For the vast majority of DD40 and DD2 owners... it’s too big for you.

[SubMarine]

I hate to break it to you, but the watches look too big for your wrists.

[Solo118]

I think the DD40 has perfect proportions. Looks great on any gender I have seen it on.

Just my 2 cents.

[peterpl]

DD40 has the peeerrrfffeeccttt dimensions.

Best DD model that has ever been released. I've tried on a DD36 multiple times but couldnt come to grips with the size of it.

The DD41 I absolutely love the wave dials but the proportions of that watch is just not right. It sits on my wrist funny also no matter what configuration.

When the DD40 was released - just WOW. I fell in love with it the first time I saw and tried one on. Its a pretty wide consensus that Rolex absolutely nailed it with the DD40.

[SubMarine]

Did you read my original post? I’m not talking about the proportions of the watch. I’m saying it looks way too big on owners’ wrists.

Originally Posted by Solo118

I think the DD40 has perfect proportions. Looks great on any gender I have seen it on.

Just my 2 cents.

[Psmith]

Pointlessly provocative post. How would you know about the 'vast majority' of owners of these two watches, and why would it bother you anyway? If you 'hate' to say this, then why do so?

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

I hate to break it to you, but the watches look too big for your wrists.

I agree.

Although I’d extend this to many other models that are shown on the forum.

There are more people on this forum who post pictures that look well out of balance, than not.

Of course, this is a generalisation and there are some who wear watches that look great for their wrist size.

I find it bizarre.

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Pointlessly provocative post. How would you know about the 'vast majority' of owners of these two watches, and why would it bother you anyway? If you 'hate' to say this, then why do so?

But it’s a fair post.

He’s talking about the vast majority he’s seen on here.

“Hate to break this”. It’s a starting phrase.

[One&done]

On 6.75” wrist (about average I guess) it centres well and shows links top and bottom. Seems to fit imho. The 36mm looks too small on me.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

But it’s a fair post.

He’s talking about the vast majority he’s seen on here.

“Hate to break this”. It’s a starting phrase.

Thanks for the English lesson

Yes, I get that but it's still a provocative post and to what end? Who cares, as long as the owners are happy? Watch size seems to be an emotive issue for some members, for reasons which escape me. It's a personal choice, regardless of what others may think. And of course internet wrist shots are a poor indication of actual size/proportion anyway.

[dan993]

I hate to break it to you, jealous?

[Alexexec]

Not sure man, all the day-date photos I’m seeing look fantastic

[BisonHead]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

I hate to break it to you, but the watches look too big for your wrists.

The majority of your posts are snarky. Why bother or are you just looking for an adverse reaction?

[Number3]

Originally Posted by Alexexec

Not sure man, all the day-date photos I’m seeing look fantastic

Absolutely, just look at the picture in the post from ‘One&done’ - stunning.

You wear a 40mm Sub OP - is it too big for you?

[kwingy]

Honestly this was a weird post from the OP - probably boredom from lockdown.

[Brew]

Shhhh! Douglas!!!! Don't you dare tell them how silly the big DJs look too!

[SubMarine]

I hate polished watches, too. Does it mean I’m “jealous?”

Originally Posted by dan993

I hate to break it to you, jealous?

[dan993]

Tongue in cheek mate!

[SubMarine]

So respectfully critiquing and having a discerning eye are not acceptable actions on this forum?

Originally Posted by BisonHead

The majority of your posts are snarky. Why bother or are you just looking for an adverse reaction?

[SubMarine]

Taken from the other thread: this is a great example of something that looks looks awkward and huge.

[Pandacat]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

I hate to break it to you, but the watches look too big for your wrists.

I dont understand the logic. Does it mean any watch larger than 39mm is too big?

[BisonHead]

Are you the "Fashion Police"

[BisonHead]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

So respectfully critiquing and having a discerning eye are not acceptable actions on this forum?

If somebody was asking if a particular watch looked too large for their wrist, then yes its fine to give an opinion.

To blanket say the watches DD40 and i take it you meant DJ2 as opposed to DD2 in your thread header, regardless are too big is just designed to provoke some type of reaction.

I have refrained from commenting on some of your inane posts previously. As they always seem to be derogatory.

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

Taken from the other thread: this is a great example of something that looks looks awkward and huge.

I don't think that guy cares, he got a Goyard wallet and a 30k watch. I bet he is happy.

[Wahlberg]

Pictures you take from up close don't show how you actually wear the watch and how it fits.

I can't find the original post anymore and I'm no photographer so I don't know the specifics, but it's about the angle/camera/... whatever you use.

The same goes with pictures of your face, using the correct lens does a lot.

By Svorkoetter

This first picture was taken from a distance of 15cm (6"). Notice the the lugs on the left side of the watch overhang my wrist both top and bottom. At this distance, the nearest surface of my wrist is about 8% farther away from the camera than the watch bezel:



28cm (11"):


38cm (15"):


At 51cm (20"), a significant amount of wrist is visible above and below the left side lugs. From this distance, my wrist is only about 2.5% further away from the camera than the front of the watch:


Notice how the watch gets progressively smaller looking, relative to my wrist, in each shot.

It becomes more apparent when viewing all four images side by side:

[escobar144]

lol this guy is a troll. the new DJ41 and DD40 are perfect

[Pandacat]

Originally Posted by BisonHead

If somebody was asking if a particular watch looked too large for their wrist, then yes its fine to give an opinion.

To blanket say the watches DD40 and i take it you meant DJ2 as opposed to DD2 in your thread header, regardless are too big is just designed to provoke some type of reaction.

I have refrained from commenting on some of your inane posts previously. As they always seem to be derogatory.

Rest assured as the OP probably isn’t a very happy person.

[Captain Scrumpy]

Totally agree with OP. Switched it down to this....


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[icnbne]

can't speak for others, but a 40mm DD on my wrist would definitely look awkward, id stick to 36mm and i have a small-average 6.75in wrist

[aleeboy]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

Taken from the other thread: this is a great example of something that looks looks awkward and huge.

Watch is far too big for the wearer IMO.

It's the same effect as someone who is wearing a jacket that is too big for their frame.

I get what you mean SubMarine, but many people will be hurt by your words

[mjr24]

I agree, if you happen to have the wrists of a 12 year girl, 40mm is too big.

If you happen to have a man’s normal size wrist, 40 is considered small to most. I’ve had 49mm Breitlings (my wrists are like 7 inches) that didn’t even look big because I have flatter wrists and the lugs curve on most Breitlings so it wears much smaller.

40mm never has looked remotely big. I think the Day Dates look much smaller than GMTs too.