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Token74 · 26 October 2019, 01:29 AM

They say the camera doesn’t lie! But it does!! In one of these pictures, the Diver is way too big, whereas in the other it is a good size.

In truth, I know this is too big for me, but I love this watch so it’s my indulgent ‘don’t give a damn’ watch!

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Collector2019 · 26 October 2019, 02:46 AM

enjoy it bro - it's a bulky design, should and recommended to wear big and bold. Look nice on you

Jp28 · 26 October 2019, 04:32 AM

A big part of this is due to how camera phones work.
If you take a close up the angles will always make it look big (per 2nd pic). Take from further away and then zoom in on the pic to get a better real world view of how it looks (per 1st pic).

hdfb910 · 26 October 2019, 05:50 AM

Looks fine to me...AP’s are not timid watches... Enjoy

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golfski · 26 October 2019, 06:45 AM

almost all watches in my mind look huge in close up wrist shots. You really have to wear it in person to really get a good understanding. I got the Diver because I was worried about the 44mm sizes, while I love my Diver and glad I got it, I've tried on a 44mm ROO and think its awesome!

Here is a ROC and ROO Diver comparison on my wrist - they are almost the same size IMO (width and height).

AK797 · 27 October 2019, 12:48 AM

As I said on your other thread I think it looks fine, esp in that mirror shot, an AP ROO that doesn't fill your wrist or looks small on you is just wrong.

Pics can be deceiving, in the wider shot the lugs fall outside my wrist edges whereas in reality they do not.

locutus49 · 27 October 2019, 12:58 AM

AK: That is a gorgeous clock, my favorite color combo.

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Originally Posted by AK797

As I said on your other thread I think it looks fine, esp in that mirror shot, an AP ROO that doesn't fill your wrist or looks small on you is just wrong.

Pics can be deceiving, in the wider shot the lugs fall outside my wrist edges whereas in reality they do not.

porschejeff · 27 October 2019, 01:28 AM

Looks good to me enjoy it. I love mine.

Burlington · 27 October 2019, 03:07 AM

Great looking piece ! Looks just fine to me still

AK797 · 27 October 2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

AK: That is a gorgeous clock, my favorite color combo.

Cheers, John.

TheDude · 27 October 2019, 08:35 AM

Looks great. They’re supposed to look big. Dive watches have always looked big - 60 years ago, 40mm Subs were clownishly large compared to dress watches of the day.

I wear a diver and my wrist isn’t big.

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ap1 · 27 October 2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

As I said on your other thread I think it looks fine, esp in that mirror shot, an AP ROO that doesn't fill your wrist or looks small on you is just wrong.

Pics can be deceiving, in the wider shot the lugs fall outside my wrist edges whereas in reality they do not.

Neil,buddy, then stop taking pics so close. Every time I see your pics on it, I’m like “my English friend doesn’t realize it doesn’t fit” but I’m too nice to post it. Wait? I blame it on the bourbon

drgoro · 27 October 2019, 11:04 AM

That’s a shot!

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Looks great. They’re supposed to look big. Dive watches have always looked big - 60 years ago, 40mm Subs were clownishly large compared to dress watches of the day.

I wear a diver and my wrist isn’t big.

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Token74 · 27 October 2019, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

As I said on your other thread I think it looks fine, esp in that mirror shot, an AP ROO that doesn't fill your wrist or looks small on you is just wrong.

Pics can be deceiving, in the wider shot the lugs fall outside my wrist edges whereas in reality they do not.

That is a beauty!

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jay_kay · 27 October 2019, 06:27 PM

It is all about perspective and angle.

subtona · 27 October 2019, 06:31 PM

It wears like a sea dweller with the major difference being the magnificent AP rubber strap makes the watch fit to perfection. Enjoy it

benlee · 27 October 2019, 07:14 PM

The Diver is an offshore. Offshore watches are supposed to look big. From your photos, it looks fine. No worries.

peterpl · 27 October 2019, 08:47 PM

Up close pictures ALWAYS make any watch look big.

