Rolex Datejust 36 Vs Datejust 41 - The definitive comparison.

[@MrBarbarouse]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

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

[@alexn989]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

@alexn989 one day!

[@Gramkan]

The 36 is perfect

[@hand.wound.horology]

@Gramkan agree 🙌

[@danielmeier8321]

36mm with 20mm bracelet is absolutely perfect. Please Rolex, never change that!

[@hand.wound.horology]

I agree. Perfect measurements 👌

[@Milofchg]

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]

That is some wise words. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rafaeloliva6425]

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]

@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 😁

[@key4duty]

“Larger men” you mean men that are fat. If you’re shredded it’s hard to go above 7 1/2 inch, there are exceptions of course. But average wrist size is 6,5-7,2 inch above that most people are just mostly fat or just very tall and wide. I live in the Netherlands, everyone is pretty tall here, but not wide at all

[@にゃにゃんこ-w6l]

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]

Thank you for watching 😁

[@anamorph]

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]

@anamorph interesting take. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@namor637]

I agree, a 38.5 mm would be perfect!

[@KILLER40RNIA]

@@anamorphall the watches I’ve purchased I’ve purchased because I like them personally. Odd take to buy a watch just to impress/please others but to each their own

[@hknspc]

oyster bracelet & smooth bezel on 41 and jubilee & fluted bezel on 36. these are my go to :)

[@hand.wound.horology]

💯 agree. The fluted bezel and jubilee is more dressy suiting the smaller watch.

[@edmwftw3930]

I'm having a Datejust 41 and find it too big even with my 19.3cm wrist. Main problem is the lug to lug size of 47.3mm which creates a gap at both sides and a huge gap at one side when it slides down your wrist making it quite uncomfortable. I have a 39 Seiko with 38mm bezel which sits perfectly on my wrist as it has only 44.3mm lug to lug size.

[@hand.wound.horology]

This is a perfect example that lug to lug is just as important as case size for wearability. Thank you for sharing

[@sikco]

This is a great review. As a small wristed guy myself (16.5 cm, 6.5 in) I prefer the 36 mm.

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks for your support. I also prefer the 36mm. Classic proportions 👌

[@BoboacaDoxaras]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops! AMZWATCH watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks

[@SusanKenney-x8h]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops! amzwatch watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks

[@samlopes-nr3wo]

41 seems too big i think the 36 is is just the right size cheers dude for this video it helped decide witch to get

[@hand.wound.horology]

I agree, I actually own the 36mm. The 41mm was a lend Appreciate the support 🙏

[@JAY-JAY74]

I always thought bigger is better, but the 36mm is a great size. A larger 38mm, as suggested above, would also be nice.

[@hand.wound.horology]

Bigger is not always better. It's a lesson learned along the watch collecting journey Thanks for watching 😊

[@nkass8593]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@Touyoujin]

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]

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

[@benny9231]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

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 👌

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

thanks i ALMOST walked into a rolex store just to try them on lol

[@hand.wound.horology]

You are most welcome

[@mrberthazz]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thank for the support 🙏

[@Mac2437]

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]

Thanks for sharing your wise wisdom lol

[@justinobrien9241]

Great comparison 👍🏻

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it 👍

[@PortoRelojoaria]

Após procurar bastante, finalmente achei alguém que mediu Rolex, estava começando a pensar que era proibido. Excelente trabalho. Se puder acrescentar algo, seria o diâmetro do dial, vc até falou da diferença entre eles. De toda forma, parabéns pelo trabalho!

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thank you for watching and for your support 🙏

[@LucaDinhNguyen]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

But you already have both

[@Stanley-gi9nb]

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]

I think the dd36 would be the better sizing too 👌

[@dicky431]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

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

[@asiantimepieces]

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]

Well said. I agree with you 💯

[@DJDuzerty]

You got the lug width incorrect for the DJ41.

[@hand.wound.horology]

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

[@Kallekallsen]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

@@Kallekallsen good to hear mate

[@TheRiquelme7]

Incrível o seu vídeo. O melhor que encontrei sobre DJ no youtube. Parabéns . Agora fiquei em duvida sobre qual a cor do Dial / Mostrador de ambos?

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks for your kind words. Imo, The dj36 with jubilee and fluted bezel and blue dial is best

[@TheRiquelme7]

Ahhhh! O dial do DJ 36 mm é azul navy? E qual a cor do DJ 41mm?

[@hand.wound.horology]

The 36 is blue and the 41 is rhodium

[@TheRiquelme7]

Obrigado , amigo ! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@gomw_84]

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]

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 👌

[@edmwftw3930]

DJ36 thickness is 11.5mm vs DJ41's 11.4mm? Is there a measurement error?

[@hand.wound.horology]

Could be. Leave some space for error. I reckon they are the same Thickness

[@JC-ko1bp]

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]

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

[@andreaslieb5681]

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.

[@twolist7420]

Bro. I am Korean, 181cm tall with a broad-shouldered, muscular build, but I have a 16.5cm wrist. There are cases where Asians have slender wrists even with a larger physique. In this case, I'm unsure what to do. Looking at my wrist size, 36mm seems right, but considering my build, I feel a watch might look small. What do you think would be a better choice between 36mm and 41mm?

[@hand.wound.horology]

Hey bro. I know what you mean. We have the same wrist size. I'm quite physically active so I have more broad physique. I would go for a 36mm. But best to go to the boutique and try both carefully. Comes down to personal preference. All the best

[@twolist7420]

@@hand.wound.horology Thank you, I always wish you the best 😄

[@aloy2145]

i have a question, i have an extremely small wrist (13cm), but im looking forward to buy a dj36. would it able to fit my wrist?

