Advice 15400/15450 on 6.8 wrist

[ezinhk]

Originally Posted by Kaapu

How about that Nautilus on your left wrist?

Your eyes are very sharp...lol

[ezinhk]

[QUOTE=Frits1980;8267311]It looks great. But from that angle your wrist looks way bigger then a 7', looks more a 8/8.5' to me:)

Photo was taken during the hot summer in Hong Kong so the wrist probably expanded a quarter inch

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Frits1980

True its not a dress watch. But a watch is like a 10K suit. If it doesnt fits perfectly and its to big for the person wearing it, no matter how expensive and beautiful the suit it self is, the guy wearing it still looks ridiculous.

There are a whole host of brands who cater for smaller wrists, Patek, Lange, JLC etc, but AP is a pure sports brand, JA aside, and as such a small AP on a large wrist is the worse crime for me. APs should fill up your wrist, it should leave nothing on the field of your wrist.

[tonupbklyn]

Originally Posted by AK797

There are a whole host of brands who cater for smaller wrists, Patek, Lange, JLC etc, but AP is a pure sports brand...

agree to first the first part, not so much the second.

[V25V]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

agree to first the first part, not so much the second.

+1. I dont even know what most of that meant....


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[Frits1980]

Originally Posted by AK797

There are a whole host of brands who cater for smaller wrists, Patek, Lange, JLC etc, but AP is a pure sports brand, JA aside, and as such a small AP on a large wrist is the worse crime for me. APs should fill up your wrist, it should leave nothing on the field of your wrist.

True, its a more sporty watch so it should be a bit bigger but again not to big. and how big is big all depends on the size and shape of the wrist.
I do not see how i can wear bigger then my sub:
imgur . com/a/Zt7K3 (remove the spaces to view)

I even think my submariner 14060m looks more proportional on my wrist then that one

[Henri1982]

Originally Posted by Takonwong

I have a 7" wrist and the 15400. Sometimes it looks too big other times perfect. I had the 15300 and thought that too small and I agree with texasmade. It's my go to when I am wearing a shirt.

This is so true for me as well. 7 inch wrist and 15400 is really on the edge in terms of size, while 15300 very often looks too small..such a pain! But what is bothering more lately is the thickness of the bracelet on 15400 and 15300.. I feel that the 15202 is the only perfect royal oak for 7 inch wrist.

[thekman]

6.5 here. 15450 looked like a joke on me. Bought a 15500 and pretty happy with it.

[Bull1]

I have 6.5 inch wrist and 15450 is bit too small. 39 or 41 mm royal oak is a better fit for me.

[Kliminator]

15450 on my 6.3 in wrist

39mm might be better for your wrist size. So 15300 or 15202

[importstunna]

I tried on both on my 6.5" wrist, and there is no way I would be able to pull off a 15400. It felt and looked huge. 15450 IMO is perfect for my wrist.

[Jsol]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

15450 on my 6.3 in wrist

39mm might be better for your wrist size. So 15300 or 15202

That’s looks great on you. The white dial almost look sea foam

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by Jsol

That’s looks great on you. The white dial almost look sea foam

Thanks! Yeah it does look a little sea foamy in that pic for some reason haha



Here's another!

[grievor]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Thanks! Yeah it does look a little sea foamy in that pic for some reason haha



Here's another!

Actually you look like you have the wrist size for a 41mm RO!

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by grievor

Actually you look like you have the wrist size for a 41mm RO!

I don't. I tried it on and the lugs overhang on my wrists. That's the reason I went with the 15450 and I'm glad I did

[Jsol]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Thanks! Yeah it does look a little sea foamy in that pic for some reason haha



Here's another!

I may need one. I have a blue dial 15450 but would love this one too.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

15450 on my 6.3 in wrist

39mm might be better for your wrist size. So 15300 or 15202

Looks fantastic.

[benlee]

Finally, I scratch the bezel

[grievor]

Originally Posted by benlee

Finally, I scratch the bezel

i cant tell? haha

[grievor]

My 15400 joining the party too

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by grievor

i cant tell? haha

Same! I can't see any marks on the bezel in the pic - must be lighting

Originally Posted by benlee

Looks fantastic.

Thanks Ben

[Token74]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

the 15400 wears big. I own both a GMT (pretty much the same wearing as a sub) and a 15400. The 15400 is very noticeably bigger. The 15450 from what i remember is actually closer to a 40mm Rolex.

Spot on. As is your previous post. The 15450 proportions aren’t really true to the original design, but I personally prefer the thicker case (hence why I’ve bought Sea Dwellers instead of Subs).

My 15450 wears very similar to my Daytona.

39mm is perfect for a 6.8 wrist I would think, but not sure I’d pay the premium. Luckily I have a 6.5 wrist so didn’t have to make the decision!




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[Token74]

6.5 wrist. Anyone think the 15450 wears too small?






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[grievor]

Originally Posted by Token74

6.5 wrist. Anyone think the 15450 wears too small?






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I think it wears fine because of the case design, but it s the smaller dial that throws me off when I look at it compared to a 39mm/41mm RO. It lacks wrist presence compared to them.

That being said if you have a smaller wrist then its a no brainer obviously, 37mm is great, its a RO after all.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

15450 on my 6.3 in wrist

39mm might be better for your wrist size. So 15300 or 15202

amazing. this is my next watch 100%, whenever that will be lol. can't believe even the 15450 prices are insane now

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by huncho

amazing. this is my next watch 100%, whenever that will be lol. can't believe even the 15450 prices are insane now

You won't be disappointed! I got lucky and picked mine up before it got crazy. Saw some recent listings that had asking price at 20k

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

You won't be disappointed! I got lucky and picked mine up before it got crazy. Saw some recent listings that had asking price at 20k

yeah i was eyeing them before they blew up but i just couldn't justify it since i got a day date a year ago. gonna wait a bit and get it when the time is right

[subdateII]

39mm is the way to go which means 15202 or 15300 preowned.

They are very well made but I parted with a 15400 due to the proportions and size. It wears much bigger than 41m and does not sit well on the wrist. I don't miss it at all.

[Token74]

My two 15450’s on 6.5” wrist


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[Matic]

Originally Posted by grievor

I think it wears fine because of the case design, but it s the smaller dial that throws me off when I look at it compared to a 39mm/41mm RO. It lacks wrist presence compared to them.

When you compare the dial of a 15450 vs 15202, the dial has the same diameter.
The +2mm gap is fully absorbed by the wider bezel.