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malarky_hk · 2 November 2012, 10:00 PM

Had the day off today and went window shopping with the missus - just wandering aimlessly and ended up at the AP boutique.

Been thinking for a long while about a new addition and the Royal Oak kept popping up as a potential contender after seeing all the amazing pics and posts recently.

I really wanted to see the blue and black dial but alas they didn't have any in stock, so I tried on the white (15400st.oo.1220st.02).

Given that I have a puny 6.5 inch wrist, I was concerned about the size of the watch, the fit and how it looked.

The missus took these pics and I didn't check it before leaving so they may not be the best shots.

Your opinions please.

Gaijin · 2 November 2012, 10:26 PM

Looks good Bro!

andyboy39 · 2 November 2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Looks good Bro!

Agreed..

Submarino · 2 November 2012, 10:55 PM

IMHO looks a little big. I would suggest getting a Jumbo 15202 or a discontinued 15300 for a better fit as both are 39mm.

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kilyung · 2 November 2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

IMHO looks a little big. I would suggest getting a Jumbo 15202 or a discontinued 15300 for a better fit as both are 39mm.

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I'm with Hal but the 15400 isn't too bad a fit.

vpr80 · 2 November 2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

IMHO looks a little big. I would suggest getting a Jumbo 15202 or a discontinued 15300 for a better fit as both are 39mm.

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Second this. It's fine, but think the 39mm will look just a bit better on you.

TSW · 3 November 2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

IMHO looks a little big. I would suggest getting a Jumbo 15202 or a discontinued 15300 for a better fit as both are 39mm.

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orangedial · 2 November 2012, 11:55 PM

Not bad. But a black or blue dial might suit your wrist better as they tend to wear smaller.

Nitedeuce · 3 November 2012, 12:25 AM

Once the bracelet is properly sized it will sit a lot better. That said, depending on what YOU like and makes your heart sing is what you should get. I think the 15400 looks good on you as a larger watch. So many people with all sizes of wrists are wearing other (very large) models and are extremely happy. So, why, because it's not a ROO (or DSSD) should you worry about the size. However, if YOU feel it's a bit large or uncomfortable, then you should try the 15300. Or, try the 15300 anyway, that's half the fun of getting a new watch!

barbosas · 3 November 2012, 12:27 AM

I agree, looks good, I also have 6.5inch wrists and I can use a 44mm Panerai.

Andrés G · 3 November 2012, 12:27 AM

Go for it! It looks good on your wrist.

Bulliondesk · 3 November 2012, 12:44 AM

Each end of the dial case go over the sides of your wrist. That means it too big in my opinion. Try the 39mm 15202.. will fit much better.

h999r · 3 November 2012, 01:03 AM

Yes. Perfect.

kevbm · 3 November 2012, 03:06 AM

It looks generally fine. I got the 15400 in black and now that I've worn it for a few months, I see what everyone is saying about the 15300 being a better fit. The RO case seems to look a tad bigger but I still think it looks fine. Can't go wrong either way. Go for it!

Dickson Lim · 3 November 2012, 05:20 AM

Looks absolutely gorgeous bro!

texex91 · 3 November 2012, 07:26 AM

Look amazing. You'll love it.

malarky_hk · 3 November 2012, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to try the 15300 and see how it feels.

A couple of you suggested the 15202, what are the key differences between the 15202 and the 15300/15400 - excuse my ignorance.

Another possibility is the Nautilus. I haven't tried it on yet but the pics seems to suggest it would wear smaller than the RO. Any comments on the Nautilus vs. the RO.

vpr80 · 3 November 2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to try the 15300 and see how it feels.

Another possibility is the Nautilus. I haven't tried it on yet but the pics seems to suggest it would wear smaller than the RO. Any comments on the Nautilus vs. the RO.

Yup. Comparable Nautilus models are indeed smaller and wear thinner than the RO counterparts. Tried a 5712 and it was much smaller than my ROC. The 5980 chrono is bigger, but also $40k.

kilyung · 3 November 2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to try the 15300 and see how it feels.

A couple of you suggested the 15202, what are the key differences between the 15202 and the 15300/15400 - excuse my ignorance.

Another possibility is the Nautilus. I haven't tried it on yet but the pics seems to suggest it would wear smaller than the RO. Any comments on the Nautilus vs. the RO.

The Nautilus does wear thinner/smaller than the RO but oh what a watch!

brkanand · 3 November 2012, 12:01 PM

I think it looks good on you.

