15202 bracelet comfort relative to 15400

[wisguy]

In the past I owned a 15300 and the fit was always wrong, one link made it either a bit tight or to loose.

I then "upgraded" (not sure it was an upgrade to be honest) to a 15400 and the same happened, I even bought a 1.5 link and it didn't help all that much.

So now I am considering the upgrade (pretty sure it is an upgrade) to the 15202, but I am concerned that the same will happen.

I really like the RO, especially the bracelet, but I wonder if I should just go elsewhere or get the 15202.

Has anybody had both 15202 and 15400 or 15300 and had this problem?

[Abdullasaif]

The length on every royal oak comes standard unless they person selling has changed it i tried the 15400 numerous times, owned a 15300 and now waiting on my jumbo. All i can say is the jumbo has a slimmer bracelet (thickness wise) but the standard length should be the same

[Cabaiguan]

I've posted before on my frustration with my Jumbo bracelet. I love the watch to bits but getting the bracelet just right is impossible for me. I've settled on having it snug rather than loose but, even with the 1.5 link, I can't get a perfect fit. Rolex Glidelock and other adjustable bracelets have ruined non-adjustable bracelets for me. :-(

[subtona]

The jumbo fit me very comfortable, however I did notice relative to Patek 5711 and Rolex, stock with all links included, the fit was just a tiny bit tighter.

I recall a member recently saying the half link was not actually half, but a bit less.

[jjnd08]

The Jumbo's lugs take a slightly different angle than the 15400, so maybe that will help give you a better fit.

[wisguy]

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

I've posted before on my frustration with my Jumbo bracelet. I love the watch to bits but getting the bracelet just right is impossible for me. I've settled on having it snug rather than loose but, even with the 1.5 link, I can't get a perfect fit. Rolex Glidelock and other adjustable bracelets have ruined non-adjustable bracelets for me. :-(

Exactly! My experience as well.

Problem is when it gets hot or humid, it gets really uncomfortable.

Seems like I'm gonna hace to get it sized before I buy and then decide. It's a shame that I always resort to my other watches because of the fit. A shame fir the 15400, let alone a 15202.

Is the 5711 any better? Seems like there is no adjustment at all on that bracelet as well.

[Lordofrolex]

This is the 2nd thread about this in the last two days?

How do I go get a 15400 fitted at an AD to make sure I like it and not buy it there. I feel embarrassed to ask them knowing I won't buy it there and probably get it from DavidSW on here.

What should I do?

[wisguy]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

This is the 2nd thread about this in the last two days?

How do I go get a 15400 fitted at an AD to make sure I like it and not buy it there. I feel embarrassed to ask them knowing I won't buy it there and probably get it from DavidSW on here.

What should I do?

In the odd case it fits... you lie and say it doesn't! and then buy good ol' David.

[dr.ns23]

I have a small wrist and when I tried the 15202 the bracelet looked very funny and I honestly hated the watch on my wrist. The bracelet seems very stiff on the sides and doesn't take the shape of the wrist. Whereas when putting on the 15400, I loved the way the bracelet took the shape of my wrist and although the 15400 is bigger than the 15202 it looked much better on my small wrist. I don't know in your situation if the 15202 will work better but I think you should try it on before buying it! Good luck

[wisguy]

Originally Posted by jeopardy

I have a small wrist and when I tried the 15202 the bracelet looked very funny and I honestly hated the watch on my wrist. The bracelet seems very stiff on the sides and doesn't take the shape of the wrist. Whereas when putting on the 15400, I loved the way the bracelet took the shape of my wrist and although the 15400 is bigger than the 15202 it looked much better on my small wrist. I don't know in your situation if the 15202 will work better but I think you should try it on before buying it! Good luck

Thanks, I agree the 15400 "hugs" my wrist better than the 15300 I used to own, I believe it has to do with the fact that the integrated lug is shorter.

But overall the fir was better in the smaller 15300.

Seriously considering just looking elsewhere, a 5711 would entail trading the 15400 plus another watch to get me closer to the price, the PAM000 is getting scared....

[JohnnyNoDate]

Originally Posted by jeopardy

I have a small wrist and when I tried the 15202 the bracelet looked very funny and I honestly hated the watch on my wrist. The bracelet seems very stiff on the sides and doesn't take the shape of the wrist. Whereas when putting on the 15400, I loved the way the bracelet took the shape of my wrist and although the 15400 is bigger than the 15202 it looked much better on my small wrist. I don't know in your situation if the 15202 will work better but I think you should try it on before buying it! Good luck

I felt exactly the same way. I ended up with the 15400 because the 15202 didn't wrap around my smaller wrist very well. The bad fit was a result of the angle on the lugs which gave the bracelet "wings."

The 15400 is a bigger watch, but doesn't wear big.

I have 9 links on each side and hugs my wrist perfectly.