Rolex Datejust 36 Vs Datejust 41 - The definitive comparison.

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hand.wound.horology

4 ай бұрын

In this video I will be comparing the modern day Datejust 36 and Datejust 41.
I will be outlining the main differences between the two iconic Rolex models. I will also be sharing my thoughts on which watch would suit which type of person
thanks for watching.
#rolex #datejust #swisswatches

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@MrBarbarouse 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

The 36 is perfect

@hand.wound.horology 2 ай бұрын

@Gramkan agree 🙌

@hknspc 14 күн бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology 14 күн бұрын

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

@nukbomba 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you very much for making this!

@hand.wound.horology 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching! 🙏

@user-om4hl9wm9d 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😁

@anamorph Ай 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 Ай бұрын

@anamorph interesting take. Thanks for sharing 👍

@namor637 16 күн бұрын

I agree, a 38.5 mm would be perfect!

@KILLER40RNIA 12 күн бұрын

@@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

@danielmeier8321 18 күн бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology 18 күн бұрын

I agree. Perfect measurements 👌

@HeinisField 17 күн бұрын

MaMaCoo You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much

@hand.wound.horology 17 күн бұрын

Thank you your kind words and support 🙏

@Milofchg 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

That is some wise words. Thanks for sharing 👍

@rafaeloliva6425 3 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 3 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 😁

@nkass8593 4 ай бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching mate 👍

@YouCrapToo 3 ай бұрын

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 👌

@justinobrien9241 4 ай бұрын

Great comparison 👍🏻

@hand.wound.horology 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it 👍

@mrberthazz 3 ай бұрын

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 🙏

@LucaDinhNguyen 4 ай бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology 4 ай бұрын

But you already have both

@benny9231 Ай бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology Ай 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 👌

@Kallekallsen 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video 🎥

@hand.wound.horology 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support 🙏

@dicky431 Ай бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology Ай бұрын

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

@asiantimepieces 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Well said. I agree with you 💯

@brianertzinger2349 4 ай бұрын

You got the lug width incorrect for the DJ41.

@hand.wound.horology 4 ай бұрын

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

@Kallekallsen 4 ай бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology 4 ай бұрын

@@Kallekallsen good to hear mate

@gomw_84 Ай бұрын

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 Ай 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 👌

@Mac2437 Ай бұрын

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

@Stanley-gi9nb 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

I think the dd36 would be the better sizing too 👌

@robynsjp Ай бұрын

@hand.wound.horology Ай бұрын

Same 👌

@JC-ko1bp 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@andreaslieb5681 2 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.

@OB95546 Ай бұрын

is slate dial available with 36mm case?

@hand.wound.horology Ай бұрын

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

@user-sh9jq2hs3y Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@hand.wound.horology Ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@Touyoujin 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@bobbremner3395 24 күн бұрын

Depends on how severe your ocd is.

@hand.wound.horology 24 күн бұрын

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

@slevinkelevra8696 2 ай бұрын

the DJ36 has nicer proportions than the DJ41

@hand.wound.horology 2 ай бұрын

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

@JC-ko1bp 2 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 2 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

@sensible202 4 ай бұрын

I think 41mm fits you better.

@hand.wound.horology 4 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@hand.wound.horology 4 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 4 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 4 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 👌

@budg8522 3 ай бұрын

Appears more “ruggud”?

@hand.wound.horology 3 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 👍

@Champsterz Ай бұрын

animal crossing music vibe

@hand.wound.horology Ай бұрын

Haha thanks 😊

@brasso9393 Ай бұрын

41 look better on you

@hand.wound.horology Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍

@johnny_bravo9990 2 ай бұрын

Nose picking 4:13 😂

@hand.wound.horology 2 ай бұрын

Caught me red handed 😆

@WxAxNxDxExRxExR 3 ай бұрын

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 2 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 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support 😊

@mema4922 2 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 2 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? 🤣🤷‍♂️