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Bigsykedaddy · 19 February 2017, 02:16 PM

Have you tried on the Day Date 40? Depending on how big your wrist is I would say go for the 36 mm, it's a true classic that will never go out of style. Also it's very comfortable on my 7.25'' wrist. I owned a Datejust II and I liked it but something about it wasn't sitting quite right with me. It turned out to be that the proportions were off and the case was too big.

I think they fixed a lot of the issues (proportion wise) with the Day Date II when they released the Day Date 40. My suggestion as always is get whichever one YOU like the most. I would recommend the Day Date 36 mm unless you have a rather large wrist and in that case I would grab the Day Date 40 over the Day Date II, but we all know what opinions are like.

Good luck on your hunt and really really take your time or you will lose money chasing the correct watch. I can't wait to see what you choose

*edit* GDit why don't I read the OP post date...

Al1969 · 19 February 2017, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

Have you tried on the Day Date 40? Depending on how big your wrist is I would say go for the 36 mm, it's a true classic that will never go out of style. Also it's very comfortable on my 7.25'' wrist. I owned a Datejust II and I liked it but something about it wasn't sitting quite right with me. It turned out to be that the proportions were off and the case was too big.

I think they fixed a lot of the issues (proportion wise) with the Day Date II when they released the Day Date 40. My suggestion as always is get whichever one YOU like the most. I would recommend the Day Date 36 mm unless you have a rather large wrist and in that case I would grab the Day Date 40 over the Day Date II, but we all know what opinions are like.

Good luck on your hunt and really really take your time or you will lose money chasing the correct watch. I can't wait to see what you choose

*edit* GDit why don't I read the OP post date...

Wonder if he picked one up by now.

Bigsykedaddy · 19 February 2017, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Wonder if he picked one up by now.

Yeah good question

Maiden · 19 February 2017, 05:10 PM

I think I have already contributed to this thread. In any event, the DD 36mm is my recomendation. This is the icon and perfectly sized. My wrist is 7.5 in btw.

vladamir15 · 19 February 2017, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lobzdik

The GMT Kid - that vintage DD of yours is aweeesome

I'm leaning towards the 36mm too, after so much support... perhaps the 41mm is saved for a slightly more casual DateJust?

Now I'm trying to decide what kind of face I like best. What do you think? Light, Dark, Golden? And also the hour markers? I'm between just the roman numerals and the straight lines?

I would go with the classic white roman dial with yellow gold

Verdi · 19 February 2017, 05:26 PM

36mm for sure. Classic DD always wins in my books.

HL65 · 19 February 2017, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Wonder if he picked one up by now.

I would hope so.

If not forget both and go with the 40 - perfect size and proportions!

pd999 · 20 February 2017, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

If not forget both and go with the 40 - perfect size and proportions!

NLYogi · 20 February 2017, 03:54 AM

Tried on both sizes and imho the 36 mm connects with more dressier clothing or nice knitwear. Where the 41 mm is more of a sporty wristwatch.

BoomerSooner · 20 February 2017, 03:59 AM

36mm looks balanced and a classic

Rags · 20 February 2017, 12:52 PM

41mm is just too big. The 36mm is the right size until they come out with a 39mm.

OskarManic · 27 February 2017, 02:34 AM

Hands down 36MM.

jaySL350 · 27 February 2017, 02:57 AM

i have both 36mm y/g and s/steel with fluted bezel 16013 and i flipped my blnr for a datejust 2 s/steel and w/gold fluted bezel with blue dial,,tried one on in Schipol Airport before xmas and fell in love with it,
great imo for a daily hacker and totally understated,,,,,shades of blue are so lovely,,
compared to my 36mm it dont feel heavy or out of proportion,,,,
my milguass with green crystal although the same size felt much heavier,,,,,jay

Antrunner85 · 27 March 2017, 04:45 PM

36 mm

mikeps2006 · 27 March 2017, 08:32 PM

I had a 36mm Rose Gold. But traded it up to a day date II. I like the 41 better.

bogratful · 19 November 2017, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

36mm will get old really fast

think it came out 1945 at 36 mls still made 36 today thats 72 years really ageing fast.

ronricks · 19 November 2017, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

41mm is just too big. The 36mm is the right size until they come out with a 39mm.

The DD40 is actually 39.x mm. Perfect compromise between 36mm and 41mm

watchwatcher · 19 November 2017, 10:30 AM

Hmm...a seven year old thread. I wonder if the OP has made a choice by now?

wildcat465 · 23 November 2017, 01:11 AM

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wildcat465 · 23 November 2017, 01:11 AM

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JnmEaton · 23 November 2017, 01:51 AM

He's not posted in years....... who knows if he ever bought his watch.

