The 36mm datejust is an elegant watch! I have a 7.5" wrist, and it looks great on my wrist! It's what it's supposed to be! Now if I were to choose the 41mm, it would be with the smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet! Like a sports watch!
That is exactly how I ordered my DJ41 - black dial, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet. It is dressy when it needs to be and sporty when it needs to be. Very versatile watch.
The thing about a 36" that I have come to appreciate: it feels comfortable on your wrist all day long. At the end of the day you don't feel like you need to take a break from it. I can sleep in it.
The 36mm Rolex wears slightly larger than it sounds on paper, in my opinion. I think most of that is due to the case shape and how the lugs taper away from the case sort of like a tonneau or cushion shaped watch. Also, the fact that these are on metal bracelets adds to their apparent size as well.
I had the 114270 and missed the date function. Then I had the 126234 in black, and found it too “flashy” as a daily/one watch collection. I now have a black 126200 with oyster bracelet & smooth bezel, and it’s perfect.
I'm glad you found the perfect watch for you. I have the 126234 black dial with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet and although I agree it is sometimes a little too "flashy" for everyday wear I love it soo much and have received so many compliments that I would never change it. Instead this video has confirm to me that I wish to add the new 36mm Explorer (an option that wasn't available when I purchased my Datejust) and get the best of both worlds!
@@mazrashid6549 thanks I appreciate it! Do you think they’d be a bit too similar with the same Oyster case, size, and color? Either way, I think the 126234 is great as well.
Have the exact DJ36 black dial and am on the list for the new Explorer 36. I have a 7 1/4 wrist and the black dial DJ36 is PERFECT. Also the DJ36 is a lacquer black. I’m keeping both when I get the Explorer 36. The best wearing Rolexes are the 36 especially the jubilee ones
Snap! I also have the exact 36mm Datejust black dial with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet and agree that it is perfect! My wrist is just under 7inch. It was me who asked Tim if it made sense to add the new 36mm Explorer or whether it was too samey samey. He kindly responded with this video and seeing them both side by side has just confirmed to me how much I want both! I'm now on the list. The AD actually mentioned that I would have the option of changing the dial colour of my Datejust wherever I put it in for service but I don't think I would. There's obviously a reason I went for the black dial and its because it was the best looking to my eye.
a date on the explorer should´nt be that wrong imo. the mountering expeditions when you are away for weeks in the mountains, and maybe you want to know what date it is.
Let's be realistic, nowadays in an expedition nobody will wear a explorer, there are watches made by Garmin for example which provide information on air pressure, altitude, compass, gps... 30 years ago you could go with an explorer, nowadays is a complete non sense. Said that, I love the explorer, I have just bought the new one, but I don't care about the everest story and these kind of things, the purpose of the watch is not expeditions.
I have a silver dj36 smooth bezel on oyster bracelet and picked up the new explorer 36mm last week. They can happily live together as the wearing experience is different between the two watches. The explorer actually wears a little smaller imo due to the narrower bracelet and 14cm tapper at the clasp. Can't go wrong with either on of these watches.
Hey Tim thank you very much for doing this video for me. It is genuinely appreciated! It was great seeing both the watches together and this has only increased my desire to obtain the new 36mm Explorer. I agree with your point that for the sake of variety it would probably be better if my Datejust was in a different colour, however I picked the black as it was my favourite and I wouldn't change it now even if I had the chance. I'm officially on the list at my local AD and might even show the sales assistant this video the next time I visit (hopefully he doesn't think I'm a weirdo lol). Once again many thanks!!
I really like the explorer and want one eventually, but the utility of all brushed and an oyster bracelet and no date function.. I find myself really wanting the cyclops date and jubilee bracelet as this is my first rolex. For somebody wanting to stay under the radar the explorer is better. For someone wanting a flashy piece to wear on occasion, the datejust (:
Exactly! Those are two very similar, yet opposite kind of watches! Think about what kind of person you are most of the time and then go with that watch! But, you might have to get DJ first, since Rolex is very careful with whom they sell the Explorers to!
