While 40mm and above watch diameters have become the mainstream size for men's replicas relojes, it's undeniable that many enthusiasts still have a soft spot for 36mm. The reason is that 36mm strikes a balance between aesthetic design, wearing comfort, readability, and movement size—it's neither too "small" nor too extravagant. Whether for men or women, wearing a 36mm watch looks very appropriate. Furthermore, 36mm is the "original form" of many classic timepieces. Below, we'll take a look at some of the most important 36mm watches in Rolex's product line.

Rewind to the 1950s, when the mainstream men'sreplica uhren size was generally between 32 and 34mm. Rolex's Turn-O-Graph watch (model 6202) was the first to adopt a 36mm Oyster case and a rotating bezel. Although the Turn-O-Graph series did not continue to this day, many details of Ref. 6202 laid the design foundation for subsequent professional watches such as the Submariner.