Day Date Size?

[Epanoui]

I just recently ordered a Day Date from PureTime. When I got it, it seemed huge. I just went and did some research and it looks like the correct size for a Day Date is 36mm. But PureTime's is 41mm!?

And even Josh's is 38mm

Is there a good reason that no one offers a Day Date with the correct case size?

[z80]

Actually the new Day-Date is 41mm.. the old is 36mm.

[Epanoui]

But the new one is the one with the lines around the dial though right? Do you know of any dealer that sells the older style correct size 36mm?

[alligoat]

You know Paul at Pam111 sells the old style DD- here it is w/ a 2813 movt.

http://www.prowatch888.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_56_77&products_id=2526

I bought one of these 4-5 years ago for a little bit more money and it came w/ a swiss 2836 (w/ the chinese mod to make it a DD).

Now days you spend $300 and get an automatic eta 2836

http://www.prowatch888.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_56_77&products_id=462

That translates to asian eta to me, but what can you do?

I've bought a number of watches from Paul over the years and always had good luck. In fact the DD arrived with a marker falling off the dial and Paul sent me a spare dial which my watchmaker installed for free or next to nothing. You just have to go gently w/ these dealers and they'll take care of you.

Andrew and Josh are other dealers that might have the 36 mm DD.

[Epanoui]

@alligoat, thank you for the link.

I almost pulled the trigger on the one from Paul, however, looking at the images, it looks like the bracelet is *really* bad quality. You can see on the end links where the two-tones come together that it looks just like one piece. Whereas on other bracelets you can distinctly see 3 pieces together with a clear seam. Does that make sense?

I found this one: http://www.sewatches.com/rolex-day-date-swiss-eta-2836-movement-full-gold-with-silver-dial-stick-marking-31828.html which appears to be a 36mm size AND the bracelet looks better, but I've never heard of this dealer before.

Does anyone have any advice on where I can find a 36mm Day Date with a decent bracelet from a trusted dealer? Or has anyone ever ordered from Sewatch before with okay results?

[alligoat]

Paul's end links are three pieces, it just doesn't show in the pic. His bracelet is going to be the same as all the others, but I did swap a full gold YM oyster bracelet on my watch to give it a different look- I'm just not a Presidental type of guy.

I've never heard of sewatches. It's up to you if you want to take a chance. The thinking around here is stick with the trusted guys. You may have to become a supporter to gain access to the dealers on this forum.