@@TimWrite do you think it's at all possible to buy a DJ at retail? I've been treaty very poorly at Rolex ADs in the past, and also assuming availability on anything rolex is pretty slim so I've been looking Grey market only
i got the blue fluted-motif DJ36 (fluted bezel/jubilee bracelet) a year ago July and just picked up the Explorer 36 today! Both watches are absolute Rolex 36mm Perfection.
Hi! Looking for my wedding watch and leaning towards datejust36 black with jublie. However, I’m stuck between dome vs fluted.. I want this to be an everyday + dressy occasion. Hence my style is more simple and minimal. I’m leaning towards dome but people tell me fluted is the iconic symbol of date just and that the dome looks inconsistent with jublie. What’s your take after owning the dome bezel + jublie configuration? Thanks!
Thank you for the question, Tom. I really think that for everyday domed and oyster would be best bet. Oyster is just a more robust and resilient bracelet. Jubilee, on the other hand is more dressy and delicate. When it comes to the bezel, domed is once again better for every day use, especially during these turbulent times when watch crime is on the rise. There’s a reason why fluted bezel is iconic, it’s very easily recognizable!! While that’s great for flexing your watch, I don’t think it’s a great option for a watch that you can take on a life’s journey around the world with you. That’s my advice. Cheers
@@TimWrite thank you for the response! Yea, I wouldn’t feel too comfortable wearing fluted bezel in the city during a casual walk due to rising theft. Thanks!!
Domed looks better on the DJ36. I’ve tried on loads of them. If you spend time in joggers and shorts and t-shirts or if you’re just lounging around at home - a jubilee and fluted just looks ridiculous. The oyster is super robust and the domed bezel looks super sporty! I’m trying to get a silver 126200 myself right now.
How do you feel about the proportions of both of these watches. I tried on the 36mm date just...no issues at all with the size - seemed great. Then i went in to try the 36mm TT explorer....it seemed smaller and i had a bit of a sinking feeling about it (still on the list for the steel only). That may sound crazy..i was wondering if its to do with the proportions. Any thoughts?
DJ has a wider bracelet 20mm vs 19mm of the Explorer I. The polishing and the fluted bezel also make the DJ feel larger then it is. But the Explorer in my opinion is a more refined, I’m guessing the updates that happened in the Explorer are going to transition over the the DJ in the next revamp. Here’s the deal: Explorer does not feel like there’s anything on your wrist yet it’s completely legible in all conditions. It’s a watch to tell the time and nothing else. If you are worried whether it’s too small from fashion perspective then you’ve got the wrong watch.
@@StruanRobertson29 You know, sometimes, I look at my wrist and think that maybe it’s too small? Then I think why??? So that some wanker could see that I’m wearing a Rolex?? Fike that
Can someone please tell me why the datejust 36mm oyster bracelet feels so jingly? Like a citizen/casio/seiko braclet. I have the explorer too and that feels like something is on your wrist. Even though both watches have nearly the same weight. I hope someone can explain this
Whether these two would make good partners in a collection was the question I posed to Tim and what led to this video being made. It was great seeing them both together and has confirmed to me that I now want to add the new Explorer to my collection!
@@mazrashid6549 I am on the opposite side, I have the explorer 36mm, the new one, and I want next the datejust 36mm, with blue dial, that's why I searched this video. I have to decide only on one thing, fluted bezel with jubilee or domed bezel with oyster, I think I will go for the fluted bezel with jubilee
@@atleti910 fluted bezel and jubilee no doubt if you already have the Explorer. If you go for a for a dial colour that's not black then you literally have the perfect combo of Rolex imo
is a 36mm too small for a man? short and simple answer: no. My girlfriend once tried on my 36mm oyster perpetual 116000 and said: "this feels too chunky for me". And in my opinion, shes correct. On petite women those oyster cases with solid bracelets look too big on them.
I think it depends on the man in question. Yes, maybe some men who have low self esteem and who need some kind of a crutch to make themselves look more manly then they are will find this watch too small. But men who got nothing to prove to anyone will find this a perfect time piece.
@@TimWrite thank you ! I typically prefer smaller watches as my daily is a 1978 1500 which I love and my other being the new airking. I have a 7” wrist and most likely will be going for the dj36 next!
