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Old 17 February 2021, 05:46 AM   #1
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41 and 38

Just wanted to share these two next to each other.
Which one would you rather have?
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Old 17 February 2021, 06:01 AM   #2
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Thanks for sharing, really shows the size difference in case and bracelet
Glad I went 41 (15400) after seeing this
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Old 17 February 2021, 06:04 AM   #3
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both are ok but I like the 38mm chrono better on you
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Old 17 February 2021, 06:09 AM   #4
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Right. But photo would be more useful if sat more flush on wrist.
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Old 17 February 2021, 06:11 AM   #5
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38 gets my vote but I may be a little biased. Cant go wrong with either though both beautiful.
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Old 17 February 2021, 06:15 AM   #6
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Can you show a photo of you wearing just the chrono? I think that one would be better for your wrist size but it’s difficult to tell with both watches together on your wrist.


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Old 17 February 2021, 07:07 AM   #7
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I really wish the bezel on the 15500 was a tad bit thicker. I think you can pull off either one but the 38 looks better
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Old 17 February 2021, 07:11 AM   #8
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Thanks for posting. Have been deeply considering these references (if I can actually find them at a boutique). I was leaning towards the 41, but now that I see the 38m....
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Old 17 February 2021, 07:22 AM   #9
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38 looks great!
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Old 17 February 2021, 07:58 AM   #10
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Goldilocks. 39.
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Old 17 February 2021, 07:59 AM   #11
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Old 17 February 2021, 08:04 AM   #12
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Goldilocks. 39.
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Old 17 February 2021, 08:18 AM   #13
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Old 17 February 2021, 08:53 AM   #14
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38 chrono... or even better the 15202 jumbo.

The new 15500 proportionally looks off especially without the text above 6-clock to balance the dial or a thicker bezel to balance the dial to case proportion (but this is just me).
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Old 17 February 2021, 03:54 PM   #15
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The 38mm is great on you! I picked up my ruthenium ROC 38mm the other day and love it. The thinner bracelet is what gave me pause initially, but it isn’t a negative issue really. In comparison, the 41 does look big on the wrist...not too big for you, but still takes a lot of real estate. The 39mm pieces are just right.
Enjoy them all in good health.
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Old 17 February 2021, 08:54 PM   #16
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Yeah, never mind that the Jumbo is as much as both others combined - always a bit of an eye-roll when people recommend it as an alternative.
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Old 17 February 2021, 09:07 PM   #17
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Goldilocks. 39.
This. For my wrist (7") nothing will ever approach the 15300/15202/26300 for perfection. The case size and bracelet width are perfect.

The 41 is just too big (for me), and the 38 while a lovely case, gives me pause with the bracelet (and I own one). The older 39s were perfect for me, and most wrists I'd imagine.
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Old 17 February 2021, 09:10 PM   #18
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ROC in 41 might be the best of all.
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Old 17 February 2021, 09:34 PM   #19
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Just wanted to share these two next to each other.
Which one would you rather have?
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Old 17 February 2021, 09:47 PM   #20
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41 and 38

After 3 months in delays, it finally arrived today .
The box is still in transit .



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Old 17 February 2021, 10:04 PM   #21
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I like the chrono.
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Old 17 February 2021, 10:25 PM   #22
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Congrats on the Jumbo. Three (!) month delay. Wowza. You are a patient man.
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Old 17 February 2021, 10:57 PM   #23
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The 38 is great
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Old 18 February 2021, 12:00 AM   #24
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38 for me. I had 15400 and 26331 and am so glad I switched over to the 26315OR.
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Old 18 February 2021, 01:23 AM   #25
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Old 18 February 2021, 04:14 AM   #26
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It’s one of my favorite size 38mm


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Old 18 February 2021, 04:59 AM   #27
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I would say it depends on your collection.

If you just have 1 watch, I would go for the 38 or even 37 as for your wrist size it would be appropriate for pretty much all occasions.

If you have a larger collection including some dress watches or others that look good with a shirt cuff, then go for the 41 as a more casual/sporty piece. For smaller wrists I believe the 41mm is too big and too bold for wear with a dress shirt or more formal.
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Old 18 February 2021, 06:09 AM   #28
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I actually own a 15202 and a 15500 the 38 chrono is a friend’s watch .


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