Not ridiculous, but maybe really too big. I've tried one, and the thing wears even bigger than the 41 mm. But i guess at the end you have to check it in a boutique.

 

Why don't you go try one on, and see for yourself? That's the best way to find out how that bad boy looks on you.Good luck!.

 

Well, for one - the nearest AD is a 2hr drive from where I currently reside. Truth be told, I was just looking to get some opinions and perhaps some wrist shots of similar sized people before committing myself.

 

If your wrist is 6 3/4, you should be fine. My wrist is the same size and the DJ41 will be my next purchase. I've tried them on many times and think they look fine. I'm currently wearing a Speedy Pro, which is 42 mm. However, you should probably make the 2 hr. trip and try it on. Everyone's idea of "too big" is different.

 

Honestly, if you're going to spend north of six grand, it's probably worth a couple of hours of your time to figure out what you like. Take some wrist shots while you are there.

 

Isn't the cool thing about the DateJust that it comes in literally five different sizes, two different bracelets, steel, two tone, precious metal, fluted, non-fluted, numerals, markers, roman, and a bunch of dial colors, even a roulette date window on some. And unlike the popular steel sports models they actually seem to have stock in many ADs.

Given that, why does it have to be the 41mm if you feel that is too big?

Best thing to do is try them on. Go to an AD and figure it out. I took my wife, who used to think she'd like a YachtMaster 40mm. But in trying it on her small lady wrists she soon realized that would never work for her. And even the 37mm version would probably be a bit much, and hard to resell down the road.

 

Isn't the cool thing about the DateJust that it comes in literally five different sizes, two different bracelets, steel, two tone, precious metal, fluted, non-fluted, numerals, markers, roman, and a bunch of dial colors, even a roulette date window on some. And unlike the popular steel sports models they actually seem to have stock in many ADs.

Given that, why does it have to be the 41mm if you feel that is too big?

Best thing to do is try them on. Go to an AD and figure it out. I took my wife, who used to think she'd like a YachtMaster 40mm. But in trying it on her small lady wrists she soon realized that would never work for her. And even the 37mm version would probably be a bit much, and hard to resell down the road.

Honestly, I love it and loath it because it literally took me four weeks just to settle on a dial color (dark rhodium). There's so many different options it's crazy! If I could purchase them all I would... I'll be going fluted with the jubilee bracelet as well. No TT because I can't pull it off unfortunately.

For those asking why I'm considering the DJ41. Well, there's one main reason why I'd like to get DJ41 over the DJ36. It's the dark rhodium dial color + the sticks combo. The 36 only comes with roman numerals if I'm not mistaken. The newer movement is also a bonus.

 

Yes. Absolutely positively incredibly ridiculous. 36 is the perfect size for you, why do you want the 41??

 

Agree with most, check for yourself and see if you like it. Personally, I think it should be fine for an everyday watch. It will certainly have wrist presence I think, and whether or not you like that is up to you. Most sports (the DJ was meant to be “sporty” or “casual” though very refined) and “tool” watches are designed to be bigger than dress watches. They are generally more robust and don’t have to go under the cuff.

 

My wrist is also 6.75" but is rather flat in configuration, and I am 6'2" and 185 lbs. Given your anatomic proportions, and especially if your wrist is round rather than flat, my advice would be to go with a 36mm Datejust. Before you proceed with any purchase you should try on various watches at a Rolex AD. If you love the way a DJ 41 looks and feels on your wrist, then go for it. However, a 36mm DJ would likely give the best proportions.

 

If you really like the rhodium with stick indices, another option is the OP39. For what it's worth, Rolex seems to always wear big on me. I'm 6'1", 180lbs and have 6.75" flat wrists. I'm currently wearing a 39mm Explorer 1 214720 that I always think looks huge on me.

I'd also agree with the poster that said for the money you're dropping (around C$9k I imagine), drive the four hours and see how it looks. It will be time well spent.

 

I tried on the dj41 white dial last week.The AD had the newer version and the older version.Although the case size is the same with the newer being a hair thinner I found the newer version wore smaller and looked better on my 6.7in. wrist due to the case shape.The newer model has thinner lugs and its not so "beefy" for lack of a better term.I also liked the thinner indices.

 

I have 6.5 inch wrist

 

We’re the same size and wrist size. I went with the DJ36. However, the night I bought it, they had the same model (blue, stick, oyster) in the DJ41 and my wife and I both thought it looked surprisingly good also. Definitely not too big, just more casual looking in the larger size. (Sorry I didn’t photo the 41, this is the 36.)

 

As others have said a smaller version might suit you better and you should really try them on.

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Appreciate all the information/help and thanks for sharing those wrist shots, guys!

The DJ36 looks perfect so I might have to reconsider after all.

 

here you go, same wrist size as your's. 41 mm DJ. I think it is too big. I would go with 36 mm.

 

If you do decide to get the 36mm in the end, you may want to hold out for baselworld 2019 because that's when Rolex should release the 2018 Datejust 36mm in stainless steel. The new version has thinner lugs which is welcoming since I always thought the current Datejust 36mm was too square and chunky for a dress watch.

 

Yeah, but it's not like a watch that is launched at Basel is going to be in stores the following week. I've still never seen a ceramic steel Daytona from a few years back. Or the SD43 from 2017.

If you just wait around for some potential future Rolex release on the basis that it will probably be better, you'd never ever get a watch.

The nice thing about Rolex is they hold up well on the pre-owned market. So if and when something new and amazing comes out, and actually becomes available in a way that doesn't involve VIP status and a year or two on a waiting list, you can always flip the old watch without too much of a bloodbath.

Plus also, instant gratification. When you're ready to buy that Rolex, you don't want to wait a year or two to pull the trigger.

 

If you do decide to go the DJ41, consider the smooth bezel version. It wears a bit smaller than the fluted bezel and won't look as out-of-place on a small wrist.

Otherwise, the two-tone DJ36 versions coming out this year have the new movement as well. You can get a DJ36 with rhodium dial and stick indexes in two-tone oystersteel and everose, which isn't as blingy as most of the two-tone datejust variants. Something to consider.

 

Go for the 36 and wait for next year's release of the SS version.

 

6.75" wrists are barely "small" -- average is probably only a little over 7". A DJ41 is just fine on that wrist size.

Keep in mind also that the DJ41 actually measures closer to 40mm.

 

Go 36. Embrace the fitted size. A lot of people always trying to fit at the edge of their size. I think the typical sizing will finally start to come below 40 by the end of the decade.

 

I would go 36mm personally. I have a 7.25in wrist and prefer the 36. The important thing though is get what YOU like the look of on your wrist. I think 36 will be perfect though. Good luck.

 

6.5inch wrist and DJ41...feels great and is really comfy.

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I have a similar wrist size and think the 41 looks good. However, the 36 is nice as well.

 

 

I have no idea, how I can adjust the posting afterwards, or even turn the picutrea. Sorry for that

 

FWIW here's a 36 and 41 on my 7" wrist. The thing is, depending on the angle and distance the camera can make them look bigger. After taking these my wife and agreed neither of these looked that big IRL.

36 in Silver

41 in Silver

41 in White

And just for fun a OP39 in white

 

36 in Silver

Oh man, I was only looking at some photos of old movie stars wearing subs and DJs the other day when I got an itch for a silver dial DJ with smooth bezel (the more casual look suits me better).

This is 36mm is beautiful. I was contemplating a DJ41 but this has made things interesting.