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The Libertine · 19 October 2016, 12:00 AM

Yes - my 16710; no issues, fit as I expected it would.

kilyung · 19 October 2016, 12:00 AM

If you don't mind flipping then it's fine. I spend a lot of time deliberating before pulling the trigger.

TK-710 · 19 October 2016, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Many times. Win some, loose some

Trying removing a link.

WristEnvy · 19 October 2016, 12:26 AM

Yep 116520, 116710, aquanaut without trying it on.

ig - @kakashi_gram

the_natural · 19 October 2016, 12:40 AM

I should add that I hate to lose money, so flipping it and "just eating $500-$1,000" would be a very last resort for me; but I can see how, if you don't mind taking the hit, ordering without seeing or trying it on first is less risky.

Rockrolex · 19 October 2016, 12:40 AM

I've bought all of my watches except two without first trying them on. I liked the way they looked in pictures so I bought them. My favorite (Y-series all black GMT-II) was one I bought from the picture.

Bruins7 · 19 October 2016, 01:04 AM

I have to try it on before.

Winnie Bloo · 19 October 2016, 01:21 AM

Yes,and probably wouldn't do it again.

Bought an Omega PO 8500, and a few others too, and ended up flipping em.

All watches now, I try on and take a photo, well it helps me.

Virtually every one I have gone in for these days, after trying on, I decided on something different.

Wingman244 · 19 October 2016, 02:55 AM

Yes, My Zenith El Primero Striking 10th - very rare so seeing in the flesh was not feasible. Purchased sight unseen and I love it. My Speedmaster 3507 for the same reason - limited, not made since ~ 2004 and I am happy with it.

I was in love with the Daytona 2-Tone Arabic Blue dial and was ready to pull the trigger. I finally walked into an AD that actually had one and I tried it on and I really did not like it. So that is one situation that saved me.

Cantab · 19 October 2016, 03:07 AM

Yes, three times. However, all were from the same (very) trusted seller.

desertyank · 19 October 2016, 03:17 AM

Yep, Exp II. Great watch, great fit. Used it to trade up to a Sub c later on

Boaters · 19 October 2016, 03:41 AM

Both my GMT's BLNR and 16710 and love them!

RichM · 19 October 2016, 03:47 AM

Yes. SubC, GmtC and Daytona.

alikara · 19 October 2016, 05:02 AM

Yes many times. Works out most of the time.

ukflyboy · 19 October 2016, 05:12 AM

Yip, all of my watches!

mistermann · 19 October 2016, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

I just bought a 116660 D blue unseen and I had never worn a DSSD before. Fits great and I couldn't be happier.

This is something I'm debating doing, but I'm scared.

pmar124 · 19 October 2016, 05:38 AM

Yup. Got my 116520 Daytona without trying it on. Absolutely love it.

AK797 · 19 October 2016, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

If you don't mind flipping then it's fine. I spend a lot of time deliberating before pulling the trigger.

Same here, altho Brexit is pressuring us into doing things we might not otherwise.

Tudorpa · 19 October 2016, 08:30 AM

I purchased my first Panerai from an out of state dealer without trying it on. That was 12 years ago and it's still in the rotation.

AK797 · 19 October 2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mistermann

This is something I'm debating doing, but I'm scared.

This is a big call, I'd at least try on 16-18mm thick watches from Breitling and Omega to get an idea.

regnant · 19 October 2016, 06:56 PM

Yes. YM II 116680, DJ II 116333 and 116334, Daytona 116500 LN CERACHROM, Air King ♔ 116900, Sea Dweller 4000 116600
I think that's a lot for a buyer without trying watches

swatty · 19 October 2016, 07:01 PM

Yes, most on my signature

Fez110 · 19 October 2016, 08:53 PM

I've bought quite a few without having tried on. Maybe my wrists are easier to fit but i've been lucky thus far :)

Professorfingers · 19 October 2016, 09:35 PM

I wouldn't, but I have 7-3/4" wrists.

I also drive cars before I buy them-but that's just me.

brandrea · 19 October 2016, 09:40 PM

Just one, and I had no regrets

19 October 2016, 12:40 AM	#66
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19 October 2016, 03:47 AM	#73
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,201	Yes. SubC, GmtC and Daytona. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

19 October 2016, 06:56 PM	#81
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Yes. YM II 116680, DJ II 116333 and 116334, Daytona 116500 LN CERACHROM, Air King ♔ 116900, Sea Dweller 4000 116600 I think that's a lot for a buyer without trying watches __________________

19 October 2016, 12:00 AM	#61
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Yes - my 16710; no issues, fit as I expected it would.

19 October 2016, 12:00 AM	#62
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	If you don't mind flipping then it's fine. I spend a lot of time deliberating before pulling the trigger.

19 October 2016, 12:26 AM	#64
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Yep 116520, 116710, aquanaut without trying it on. ig - @kakashi_gram

19 October 2016, 12:40 AM	#65
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	I should add that I hate to lose money, so flipping it and "just eating $500-$1,000" would be a very last resort for me; but I can see how, if you don't mind taking the hit, ordering without seeing or trying it on first is less risky.

19 October 2016, 01:04 AM	#67
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	I have to try it on before.

19 October 2016, 01:21 AM	#68
Winnie Bloo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: E.U. Watch: ing the GBP fall. Posts: 320	Yes,and probably wouldn't do it again. Bought an Omega PO 8500, and a few others too, and ended up flipping em. All watches now, I try on and take a photo, well it helps me. Virtually every one I have gone in for these days, after trying on, I decided on something different.

19 October 2016, 02:55 AM	#69
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: 126710BLNR/Jubilee Posts: 589	Yes, My Zenith El Primero Striking 10th - very rare so seeing in the flesh was not feasible. Purchased sight unseen and I love it. My Speedmaster 3507 for the same reason - limited, not made since ~ 2004 and I am happy with it. I was in love with the Daytona 2-Tone Arabic Blue dial and was ready to pull the trigger. I finally walked into an AD that actually had one and I tried it on and I really did not like it. So that is one situation that saved me.

19 October 2016, 03:07 AM	#70
Cantab "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northeast U.S. Watch: Your 6 Posts: 186	Yes, three times. However, all were from the same (very) trusted seller.

19 October 2016, 03:17 AM	#71
desertyank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: LAX Watch: out! Posts: 239	Yep, Exp II. Great watch, great fit. Used it to trade up to a Sub c later on

19 October 2016, 03:41 AM	#72
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Both my GMT's BLNR and 16710 and love them!

19 October 2016, 05:02 AM	#74
alikara 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Shane Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,024	Yes many times. Works out most of the time.

19 October 2016, 05:12 AM	#75
ukflyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 64	Yip, all of my watches!

19 October 2016, 05:38 AM	#77
pmar124 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Yup. Got my 116520 Daytona without trying it on. Absolutely love it.

19 October 2016, 08:30 AM	#79
Tudorpa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alpharetta,Ga Watch: Rolex GMT; Panerai Posts: 46	I purchased my first Panerai from an out of state dealer without trying it on. That was 12 years ago and it's still in the rotation.

19 October 2016, 07:01 PM	#82
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Yes, most on my signature

19 October 2016, 08:53 PM	#83
Fez110 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: GMT Posts: 43	I've bought quite a few without having tried on. Maybe my wrists are easier to fit but i've been lucky thus far :)

19 October 2016, 09:35 PM	#84
Professorfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: TW Location: Arkansas Watch: SubC-D Posts: 195	I wouldn't, but I have 7-3/4" wrists. I also drive cars before I buy them-but that's just me.

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