Hairdude1 · 3 November 2012, 12:35 PM

I'll go with MR. H and say 15300

bayerische · 3 November 2012, 11:15 PM

I would recommend the smaller 39mm.

I have just about the same wrist size as you OP, and the 39mm case is perfect for me.

patrike · 3 November 2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulliondesk

Each end of the dial case go over the sides of your wrist. That means it too big in my opinion. Try the 39mm 15202.. will fit much better.

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lig · 4 November 2012, 03:22 AM

I concur with those recommending the 15300. My wrists are small as well - 6.75 and the 15300 is perfect.

The 15400 had too much "overhang" on me

In a strange way other than the height the 15300 kind of fits me similarly to my 44mm Pam.

jvo300 · 4 November 2012, 03:30 AM

Not bad, but a 39mm RO would be perfect for you. My 6.5 inch wrist speaks from experience!

2 November 2012, 10:00 PM	#1
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Size ok? Had the day off today and went window shopping with the missus - just wandering aimlessly and ended up at the AP boutique. Been thinking for a long while about a new addition and the Royal Oak kept popping up as a potential contender after seeing all the amazing pics and posts recently. I really wanted to see the blue and black dial but alas they didn't have any in stock, so I tried on the white (15400st.oo.1220st.02). Given that I have a puny 6.5 inch wrist, I was concerned about the size of the watch, the fit and how it looked. The missus took these pics and I didn't check it before leaving so they may not be the best shots. Your opinions please. Attached Images

2 November 2012, 10:55 PM	#4
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	IMHO looks a little big. I would suggest getting a Jumbo 15202 or a discontinued 15300 for a better fit as both are 39mm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

3 November 2012, 12:25 AM	#9
Nitedeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germany Watch: Rolex VC JLC IWC Posts: 452	Once the bracelet is properly sized it will sit a lot better. That said, depending on what YOU like and makes your heart sing is what you should get. I think the 15400 looks good on you as a larger watch. So many people with all sizes of wrists are wearing other (very large) models and are extremely happy. So, why, because it's not a ROO (or DSSD) should you worry about the size. However, if YOU feel it's a bit large or uncomfortable, then you should try the 15300. Or, try the 15300 anyway, that's half the fun of getting a new watch! __________________ "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemingway

3 November 2012, 05:20 AM	#15
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Looks absolutely gorgeous bro! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

3 November 2012, 11:15 PM	#22
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I would recommend the smaller 39mm. I have just about the same wrist size as you OP, and the 39mm case is perfect for me. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

2 November 2012, 10:26 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Looks good Bro!

2 November 2012, 11:55 PM	#8
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Not bad. But a black or blue dial might suit your wrist better as they tend to wear smaller.

3 November 2012, 12:27 AM	#10
barbosas "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: portugal Posts: 36	I agree, looks good, I also have 6.5inch wrists and I can use a 44mm Panerai.

3 November 2012, 12:27 AM	#11
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Go for it! It looks good on your wrist.

3 November 2012, 12:44 AM	#12
Bulliondesk Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Howard100/101 Posts: 656	Each end of the dial case go over the sides of your wrist. That means it too big in my opinion. Try the 39mm 15202.. will fit much better.

3 November 2012, 01:03 AM	#13
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Yes. Perfect.

3 November 2012, 03:06 AM	#14
kevbm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex \| AP \| PF Posts: 221	It looks generally fine. I got the 15400 in black and now that I've worn it for a few months, I see what everyone is saying about the 15300 being a better fit. The RO case seems to look a tad bigger but I still think it looks fine. Can't go wrong either way. Go for it!

3 November 2012, 07:26 AM	#16
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Look amazing. You'll love it.

3 November 2012, 10:28 AM	#17
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to try the 15300 and see how it feels. A couple of you suggested the 15202, what are the key differences between the 15202 and the 15300/15400 - excuse my ignorance. Another possibility is the Nautilus. I haven't tried it on yet but the pics seems to suggest it would wear smaller than the RO. Any comments on the Nautilus vs. the RO.

3 November 2012, 12:01 PM	#20
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	I think it looks good on you.

3 November 2012, 12:35 PM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I'll go with MR. H and say 15300

4 November 2012, 03:22 AM	#24
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	I concur with those recommending the 15300. My wrists are small as well - 6.75 and the 15300 is perfect. The 15400 had too much "overhang" on me In a strange way other than the height the 15300 kind of fits me similarly to my 44mm Pam.

4 November 2012, 03:30 AM	#25
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Not bad, but a 39mm RO would be perfect for you. My 6.5 inch wrist speaks from experience!

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