Nice video Tim 🤘. I have an OP black dial and am looking to expand my collection with a Datejust. I think the black dial is the best, however I may go the same route as Style Collector in your other video, for variety. Last time that I looked at a DJ in person with the jubilee and the fluted bezel combo, I thought it was 'too much', kind of 'costumey' but maybe my taste has changed. Maybe the jubilee with smooth bezel is the way to go - the 'Joe/Beau Biden.' I contacted my AD and they only have one DJ in stock and no OP. A couple of years ago when I bought the OP they had a decent selection of both.
@@TimWrite I have no doubt I'll get it, but I'll be apprehensive about placing an order for a model without seeing it in person. But, such is life, and I will go for it.
@@TimWrite I sincerely believe that a normal straight man will not wear a girls' watch. This trend of small watches for girls has surely been put forward by the guay community and all those non-binary freaks.
@@maitrehg so by that logic all the men from 50s - 90s were gay, because they wore 36mm size watches? True men don’t dive a fuck what anyone says about them and especially their watch. What is actually happening, I think, that there are insecure men that try to use watches as a crutch, just like hummer owners buy big vehicles to make up other deficiencies, so to make themselves “appear” more manly then they are. Don’t be a tool, don’t buy what others tell you and how they will judge you for it. If you wanna be a true man, that is.
@@TimWrite I'm used to receiving comments about my insecurity, my need to compensate, dinner plates (39mm!), WWII soldiers and so on. But I'm never going to let these sub-men dictate me what size watch to wear.
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The DJ36 has hands down the best proportions of the entire rolex line-up. The 41mm rolexes just look wacky imo.
I would agree but after seeing them in person the 36 looks so trash, almost like a replica
So true
@@BIG2hats you need glasses
@@BIG2hats so are you saying that the history of the DJ line is just trash? 36mm has been the gold standard for decades for the DJ lol...
W💃omen confused the sizes trying to be men. Just wear the 36 to spite them, its THE mans size anyway
The 36mm datejust is an elegant watch! I have a 7.5" wrist, and it looks great on my wrist! It's what it's supposed to be! Now if I were to choose the 41mm, it would be with the smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet! Like a sports watch!
100%
That is exactly how I ordered my DJ41 - black dial, smooth bezel,
oyster bracelet. It is dressy when it needs to be and sporty when it needs to be. Very versatile watch.
The thing about a 36" that I have come to appreciate: it feels comfortable on your wrist all day long. At the end of the day you don't feel like you need to take a break from it. I can sleep in it.
Exactly! It’s a very practical everyday size for a watch go through life with.
yes but I also sleep with my 39.
such a comfortable watch
36m DJ is classic. When I tried on the 41’ DJ it felt a little out of proportion IMHO
I love the 36 mm Rolex datejust, definitely classy. Anything bigger than 40 mm is for clowns.
36mm is medium sized for a man. 40mm is a very large watch.
The 36mm Rolex wears slightly larger than it sounds on paper, in my opinion. I think most of that is due to the case shape and how the lugs taper away from the case sort of like a tonneau or cushion shaped watch. Also, the fact that these are on metal bracelets adds to their apparent size as well.
I had the 114270 and missed the date function. Then I had the 126234 in black, and found it too “flashy” as a daily/one watch collection. I now have a black 126200 with oyster bracelet & smooth bezel, and it’s perfect.
@@conradcoolerfiend haha good point, well put.
Thinking of getting this and having the top of the lugs and bracelet brushed for a even more casual look.
@@n.h187 you may be surprised, the PCLs don’t stand out that much at all.
I'm glad you found the perfect watch for you. I have the 126234 black dial with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet and although I agree it is sometimes a little too "flashy" for everyday wear I love it soo much and have received so many compliments that I would never change it. Instead this video has confirm to me that I wish to add the new 36mm Explorer (an option that wasn't available when I purchased my Datejust) and get the best of both worlds!
@@mazrashid6549 thanks I appreciate it! Do you think they’d be a bit too similar with the same Oyster case, size, and color? Either way, I think the 126234 is great as well.
I want a 36mm Explorer as my next Rolex. It’s a classic size for men and has been for many decades.
