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Polarexplorer · 12 October 2011, 10:25 AM

Hi,
I am shocked with the way watches are growing in size faster than the Chinese Olympic team!

I just fell in love with an Audemars Piguet and it is perfect as far as I am concerned! I am a big guy - aka fat!

Yet the Audemars Piguet is only 33mm diameter - excluding the crown.

Why is the FULL SIZE DateJust at 36mm being advertised as the PERFECT LADIES SIZE!

Super-SIZE-ME but this is rediculous!

Surely 36mm is not a ladies size? Tell me I am crazy - but surely the Rolex-advertising-people got it wrong!

esm · 12 October 2011, 10:28 AM

Don't worry about the size of the watch. As long as the watch dial is proportional to the wrist, then it is all good IMO.

Each to his/her own - some like it big and some like it small.

Is it the AP RO you are thinking about?

brkanand · 12 October 2011, 10:29 AM

I have a 35 mm midsize YM TT blue dial and not even for a minute felt it was ladies or boy's model as it sometimes gets referred to. BTW my wrists are small though.

Speed · 12 October 2011, 10:29 AM

I must have missed the tagline or body copy saying 36mm is for ladies.

Andelain · 12 October 2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polarexplorer

Hi,
I am shocked with the way watches are growing in size faster than the Chinese Olympic team!

I just fell in love with an Audemars Piguet and it is perfect as far as I am concerned! I am a big guy - aka fat!

Yet the Audemars Piguet is only 33mm diameter - excluding the crown.

Why is the FULL SIZE DateJust at 36mm being advertised as the PERFECT LADIES SIZE!

Super-SIZE-ME but this is rediculous!

Surely 36mm is not a ladies size? Tell me I am crazy - but surely the Rolex-advertising-people got it wrong!

Polarexplorer · 12 October 2011, 10:30 AM

The Royal Oak is a stunner and I never felt it was small......
33mm seems so perfect!

I have seen Patek being called "GRANDE TAILE" at 37mm.

Surely 36mm is not a girls size?

dddrees · 12 October 2011, 10:33 AM

No

Punjabusa · 12 October 2011, 10:33 AM

36 MM is def not girl size, since the 36 mm do wear large.

esm · 12 October 2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polarexplorer

Surely 36mm is not a girls size?

Okay it isn't - if that makes you feel better.

(Otherwise, by today's fashion trend... Many ladies are wearing larger dial watches, including those popular 36mm and 40mm ones

)

Andelain · 12 October 2011, 10:34 AM

How about just wearing the size you prefer?

I'm a girl and I prefer 34 and 36mm.

kcmo · 12 October 2011, 10:39 AM

Please don't worry about how a watch is designated or not. Wear what you're comfortable with. I'm female and I happen to prefer 36mm for myself. I Also wear a 40mm.

BarkMaster · 12 October 2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polarexplorer

Is 36mm a girl's size?

NO, but some girls can pull definitely it off.

At the rate we're going, this will be next:

RolexWatcher · 12 October 2011, 10:43 AM

Haha, where did Rolex ever say 36mm is a girls size???

kawalaser · 12 October 2011, 10:59 AM

you realize you're asking whether the diameter of a piece of jewelry makes it properly masculine or feminine? Doesn't that seem silly? You realize women shave and wear pants, too, right? If you're so big that the 36mm looks like a bottlecap on your wrist, get a bigger watch. That problem would be caused by jelly rolls, not gender roles.

MY-WATCH · 12 October 2011, 11:07 AM

it is not

brkanand · 12 October 2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Okay it isn't - if that makes you feel better.

(Otherwise, by today's fashion trend... Many ladies are wearing larger dial watches, including those popular 36mm and 40mm ones

)

How inspiring!

Gagebuilder · 12 October 2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Please don't worry about how a watch is designated or not. Wear what you're comfortable with. I'm female and I happen to prefer 36mm for myself. I Also wear a 40mm.

