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smg8 · 2 December 2016, 10:11 PM

Hi all,

As per recent threads I am on the hunt for an AP.

I am having a hard time deciding between 39mm and 41mm. I have attached pictures of both on my wrist and would be grateful for any feedback as to which the common consensus feels best fits..... (blue is 15300, white 41mm ROC)

Many thanks

bluebeamer · 2 December 2016, 11:30 PM

39mm

AK797 · 3 December 2016, 12:11 AM

39 for RO, 41 for ROC. If you want a blue dial I'd go for the more vibrant 41mm models.

Manofsteelpt · 3 December 2016, 01:52 AM

41

masterserg · 3 December 2016, 02:52 AM

41.

tavv160 · 3 December 2016, 06:03 AM

39mm.

Had to make the same decision as you and chose the 41mm. Regretted it ever since. In the end sold the 41mm and bought a 39mm.

The 41mm proportions are completely off which started bothering me very quickly.

Tay821 · 3 December 2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tavv160

39mm.

Had to make the same decision as you and chose the 41mm. Regretted it ever since. In the end sold the 41mm and bought a 39mm.

The 41mm proportions are completely off which started bothering me very quickly.

Do you know if the 37mm proportions are off as well? I guess I've never noticed that about the 41. I guess I've only noticed how enormous it looks on my small wrist.

locutus49 · 3 December 2016, 06:31 AM

I think 39 looks better on your wrist but up to you.

Peterandwatches · 3 December 2016, 06:46 AM

I say 41. The best thing about the 39 is that someone might confuse it for a 15202.

AK797 · 3 December 2016, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

I say 41. The best thing about the 39 is that someone might confuse it for a 15202.

These are certainly not the class of people with whom one might jolly well wish to associate, what what.

Busyboy · 3 December 2016, 07:00 AM

I'd say 39

My personal experience as a wrist girth insecure male, is I'd like to look at my watch as I'm intended to. Not in a mirror at an angle only others will see. Also, I'd like it to look "right" in my minds eye, not accentuate further an insecurity I had

anothernewphone · 3 December 2016, 07:11 AM

I think 39 is the easy answer, but I also think the 41 looks just fine on your wrist. I just prefer the previous model's proportions, but one can't dwell on the past too long.

lapince · 3 December 2016, 07:19 AM

41 is great for a busier dial, chrono or openworked, but for a plain dial I find the 39 much better proportioned, I just got a blue 15300 as well, it's a great watch whereas every time I see the 15400 the proportions seem off to me

LordBird · 3 December 2016, 07:29 AM

For me 41...and boutique edition

jjnd08 · 3 December 2016, 11:01 PM

41. Not a fan of the 39mm at all. The dial is no where near as pleasant to the eye as the 41

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Dolor Doc · 3 December 2016, 11:19 PM

Think they all look good on your wrist.

One can make the argument that you see more of the gorgeous bracelet on a smaller diameter, but based on your pics, it looks to be the same.

When I was looking there weren't any 15300's readily available, so tried the 15400 and loved it. Interestingly, when I later tried on 39 mm (15202, 15300), I thought their proportions were off!

Which one speaks to you?

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TOlsen · 4 December 2016, 06:02 AM

39mm - much more elegant.

flyboyx999 · 5 December 2016, 03:45 PM

It really depends on your wrist size, if you have a large wrist 7+ 41mm will be better but other than that 39mm is great size for smaller wrist

metdrdg · 5 December 2016, 09:47 PM

Both look fine but i like the fit of the 39 on your wrist more.

Adamk · 6 December 2016, 07:33 AM

39mm looks better to me, but that's just my opinion. You should go with what makes you confortable

The B · 7 December 2016, 11:39 AM

39mm for me. Your wrist will tell you.

Jay (Eire) · 8 December 2016, 05:40 AM

39mm I think.

I have a 41mm ROC, waited for its launch because I thought the 39mm was too small. Having worn it for three years I now believe it's too big and will switch to a 39mm.

efredly · 8 December 2016, 06:10 AM

I've been having the same debate... I was gearing up for a 41mm but each time I tried it on I found it is too big for my tastes, and I'm 6'4" with a 7.5" wrist.

