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iazrollie · 8 September 2014, 02:13 AM

39-41

andromeda160 · 8 September 2014, 02:57 AM

34mm is where it's at, I like 36mm watches too, but prefer no date midsizes which really limits the size to 34mm for the most part. Obviously there's exceptions like the 6424 and explorer 1's and what not, but the dial options aren't as nice as they were on the 1002 OPs and 6426s

rainbowmax · 8 September 2014, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

Depends on the watch and purpose, but 40mm is my maximum.

Jamesha · 8 September 2014, 03:50 AM

Thanks all - Very interesting to see everyone's views on this!

AK797 · 8 September 2014, 05:36 AM

Should have 42 and 44mm to get a more accurate reflection of TRF's tastes.

tkerrmd · 8 September 2014, 05:48 AM

40 is a good spot

Chrispare · 8 September 2014, 06:22 AM

39 / 40 not above

Nobody.Move · 8 September 2014, 06:34 AM

Generally speaking, a dress watch in the 36mm range always looks good. Sports watches in the 40-41mm are acceptable.

Psmith · 8 September 2014, 07:02 AM

40 ... 42 ... 43 ... 44 ... 45 ... 47

J_H · 8 September 2014, 07:12 AM

After owning the 36mm and 40mm for a few weeks, I voted 36mm. So classy and understated, perfect for Mon-Thursday!

strafer_kid · 8 September 2014, 07:16 AM

40mm max - tried the 42mm but found it too big.

mike · 8 September 2014, 07:55 AM

I favor 40 to 42mm, but lug shape has a lot to do with it.

bobernet · 8 September 2014, 08:44 AM

Not sure I could choose. I wouldn't want a bigger Sub, so could say 40. But I don't want a bigger DD either. 36mm is perfect. Guess I could live with 38 or 39, but not the DDII.

Eric Chan · 8 September 2014, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

Depends on the watch and purpose, but 40mm is my maximum.

X2.

Voted for 36mm. Now of my attention over the past few years have been directed to the Rolex Professional Series watches, but if I were to keep only one watch in my current collection , it would be my Datejust 16234. My grail is the Day-Date 118238. Both are 36mm and are classics in their own right. Not a fan of anything over 42mm.

Chris B · 8 September 2014, 09:11 AM

It depends on the watch

jhcam8 · 8 September 2014, 09:27 AM

Assuming you mean case size: 44, 45, 47

DrTom · 8 September 2014, 09:46 AM

i think it would be interesting to see preferred watch case/wrist size ratio.....for example a 40mm watch case on a 7.25 inch wrist has a ratio of 5.52 where at that same ratio, a 44.16 mm on an 8 inch wrist is in the same proportion (my planet ocean chrono), holding wrist conformation constant. So to say a 40mm dress watch is ridiculous, maybe not on a 8 inch or plus wrist....and you know what they say about wrist sizes...... :)

dress watch 40mm

sport 42-45

dial/wrist ratio 5.2

bearone2 · 8 September 2014, 09:53 AM

40

BNA/LION · 8 September 2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by USALV

40mm
36mm

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drjfc62 · 8 September 2014, 10:46 AM

I'll wear 40-47 mm, depending on the comfort and overall look.

Jamesha · 8 September 2014, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhcam8

Assuming you mean case size: 44, 45, 47

Sorry - Yes I meant case size, thanks for your input

HogwldFLTR · 8 September 2014, 07:57 PM

36 or 40 but not bigger for me. 40 is my favorite (so not "or above.")

zama · 8 September 2014, 08:06 PM

Depends on model so just to protect the small dials I voted 36mm

View Poll Results: Favourite dial size?
36mm	21	13.46%
39mm	21	13.46%
40mm or above	114	73.08%
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8 September 2014, 02:13 AM	#31
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	39-41 __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

8 September 2014, 07:02 AM	#39
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	40 ... 42 ... 43 ... 44 ... 45 ... 47 __________________

8 September 2014, 07:12 AM	#40
J_H "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jeffrey Location: Spartanburg, SC Watch: HULK Posts: 882	After owning the 36mm and 40mm for a few weeks, I voted 36mm. So classy and understated, perfect for Mon-Thursday! __________________ If you live for people's acceptance, you will die from their rejection....

8 September 2014, 07:57 PM	#52
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	36 or 40 but not bigger for me. 40 is my favorite (so not "or above.") __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

8 September 2014, 02:57 AM	#32
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	34mm is where it's at, I like 36mm watches too, but prefer no date midsizes which really limits the size to 34mm for the most part. Obviously there's exceptions like the 6424 and explorer 1's and what not, but the dial options aren't as nice as they were on the 1002 OPs and 6426s

8 September 2014, 03:50 AM	#34
Jamesha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 170	Thanks all - Very interesting to see everyone's views on this!

8 September 2014, 05:36 AM	#35
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Should have 42 and 44mm to get a more accurate reflection of TRF's tastes.

8 September 2014, 05:48 AM	#36
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	40 is a good spot

8 September 2014, 06:22 AM	#37
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	39 / 40 not above

8 September 2014, 06:34 AM	#38
Nobody.Move "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 266	Generally speaking, a dress watch in the 36mm range always looks good. Sports watches in the 40-41mm are acceptable.

8 September 2014, 07:16 AM	#41
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	40mm max - tried the 42mm but found it too big.

8 September 2014, 07:55 AM	#42
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I favor 40 to 42mm, but lug shape has a lot to do with it.

8 September 2014, 08:44 AM	#43
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	Not sure I could choose. I wouldn't want a bigger Sub, so could say 40. But I don't want a bigger DD either. 36mm is perfect. Guess I could live with 38 or 39, but not the DDII.

8 September 2014, 09:11 AM	#45
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	It depends on the watch

8 September 2014, 09:27 AM	#46
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Assuming you mean case size: 44, 45, 47

8 September 2014, 09:46 AM	#47
DrTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada Watch: gmt master Posts: 428	i think it would be interesting to see preferred watch case/wrist size ratio.....for example a 40mm watch case on a 7.25 inch wrist has a ratio of 5.52 where at that same ratio, a 44.16 mm on an 8 inch wrist is in the same proportion (my planet ocean chrono), holding wrist conformation constant. So to say a 40mm dress watch is ridiculous, maybe not on a 8 inch or plus wrist....and you know what they say about wrist sizes...... :) dress watch 40mm sport 42-45 dial/wrist ratio 5.2

8 September 2014, 09:53 AM	#48
bearone2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona Watch: 116713LN Posts: 402	40

8 September 2014, 10:46 AM	#50
drjfc62 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: DSSD, TT sub Posts: 532	I'll wear 40-47 mm, depending on the comfort and overall look.

8 September 2014, 08:06 PM	#53
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Depends on model so just to protect the small dials I voted 36mm __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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