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Submarino · 20 June 2012, 09:12 AM

I decided to post some comparison shots of different Royal Oaks as many of you ask frequently how big one watch wears compared to others. Here we have my Royal Oak ref. 15300ST (39mm), the ROO ref. 25721ST (42mm) and the ROO Diver ref. 15703ST(42mm). Regardless of the bad angle of my quick shots, it is very clear that the ROO Diver wears quite larger than the classic ROO because of its flatter bezel and the proportions of the dial.

Hope this helps for comparison purposes with so many of you adding APs to your collections.

EdChoi · 20 June 2012, 09:14 AM

Thanks for posting, that ROC deserves an award for that battle scar that it proudly displays, I love it, definitely adds character.

Submarino · 20 June 2012, 01:06 PM

Watches are meant to be enjoyed. It hurt when I hit the bezel but now it adds character. I love my ROO.

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TSW · 20 June 2012, 02:58 PM

Lovely looking line-up Hal

Submarino · 20 June 2012, 03:03 PM

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Lovely looking line-up Hal

Can't wait for my 5402SA to get back from service. Mid-August is right around the corner! Yay!!!

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LAJM · 20 June 2012, 03:32 PM

This is very useful for comparing them. It surprised me how big the diver appears compared to the 15300. Thanks for this thread

dddrees · 20 June 2012, 08:59 PM

Great PICs, and sweet looking collection.

Thanks for sharing Hal.

Chulo · 20 June 2012, 10:17 PM

Great pics Hal. Thanks for posting.

Cru Jones · 20 June 2012, 10:43 PM

great compar-o, thanks! lovely watches.

if i can say one thing, setting up the picture so that the smallest watch is set back and the largest watch is set forwards does tend to accentuate the difference (at least, that's how the first picture strikes me).

Submarino · 20 June 2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

great compar-o, thanks! lovely watches.

if i can say one thing, setting up the picture so that the smallest watch is set back and the largest watch is set forwards does tend to accentuate the difference (at least, that's how the first picture strikes me).

Yes I agree but that's on the first couple pictures. On the ones were the watches are on my arm the angle is almost even. Regardless of this, the Diver does wear way larger than the 25721ST.

Peppers90 · 21 June 2012, 12:12 AM

Thank you Mr H for the comparison shots. You have a nice AP family there!

Submarino · 21 June 2012, 12:40 AM

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Thank you Mr H for the comparison shots. You have a nice AP family there!

Thank you Shannon. And you still have not seen my favorite that is currently being serviced in Le Brassus. It should be back in mid-August. Here's an old pic of it. It's a 5402SA from the mid 70's. Mine belongs to the first batch of the SS/18K version of the RO to come out after the release of the SS RO in 1972.

Peppers90 · 21 June 2012, 12:52 AM

Wow! Great vintage piece, and matches that shirt perfectly!! I am considering a ROO (although might swallow me up, will definitely have to try on). Nice to see some
comparison shots of the ROO vs RO.

Submarino · 21 June 2012, 01:01 AM

You could always go with the Ladies ROO at 37mm. Perfect size for you. Just a tad larger than your RO Day-Date Moonphase.

Chulo · 21 June 2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Thank you Shannon. And you still have not seen my favorite that is currently being serviced in Le Brassus. It should be back in mid-August. Here's an old pic of it. It's a 5402SA from the mid 70's. Mine belongs to the first batch of the SS/18K version of the RO to come out after the release of the SS RO in 1972.

Gorgeous!

psv · 21 June 2012, 01:42 AM

Great comps, thanks for sharing.

dalip · 21 June 2012, 01:56 AM

Great pics...great watches. Nice Hal.....thanks for sharing

The diver always makes me look again! Such a stunner IMO. Not taking anything away from the others, but the balance on the diver of materials is just perfect.

texex91 · 21 June 2012, 03:46 AM

Thanks Hal--nice comparison shots for sure!

Peppers90 · 21 June 2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

You could always go with the Ladies ROO at 37mm. Perfect size for you. Just a tad larger than your RO Day-Date Moonphase.

I did consider the ladies ROO- but I think they all come with straps, and I'm more of a bracelet kind of gal. Good idea though ;)

Submarino · 21 June 2012, 04:43 AM

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Gorgeous!

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Originally Posted by psv

Great comps, thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by dalip

Great pics...great watches. Nice Hal.....thanks for sharing

The diver always makes me look again! Such a stunner IMO. Not taking anything away from the others, but the balance on the diver of materials is just perfect.

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Originally Posted by texex91

Thanks Hal--nice comparison shots for sure!

Thanks guys! Dalip, I completely agree with you about the Diver. It has turned into one of my favorite watches in my whole collection.

Trouble15 · 21 June 2012, 05:32 AM

Great pics!

20 June 2012, 09:14 AM	#2
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20 June 2012, 01:06 PM	#3
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Watches are meant to be enjoyed. It hurt when I hit the bezel but now it adds character. I love my ROO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

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20 June 2012, 08:59 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great PICs, and sweet looking collection. Thanks for sharing Hal. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 June 2012, 01:01 AM	#14
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	You could always go with the Ladies ROO at 37mm. Perfect size for you. Just a tad larger than your RO Day-Date Moonphase. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

20 June 2012, 03:32 PM	#6
LAJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Larry Location: Canada Watch: Explorer II Posts: 270	This is very useful for comparing them. It surprised me how big the diver appears compared to the 15300. Thanks for this thread

20 June 2012, 10:17 PM	#8
Chulo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Chicago Posts: 283	Great pics Hal. Thanks for posting.

20 June 2012, 10:43 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,702	great compar-o, thanks! lovely watches. if i can say one thing, setting up the picture so that the smallest watch is set back and the largest watch is set forwards does tend to accentuate the difference (at least, that's how the first picture strikes me).

21 June 2012, 12:12 AM	#11
Peppers90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Shannon Location: USA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 2,264	Thank you Mr H for the comparison shots. You have a nice AP family there!

21 June 2012, 12:52 AM	#13
Peppers90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Shannon Location: USA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 2,264	Wow! Great vintage piece, and matches that shirt perfectly!! I am considering a ROO (although might swallow me up, will definitely have to try on). Nice to see some comparison shots of the ROO vs RO.

21 June 2012, 01:42 AM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,078	Great comps, thanks for sharing.

21 June 2012, 01:56 AM	#17
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great pics...great watches. Nice Hal.....thanks for sharing The diver always makes me look again! Such a stunner IMO. Not taking anything away from the others, but the balance on the diver of materials is just perfect. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 June 2012, 03:46 AM	#18
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Thanks Hal--nice comparison shots for sure!

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Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,856	Great pics!

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