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sportsfan0704 · 11 February 2025, 01:16 AM

Got the green dial 41 a few months back in a trade. Love the green dial, which is my favorite color. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and wear watches ranging from 33mm (calatrava) to 41mm (sub-c). At first, I thought the bigger dial on the 41mm OP was perfect, since the dial is the star of this watch. Over time, the proportions began to wear on me. A little too much dial. Not bad, but off.

I decided to trade it straight up for an unworn OP 36, same color. The 36mm is a classic size, and while 41mm fits some people better, I think the proportions of the 36mm are just perfect.

36mm:

41mm:

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S.Explorer · 11 February 2025, 01:21 AM

With your wrist size and photos, I'd agree 36mm looks better.

espanol · 11 February 2025, 01:23 AM

Great decision. 36mm is the perfect size for an OP.

thenewrick · 11 February 2025, 01:30 AM

36 looks better

ArtNouveau · 11 February 2025, 02:39 AM

I could probably wear either size but all my OPs are 41mm. If you were able to make this swap with out any financial loss more power to you.
Of course it’s just speculation but I‘ve pondered the demand 36 versus 41. I would think 36 that appeals to both men and women would be harder to get but maybe higher production?

travisb · 11 February 2025, 02:41 AM

Congrats! Should be exaclty what you were needing then.

winst · 11 February 2025, 02:42 AM

Yep, you made the right decision judging by those wrist shots.

Marcjvr · 11 February 2025, 04:17 AM

Good move, the 36mm looks fantastic

BNA/LION · 11 February 2025, 04:24 AM

36mm looks Great! I am waiting for a 36mm OP myself and can't wait to get it.

illiguy · 11 February 2025, 04:26 AM

Good call

SvenNikolai · 11 February 2025, 04:38 AM

36 mm is perfect on your wrist, congratulations!

KatGirl · 11 February 2025, 04:47 AM

You made the right decision! Looks better on you.

Kat

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sportsfan0704 · 11 February 2025, 07:00 AM

Thank you all! And to anyone considering getting one of these, do it. The symmetry of the dial and the color are amazing. I can’t say they will
Keep the green forever. It’s a rich shade that adds a pop of fun to a collection. The brushed bracelet allows the dial to do all the talking.

fskywalker · 11 February 2025, 07:10 AM

Well done!

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jb335 · 11 February 2025, 07:52 AM

I agree with you. You could have worn either size just fine but I much prefer the 36 for the better proportions. A classic look.

Cru Jones · 11 February 2025, 08:56 AM

There’s so much dial with the 41…. 36 looks best on most, IMHO.

bradyb · 11 February 2025, 09:09 AM

Yup, you did the right trade. Looks great.

Davidt · 11 February 2025, 09:14 AM

Agree. Even for larger wrists there’s “too much dial” on all the 41mm (and 40mm) OPs, DJs and Explorer 1’s.

brandrea · 11 February 2025, 10:22 AM

Co, enjoy it

espanol · 11 February 2025, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidt

agree. Even for larger wrists there’s “too much dial” on all the 41mm (and 40mm) ops, djs and explorer 1’s.

+1

EvelynWaugh · 11 February 2025, 10:30 AM

OP41 looks too big for your 6.75 inch wrist. You made a great decision.

Akacoke · 11 February 2025, 10:47 AM

Good move. Congrats

PandaLover · 11 February 2025, 11:37 AM

36 looks great!

hutch300 · 11 February 2025, 12:05 PM

36 looks like a better fit. I have a 7 inch wrist and would have made the same decision. Nice to have been able to try out both.

Joearch · 11 February 2025, 01:42 PM

41 is clearly the right size. Hahaha

nyc2la · 11 February 2025, 04:24 PM

The 36mm OP is such a nicely proportioned watch. And it looks perfect on your wrist. Love the green dial, congrats and enjoy!

trailblazer68 · 11 February 2025, 06:26 PM

Congratulations and good move!

Steph-paul · 11 February 2025, 09:34 PM

36 looks great on you, well done.

TuRo · 11 February 2025, 09:42 PM

I have a 7 1/4 wrist and the 34mm 114200 looks best to my eyes and no massive doorstep 3 and 6 markers. With the beefing up of case edges etc......its almost exact proportions of the classic 1601/1603/16030 36mm datejusts.

Recaro18 · 11 February 2025, 09:58 PM

Agreed! OP41 proportions are off, OP36 all day!