[@hand.wound.horology]

I think you can definitely pull it off. The 36 suits all wrist sizes. My wife sometimes wears my dj36 and has a similar wrist size. Does not look out of place

[@aloy2145]

@@hand.wound.horology i wanted to get a 31mm datejust but it seems way too small so i guess 36mm it is haha. thanks for the help, and your video is very helpful and informative.

[@hand.wound.horology]

@aloy2145 thanks for watching. I'm sure you will be happy with your decision 😊

[@jqmachannel]

How're you measuring your wrist size? I have a bigger wrist size than you and 41 looks bigger

[@hand.wound.horology]

I get measuring tape and wrap it around my wrist. Thanks for watching

[@jqmachannel]

@@hand.wound.horology thanks for responding. I'm really torn between 36 and 41. my wrist is 17.2 cm so bigger than yours but at the AD the 41 is just a little too big, but it looks good on you. Any way you can share pictures from further angles for the wathes, like full body pics?

[@hand.wound.horology]

@jqmachannel i own the dj36. U can see more pics on my insta page which is linked in my bio. The dj41 was lent to me by a friend so I don't have any more pictures of that

[@ChristianVargas-ml4xd]

I don’t understand why there are any watches bigger than 41 mm, even the 41 mm looks big on the majority of people

[@YouCrapToo]

Love your videos! Post more!! ❤

[@hand.wound.horology]

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

[@miroslawgedek5427]

what code for dj36? cant find one in that configuration

[@hand.wound.horology]

Reference 126234

[@TheRiquelme7]

Obrigado, amigo !

[@OB95546]

is slate dial available with 36mm case?

[@hand.wound.horology]

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

[@Kallekallsen]

Awesome video 🎥

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks for your support 🙏

[@slevinkelevra8696]

the DJ36 has nicer proportions than the DJ41

[@hand.wound.horology]

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

[@JC-ko1bp]

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]

@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

[@nukbomba]

Excellent video, thank you very much for making this!

[@hand.wound.horology]

You are welcome, thanks for watching! 🙏

[@mojo_heezy]

36mm is classic OG look

[@hand.wound.horology]

Timeless classic. Will always hold relevance imo

[@ChristianVargas-ml4xd]

36 just wins inevitably always

[@hand.wound.horology]

That's my pick too

[@robynsjp]

36

[@hand.wound.horology]

Same 👌

[@bobbremner3395]

Depends on how severe your ocd is.

[@hand.wound.horology]

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

[@tandeturenne5358]

41 is perfect on you. 36 is too small for your wrist/arms

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks for the compliment

[@Djordje-gd5pw]

If tony soprano can wear a 36mm then my flimsy small wrist doesnt need anything bigger than that

[@hand.wound.horology]

My sentiments exactly 👌

[@sensible202]

I think 41mm fits you better.

[@hand.wound.horology]

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]

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

[@hand.wound.horology]

@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]

@@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]

@@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 👌

[@kmjsw]

bar index = 41 10 point = 36

[@hand.wound.horology]

👍👍

[@วิสูตรคงรอด]

❤❤❤

[@hand.wound.horology]

🙏🙏

[@brunoandrade4288]

41 blue dial rocks

[@hand.wound.horology]

It is a very handsome piece if you have the wrist to pull it off

[@rafaeloliva6425]

Any man with any size to him can wear a DJ41.

[@hand.wound.horology]

Anyone can wear any watch they want. At the end of the day, buy what you love. Buy watches to impress yourself and not others. This video was created to help people that are on the fence about which one to get Thanks for watching 😁

[@rafaeloliva6425]

@hand.wound.horology Your absolutely correct, everyone is entitled to buy and wear what they want. It matter not to me. What I take exception to are the people that post, if you wear anything larger than a 36mm whatever, your being flashy and flexing. I have been weight training for years and a 36mm watch looks dainty on my wrist. The truth of the matter is it's not the 80s and 40mm and larger are the standard for mens watches. If someone enjoys wearing a unisex size, that their choice. Just like it's my choice to wear the more masculine size. If that triggers someone, then that would be a them problem. Wear the watches you enjoy in good health.

[@hand.wound.horology]

Wise words. At the end of the day. Most people are out for themselves and couldn't care less what is on your wrist Happy watch collecting

[@amenomurakumo9428]

Thanks for the great video sir. 41 looks great on you. ^ ^

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thank you for your support 🙏

[@budg8522]

Appears more “ruggud”?

[@hand.wound.horology]

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]

@@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]

@limeem great explanation 👍

[@brasso9393]

41 look better on you

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@key4duty]

Most people that know nothing about watches will go for the 41mm. And most watch enthousiasts will choose the 36mm. Look at the average sales associate in a Rolex boutique, if they wear a Datejust it’s 9/10 a 36mm with jubilee and fluted bezel and not a 41mm. 36 mm is class with a suit, looks infinitely better than a 41mm. 41 looks like a watch from a shopping mall, the dial is way too big

[@hand.wound.horology]

I completely agree. The dj36 proportions are spot on. The dj41 was introduced to cater to the "big watch" trend a few years back. The upsize in case diameter makes the watch lose its original charm. It's a completely different watch

[@Champsterz]

animal crossing music vibe

[@hand.wound.horology]

Haha thanks 😊

[@johnny_bravo9990]

Nose picking 4:13 😂

[@hand.wound.horology]

Caught me red handed 😆

[@WxAxNxDxExRxExR]

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]

Haha thanks for the feedback mate

[@mema4922]

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]

Thank you for your support 😊

[@mema4922]

@@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]

@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? 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@user-qy2rp]

Thanks. I liked your comments on the video u wrote.

[@hand.wound.horology]

Thank you. I appreciate the support

[@maejorgiessinger]

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]

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