Great review, as always BT!
This is an old classic that dates back 10+ years if I'm not mistaken (does that seem about right Tribal)?
An excellent platform for modding...
JF- I agree 100%. The bezel does make a very big difference!
Overall, there are a number of different factors that could influence the feel or appearance of size of a watch.
Also... Some of the rep cases are cut differently than gen... Which also impacts feel/appearance...
Note: Newer case sizes may be larger in diameter- But this would be applicable for the new models recently debuted at SIHH 2007 (I'm currently researching that).
Edit: Looks like there are no changes for the DJ/DD's for '07; only the new Milguass comes in a 40mm case...
For a DateJust and DayDate, the gen is 36mm excluding the crown. The larger appearance/feel for the DD is a substantially heavier case (due to precious metal case construction), which is also thicker and has more substantial lugs.
Yesterday, I decided to blow the dust off my 6265 and wore my DW frankenstein for part of the day...
And then switched to my AP Jumbo-
Today... I'm wearing my Nautilus Jumbo
DW- Great wrist shots! Lots of very nice watches in your collection!
Of course, the SINN and the custom PVD 196 are, without a doubt 100% amazing, but that Christian Dior looks smashing on your wrist
Seriously, thanks for throwing in some of the Mrs. wrist shots- Good to have some ladies' presence as well...
Cheers!
R