'1" 190 lbs and it looks goofy big on me. Plus the choices of metals, dials, bezels and bracelets gives the 36mm DJ seemingly endless possibilities. Not so much for the DJ II.

30 April 2012, 12:39 PM	#46
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	It really is personal preference. I gifted my 36mm DJ to my wife, but that's because I prefer 40-42mm and I'm 5'3" 140lbs with 6.75" wrists. So it really boils down to what you like. I also like to drive a bigger SUV. Perhaps because I'm a smaller guy, i like bigger things. :)

30 April 2012, 08:01 PM	#47
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	My wrist is 7 1/2" and I had the same concern when shopping for a dress watch last year. I finally decided on the DJ because of its classic size: Works fine for me. Fr. John†

1 May 2012, 01:45 AM	#48
Ryan27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: london Watch: Cartier Santos 100 Posts: 7	Where is the best place in the world to buy a Rolex?

1 May 2012, 05:43 AM	#50
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	It's not the size that counts...

1 May 2012, 06:01 AM	#51
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	A 36mm Datejust or Day-Date looks good in pretty much any wrist. It might not be to everyone's taste, but anything thinking it doesn't belong 'on a real man's wrist' got issues bigger than we can solve on an online forum.

1 May 2012, 07:35 AM	#52
Ryan27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: london Watch: Cartier Santos 100 Posts: 7	It's not a trick question. I mean where is the cheapest place. I know it all depends on the exchange rate. But usually the cheapest. The current price of a Rolex I'm looking at is £6650

1 May 2012, 11:17 PM	#55
jles Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Switzerland Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 16	Hi, I think the 36mm is a great size,I have an explorer 1 and its absolutely fabulous to wear. It all comes down to your own wrist but I'd go for 36mm

2 May 2012, 06:04 AM	#57
Ryan27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: london Watch: Cartier Santos 100 Posts: 7	http://www.watchcentre.com/Rolex/Rol...ust-B-P-116231 I'm going to view this watch this week. :)

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