Have the exact DJ36 black dial and am on the list for the new Explorer 36.
I have a 7 1/4 wrist and the black dial DJ36 is PERFECT.
Also the DJ36 is a lacquer black. I’m keeping both when I get the Explorer 36.
The best wearing Rolexes are the 36 especially the jubilee ones
Snap! I also have the exact 36mm Datejust black dial with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet and agree that it is perfect! My wrist is just under 7inch.
It was me who asked Tim if it made sense to add the new 36mm Explorer or whether it was too samey samey. He kindly responded with this video and seeing them both side by side has just confirmed to me how much I want both! I'm now on the list.
The AD actually mentioned that I would have the option of changing the dial colour of my Datejust wherever I put it in for service but I don't think I would. There's obviously a reason I went for the black dial and its because it was the best looking to my eye.
Hope your Explorer came in. I just received mine and am over the moon. It’s wears like a dream and for me it’s the perfect sports watch.
a date on the explorer should´nt be that wrong imo. the mountering expeditions when you are away for weeks in the mountains, and maybe you want to know what date it is.
Let's be realistic, nowadays in an expedition nobody will wear a explorer, there are watches made by Garmin for example which provide information on air pressure, altitude, compass, gps... 30 years ago you could go with an explorer, nowadays is a complete non sense. Said that, I love the explorer, I have just bought the new one, but I don't care about the everest story and these kind of things, the purpose of the watch is not expeditions.
How many dive watch owners actually go diving....to 300 metres... I agree with @atleti910
Nice PALM FRONDS shirt for discussing the Datejust
I have a silver dj36 smooth bezel on oyster bracelet and picked up the new explorer 36mm last week. They can happily live together as the wearing experience is different between the two watches. The explorer actually wears a little smaller imo due to the narrower bracelet and 14cm tapper at the clasp. Can't go wrong with either on of these watches.
DD, DJ, and Explorer, look good on anyone at 36mm.
Hey Tim thank you very much for doing this video for me. It is genuinely appreciated! It was great seeing both the watches together and this has only increased my desire to obtain the new 36mm Explorer.
I agree with your point that for the sake of variety it would probably be better if my Datejust was in a different colour, however I picked the black as it was my favourite and I wouldn't change it now even if I had the chance.
I'm officially on the list at my local AD and might even show the sales assistant this video the next time I visit (hopefully he doesn't think I'm a weirdo lol). Once again many thanks!!
Cheers 🥂
I really like the explorer and want one eventually, but the utility of all brushed and an oyster bracelet and no date function.. I find myself really wanting the cyclops date and jubilee bracelet as this is my first rolex.
For somebody wanting to stay under the radar the explorer is better. For someone wanting a flashy piece to wear on occasion, the datejust (:
Exactly! Those are two very similar, yet opposite kind of watches! Think about what kind of person you are most of the time and then go with that watch! But, you might have to get DJ first, since Rolex is very careful with whom they sell the Explorers to!
@@TimWrite do you think it's at all possible to buy a DJ at retail? I've been treaty very poorly at Rolex ADs in the past, and also assuming availability on anything rolex is pretty slim so I've been looking Grey market only
@@rajgill7576 it’s becoming ever more easier to get a DJ from AD, you just have to keep checking in.
i got the blue fluted-motif DJ36 (fluted bezel/jubilee bracelet) a year ago July and just picked up the Explorer 36 today! Both watches are absolute Rolex 36mm Perfection.
I have them both. 124270 and the 16234 in blue roman numeral. they make a fantastic pair. you did a good job summarizing the differences.
Is the dial of the datejust the same as the black dial submariner?
the sides of the case and the bracelet are also polished on the explorer
Great comparison. I'll pick the DJ36. The Explorer will be more valuable in the secondary market, though
Good comparison. Which bracelet is more comfortable?
Hi! Looking for my wedding watch and leaning towards datejust36 black with jublie. However, I’m stuck between dome vs fluted.. I want this to be an everyday + dressy occasion. Hence my style is more simple and minimal. I’m leaning towards dome but people tell me fluted is the iconic symbol of date just and that the dome looks inconsistent with jublie. What’s your take after owning the dome bezel + jublie configuration? Thanks!
