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11 October 2017, 06:26 AM | #1 |
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6.5" wrist and Royal Oak Bracelet fit
My wrist size is 6.5" and I've take 3 links off my 15400OR but it is quite loose on me still. Took it to the AD and they said if they took another one off it would be too tight. As of now, I can easily fit a finger in between my wrist and the bracelet. Anyone else have a 6.5" wrist with similar issues? Would really like to avoid ordering half-links as I'm assuming they will be very expensive.
I'll post some pics when I get home....
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11 October 2017, 06:34 AM | #2 |
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Aside from ordering the 1.5 link, not sure there's much more you can do other than lift lots of weights. And trust me, that's a lot more effort and time invested than dropping money on a 1.5 link (I've been working out religiously everyday for 14 months and I've only seen a very small increase in my arm size.)
In all seriousness though, I have the same issue. During the summer, my 15202 is a bit tight on my wrist (but not uncomfortable), but in the Fall it's quite loose and has the flexibility to move up my wrist more than an inch. I've just learned to live with it. |
11 October 2017, 09:20 AM | #3 |
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I just got the 1.5 link for my 15202 and it really made the watch fit perfectly. Without the 1.5 the watch was either too loose or too tight. Fit was acceptable before, but now it fits like a glove. If you're spending $$$ already on the watch, it is worth the expense and time to get a perfect fit. A few milimeters can make all the difference.
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I am about 6.75 inches and 15400 was too big for me. I went the 15300 39mm option and it now feels much better.
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11 October 2017, 10:33 AM | #5 |
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I'm in the same boat, found the 15400 too large, whilst for me the 15450 fit perfectly.
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11 October 2017, 12:53 PM | #6 |
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Would anyone know how much a 1.5 link in rose gold would cost?
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my guess is $1000 or more
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Mine (for a 15202 in YG) cost right around $1,000. It's not cheap, but compared to the price of the watch it's not really very meaningful. Be sure you really want it though as once you order it it is not returnable.
Definitely take a full link out first to make sure that it is too tight. I think an all-gold RO with a bracelet really needs to fit perfectly due to the weight. A few MMs really makes all the difference. |
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I agree, if you need it then get it as a poorly fitting watch doesn't get worn.
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Looks good, a flat 6.5 wrist is like a 7 so should be OK.
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12 October 2017, 07:39 AM | #14 |
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its just loctite. An adhesive used to prevent the screws from backing out. If your AD didn't have a clue i would not let them touch my watch. Sounds like someone was late to the first day of watch school.
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It is beyond frustrating that these things happen. Salesperson at AD also had no idea and still doesn't believe that the RO chrono doesn't have an AP movement...
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Don't let them near your watch
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15300 here on 6.75 inch wrist for reference on a cloudy day type lighting: |
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Agreed, my AD fitted the bracelet with a lighter to heat up the screws and loctite to keep the screws from backing out. That was over 5 years ago and I’ve zero issues.
I’ve got 6.5” wrists too and just wear the watch slightly looser than my others, didn’t pony up for the 1.5 link. |
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Interesting. My AD adjusted my YG bracelet many times. They used loctite but no heat.
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6.5" wrist and Royal Oak Bracelet fit
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See man that actually looks perfect on you. I have a 6.5” wrist and the 15400 is too big on me. That’s why I flipped mine and now own a 15300.
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I had a 41mm Chronograph for a while, it never sat really right on my wrist and it looked way too big. Offshores are supposed to look big, but large Royal Oaks just look awkward.
Bought a 39mm Extra Thin a few months ago and absolutely love it. The fit is absolutely perfect for my 6.5 (slightly less now not in the summer) inch wrist. It now gets the most wrist time out of the collection. |
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That looks awesome on you.
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Just to add to this thread, 3 different RO sizes on my 7.25" wrists.
To me, my 41 ROC fits well, but the 39mm Jumbo to me is perfection. The 37mm 15450 also fits nicely IMO and the smaller size gives it a bit more of a vintage look. |
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I thought I would feel the same way but after wearing my jumbo around I didn't get that feeling at all. It was very liberating to me. Like time was moving slower Worth every penny! Now I can live longer
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