Rolex Datejust Midsize (31mm): Gentleman watch also?

[watchyou]

My wife gave me a 31mm DJ during the 90's, I guess it was the "IN" thing back then but I eventually gave it to my wife. I would recommend 36MM or 40MM for men.

[astrobi_astrobi]

Originally Posted by watchyou

My wife gave me a 31mm DJ during the 90's, I guess it was the "IN" thing back then but I eventually gave it to my wife. I would recommend 36MM or 40MM for men.

Preferences really changed. :-0

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

Your manhood is not defined by the mm of a watch case.

I'd say go to an AD and compare the same watch in the larger sizes on your wrist to determine.

My rules of thumb with proportion:

• The lugs should not extend beyond the curve of your arm.
• The band should lay flat on your arm; not straight down from the lugs.
• The watch should fit easily under sleeves.
• The watch should look like an accessory; not an attention grab.

Well said. I couldn't agree more.

[astrobi_astrobi]

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

Well said. I couldn't agree more.

i second the motion. well said...

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by astrobi_astrobi

i second the motion. well said...

Hope you enjoy your new watch.

[GradyPhilpott]

It's entirely up to the individual.

If the watch is not prissy or frilly in any way, it's size is entirely relative.

If the watch looks good on your wrist and you are a man, then it's a man's watch.

[astrobi_astrobi]

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

Hope you enjoy your new watch.

Maraming salamat (that's "Thank You very much" in Filipino)

[astrobi_astrobi]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It's entirely up to the individual.

If the watch is not prissy or frilly in any way, it's size is entirely relative.

If the watch looks good on your wrist and you are a man, then it's a man's watch.

Maraming salamat (that's "thank you very much" in Filipino)

[GradyPhilpott]

[MFSEP]

Im wearing a midsize. My wrist is too small 5.75-6 inches. Just cant wear 36mm cuz it looks too big on me.

[astrobi_astrobi]

Originally Posted by MFSEP

Im wearing a midsize. My wrist is too small 5.75-6 inches. Just cant wear 36mm cuz it looks too big on me.

Looks fine. Nice watch Sir.

[DT14]

I just bought my wife the 31mm. looks absolutely great on HER!!!

[mdb322]

I have a 31mm TT DJ and love it. The 36mm looks like an old man's watch on my wrist. The larger diameter watches look better with thicker faces (sub, DT, YM) unless you have a large wrist.

For the ladies ... Well a lady should always wear a ladies watch. The midsize on a lady looks tacky. If the 26mm is too small for you, than you need to shed a few pounds. I know it sounds harsh, but I get sick of seeing these ladies carry a extra baggage and sporting the midsize model. It's become synonymous as the chunky ladies rolex.

[sdwtchlvr]

My wife wears one.

[Gerardus]

No no no to small, sorry >36mm for me.
Only watch in the world <36mm I love is the AK 34mm!

[thomaskho]

Today, everyone prefer BIG!
40mm consider okay for men now, 36mm are small.
Don't think about 31mm, later you will cry!

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by mdb322

For the ladies ... Well.

These comments are ill informed and hostile. Purchases are matters of taste and preference--and legibility.

[Tunacan26]

Too small. Many say the 36mm. is also too small, I disagree. Was perfectly fine until the invasion of the manhole covers now all over.

[MortgageGuy]

IMHO I would get at a minimum 36mm but to each their own

[R.G]

Originally Posted by jeremyam

simple: get the watch, get a 40mm (the standard male size, over the past 30 years) and compare and contrast...

you've asked a question that most people will respond to with "NO." if you like it, have small wrist, laser eye sight or just don't care what people think, do it!

I don't think that 40mm is the 'standard' male size for the past 30 years?! What about many other manufacturers who produce watches smaller for men, not to mantion Rolex's own 36mm datejust, which is of a perfectly decent size for a man's wrist.

Naturally everyone comes in different shapes and sizes so a smaller watch will look fine if you have skinnier/smaller wrists.

Ultimately it all boils down to preference. 40mm is more of a 'masculine' size but I don't think it's a set man-size within the industry.

31mm in a Rolex would look small, in my opinion.

Originally Posted by astrobi_astrobi

Correct me if am wrong, there are Cartier watches intended for men that are small in size?

Cartier is a whole different ball-game, in terms of design and how they look on the wrist. Remember that they produce far more dressier looking watches, which are generally more elegant looking when smaller.

[R.G]

Originally Posted by Tunacan26

Too small. Many say the 36mm. is also too small, I disagree. Was perfectly fine until the invasion of the manhole covers now all over.

Ha ha ha

[mdb322]

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

These comments are ill informed and hostile. Purchases are matters of taste and preference--and legibility.

hostile? maybe ... ill-informed? not.

[stanislav]

36 mm is Ok for me but smaller... I don't know

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[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by mdb322

I have a 31mm TT DJ and love it. The 36mm looks like an old man's watch on my wrist. The larger diameter watches look better with thicker faces (sub, DT, YM) unless you have a large wrist.

For the ladies ... Well a lady should always wear a ladies watch. The midsize on a lady looks tacky. If the 26mm is too small for you, than you need to shed a few pounds. I know it sounds harsh, but I get sick of seeing these ladies carry a extra baggage and sporting the midsize model. It's become synonymous as the chunky ladies rolex.

It does sound harsh, rude and nasty. Not the sort of tone we are interested in here.

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by mdb322

hostile? maybe ... ill-informed? not.

Hostile?

Yes.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by mdb322

I have a 31mm TT DJ and love it. The 36mm looks like an old man's watch on my wrist. The larger diameter watches look better with thicker faces (sub, DT, YM) unless you have a large wrist.

For the ladies ... Well a lady should always wear a ladies watch. The midsize on a lady looks tacky. If the 26mm is too small for you, than you need to shed a few pounds. I know it sounds harsh, but I get sick of seeing these ladies carry a extra baggage and sporting the midsize model. It's become synonymous as the chunky ladies rolex.

Let me guess...you're single right?!

[Widows Son]

My wife has a 31MM DJ. The 26 MM was just too hard to read.

[Rollie2011]

36 or above for me

[Lisa]

Why do these threads so often evoke such hostility? It's just the size of a watch we're talking about.

mdb322, you're ill informed AND mean. Why would you would post such comments?

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Why do these threads so often evoke such hostility? It's just the size of a watch we're talking about.

mdb322, you're ill informed AND mean. Why would you would post such comments?

I don't know why some feel the need to say such things Lisa. But it's most certainly not welcome around here mdb322. I'd suggest you have a good hard think about it.