11 February 2025, 01:16 AM	#1
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 923	Traded OP 41 for OP 36 Got the green dial 41 a few months back in a trade. Love the green dial, which is my favorite color. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and wear watches ranging from 33mm (calatrava) to 41mm (sub-c). At first, I thought the bigger dial on the 41mm OP was perfect, since the dial is the star of this watch. Over time, the proportions began to wear on me. A little too much dial. Not bad, but off. I decided to trade it straight up for an unworn OP 36, same color. The 36mm is a classic size, and while 41mm fits some people better, I think the proportions of the 36mm are just perfect. 36mm: 41mm: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 February 2025, 01:30 AM	#4
thenewrick 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,836	36 looks better __________________ OP41 Silver, 70th Anniversary Sub, 16753 Clint Eastwood

11 February 2025, 04:17 AM	#8
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,768	Good move, the 36mm looks fantastic __________________ Never place your happiness on something you have or can physically acquire

11 February 2025, 04:24 AM	#9
BNA/LION 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,909	36mm looks Great! I am waiting for a 36mm OP myself and can't wait to get it. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

11 February 2025, 07:10 AM	#14
fskywalker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,359	Well done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 215.30.40.20.03.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

11 February 2025, 01:21 AM	#2
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 835	With your wrist size and photos, I'd agree 36mm looks better.

11 February 2025, 01:23 AM	#3
espanol 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST Watch: Exp 36 Posts: 1,186	Great decision. 36mm is the perfect size for an OP.

11 February 2025, 02:39 AM	#5
ArtNouveau 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,550	I could probably wear either size but all my OPs are 41mm. If you were able to make this swap with out any financial loss more power to you. Of course it’s just speculation but I‘ve pondered the demand 36 versus 41. I would think 36 that appeals to both men and women would be harder to get but maybe higher production?

11 February 2025, 02:41 AM	#6
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,842	Congrats! Should be exaclty what you were needing then.

11 February 2025, 02:42 AM	#7
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,766	Yep, you made the right decision judging by those wrist shots.

11 February 2025, 04:26 AM	#10
illiguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,697	Good call

11 February 2025, 04:38 AM	#11
SvenNikolai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Uhrenversium Posts: 450	36 mm is perfect on your wrist, congratulations!

11 February 2025, 04:47 AM	#12
KatGirl 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,879	You made the right decision! Looks better on you. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11 February 2025, 07:00 AM	#13
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 923	Thank you all! And to anyone considering getting one of these, do it. The symmetry of the dial and the color are amazing. I can’t say they will Keep the green forever. It’s a rich shade that adds a pop of fun to a collection. The brushed bracelet allows the dial to do all the talking.

11 February 2025, 07:52 AM	#15
jb335 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,667	I agree with you. You could have worn either size just fine but I much prefer the 36 for the better proportions. A classic look.

11 February 2025, 08:56 AM	#16
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,617	There’s so much dial with the 41…. 36 looks best on most, IMHO.

11 February 2025, 09:09 AM	#17
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 986	Yup, you did the right trade. Looks great.

11 February 2025, 09:14 AM	#18
Davidt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: U.K. Posts: 119	Agree. Even for larger wrists there’s “too much dial” on all the 41mm (and 40mm) OPs, DJs and Explorer 1’s.

11 February 2025, 10:22 AM	#19
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,665	Co, enjoy it

11 February 2025, 10:30 AM	#21
EvelynWaugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 436	OP41 looks too big for your 6.75 inch wrist. You made a great decision.

11 February 2025, 10:47 AM	#22
Akacoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Z Location: Bay area Watch: A few Posts: 625	Good move. Congrats __________________

11 February 2025, 11:37 AM	#23
PandaLover "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: houston Posts: 744	36 looks great!

11 February 2025, 12:05 PM	#24
hutch300 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,508	36 looks like a better fit. I have a 7 inch wrist and would have made the same decision. Nice to have been able to try out both.

11 February 2025, 01:42 PM	#25
Joearch 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,965	41 is clearly the right size. Hahaha

11 February 2025, 04:24 PM	#26
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,469	The 36mm OP is such a nicely proportioned watch. And it looks perfect on your wrist. Love the green dial, congrats and enjoy! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

11 February 2025, 06:26 PM	#27
trailblazer68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: sg Posts: 69	Congratulations and good move!

11 February 2025, 09:34 PM	#28
Steph-paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 462	36 looks great on you, well done.

11 February 2025, 09:42 PM	#29
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,979	I have a 7 1/4 wrist and the 34mm 114200 looks best to my eyes and no massive doorstep 3 and 6 markers. With the beefing up of case edges etc......its almost exact proportions of the classic 1601/1603/16030 36mm datejusts. __________________ In Birmingham, they love the governor (boo, boo, boo!) Now we all did what we could do Now Watergate does not bother me, uh-uh Does your conscience bother you? Tell the truth ! Sweet Home Alabama -Lynyrd Skynyrd

11 February 2025, 09:58 PM	#30
Recaro18 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: West Coast Watch: 16520 Posts: 12,798	Agreed! OP41 proportions are off, OP36 all day! __________________ Passion for Mechanical Timepieces! IG: @crown_in_oyster_case (Make sure you're dealing with me, Meta Verified with Blue check mark!) ~Connecting people through my passion, one timepiece at a time~

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