Mgsm · 24 November 2017, 01:44 AM

This is so funny

Eric Chan · 24 November 2017, 05:28 AM

Old thread, but an interesting one.

36mm for me. I may be a little biased, but it just feels better on the wrist. My wrist size is 7 inches. The 40mm is pretty good too.

mechanicaltime · 25 April 2018, 11:21 AM

My wrists are 7 inches and I have a medium frame.
I've been wearing a 36 DD for 2 years. My other watches are 36DJ TT I've had for 30 years and a SS Sub. The Sub doesn't seem to look much bigger probably because I think gold wears larger.

mechanicaltime · 25 April 2018, 12:06 PM

My wrists are 7 inches and I have a medium frame.
I've been wearing a 36 DD for 2 years. My other watches are 36DJ TT I've had for 30 years and a SS Sub. The Sub doesn't seem to look much bigger probably because I think gold wears larger.

19 February 2017, 05:10 PM	#64
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	I think I have already contributed to this thread. In any event, the DD 36mm is my recomendation. This is the icon and perfectly sized. My wrist is 7.5 in btw. Attached Images __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

19 February 2017, 05:26 PM	#66
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	36mm for sure. Classic DD always wins in my books. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

20 February 2017, 12:52 PM	#71
Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	41mm is just too big. The 36mm is the right size until they come out with a 39mm. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

27 March 2017, 04:45 PM	#74
Antrunner85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here Posts: 2	36 mm Attached Images

27 March 2017, 08:32 PM	#75
mikeps2006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: United States Posts: 875	I had a 36mm Rose Gold. But traded it up to a day date II. I like the 41 better. Attached Images

19 February 2017, 02:16 PM	#61
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Have you tried on the Day Date 40? Depending on how big your wrist is I would say go for the 36 mm, it's a true classic that will never go out of style. Also it's very comfortable on my 7.25'' wrist. I owned a Datejust II and I liked it but something about it wasn't sitting quite right with me. It turned out to be that the proportions were off and the case was too big. I think they fixed a lot of the issues (proportion wise) with the Day Date II when they released the Day Date 40. My suggestion as always is get whichever one YOU like the most. I would recommend the Day Date 36 mm unless you have a rather large wrist and in that case I would grab the Day Date 40 over the Day Date II, but we all know what opinions are like. Good luck on your hunt and really really take your time or you will lose money chasing the correct watch. I can't wait to see what you choose edit GDit why don't I read the OP post date...

20 February 2017, 03:54 AM	#69
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	Tried on both sizes and imho the 36 mm connects with more dressier clothing or nice knitwear. Where the 41 mm is more of a sporty wristwatch.

20 February 2017, 03:59 AM	#70
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	36mm looks balanced and a classic

27 February 2017, 02:34 AM	#72
OskarManic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 4	Hands down 36MM.

27 February 2017, 02:57 AM	#73
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	i have both 36mm y/g and s/steel with fluted bezel 16013 and i flipped my blnr for a datejust 2 s/steel and w/gold fluted bezel with blue dial,,tried one on in Schipol Airport before xmas and fell in love with it, great imo for a daily hacker and totally understated,,,,,shades of blue are so lovely,, compared to my 36mm it dont feel heavy or out of proportion,,,, my milguass with green crystal although the same size felt much heavier,,,,,jay

19 November 2017, 10:30 AM	#78
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,179	Hmm...a seven year old thread. I wonder if the OP has made a choice by now?

23 November 2017, 01:11 AM	#79
wildcat465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Patrick Location: CA Watch: 118206 Posts: 150	.

23 November 2017, 01:51 AM	#81
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	He's not posted in years....... who knows if he ever bought his watch.

24 November 2017, 01:44 AM	#82
Mgsm Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 83	This is so funny

24 November 2017, 05:28 AM	#83
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Old thread, but an interesting one. 36mm for me. I may be a little biased, but it just feels better on the wrist. My wrist size is 7 inches. The 40mm is pretty good too. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

25 April 2018, 11:21 AM	#84
mechanicaltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GMT -6 Watch: 114060 Posts: 212	My wrists are 7 inches and I have a medium frame. I've been wearing a 36 DD for 2 years. My other watches are 36DJ TT I've had for 30 years and a SS Sub. The Sub doesn't seem to look much bigger probably because I think gold wears larger. __________________ DJ 16013 SubC 114060 DD 118238

25 April 2018, 12:06 PM	#85
mechanicaltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GMT -6 Watch: 114060 Posts: 212	My wrists are 7 inches and I have a medium frame. I've been wearing a 36 DD for 2 years. My other watches are 36DJ TT I've had for 30 years and a SS Sub. The Sub doesn't seem to look much bigger probably because I think gold wears larger. __________________ DJ 16013 SubC 114060 DD 118238

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