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jem7v · 10 October 2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Sounds like you are wearing the watch way too tightly and perhaps inhibiting blood flow in your wrist?

As for the size, ya.. it does looks too big on you to be honest.

That's what I though when he said he went XS strap on both sides. Literally an XS on both sides on the smallest hole is like designed for a 6 year old kid to wear. I think AP only made that size for when crazy people want to buy ROOs for their little kids

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tng11 · 10 October 2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jem7v

That's what I though when he said he went XS strap on both sides. Literally an XS on both sides on the smallest hole is like designed for a 6 year old kid to wear. I think AP only made that size for when crazy people want to buy ROOs for their little kids

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Over the weekend I decided to toy a bit with the strap fit.

Eventually, I figured out the best combo was to use the XS strap on the buckle side, and the regular strap at the last hole. That was the better fit without having the watch flop around, while not choking my arm off.

Still too big though.

rcwatches · 13 October 2017, 03:01 AM

fantastic piece

zack777es · 13 October 2017, 12:56 PM

Tom,

Awesome pick up!

My favorite 44 and I didn't think so till earlier this year.
With my 7.5" roundish wrist, although I can carry a 44, I have always thought that the 42s suit my eyes better.

I might sound crazy, I think it looks monstrous on you, in a good way!
But who cares about what others or I think.

The ankle pic is hilarious, thanks for being such a sport

tng11 · 15 October 2017, 05:08 AM

The thing is, is that I like the looks of this piece, but it really just is too cumbersome and heavy on my wrist. Maybe a year or two ago, I would have been fine with it, but I've been reshuffling my collection to more practical, discreet, everyday wear pieces. Hence my love for my 15202 and 5167.

It's off my hands now. Thankfully I didn't lose anything on it, and I got to answer the nagging question in my head about whether I could do a 44. At least now I don't have to look at other 44s in jealousy.

Willygallardo · 23 November 2017, 11:58 PM

Stick with 42 it looks better

Left wrist · 24 November 2017, 02:36 AM

enjoy :D i love mine

AK797 · 24 November 2017, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ezinhk

Mbappe wearing 44 ti seems on the borderline but still looks awesome

And what an amazing footballer...

Damn these PSG boys are looking unstoppable going forward, they will give Man City a very tough time, could be a final for the ages if they meet, a ten goal thriller.

Betta01 · 24 November 2017, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2nastie

Beautiful my friend! Looks great... I think it fits nicely. What’s your wrist size?

Congrats!

R u sure??
Its too big for tat modest wrist.

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tng11 · 25 November 2017, 01:44 AM

Why won't this thread die? This was my worst watch decision yet in 10+ years of collecting.

tyler1980 · 25 November 2017, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

Why won't this thread die? This was my worst watch decision yet in 10+ years of collecting.

In all fairness the 15400 price thread is worse.

justdate · 25 November 2017, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

Why won't this thread die? This was my worst watch decision yet in 10+ years of collecting.

Haha, been there buddy, at least it sounds like you got a good deal so shouldn't have cost you too much to go through the realisation.

The bad decisions are the ones which leave you with a massive hole in your bank account and no watch on your wrist, had a few of those myself unfortunately!

improviz · 25 November 2017, 02:58 AM

Looks great, congrats! Enjoy and wear in good health!

2nastie · 25 November 2017, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betta01

R u sure??
Its too big for tat modest wrist.

Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk

To each there own... I've seen worse haha. Pics always blow it out of proportion IMO. And OP ended up selling it anways...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Why won't this thread die? This was my worst watch decision yet in 10+ years of collecting.

I hear ya my friend hahaha.... I'm surprised it keeps coming back.

holdtime · 25 November 2017, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Thanks y'all. Please feel free to tell me I'm a complete goofball and that it looks ugly on my wrist... No offense will be taken!

And it sure makes one heck of an anklet, but I would need an XL strap.

Ha! Looks fantastic. CONGRATS!

GB-man · 25 November 2017, 04:57 AM

happens haha at least you got the thread title right!

Gravity · 25 November 2017, 06:26 AM

As long as YOU feel comfortable with it, screw what anyone else thinks :) Beautiful watch..Congrats! Wear it well.

AK797 · 25 November 2017, 09:11 AM

Not as bad as the TT thread where a new member as he was then and is certainly not now many years later, said TT was for people who couldn't afford gold. Man he took stick every year for that, and years after he fully retracted that comment.

tng11 · 25 November 2017, 09:19 AM

It's like announcing a new girlfriend, having broke up with her, and having people months after the break-up continue to say "congratulations, hope you are happy together!"

