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Old 18 August 2016, 11:46 AM   #1
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Need a bigger wrist

So nice....but just don't fit.



The standard strap is even too big...






Even dressy is too big for me...


They are so nice though. AP
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Old 18 August 2016, 12:02 PM   #2
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Well at least you tried them on...BTW they do make a short strap.
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Old 18 August 2016, 12:22 PM   #3
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Try a 15300 or 15202 in 39mm.

You might be able to pull off that diver on a XS strap.
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Old 18 August 2016, 01:58 PM   #4
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I think they look fine. Especially the diver with an XS strap. 15400 looks perfect (black dial wears smaller).
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Old 18 August 2016, 02:02 PM   #5
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Diver looks fine to me. XS strap and it will fit just fine
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Old 18 August 2016, 03:11 PM   #6
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Get the short strap!
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Old 18 August 2016, 03:14 PM   #7
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What size wrist do you have. I have a 6.5" wrist. Have a 42mm ROO and I'm hoping it fits. Haven't tried it on yet as I haven't gotten my bracelet sized.
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Old 18 August 2016, 04:35 PM   #8
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Doesn't look bad to me. The ROO models are designed to look big. To me, they look right on you.
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Old 18 August 2016, 04:52 PM   #9
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You can get a XS strap for a better fit. ROOs are supposed to look big and IMO, any wrist size 6.2" or larger is OK.
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Old 18 August 2016, 06:06 PM   #10
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They actually look good to me!
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Old 18 August 2016, 10:02 PM   #11
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I guess I should have expected all this enabling.

I have a 6.5" wrist. This 42mm AP wears bigger than a 47mm Radiomir which I'm fine with. Won't post pics here in AP, but just look at any of my posts in Panerai section. I think this watch might even wear bigger than a Pam 372. These lugs on this watch are really big.
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Old 18 August 2016, 10:30 PM   #12
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I guess I should have expected all this enabling.

I have a 6.5" wrist. This 42mm AP wears bigger than a 47mm Radiomir which I'm fine with. Won't post pics here in AP, but just look at any of my posts in Panerai section. I think this watch might even wear bigger than a Pam 372. These lugs on this watch are really big.
I have had the same issue Mik with the lugs and why I have hesitated to get an AP. For our wrist sizes, IMO you have to go with a 15202 and when the bracelet is fitted properly should work nicely. Or as other members have said 42 Diver on short strap
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Old 18 August 2016, 10:36 PM   #13
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I really want to try on a black-dialed 15400, since I hear they "wear smaller" a lot. Between that and the Diver, I'm hoping that I'm not in the same boat as you! My wrist is about 6.75".
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Old 18 August 2016, 10:37 PM   #14
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Actually I think it looks fine and would feel better with an XS strap. If this will be your first AP or ROO, you may just get used to it and its heft. If I were you, I'd give it a go.
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Old 18 August 2016, 11:07 PM   #15
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Doesn't look bad to me. The ROO models are designed to look big. To me, they look right on you.
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You can get a XS strap for a better fit. ROOs are supposed to look big and IMO, any wrist size 6.2" or larger is OK.
Agree with the guys, ROOs are no shrinking violets and should have real presence, we got Rolex and PP for all the discrete prissy stuff . They look OK on your wrists and the XS strap should be better.
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Old 18 August 2016, 11:19 PM   #16
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Did you try on the 15450?
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Old 18 August 2016, 11:29 PM   #17
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Agree with the guys, ROOs are no shrinking violets and should have real presence, we got Rolex and PP for all the discrete prissy stuff . They look OK on your wrists and the XS strap should be better.
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Doesn't look bad to me. The ROO models are designed to look big. To me, they look right on you.
⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agreed!! Have 6.5 inch wrist. Been wearing DSSD regularly and Just got into AP... Have 42 and 44mm. 42 on regular strap, and 1 extra hole made in the 44 strap...more pics if you want 'em
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Old 18 August 2016, 11:31 PM   #18
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We have the same problem buddy, but I rock my diver anyways! LOL
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Old 19 August 2016, 01:24 AM   #19
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Diver can be done with short strap. Some embrace the fact that offshores should be oversized and others stick to the classical model of what's too big. I haven't quite figured out which camp I'm in
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Old 19 August 2016, 01:25 AM   #20
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Diver can be done with short strap. Some embrace the fact that offshores should be oversized and others stick to the classical model of what's too big. I haven't quite figured out which camp I'm in
Think I'm in same camp as you Tom. Doh!
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Old 19 August 2016, 01:47 AM   #21
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I think the 15400 looks just fine. The diver looks a bit big.
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Old 19 August 2016, 02:07 AM   #22
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It's a little big, but I think you can pull it off.

You wouldn't have happened to have tried that on at Eiseman in Dallas, would you?
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Old 19 August 2016, 02:15 AM   #23
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Look fine to me
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Old 19 August 2016, 02:38 AM   #24
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It's a little big, but I think you can pull it off.

You wouldn't have happened to have tried that on at Eiseman in Dallas, would you?
Yeah, I'm a reluctant Texan now.
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Old 19 August 2016, 02:40 AM   #25
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Yeah, I'm a reluctant Texan now.


I knew it was Eiseman. I actually know the manager of the watch side of the house there. I'd be happy to refer you to him. He's a real WIS and is a pleasure to work with.

I actually had that ROO Diver on the other week. I had to employ all my self-restraint to not walk out of the store with it.
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Old 19 August 2016, 03:20 AM   #26
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I knew it was Eiseman. I actually know the manager of the watch side of the house there. I'd be happy to refer you to him. He's a real WIS and is a pleasure to work with.

I actually had that ROO Diver on the other week. I had to employ all my self-restraint to not walk out of the store with it.
Yeah, they are great, treated me well. I don't think I'm excited enough to part with 19k (MSRP) for it. Not for lack of finish, refinement, but size on my smallish wrist.
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⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agreed!! Have 6.5 inch wrist. Been wearing DSSD regularly and Just got into AP... Have 42 and 44mm. 42 on regular strap, and 1 extra hole made in the 44 strap...more pics if you want 'em
Richard, who made the extra hole in the regular strap? Pics would be great.
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Old 19 August 2016, 03:45 AM   #28
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Diver can be done with short strap. Some embrace the fact that offshores should be oversized and others stick to the classical model of what's too big. I haven't quite figured out which camp I'm in
Offshores big, Onshores classic fit, aka ROs.
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Old 19 August 2016, 04:13 AM   #29
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Ceramic diver on a short strap is another consideration. It should wear smaller given the material and black color.
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Richard, who made the extra hole in the regular strap? Pics would be great.
I made the hole. I cut it a little smaller than the original, about the same size as the pin.....wasn't sure about 'wear factor' or rubbing affect after making my own hole. So I started with it being a little smaller. Anyway...here's the tools and outcome. Very happy so far.
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