Rolex Datejust 36mm vs 41mm Comparison — WatchProSite Forum Digest

keks · 2022-10-11T10:59:25Z

Explore the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm yellow vs. 41mm turquoise debate. Keks shares poll results and collector insights on modern OP references.

In a fascinating exploration of modern Rolex Oyster Perpetual preferences, keks, a respected member of the WatchProSite community, shares the unexpected results of his Instagram poll. His post delves into the aesthetic and wearability nuances between the vibrant yellow 36mm and the striking turquoise 41mm Oyster Perpetuals, challenging common assumptions about collector tastes. keks's personal insights and the community's subsequent discussion provide a rich perspective on these contemporary references.

Following my latest acquisition of an OP I conducted a poll on IG to see what the outcome would look like.

Before conducting this poll I thought it was going to be quite a one sided affair. Looking at the final outcome I was proven wrong, both in how even the result was and the direction of the votes.

Personally I think both are amazing and complement each other in many ways. The bold yellow in a smaller framing gives it a striking presence and the soft turquoise against the brash size framing gives it a special presence. Both great in their own way.

Now considering the seemingly overwhelming favor for larger case and the overall appeal for turquoise my expectation was a strong aggregate vote in favor or this. How wrong I was. Now it would be interesting to see how my friends here would vote, albeit with the benefit of seeing a preview of these results:

The turquoise is a 41mm and yellow a 36mm. Which one would you pick?

IG: kexpatex

Key Points from the Discussion

The choice between the 36mm yellow and 41mm turquoise Oyster Perpetual often comes down to personal style and comfort, with some collectors finding the bold yellow 36mm too conspicuous for their everyday wear.
The author, keks, emphasizes the importance of a watch aligning with the owner's personal style, noting that both the 36mm yellow and 41mm turquoise Oyster Perpetuals complement his own aesthetic.
Some collectors express a preference for the larger 41mm case, particularly with the turquoise dial, finding the 36mm yellow less appealing unless it's a vintage reference.

The Discussion

andrea~

Oct 11, 2022

I'm all for the yellow 36!

It's the perfect size

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Oct 11, 2022

The 41 turquoise, because I feel it goes better with what I wear. I find yellow dial harder to “match” with outfit. I had the 41mm yellow dial and sold it for that reason…

Geo

Oct 11, 2022

I already have a watch.

penfriend

Oct 11, 2022

Neither color for me

I went for the green 41mm OP

keks

Oct 11, 2022

great choice

lovely color dial that one

penfriend

Oct 11, 2022

And my wife took candy pink in 36

so also no vote ;-)

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