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lovewatches1987 · 29 March 2024, 01:18 AM

Hi all, I’m choosing in between discontinued reference 26401ro 44mm and even older discontinued 26120or 39mm. I’m 6,5 feet tall and think can pull off 44m. It will still be a big watch, but on the other hand i am a bit concerned if 39mm might look too small on my wrist. I know that historically 39mm has been the most desirable size for Royal Oak and it should be much comfortable to wear than the big 44mm, but black ceramic bezel in combination with RG case looks so striking. Which of them would be your choice? Thx

APhound · 29 March 2024, 01:27 AM

I have these two, and I prefer the 43. It’s probably my all time favorite watch actually. So although it’s not apples to apples I’d take the offshore- weirdly it’s way more comfortable.

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srvrf · 29 March 2024, 02:17 AM

I have 38mm and 39m ROCs and a 43mm ROO. I am much shorter at 5'9" with about a 6.75" wrist. At your size, I'd definitely recommend the Offshore unless you really want a dual time. And with the ROO you're considering, there is a nice ceramic bezel which will protect the softer gold case.

SN2354 · 29 March 2024, 05:22 AM

I much prefer the 26120!

rmlovett1 · 29 March 2024, 06:23 AM

Tough call… 44 being a bit more sporty, and visually much, much bigger, vs the 39mm. I guess for me, it would come down to what my intent of use was for the watch. Assuming being able to pull off either size… If it were going to be a mostly casual/fun type watch, (although I know you could technically dress it up)…I’d probably lean towards the ROO. But…I think the 39 mm could do both dressy and sporty pretty easily, especially if you found a rubber strap for it.

Jp28 · 29 March 2024, 06:53 AM

Given your size 100% go with the offshore every time. I am 5’11 and have the RG44
which I wear every weekend.
38 wears ‘bigger’ with a bracelet. With strap it wears close to size of 39mm so will be too small for you (IMO).
Also the ceramic bezel gives almost care free wear (one of the reasons I moved from 42mm offshore) as I have found ceramic does not scratch (not impossible but with some care simply does not happen).
Finally I prefer white/cream sub dials but that’s just me I guess ;)

Steele · 29 March 2024, 07:27 AM

That 26120OR 39mm is at the Christies Auction right now I was looking at Bidding on it! I talked to the Auction Director and you can ship it to the States without the strap and have up to a year to get the strap! There are some people there I can contact to pick up the strap, If I dont head out there in the next year! DEPENDS on how high it goes! IM ALWAYS HUNTING FOR THE DEALS!!!!

its sitting at 140,000 HDK right now with Premium = $25k USD still 12 days of the auction left to go $39K on Chrono24 is the cheapest right now!

https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/w...readcrumb=back

Benzsiam · 30 March 2024, 07:43 AM

You have the wrist for 44mm, I like the look of 26401OR better.

johnsonsxusfrt · 30 March 2024, 07:51 AM

Offshore on strap is perfect but the Royal Oak needs to be on the bracelet. The watch was designed around the integrated bracelet and IMO looks naked on a strap

CactusTreeFiddy · 30 March 2024, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvrf

I have 38mm and 39m ROCs and a 43mm ROO. I am much shorter at 5'9" with about a 6.75" wrist. At your size, I'd definitely recommend the Offshore unless you really want a dual time. And with the ROO you're considering, there is a nice ceramic bezel which will protect the softer gold case.

How does the 43mm wear on you? Would be great to see some near/far pics

SN2354 · 2 April 2024, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steele

That 26120OR 39mm is at the Christies Auction right now I was looking at Bidding on it! I talked to the Auction Director and you can ship it to the States without the strap and have up to a year to get the strap! There are some people there I can contact to pick up the strap, If I dont head out there in the next year! DEPENDS on how high it goes! IM ALWAYS HUNTING FOR THE DEALS!!!!

its sitting at 140,000 HDK right now with Premium = $25k USD still 12 days of the auction left to go $39K on Chrono24 is the cheapest right now!

https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/w...readcrumb=back

Aren't there other fees involved with Christies? or does the seller take on all that?

AK797 · 2 April 2024, 03:17 AM

Go for the ROO, can even dress it up for fancy dinners and weddings etc.

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29 March 2024, 01:18 AM	#1
lovewatches1987 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 133	Rose gold on strap battle:) Hi all, I’m choosing in between discontinued reference 26401ro 44mm and even older discontinued 26120or 39mm. I’m 6,5 feet tall and think can pull off 44m. It will still be a big watch, but on the other hand i am a bit concerned if 39mm might look too small on my wrist. I know that historically 39mm has been the most desirable size for Royal Oak and it should be much comfortable to wear than the big 44mm, but black ceramic bezel in combination with RG case looks so striking. Which of them would be your choice? Thx Attached Images

29 March 2024, 01:27 AM	#2
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	Rose gold on strap battle I have these two, and I prefer the 43. It’s probably my all time favorite watch actually. So although it’s not apples to apples I’d take the offshore- weirdly it’s way more comfortable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 March 2024, 07:43 AM	#8
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	You have the wrist for 44mm, I like the look of 26401OR better. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

29 March 2024, 02:17 AM	#3
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,156	I have 38mm and 39m ROCs and a 43mm ROO. I am much shorter at 5'9" with about a 6.75" wrist. At your size, I'd definitely recommend the Offshore unless you really want a dual time. And with the ROO you're considering, there is a nice ceramic bezel which will protect the softer gold case.

29 March 2024, 05:22 AM	#4
SN2354 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NY Posts: 137	I much prefer the 26120!

29 March 2024, 06:23 AM	#5
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Tough call… 44 being a bit more sporty, and visually much, much bigger, vs the 39mm. I guess for me, it would come down to what my intent of use was for the watch. Assuming being able to pull off either size… If it were going to be a mostly casual/fun type watch, (although I know you could technically dress it up)…I’d probably lean towards the ROO. But…I think the 39 mm could do both dressy and sporty pretty easily, especially if you found a rubber strap for it.

29 March 2024, 06:53 AM	#6
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 575	Given your size 100% go with the offshore every time. I am 5’11 and have the RG44 which I wear every weekend. 38 wears ‘bigger’ with a bracelet. With strap it wears close to size of 39mm so will be too small for you (IMO). Also the ceramic bezel gives almost care free wear (one of the reasons I moved from 42mm offshore) as I have found ceramic does not scratch (not impossible but with some care simply does not happen). Finally I prefer white/cream sub dials but that’s just me I guess ;)

29 March 2024, 07:27 AM	#7
Steele "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Florida Watch: All of them Posts: 802	That 26120OR 39mm is at the Christies Auction right now I was looking at Bidding on it! I talked to the Auction Director and you can ship it to the States without the strap and have up to a year to get the strap! There are some people there I can contact to pick up the strap, If I dont head out there in the next year! DEPENDS on how high it goes! IM ALWAYS HUNTING FOR THE DEALS!!!! its sitting at 140,000 HDK right now with Premium = $25k USD still 12 days of the auction left to go $39K on Chrono24 is the cheapest right now! https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/w...readcrumb=back

30 March 2024, 07:51 AM	#9
johnsonsxusfrt Banned Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: USA Posts: 375	Offshore on strap is perfect but the Royal Oak needs to be on the bracelet. The watch was designed around the integrated bracelet and IMO looks naked on a strap

2 April 2024, 03:17 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Go for the ROO, can even dress it up for fancy dinners and weddings etc.

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