AK797 · 27 October 2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Neil,buddy, then stop taking pics so close. Every time I see your pics on it, I’m like “my English friend doesn’t realize it doesn’t fit” but I’m too nice to post it. Wait? I blame it on the bourbon

I know it looks it but these aren't particularly close, they are normal wrist shots, the wide one was very tricky to take and I had to extend alot to take it. I did it when I first got the watch and won't be doing it again, nor will I use mirror shots, just way too much hassle. This watch is all about capturing the fine details, so close is fine. We should all know how the camera makes things seem bigger and adds ten pounds.

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Originally Posted by Token74

That is a beauty!

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Cheers, lots of renewed interest in Lange now and I've been looking again at their offerings, ZW, Dato, but still prefer this to those and won't be trading it.

ap1 · 27 October 2019, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I know it looks it but these aren't particularly close, they are normal wrist shots, the wide one was very tricky to take and I had to extend alot to take it. I did it when I first got the watch and won't be doing it again, nor will I use mirror shots, just way too much hassle. This watch is all about capturing the fine details, so close is fine, We should all know how the camera makes things seem bigger and adds ten pounds.

Cheers, lots of renewed interest in Lange now and I've been looking again at their offerings, ZW, Dato, but still prefer this to THEM and won't be trading it.

I’ve considered the new slimmer 42 ROO but I just can’t get over the size on me. I love seeing it on the guys here. I’m waiting on an AP that I’m hoping is perfect for me. Been out of the AP game for far too long

Token74 · 27 October 2019, 10:39 PM

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I’ve considered the new slimmer 42 ROO but I just can’t get over the size on me. I love seeing it on the guys here. I’m waiting on an AP that I’m hoping is perfect for me. Been out of the AP game for far too long

Same wrist size...do it!

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ap1 · 27 October 2019, 10:47 PM

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Same wrist size...do it!

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39/40 is my preferred these days for my 6.5. That said I recently added two 42s. Guess it ebs and flows when you are nuts like us on here

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Bearxj86 · 27 October 2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I know it looks it but these aren't particularly close, they are normal wrist shots, the wide one was very tricky to take and I had to extend alot to take it. I did it when I first got the watch and won't be doing it again, nor will I use mirror shots, just way too much hassle. This watch is all about capturing the fine details, so close is fine. We should all know how the camera makes things seem bigger and adds ten pounds.

Cheers, lots of renewed interest in Lange now and I've been looking again at their offerings, ZW, Dato, but still prefer this to those and won't be trading it.

I agree with this. I am quite particular about size when I dress for work or for formal. Almost all my watches are 36 to 40mm with the exception of my 44mm offshore. This is on a 6.75 flat wrist.

First off, top down pictures makes it even larger, so a wrist shot of the arm helps more. Second, embracing an offshore is accepting that it is oversized and owning the look.

Here are a few pics of the offshore and a more representative picture on arm versus top down wrist shot. You will see it looks like it overwhelms my wrist but in the arm pic it looks more appropriate by my eyes.

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Token74 · 27 October 2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

39/40 is my preferred these days for my 6.5. That said I recently added two 42s. Guess it ebs and flows when you are nuts like us on here.

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Yep. I’m the same. My collection ranges between 37mm and 40mm apart from the Diver.

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NateInBama · 27 October 2019, 10:56 PM

I LOVE larger watches. That’s a great one!

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Burlington · 28 October 2019, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

I agree with this. I am quite particular about size when I dress for work or for formal. Almost all my watches are 36 to 40mm with the exception of my 44mm offshore. This is on a 6.75 flat wrist.

First off, top down pictures makes it even larger, so a wrist shot of the arm helps more. Second, embracing an offshore is accepting that it is oversized and owning the look.

Here are a few pics of the offshore and a more representative picture on arm versus top down wrist shot. You will see it looks like it overwhelms my wrist but in the arm pic it looks more appropriate by my eyes.

It is indeed much more relevant how a watch looks in the overall perspective of body and arm size than wrist itself.