Thank you for the question, Tom. I really think that for everyday domed and oyster would be best bet. Oyster is just a more robust and resilient bracelet. Jubilee, on the other hand is more dressy and delicate. When it comes to the bezel, domed is once again better for every day use, especially during these turbulent times when watch crime is on the rise. There’s a reason why fluted bezel is iconic, it’s very easily recognizable!! While that’s great for flexing your watch, I don’t think it’s a great option for a watch that you can take on a life’s journey around the world with you. That’s my advice. Cheers
@@TimWrite thank you for the response! Yea, I wouldn’t feel too comfortable wearing fluted bezel in the city during a casual walk due to rising theft. Thanks!!
Domed looks better on the DJ36. I’ve tried on loads of them. If you spend time in joggers and shorts and t-shirts or if you’re just lounging around at home - a jubilee and fluted just looks ridiculous. The oyster is super robust and the domed bezel looks super sporty! I’m trying to get a silver 126200 myself right now.
How do you feel about the proportions of both of these watches. I tried on the 36mm date just...no issues at all with the size - seemed great. Then i went in to try the 36mm TT explorer....it seemed smaller and i had a bit of a sinking feeling about it (still on the list for the steel only). That may sound crazy..i was wondering if its to do with the proportions. Any thoughts?
DJ has a wider bracelet 20mm vs 19mm of the Explorer I. The polishing and the fluted bezel also make the DJ feel larger then it is. But the Explorer in my opinion is a more refined, I’m guessing the updates that happened in the Explorer are going to transition over the the DJ in the next revamp.
Here’s the deal: Explorer does not feel like there’s anything on your wrist yet it’s completely legible in all conditions. It’s a watch to tell the time and nothing else. If you are worried whether it’s too small from fashion perspective then you’ve got the wrong watch.
@@TimWrite thanks. Yes those are probably the reasons. I hope the exp is the one for me.
@@StruanRobertson29 You know, sometimes, I look at my wrist and think that maybe it’s too small? Then I think why??? So that some wanker could see that I’m wearing a Rolex?? Fike that
@@TimWrite agreed...its about personal enjoyment
Does the DJ have a white gold bezel? That would explain a weight difference.
Yup, it’s white gold
Explorer is the sports gateway drug to smaller sizes!
OMG! You are so right! Explorer completely flipped my perspective on size!
@@TimWrite my casio f91w did that for me!
Put it this way. I’ve have 2 modern 36mm DJ and 1 41mm. I’ve got a big wrist. I usually wear an explorer 2 or a planet ocean.
Definitely the DJ for me. 36mm. Black...Jubilee and Fluted bezel... perfect watch. .. tried it on today. It is GORGEOUS
Can someone please tell me why the datejust 36mm oyster bracelet feels so jingly? Like a citizen/casio/seiko braclet.
I have the explorer too and that feels like something is on your wrist.
Even though both watches have nearly the same weight.
I hope someone can explain this
Awesome video, Tim! What was the ambient track playing in the background/credits?
i prefer explorer in the 40 and datejust in the 36 because that fluted bezel is just too loud on the DJ41.
The Exp.1 and the DJ started from 36, and now these are keeping almost the same design even now. I'll choose 36 regardless of my size.
The comparison everyone wants to see is the new 36mm vs the outgoing 39mm explorers
Another thought for a comparison video in a similar vein: 37MM Yachtmaster vs 36MM Explorer. Thanks!
What is your wrist size ? I think the size looks good, especially in the Datejust
Great comparison video to see them side by side
they are the right size for a classic tasteful man. especially that exact datejust with that color!
36mm looks perfect on your left wrist but looks small on your right wrist.
Does the DJ36 have a micro adjustment?
Yes! Simple 5mm
that date just looks great
Those 2 guys just the dj maybe in blue + g shock 5600 solar is my perfect combo.
Great video, Tim. Love these outdoor videos. I would go for the datejust. Love the fluted bezel. Might be my next watch 😉
Hell no. They are not “too small”. Don’t listen to keyboard warriors.
Wrist size?
These would make great partners in a collection!