A 15202 is a bit out of my range so I'm keeping my eye open for a good condition 15300.

2 December 2016, 10:11 PM	#1
smg8 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: England Posts: 391	41mm vs 39mm Hi all, As per recent threads I am on the hunt for an AP. I am having a hard time deciding between 39mm and 41mm. I have attached pictures of both on my wrist and would be grateful for any feedback as to which the common consensus feels best fits..... (blue is 15300, white 41mm ROC) Many thanks

3 December 2016, 02:52 AM	#5
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	41. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

3 December 2016, 06:03 AM	#6
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	39mm. Had to make the same decision as you and chose the 41mm. Regretted it ever since. In the end sold the 41mm and bought a 39mm. The 41mm proportions are completely off which started bothering me very quickly. __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

3 December 2016, 11:01 PM	#15
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	41. Not a fan of the 39mm at all. The dial is no where near as pleasant to the eye as the 41 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

2 December 2016, 11:30 PM	#2
bluebeamer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Asia Posts: 409	39mm

3 December 2016, 12:11 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	39 for RO, 41 for ROC. If you want a blue dial I'd go for the more vibrant 41mm models.

3 December 2016, 01:52 AM	#4
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	41

3 December 2016, 06:31 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I think 39 looks better on your wrist but up to you.

3 December 2016, 06:46 AM	#9
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	I say 41. The best thing about the 39 is that someone might confuse it for a 15202.

3 December 2016, 07:00 AM	#11
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	I'd say 39 My personal experience as a wrist girth insecure male, is I'd like to look at my watch as I'm intended to. Not in a mirror at an angle only others will see. Also, I'd like it to look "right" in my minds eye, not accentuate further an insecurity I had

3 December 2016, 07:11 AM	#12
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I think 39 is the easy answer, but I also think the 41 looks just fine on your wrist. I just prefer the previous model's proportions, but one can't dwell on the past too long.

3 December 2016, 07:19 AM	#13
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	41 is great for a busier dial, chrono or openworked, but for a plain dial I find the 39 much better proportioned, I just got a blue 15300 as well, it's a great watch whereas every time I see the 15400 the proportions seem off to me

3 December 2016, 07:29 AM	#14
LordBird "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barcelona Posts: 16	For me 41...and boutique edition

3 December 2016, 11:19 PM	#16
Dolor Doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: 'merica Watch: AP 15400 Posts: 151	Think they all look good on your wrist. One can make the argument that you see more of the gorgeous bracelet on a smaller diameter, but based on your pics, it looks to be the same. When I was looking there weren't any 15300's readily available, so tried the 15400 and loved it. Interestingly, when I later tried on 39 mm (15202, 15300), I thought their proportions were off! Which one speaks to you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 December 2016, 06:02 AM	#17
TOlsen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 212	39mm - much more elegant.

5 December 2016, 03:45 PM	#18
flyboyx999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: charlotte, NC Posts: 256	It really depends on your wrist size, if you have a large wrist 7+ 41mm will be better but other than that 39mm is great size for smaller wrist

5 December 2016, 09:47 PM	#19
metdrdg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida Watch: SSDayt, 5711, 5170 Posts: 195	Both look fine but i like the fit of the 39 on your wrist more.

6 December 2016, 07:33 AM	#20
Adamk Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Adam Location: U.S Watch: 116710 Posts: 190	39mm looks better to me, but that's just my opinion. You should go with what makes you confortable

7 December 2016, 11:39 AM	#21
The B "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 221	39mm for me. Your wrist will tell you.

8 December 2016, 05:40 AM	#22
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,491	39mm I think. I have a 41mm ROC, waited for its launch because I thought the 39mm was too small. Having worn it for three years I now believe it's too big and will switch to a 39mm.

8 December 2016, 06:10 AM	#23
efredly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 9	I've been having the same debate... I was gearing up for a 41mm but each time I tried it on I found it is too big for my tastes, and I'm 6'4" with a 7.5" wrist. A 15202 is a bit out of my range so I'm keeping my eye open for a good condition 15300.

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