36 is almost too small and 41 too big. 38 would be the perfect DJ

@hand.wound.horology

2 ай бұрын

Haha yeah I agree. Until that day comes. I'm happy with my dj36

@alexn989

2 ай бұрын

Nah 38 is still a bit small; 38.5 would be perfect!

@hand.wound.horology

2 ай бұрын

@alexn989 one day!

@Gramkan

Ай бұрын

The 36 is perfect

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

@Gramkan agree 🙌

Hi,I’m Japanese man. I’m23 years old. This video is very informative and the comments are helpful. I’m bigger than the average Japanese person, but not as big as James Gandolfini, so I’ll buy the 36mm. Sorry for the poor English😅

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😁

@anamorph

19 күн бұрын

If you wear a Rolex you need to show it. Big is good. I was going for 36mm myself but changed to 41mm.

@hand.wound.horology

18 күн бұрын

@anamorph interesting take. Thanks for sharing 👍

Excellent video, thank you very much for making this!

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching! 🙏

Awesome. Just the video I was looking for. Thanks!

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching mate 👍

Even though MANY feel the Date Just does not need to be larger than 36mm. It’s already bling, and very noticeable. If Tony Soprano or famous large men thought history wore 36mm Date Just or Day Dates. 36mm is ok. However the 36mm has its limits. On big wrists big guys 7 & 1/2 plus wrists a 36mm will look small. The 41mm will look more balanced on larger men. If you’re small twisted a 41mm will make you look like you are trying too hard. It pops and sometimes it’s not a good thing. A classic rule of thumb (subjective) gold, two tone, jubilee bracelet Rolex it’s ok at 36mm. Let the design and material do its job. It will pop on wrist without trying. Oyster steel bracelet Date Just? 41mm or 36mm. Small wrist 36mm, larger wrist 41mm it won’t stand out.

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

That is some wise words. Thanks for sharing 👍

@rafaeloliva6425

2 ай бұрын

Those men wore 36mm, because they had no other choice! 36mm is now relegated to status of unisex. Even women are wearing 40mm and 41mm Rolex models. You'll have better luck finding 36mm, because they just are not in as much demand as the 41mm. The Grey market bears this out. The 36mm is just not as popular, and has less value retention as 40mm and 41mm rolex models.

@hand.wound.horology

2 ай бұрын

@rafaeloliva6425 true words. I do however prefer the 36 variation. Wears better for me personally. And I think it is more elegant than it's older brother. Thanks for watching 😁

Love your videos! Post more!! ❤

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support. I got a few videos in the works, stay tuned 👌

Great comparison 👍🏻

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it 👍

Great video! For those who are doing their proper research, this exactly what is desired!

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Thank for the support 🙏

Both look great on your wrist, the video makes me want to buy both for the collection 😆😆

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

But you already have both

Awesome video 🎥

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support 🙏

Thanks for the video! Is the watch on the right @2:35 the silver or rhodium dial?

@hand.wound.horology

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. My friend lent me the watch. He told me it's slate coloured.

41 with polished bezel/oyster AND a 36 with fluted bezel / jubilee is the perfect combination 😅

@hand.wound.horology

11 күн бұрын

Yeah I think so. 41 is a lot larger so the sporty combination would suit it more. While the 36 will suit the dressy bezel and jubilee 👌

Over 6.5 inches 41, under 6.5 wrist, 36mm. I have a 6.25 wrist and 36mm is perfect for dress and 40mm divers

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Well said. I agree with you 💯

@brianertzinger2349

3 ай бұрын

You got the lug width incorrect for the DJ41.

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

@brianertzinger2349 Yes, my mistake. The lug width is 21mm. Thanks for that 😁

@Kallekallsen

3 ай бұрын

I have a 7inch wrist and I still love it on my wrist!

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

@@Kallekallsen good to hear mate

I think that 41 is more balanced given that the thickness is the same. Also from the measurements the real number is 39,5 thus it wears smaller than 41. What matters most is the lug to lug on wearability rather than just the case size

@hand.wound.horology

26 күн бұрын

You make some good points. I however, prefer the dj36. Imo it's a dress watch and 39.5mm is approaching sports watch size territory. But overall both are amazing 👌

As a person who torn between 36mm and 40mm, i have concluded that it depends on what kinda brand and design language they approach. Rolex's design language has always been about sportiness and ruggedness that go along with elegance. So i think the datejust 41 make more sense. To put it in perspective, you can't expect a Seiko turtle to wear small and elegance on your wrist when it's make for ruggedness.

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

U make some great points. I never thought of it that way. Thanks for sharing 👍

Both look good , and I prefer the blue dial but I would go with the 41” . I have many , many ,many hobbies and over 20 plus years I have learned that when you become a purist you have lost your way lol .

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your wise wisdom lol

They both look great. If they were DayDates I would definitely say the 36mm looks much better but DJ is more versatile.

@hand.wound.horology

2 ай бұрын

I think the dd36 would be the better sizing too 👌

Depends on how severe your ocd is.