Some time ago, I was at the grocery store and noticed a woman wearing a large bracelet. Then I noticed it - oyster. Now, she's doing self checkout, and I'm trying to get a better look. I got caught!

She stopped so I could see it, she said she had noticed my GMT elsewhere in the store. Nice TT blue sub., it is/was her late father's and it will one day be her son's. I thought it fit her quite nicely.

tictocChuck · 12 October 2011, 11:43 AM

Well, the recent trend is to larger watches for the Ladies, having seen submariners, daytonas and Milgauss gracing their wrists....but I'd say in general the classic Lady Datejust 26mm is considered a bit small these days in favour of 31mm and perhaps even 36mm depending on the person. I'm guessing the sport watches (40mm) are more of a fad with ladies then an enduring new preference IMHO. Cheers

beaglehusky · 12 October 2011, 11:43 AM

If it makes you feel any better, I have some empirical data: I put on a 34mm Air King this afternoon and my nuts are still where they were this morning. I'll let you know if anything changes as the evening progresses.

Dan2010 · 12 October 2011, 11:46 AM

Yes, 36MM is a girls watch and so is 40 & 42MM. We ALL know a mens watch doesn't start until 50MM...............sheeesh, do I have to explain everything around here?????? lol

zeuloa · 12 October 2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Okay it isn't - if that makes you feel better.

(Otherwise, by today's fashion trend... Many ladies are wearing larger dial watches, including those popular 36mm and 40mm ones

)

Agree.... There is some ladies watches that are 42mm. Does this mean this is a girl size?

I guess it's becoming sort of like sunglasses, if you like them - wear them!

moviefreak · 12 October 2011, 11:52 AM

Do 36mm look small on this dude??...

The president of the club wears a President...

matt4hand · 12 October 2011, 11:54 AM

No

eman1200 · 12 October 2011, 11:55 AM

yes, 36mm is a girl size. and when u buy a 36mm rolex it comes with a free pocketbook.

:)

Rags · 12 October 2011, 12:20 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!It's not a girls size..

SPARTAN2161 · 12 October 2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

NO, but some girls can pull definitely it off.

At the rate we're going, this will be next:

I hope that thing is barked...

Dr. Robert · 12 October 2011, 01:06 PM

Rolex is now into larger watches for us hombres.....the 36mm datejust is in the "ladies selection" on their website......bah humbug!

Mr Kurtz · 12 October 2011, 01:12 PM

I have ND Sub and I feel it looks a bit oversized. My next will be a 36 DJ.

MortgageGuy · 12 October 2011, 01:12 PM

To each their own. I own 36mm, 40mm and 42mm Rolex watches... Love them all... My wife currently has a 31mm TT DJ as well as a 36mm DJ and she likes the larger one however this is the trend and could very well turn the other way IMO... If not we will all be wearing wall clocks on our wrists in a couple of decades

chicfarmer1 · 12 October 2011, 01:12 PM

Judging a watch size as male or female--what exactly does that accomplish? Does it grow hair or raise the voice a register to wear one watch versus another? No, it does not.

If you are dismayed about the watches that women are buying, try talking to a woman about this issue. Report back.

12 October 2011, 10:25 AM	#1
Polarexplorer Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 39	Is 36mm a girl's size? Hi, I am shocked with the way watches are growing in size faster than the Chinese Olympic team! I just fell in love with an Audemars Piguet and it is perfect as far as I am concerned! I am a big guy - aka fat! Yet the Audemars Piguet is only 33mm diameter - excluding the crown. Why is the FULL SIZE DateJust at 36mm being advertised as the PERFECT LADIES SIZE! Super-SIZE-ME but this is rediculous! Surely 36mm is not a ladies size? Tell me I am crazy - but surely the Rolex-advertising-people got it wrong!

12 October 2011, 10:33 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	No __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 October 2011, 10:34 AM	#10
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	How about just wearing the size you prefer? I'm a girl and I prefer 34 and 36mm. __________________ .

