I have a 7.25 wrist it’s just one extreme to the other. I really wish they made a 39 or something similar to my Aqua Terra.

I have much smaller wrists, but that is my opinion too. The 39mm Oyster Perpetual was great, and it is a pity they didn’t just offer that with the new colours rather than make it larger too.

 

The only reasons I don’t consider that is because I always need a date on my watch. The second is that while I was ok paying a $1500 premium for a watch that was hard to get, I’m not ok with $10,000 premium like some of those oysters are going for. That’s nuts.

 

The second is that while I was ok paying a $1500 premium for a watch that was hard to get, I’m not ok with $10,000 premium like some of those oysters are going for.

Yes, it seems to be a case of a rising tide lifting all boats. Sadly all OPs seem to have increased ridiculously in price because of a certain turquoise blue coloured dial.

 

I’m just going to hope to get some of the sport steel models that I actually want. Right now the world is a very unpredictable place, I don’t see things slowing down anytime soon.

 

Good call. Recently got rid of my DJ41 as it no longer sang to me. Approaching 50 years of age here, and prefer sport watches with rotating bezels.

 

Has always been my issue with the DJ. 36 too small, 41 too big.

 

Seems to be a common opinion among folks with wrists smaller than 7.5 inches. Considering the 41 is actually a 39.5 mm watch, it fits perfectly for my wrist. The 36 is to small for me (and most with large wrists, imo)

 

I used to think like this current trend, but recently, with a smaller wrist then yours - 6.7", have actually considered that 41mm is better. Obviously it depends on the design of the watch and lug-to-lug. But I think presence, clarity and a little bit of masculinity are desirable, without anything too much. The problem with 39mm and below, is that they look too much like a bracelet, like jewellery. This is absolutely fine if thats what you are looking for, and I love the 27mm Tiffany Maker watch which has this feel. But I think sports watches just look better at 41 or 42mm.

I just tried on a 42mm all gold Chopard LUC - just thinking how I am going to hide it from my wife

This is my new 41mm love, after selling on my 36mm version ...

 

thanks for the write up.
i'm surprised you wear the Seamaster but found the 41mm DJ too big ?.. anyway, your take on this is well appreciated.
nice watches BTW.
the 41mm is a great watch and works better for me (if i could get one).

 

I tried on some watches at an AD this weekend. Got on the list for a steel/domed/oyster/blue DJ36. I feel like that's the perfect classic size that will still look good when I'm old. SA said it could be as long as next year but I'm OK with waiting.

 

Here’s a pic for comparison, the DJ 41 is just large enough to be unwieldy, it’s the lugs. I still love the Omega, I purchased it new at the boutique in Nassau. Sometimes I think of selling it, but I’ll only do that if the AD finally comes up with something.

 

I think the 36mm Wimbledon looks great on your wrist. The fluted bezel makes the watch wear a bit larger than other 36mm watches. I love 36mm watches and my Rolex AD (who got me a DJ41 last year) is trying to get me a 36mm Wimbledon like yours. Re: the DJ41, it is actually 39.5 mm, but a white dial makes yours look bigger. Here is my black dial DJ41 on my 6.75" wrist.

 

Damn that’s huge.

 

The white dial and smooth bezel make the watch wear larger in my opinion.

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True but the fluted bezel was a little too blingy for me. On the 36 it’s classy, on the 41 it’s very Orange County. So I decided against it.

 

Orange County [emoji1787]

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I have the same wrist size and could not agree more; 39mm is the sweet spot!

 

I wish there was a DJ right in between those two sizes. I daily wear a 36, and have an explorer ii 40, which seems to fit me better than a DJ41 but maybe that’s just the shape of the bezel that makes it look not quite as big.

 

I don’t like the bloated dial on the 41 or 39 for that matter. Though the size is okay for me, it is the ascetic that that I’m not fond of. I can’t get over how the 41 OP/DJ dial is bigger than a 41 Sub.

I understand the 41 suits many and is a great modern 3 hander, though I like the classic look better. More of a cut down Sub with the 36.

I agree the 16570 Explorer II is a better fit for a 40mm watch. Imho I think it’s one of the best options on the market in the Explorer range, much preferring the beautiful 5 digit case over modern irritations.

 

My best definition of small, medium, large.

 

I had tried the Aqua Terra, great size, but you talk about a terrible bracelet, that one was TERRIBLE.

I have 7 1/2 inch wrists. I was actually nervous that the 41mm was too small. This of course is after wearing my 47mm Panerai 1389 a month straight lol.

I was also nervous that the fluted bezel would be too bling, but when I’m wearing it out and about, the bling blends in and it’s not very noticeable.

I hope you never mentioned anything about values and selling, that would definitely work against you big time as you would come across as a flipper.

My experience ended up being pretty easy. I had a nice conversation with the AD. Talked genuinely about my love of watches and the Rolex brand. Told her I wanted a white stick dial DJ41 on Jubilee with flat bezel.

A few weeks ago, I got a call out of the blue that they had the watch, but with the fluted. That worked out better as I had changed my mind to go Fluted. No relationship, no purchase history, 5 month wait with no expectation they would call.

There are so many variations, not everybody wants to settle for taking just any. If you really want it, just touch base on person when in the area. The list is move-upable.


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I’m hoping after this recent purchase I will be able to get my GMT and air king boxes checked. I suspect it will take awhile, maybe when the snow is back.

 

I love the classic 36 DJ, I feel like the all watch presents way more balance, and is more elegant, and the DJ has quite long lugs, that adds to the perceived size.
This being said, mine is a 5 digits so it might wear different, with the brushed lugs.
Anyways, great looking DJ OP!
Cheers

 

It really is so wrist size dependent. My large hairy wrists would make that 36 disappear [emoji23]


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Somebody say 39 mm Datejust?

 

If I was going with a fluted bezel, the Globemaster would be my choice.

 

I have the same exact Omega and feel the same way about the Rolex sizing. The 41 wore too large for me. The 36 is perfect but could be a touch bigger. I think they need a 38-39 in the line up. I ended up going 36.

 

I love the Wimbledon dial! My grail is the rose gold with fluted bezel on a jubilee!

 

Well gents, an update. I just had my 41 fitted with a jubilee bracelet at the AD. I have to say it totally changed the look and comfort of the watch. I can’t say how much of an improvement this is. I went so far as to update my request on my GMT to jubilee only. The white dial and smooth bezel on this bracelet make this look timeless.

 

I really like that combo on the 41mm DJ[emoji1303]


….Save the drama - I’m just here for the photos….

 

Looks good! Similar to what I’m down for, smooth bezel DJ41 with jubilee but in a dark colored baton dial (black, blue, slate….would be happy with any of those). Had originally been thinking oyster but after trying them on I really liked the jubilee in both feel and appearance.