@hand.wound.horology

Күн бұрын

In terms of watches, my ocd is through the roof 😂

is slate dial available with 36mm case?

@hand.wound.horology

18 күн бұрын

I believe only the Wimbledon dial comes in slate for the 36mm variation

I think 41mm fits you better.

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I actually own the 36mm, the 41 I lent from a friend. I prefer the 36. But both are great watches, can't go wrong with either 👍

@nkass8593

3 ай бұрын

Can you let us know why you prefer the 36? Thanks.

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

@nkass8593 gladly. I feel the Datejust is a dress watch, particularly with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. I like my dress watches to wear small like they are suppose to 36-38mm. 39mm and up I consider sports watch territory. Also, imo the DJ being upsized to 41 just looks out of proportions. It loses its elegance and charm. But hey that's just my opinion. Buy what you love ✌️

@Kallekallsen

3 ай бұрын

@@hand.wound.horologyi think you are 100% right! I’m on the waitlist for the DJ 36 black dial with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet and I tried both watches, the 36 and 41. Bevor I ever had one of these watches on my wrist, I wanted the 41, because I thought it would be the better watch for me and the 36 too small, but when I had the chance to compare them side by side, I was blown away, by how more I loved the 36. The proportions are perfect for this kind of watch and it fits perfect with the jubilee bracelet! I’m waiting now over 3 month and I hope I’ll get it, in the next 3 month 🤞🏻

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

@@Kallekallsen good to hear someone has similar taste to me. I waited for mine for 12 months. Got it back in 2021. I hope the availability is a lot better for you 👌

size is a matter of preference and wrist size. but the 36mm looks correct in proportions while to me, sorry to say it, the 41 looks like a cheap Chinese made copy of the datejust. proportions all wrong, bezel too thick/wide. just my opinion, harder to tell in this vid but having tried both on this was my feeling. so its not the "size" that bothers me.... but the proportions of the watch

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

Agree with you mate. Something just looks off about the dj41.

@andreaslieb5681

Ай бұрын

I fully agree. I was set on the 41 because a) all my other watches are 42 and b) it’s actually 39,x so closer to 40. But something just felt off. And first I thought it was the lug to lug as the lugs are actually quite long, but on closer inspection it’s the proportions, mainly the bezel. 41 just feels like a different watch. If you like that more and can wear it: great. Personally I’ll go with the classic 36.

❤❤❤

@hand.wound.horology

21 күн бұрын

🙏🙏

36

@hand.wound.horology

25 күн бұрын

Same 👌

the DJ36 has nicer proportions than the DJ41

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree. I'm the happy owner of the dj36 in the video 😁

@JC-ko1bp

Ай бұрын

THIS size is a matter of preference and wrist size. but the 36mm looks correct in proportions while to me, sorry to say it, the 41 looks like a cheap Chinese made copy of the datejust. proportions all wrong, bezel too thick/wide. just my opinion, harder to tell in this vid but having tried both on this was my feeling

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

@JC-ko1bp I agree. The dj36 being upsized to 41 is out of proportion.It just loses its original appeal and elegance. Especially the bezel is way too big. But at the end of the day. Buy what you love

Appears more “ruggud”?

@hand.wound.horology

2 ай бұрын

In my humble opinion. With the DJ being upsized to 41, it loses some of its original elegance. This size is sports watch size territory. Makes it appear more bulky and rugged. Thanks for watching 🙏

@limeem

2 ай бұрын

@@hand.wound.horology no no, its a mixture of words Rugged and Good (Gud) - therefore its gud that its rugged therefore ruggud.

@hand.wound.horology

2 ай бұрын

@limeem great explanation 👍

41 look better on you

@hand.wound.horology

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍

animal crossing music vibe

@hand.wound.horology

10 күн бұрын

Haha thanks 😊

Nose picking 4:13 😂

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

Caught me red handed 😆

Clickbait or simply the stupidest Rolex video in a loooong time? It has nothing to do with 'types of person' but simply your wrist size. Yours is kinda girlie, so the 41mm looks ridicilous on you, whatever 'type of person' you are.

@hand.wound.horology

3 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for the feedback mate

@mema4922

Ай бұрын

If you have a ‘big wrist’, it’s usually an indication that you’re overweight and you have too much body fat, which is not masculine at all. It’s quite weird that you feel the need to talk about someone’s wrist in such derogatory terms.

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your support 😊

@mema4922

Ай бұрын

@@hand.wound.horology great video btw. I agree with all your talking points. I feel you could get away with either watch, and it simply comes down to your preference.

@hand.wound.horology

Ай бұрын

@mema4922 thank you. I agree, but I prefer the 36mm cause I'm a purist. Original commenter seems to think wrist size purely determines which watch is best for you. Whatever happened to personal preference? Small people should drive small cars and live in small houses cause they are small? 🤣🤷‍♂️

HEY #nkuwan I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

@hand.wound.horology

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. You know your channel is doing well once scammers start commenting in them