Please help me, I’m undecided to go with which size, either 28mm or 31mm Rolex mother of pear diamond dial. I’m wearing love bracelet size 15 but I think the 16 also for me. I tried the watch on, the 28mm seem small on my wrist, the 31mm seem little big. I don’t know what to choose. Please help
Rolex 31 mm mother of pearl jubilee band diamond dial or 28mm?
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I think it’s a very personal decision. The 31 will look younger and more modern. The 28 will be less of a statement and is a very classic size.
I wear 16 in the love bracelet. I wear the 36 with MOP/diamond dial and love it because it is so easy to read in the large size and I love the sparkle.
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I agree that the 31 will look more modern. If you aren't used to wearing a watch, it will feel heavy at first but, you'll be used to it very quickly. When I was looking at watches, I felt that the 36 really was too heavy and too much watch for my wrist. The 28 looked pretty but, the 31 was easier to read and hit the sweet spot for me.
I agree that the 31 will look more modern. If you aren't used to wearing a watch, it will feel heavy at first but, you'll be used to it very quickly. When I was looking at watches, I felt that the 36 really was too heavy and too much watch for my wrist. The 28 looked pretty but, the 31 was easier to read and hit the sweet spot for me.
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I forgot to take the picture when I tried on yesterday at the store. They have the 28mm lady date just for me to try on but they didn’t have the 31mm. I had to tried on the other watch but with 31mm. My wrist size is 14cm. The SA recommend the 31mm she said because it more trendy now
I have had my Rolex for 35 years and it's such a beautiful classic. Its rather small, a size they no longer make, but still looks great. Considering it's a lifetime investment, and if you, like me, are not going to be buying multiple watches, I would get something you are good to wear for years to come.
My wrist is just under 6inches, aprox 15cm. I think both the 31 and the 28 would look perfect on your wrist, it’s going to depend on what look you are going for and what feels more right for you.
It's a personal decision. Both watches are nice. But if you plan to keep this watch for a long time or forever, consider the fact that it's harder to see the time on smaller watches.....especially as one ages and his/her vision has a decreased ability to see.
Only if the lugs of the face extend beyond your wrist bone, when looking directly down at it, would the 31 objectively be too big. 31mm is much more desirable (that is, demand) and better in resale, by the way. I'd say 31 if it fits, more oomph is good!
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I agreed, my wrist size is 14cm and I think I’ll go with the 31mm. Thank you
I prefer larger watches to begin with, and mine is 36mm, and I prefer it that way. I would think as others have said, that the 31mm is more trendy and big enough to read. I just don't like the 28mm. I feel it's just too small.
I think you'll love it! It's not truly oversized like a 36 would be, it's modern but not trendy imo, it'll last you forever!
Here's mine for reference, you can see I'm swollen by the marks on my arm, I'd just had ankle surgery and looking back I can see how swollen I was after! (my iv marks are still visible, wow lol)
What a beautiful watch, Swanky. I love it on you. Especially with your Sydney Evan bracelet.