Small wrist ~6 inches, 15300?

[dimitros]

With all this enabling going on, I am headed no where fast. I mean seriously a drug habit would probably be cheaper....

Just wondering for those with small wrists, how does the 15300st work for you guys?

I have really small exactly 5.75" wrists, oval rather than flat top.

For reference, I have a 14060m that I wear a little loose with all removable links removed. I have a luminor case 44mm Panerai that I wear thanks to an aftermarkt leather strap that barely works.

Before I plunk down $10+ K, any input would be greatly appreciated. I know the diameter is 39mm, but it has long lugs and wears way bigger right?

I live in a provincial part of the country. The nearest AD is in Dallas 5 hours away. So no way I can get away for the weekend to try one on.
Thanks in advance....

[texex91]

Originally Posted by dimitros

With all this enabling going on, I am headed no where fast. I mean seriously a drug habit would probably be cheaper....

Just wondering for those with small wrists, how does the 15300st work for you guys?

I have really small exactly 5.75" wrists, oval rather than flat top.

For reference, I have a 14060m that I wear a little loose with all removable links removed. I have a luminor case 44mm Panerai that I wear thanks to an aftermarkt leather strap that barely works.

Before I plunk down $10+ K, any input would be greatly appreciated. I know the diameter is 39mm, but it has long lugs and wears way bigger right?

I live in a provincial part of the country. The nearest AD is in Dallas 5 hours away. So no way I can get away for the weekend to try one on.
Thanks in advance....

15300 is fine for your wrist size (unless wrist shape comes into play).

Most people think it's the perfect size.

I like my watches a little bigger (wink, wink 15400).

15300 is an ideal way into AP!

If you can get a new one for $10K pls let me know where.

Go get one...what color are you going to buy? White??

[dimitros]

Originally Posted by texex91

15300 is fine for your wrist size (unless wrist shape comes into play).

Most people think it's the perfect size.

I like my watches a little bigger (wink, wink 15400).

15300 is an ideal way into AP!

If you can get a new one for $10K pls let me know where.

Go get one...what color are you going to buy? White??

Paul, its gonna be preloved. There are some online places that claim to have new stock for 12K. I know the retail is like $15.4k. With RO and variants selling light hot cakes, I doubt that AD's would give any discounts out the door, am I right? I don't really feel like taking a depreciation hit.

Yeah. I'm thinking white is the most versatile... There are/were several floating around on TRF for the 9.5 to 10.5 range, minty.

Rolex is a gateway drug... I need help! But I can stop at any time~

[texex91]

Originally Posted by dimitros

Paul, its gonna be preloved.



Rolex is a gateway drug... I need help! But I can stop at any time~

I would try and at least get an "H" version.

Yes it is. And no you can't..

[kilyung]

My greatest concern isn't the 39mm size (if you're wearing a Panerai, this will work). The shape of your wrist is the most critical factor. The bracelet/straps on ROs/ROOs flare out because of the plots rather than swiveling downward around spring bar/screw. So it tends to wear better on wider wrists than round wrists... too wide wrists are also problematic.

[DucS2R]

The 15300 is perfect for me, maybe slightly small, but I am going back to smaller watches. I have a 7 1/4 flat wrist. It may not work for you, and may be worth the drive to see. It is a great iconic watch and I love mine, but it is a lot of money to take that kind of gamble.

Just MHO.

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