12 October 2011, 11:52 AM	#22
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Do 36mm look small on this dude??... The president of the club wears a President... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

12 October 2011, 12:20 PM	#25
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!It's not a girls size.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

12 October 2011, 10:28 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Don't worry about the size of the watch. As long as the watch dial is proportional to the wrist, then it is all good IMO. Each to his/her own - some like it big and some like it small. Is it the AP RO you are thinking about?

12 October 2011, 10:29 AM	#3
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	I have a 35 mm midsize YM TT blue dial and not even for a minute felt it was ladies or boy's model as it sometimes gets referred to. BTW my wrists are small though.

12 October 2011, 10:29 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I must have missed the tagline or body copy saying 36mm is for ladies.

12 October 2011, 10:30 AM	#6
Polarexplorer Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 39	The Royal Oak is a stunner and I never felt it was small...... 33mm seems so perfect! I have seen Patek being called "GRANDE TAILE" at 37mm. Surely 36mm is not a girls size?

12 October 2011, 10:33 AM	#8
Punjabusa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 89	36 MM is def not girl size, since the 36 mm do wear large.

12 October 2011, 10:39 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Please don't worry about how a watch is designated or not. Wear what you're comfortable with. I'm female and I happen to prefer 36mm for myself. I Also wear a 40mm.

12 October 2011, 10:43 AM	#13
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	Haha, where did Rolex ever say 36mm is a girls size???

12 October 2011, 10:59 AM	#14
kawalaser "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Queens Posts: 12	you realize you're asking whether the diameter of a piece of jewelry makes it properly masculine or feminine? Doesn't that seem silly? You realize women shave and wear pants, too, right? If you're so big that the 36mm looks like a bottlecap on your wrist, get a bigger watch. That problem would be caused by jelly rolls, not gender roles.

12 October 2011, 11:07 AM	#15
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,781	it is not

12 October 2011, 11:43 AM	#18
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	Well, the recent trend is to larger watches for the Ladies, having seen submariners, daytonas and Milgauss gracing their wrists....but I'd say in general the classic Lady Datejust 26mm is considered a bit small these days in favour of 31mm and perhaps even 36mm depending on the person. I'm guessing the sport watches (40mm) are more of a fad with ladies then an enduring new preference IMHO. Cheers

12 October 2011, 11:43 AM	#19
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	If it makes you feel any better, I have some empirical data: I put on a 34mm Air King this afternoon and my nuts are still where they were this morning. I'll let you know if anything changes as the evening progresses.

12 October 2011, 11:46 AM	#20
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Yes, 36MM is a girls watch and so is 40 & 42MM. We ALL know a mens watch doesn't start until 50MM...............sheeesh, do I have to explain everything around here?????? lol

12 October 2011, 11:54 AM	#23
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	No

12 October 2011, 11:55 AM	#24
eman1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 730	yes, 36mm is a girl size. and when u buy a 36mm rolex it comes with a free pocketbook. :)

12 October 2011, 01:06 PM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,014	Rolex is now into larger watches for us hombres.....the 36mm datejust is in the "ladies selection" on their website......bah humbug! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 October 2011, 01:12 PM	#28
Mr Kurtz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	I have ND Sub and I feel it looks a bit oversized. My next will be a 36 DJ.

12 October 2011, 01:12 PM	#29
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	To each their own. I own 36mm, 40mm and 42mm Rolex watches... Love them all... My wife currently has a 31mm TT DJ as well as a 36mm DJ and she likes the larger one however this is the trend and could very well turn the other way IMO... If not we will all be wearing wall clocks on our wrists in a couple of decades __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

12 October 2011, 01:12 PM	#30
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Judging a watch size as male or female--what exactly does that accomplish? Does it grow hair or raise the voice a register to wear one watch versus another? No, it does not. If you are dismayed about the watches that women are buying, try talking to a woman about this issue. Report back.

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