AK797 · 28 October 2019, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I’ve considered the new slimmer 42 ROO but I just can’t get over the size on me. I love seeing it on the guys here. I’m waiting on an AP that I’m hoping is perfect for me. Been out of the AP game for far too long

If in reality it does have the lugs going way past your wrist edges then you should pass, but if it is close then I'd still go for it on a ROO, I haven't not had a ROO for nearly ten years now and think this will stay the way, as I am not so much a RO guy.

AK797 · 28 October 2019, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

I agree with this. I am quite particular about size when I dress for work or for formal. Almost all my watches are 36 to 40mm with the exception of my 44mm offshore. This is on a 6.75 flat wrist.

First off, top down pictures makes it even larger, so a wrist shot of the arm helps more. Second, embracing an offshore is accepting that it is oversized and owning the look.

Here are a few pics of the offshore and a more representative picture on arm versus top down wrist shot. You will see it looks like it overwhelms my wrist but in the arm pic it looks more appropriate by my eyes.

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Yes, look absolutely fine on you there in the mirror shots. As has been said before the 44 is less top heavy than the 42, which is a major factor for me in how a piece wears, and so as it spreads smoothly over my wrist it really doesn't feel as big as my Breitling Seawolf which feels much thicker or my old DSSD.

SMD · 28 October 2019, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yes, look absolutely fine on you there in the mirror shots. As has been said before the 44 is less top heavy than the 42, which is a major factor for me in how a piece wears, and so as it spreads smoothly over my wrist it really doesn't feel as big as my Breitling Seawolf which feels much thicker or my old DSSD.

Agree with this. My 44 is far more comfortable than my 42s.

jdkrut · 29 October 2019, 05:14 AM

I think it looks awesome on you!

26 October 2019, 01:29 AM	#1
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	AP Diver: Size perception They say the camera doesn’t lie! But it does!! In one of these pictures, the Diver is way too big, whereas in the other it is a good size. In truth, I know this is too big for me, but I love this watch so it’s my indulgent ‘don’t give a damn’ watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

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26 October 2019, 06:45 AM	#5
golfski "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Watch: me whip & nay nay Posts: 397	almost all watches in my mind look huge in close up wrist shots. You really have to wear it in person to really get a good understanding. I got the Diver because I was worried about the 44mm sizes, while I love my Diver and glad I got it, I've tried on a 44mm ROO and think its awesome! Here is a ROC and ROO Diver comparison on my wrist - they are almost the same size IMO (width and height). Attached Images

27 October 2019, 01:28 AM	#8
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Looks good to me enjoy it. I love mine. __________________ Rolex DD 228238 Daytona 116515 (sold) AP 15710 Rolex 116710 BLNR And a few others...

27 October 2019, 03:07 AM	#9
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26 October 2019, 02:46 AM	#2
Collector2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 610	enjoy it bro - it's a bulky design, should and recommended to wear big and bold. Look nice on you

26 October 2019, 04:32 AM	#3
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 575	A big part of this is due to how camera phones work. If you take a close up the angles will always make it look big (per 2nd pic). Take from further away and then zoom in on the pic to get a better real world view of how it looks (per 1st pic).

27 October 2019, 12:48 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	As I said on your other thread I think it looks fine, esp in that mirror shot, an AP ROO that doesn't fill your wrist or looks small on you is just wrong. Pics can be deceiving, in the wider shot the lugs fall outside my wrist edges whereas in reality they do not.

27 October 2019, 08:35 AM	#11
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	AP Diver: Size perception Looks great. They’re supposed to look big. Dive watches have always looked big - 60 years ago, 40mm Subs were clownishly large compared to dress watches of the day. I wear a diver and my wrist isn’t big. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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27 October 2019, 06:31 PM	#16
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27 October 2019, 07:14 PM	#17
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	The Diver is an offshore. Offshore watches are supposed to look big. From your photos, it looks fine. No worries. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

27 October 2019, 08:47 PM	#18
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Up close pictures ALWAYS make any watch look big.

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NateInBama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Moody Posts: 80	I LOVE larger watches. That’s a great one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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