Whether these two would make good partners in a collection was the question I posed to Tim and what led to this video being made. It was great seeing them both together and has confirmed to me that I now want to add the new Explorer to my collection!
@@mazrashid6549 I am on the opposite side, I have the explorer 36mm, the new one, and I want next the datejust 36mm, with blue dial, that's why I searched this video. I have to decide only on one thing, fluted bezel with jubilee or domed bezel with oyster, I think I will go for the fluted bezel with jubilee
@@atleti910 fluted bezel and jubilee no doubt if you already have the Explorer. If you go for a for a dial colour that's not black then you literally have the perfect combo of Rolex imo
@@atleti910 would you consider domed bezel with jubilee?
36mm is more comfortable and more practical.
damn they are small, my grandfather use to wear 36mm
He was cooler than we will ever be
That explains why your granddad was the winner, and you’re the all-time loser
@@saneasmydog7120 you are the losser wearing a girls watch
is a 36mm too small for a man? short and simple answer: no.
My girlfriend once tried on my 36mm oyster perpetual 116000 and said: "this feels too chunky for me". And in my opinion, shes correct. On petite women those oyster cases with solid bracelets look too big on them.
I think it depends on the man in question. Yes, maybe some men who have low self esteem and who need some kind of a crutch to make themselves look more manly then they are will find this watch too small.
But men who got nothing to prove to anyone will find this a perfect time piece.
What size is your wrist please
6.5 inches
@@TimWrite thank you ! I typically prefer smaller watches as my daily is a 1978 1500 which I love and my other being the new airking. I have a 7” wrist and most likely will be going for the dj36 next!
@@Ross-fo2vw this should be a perfect watch then. It’s a classic size, but all the indecies are modern size. It’s best of both worlds
Nice Tim, great video!!! Look forward to the next review
A 36mm DJ is not to small for anyone dressed up under a cuff. It’s beyond perfection
36mm perfect size for man
What is your wrist size?
36mm is the perfect size. Remember if Tony Soprano can pull it off, so can you
hey nice review. btw you have a great personality
Nice video Tim 🤘. I have an OP black dial and am looking to expand my collection with a Datejust. I think the black dial is the best, however I may go the same route as Style Collector in your other video, for variety. Last time that I looked at a DJ in person with the jubilee and the fluted bezel combo, I thought it was 'too much', kind of 'costumey' but maybe my taste has changed. Maybe the jubilee with smooth bezel is the way to go - the 'Joe/Beau Biden.' I contacted my AD and they only have one DJ in stock and no OP. A couple of years ago when I bought the OP they had a decent selection of both.
Now it’s much harder, but it’s all about that charm and persistence.
@@TimWrite I have no doubt I'll get it, but I'll be apprehensive about placing an order for a model without seeing it in person. But, such is life, and I will go for it.
How big are your wrists?
What comparison? They are different watches 🙄
Good for Unisex is right. Not for me.
124070?
Palm Fronds!!!
Very nice watches.
Upvoted!
That watch is tiny on your wrist, you should wear 39mm++
The battle of women's watches !
These are great watches for women!
definately!
What kind of men wear girls' size watches?
A man that has the wrist size to pull it off and don't give a shit. hehe
@@TimWrite I sincerely believe that a normal straight man will not wear a girls' watch. This trend of small watches for girls has surely been put forward by the guay community and all those non-binary freaks.
@@maitrehg so by that logic all the men from 50s - 90s were gay, because they wore 36mm size watches?
True men don’t dive a fuck what anyone says about them and especially their watch.
What is actually happening, I think, that there are insecure men that try to use watches as a crutch, just like hummer owners buy big vehicles to make up other deficiencies, so to make themselves “appear” more manly then they are. Don’t be a tool, don’t buy what others tell you and how they will judge you for it.
If you wanna be a true man, that is.
@@TimWrite I'm used to receiving comments about my insecurity, my need to compensate, dinner plates (39mm!), WWII soldiers and so on. But I'm never going to let these sub-men dictate me what size watch to wear.
@@maitrehg what do you mean? Aren’t you literally listening to someone who’s dictating to you not to wear 36mm watch…?