Come to think of it, this actually wasn't my worst watch mistake. Worst mistake back in the day when I was getting into the hobby was paying full MSRP for a JLC - I got taken to the cleaners on that one. I also sold my blue dialed 15300 for $6,250 back in 2009. At least I didn't have to lose a penny on this one (took a small hit on the XS strap though.)

Borsika · 25 November 2017, 04:46 PM

Order a smaller case as well! It looks like a shoebox on your wrist.

aleeboy · 25 November 2017, 05:55 PM

Well played, OP. You put yourself out there and had a good laugh at your own expense.

The 44 was way too big for your overall size. I have a 6.25 inch wrist, but the watch looks puny compared to my forearms, palm and overall body size - 6"0 and 200lbs.

Wrist size should not be the only factor in assessing watch suitability.

yoast · 25 November 2017, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

A few of.my friends spent AP money sourcing 116500s because they didn't like the ROO lineup

Seems familiar

benlee · 25 November 2017, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

It's like announcing a new girlfriend, having broke up with her, and having people months after the break-up continue to say "congratulations, hope you are happy together!"

Come to think of it, this actually wasn't my worst watch mistake. Worst mistake back in the day when I was getting into the hobby was paying full MSRP for a JLC - I got taken to the cleaners on that one. I also sold my blue dialed 15300 for $6,250 back in 2009. At least I didn't have to lose a penny on this one (took a small hit on the XS strap though.)

Ouch... The latter one hurts more. If you have kept it until now....

GB-man · 26 November 2017, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Ouch... The latter one hurts more. If you have kept it until now....

Everytime I think about having sold my 5711 white for 20k I just remember all the guys who’ve sold vintage Rolex over the years and where the prices have gone on those! It’s all in the game

tng11 · 26 November 2017, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Ouch... The latter one hurts more. If you have kept it until now....

Well, the way I make myself feel better is telling myself that the $6,250 invested in index funds in my portfolio back in 2009 has close to quardrupled from then to now, and has enabled me to upgrade to this beauty:

benlee · 26 November 2017, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Well, the way I make myself feel better is telling myself that the $6,250 invested in index funds in my portfolio back in 2009 has close to quardrupled from then to now, and has enabled me to upgrade to this beauty:

That's a positive way to look at it.

Nice Jumbo!

Xerxes77 · 26 November 2017, 03:39 AM

Nice watch!

AK797 · 26 November 2017, 09:06 AM

It's a sad state of affairs when you turn to day trading to get away from the stresses of watch trading.

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15 October 2017, 05:08 AM	#95
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	The thing is, is that I like the looks of this piece, but it really just is too cumbersome and heavy on my wrist. Maybe a year or two ago, I would have been fine with it, but I've been reshuffling my collection to more practical, discreet, everyday wear pieces. Hence my love for my 15202 and 5167. It's off my hands now. Thankfully I didn't lose anything on it, and I got to answer the nagging question in my head about whether I could do a 44. At least now I don't have to look at other 44s in jealousy.

23 November 2017, 11:58 PM	#96
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	Stick with 42 it looks better

24 November 2017, 02:36 AM	#97
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	enjoy :D i love mine

25 November 2017, 01:44 AM	#100
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	Why won't this thread die? This was my worst watch decision yet in 10+ years of collecting.

25 November 2017, 06:26 AM	#107
Gravity "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Eric Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094	As long as YOU feel comfortable with it, screw what anyone else thinks :) Beautiful watch..Congrats! Wear it well.

25 November 2017, 09:11 AM	#108
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,218	Not as bad as the TT thread where a new member as he was then and is certainly not now many years later, said TT was for people who couldn't afford gold. Man he took stick every year for that, and years after he fully retracted that comment.

25 November 2017, 09:19 AM	#109
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	It's like announcing a new girlfriend, having broke up with her, and having people months after the break-up continue to say "congratulations, hope you are happy together!" Come to think of it, this actually wasn't my worst watch mistake. Worst mistake back in the day when I was getting into the hobby was paying full MSRP for a JLC - I got taken to the cleaners on that one. I also sold my blue dialed 15300 for $6,250 back in 2009. At least I didn't have to lose a penny on this one (took a small hit on the XS strap though.)

25 November 2017, 04:46 PM	#110
Borsika Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: EUROPE Posts: 88	Order a smaller case as well! It looks like a shoebox on your wrist.

25 November 2017, 05:55 PM	#111
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	Well played, OP. You put yourself out there and had a good laugh at your own expense. The 44 was way too big for your overall size. I have a 6.25 inch wrist, but the watch looks puny compared to my forearms, palm and overall body size - 6"0 and 200lbs. Wrist size should not be the only factor in assessing watch suitability.

26 November 2017, 03:39 AM	#117
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Nice watch!

26 November 2017, 09:06 AM	#118
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,218	It's a sad state of affairs when you turn to day trading to get away from the stresses of watch trading.

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