Heritage Black Bay Tudor Question

[PHOTOJEFF]

To anyone that possibly has this particular watch with the distressed leather band, may I ask a question as I am looking to purchase this watch.
I have a relatively large wrist size and require an extra link in my Rolex Sub. I am wondering could someone possibly provide the approximate band size of the distressed band. Some leather bands fit me ok such as a Tag Carrrera, others, not so well (Tissot Chrono) would not even close. For a satisfactory fit, I am estimating a size of 8.5 inches,including watch, would work but not much less.
I have no means to go into an AD and try one on and the distressed leather band is important in my purchase decision.
Thank you very much in advance for any help that is available.

[MCV]

I'm measuring the long side of the strap at 5" and the short side at 2-3/16".

Total length including the watch but none of the deployant at 9".

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

-Marc