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honuswagner13 · 23 December 2020, 06:02 AM

I'm looking at either a Royal Oak Chrono in the 41mm or 38mm size.

I haven't had the opportunity yet to see any in person or try them on, but based on what I'm reading online, the Royal Oaks wear much bigger on the wrist.

I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist.

Can anyone on the forum who has a wrist size around mine, post a picture with their watch on?

I think 41mm should look ok, but somehow I think the 38mm will be the right size for my wrist.

Thoughts??

Mr. Drunmond · 23 December 2020, 06:46 AM

38mm will be too small on your wrist.

I also have a 7 3/4 wrist, and don't have a watch under 40mm.

salnuaimi · 23 December 2020, 08:27 AM

I dont know the size of my wrist .. but if you have a submariner you can relate

ap1 · 23 December 2020, 08:38 AM

Your wrist can handle either easily, just pick whether you like larger or smaller

illiguy · 23 December 2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by salnuaimi

I dont know the size of my wrist .. but if you have a submariner you can relate

The Hulk is good, and the ROC is great.

Watchristic · 23 December 2020, 12:14 PM

I think you’re better off with 41mm - if you go 38mm you will need to factor in adding extra links. I have 6.5” wrist and took only one link off my 38mm chrono whereas the 41mm RO I took off 4/5 links.

Becweb · 23 December 2020, 04:24 PM

I suspect the 41mm would be great on your wrist.

Benzsiam · 24 December 2020, 12:27 AM

26331 41mm should fit your 7.75" wrist better than 26315 38mm.

C_Troy242 · 24 December 2020, 12:56 AM

38mm will look funny on you (in my mind).

I have the 38mm ROC on a 6.25" (flat) wrist and every now and then I feel like another mm on the dial wouldn't hurt. It's arguably perfect for me though given the 48mm lug2lug length.

VogelPhoenix · 24 December 2020, 02:48 AM

Another vote for 41mm. The 38mm chrono looks great on some wrists, but your's won't be one of them.

Emery · 24 December 2020, 05:17 PM

I have 6.5" wrists and the 38 was just right for me.

I reckon the 41 will fit you better.

honuswagner13 · 3 January 2021, 11:57 AM

Any idea how tough is the 26331 stainless steel ROC with blue dial is to get at retail? How long might the waitlist be?

Phuong Ton · 10 October 2023, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by salnuaimi

I dont know the size of my wrist .. but if you have a submariner you can relate

Hi salnuaimi!

What size of RO on pictures?

salnuaimi · 10 October 2023, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Phuong Ton

Hi salnuaimi!

What size of RO on pictures?

Hey. Does the appear to you?

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mickyd329 · 10 October 2023, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by honuswagner13

Any idea how tough is the 26331 stainless steel ROC with blue dial is to get at retail? How long might the waitlist be?

The 26331 reference has been discontinued. The replacement reference is 26240. How difficult to get all depends on what kind of rapport you can establish with your SA.

VogelPhoenix · 10 October 2023, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honuswagner13

I'm looking at either a Royal Oak Chrono in the 41mm or 38mm size.

I haven't had the opportunity yet to see any in person or try them on, but based on what I'm reading online, the Royal Oaks wear much bigger on the wrist.

I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist.

Can anyone on the forum who has a wrist size around mine, post a picture with their watch on?

I think 41mm should look ok, but somehow I think the 38mm will be the right size for my wrist.

Thoughts??

41mm ROC on a wrist slightly above 7":

I have tried the 38mm ROC several times, and always thought it looked like a kid's watch on my wrist (while it fits slimmer wrists perfectly).

salnuaimi · 10 October 2023, 06:34 AM

posting again

mikea · 10 October 2023, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by salnuaimi

posting again

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APhound · 10 October 2023, 10:22 AM

41 100%

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AEV · 10 October 2023, 06:16 PM

No matter how beautiful the dial is, I can't get my head around of not having open case back at this price point.
To each his own.

SylvainDXB · 10 October 2023, 10:25 PM

For what it’s worth, my 15450 and 26240 on my 6.5 inch wrist. I have a very flat wrist, so the 4mm difference in the cases is very marginal on how it affects the wearability (both a extremely comfy), but rather on the visual appeal.

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SylvainDXB · 10 October 2023, 10:26 PM

And a 38mm and 41mm side by side, albeit on very different wrist sizes.

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V25V · 10 October 2023, 11:44 PM

I think 41 is too big generally speaking. You have a big wrist but the RO/ROC wear larger than its size in my experience. The 38 wears more like a 39-40, which I find to be the perfect size.

Ichiran · 11 October 2023, 01:15 AM

It boils down to your wrist size and profile. The 38mm is a better fit for my 6.5 wrist.

7sins · 11 October 2023, 08:28 AM

38mm will be too small for your wrist, it fits mine at 6.75" just perfectly, go for the 41mm. IMO 39mm is really the perfect size if your wrist is < 7".

raclaims · 11 October 2023, 08:46 AM

As others have stated - you want the 41. To me it wears like a 40 and the 38 looks tiny on my wrist - it even looks a little small on my wife’s tiny tiny wrist

I always love the look of the 38 in my hand then when I put it on it’s an immediate no

deuxani · 11 October 2023, 10:41 PM

It really depends on how you want to wear your watches. Some of the commenters above want a Royal Oak to be large on the wrist and others want it to be more subtle in size. My wrist is 7.1" and I happily wear the 37mm and would never go for the 41mm. Royal Oaks always wear 2mm larger than their size and a chrono adds maybe even another mm. As you can see on Salnuaimi's photos, the 38mm wears like a 41mm Submariner.

brucethemanlee · 12 October 2023, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

It boils down to your wrist size and profile. The 38mm is a better fit for my 6.5 wrist.

Looks fantastic!

Love 38mm. I have exact one on my 6.75 wrist

23 December 2020, 06:02 AM	#1
honuswagner13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Northeast Posts: 442	41mm vs 38mm ROC I'm looking at either a Royal Oak Chrono in the 41mm or 38mm size. I haven't had the opportunity yet to see any in person or try them on, but based on what I'm reading online, the Royal Oaks wear much bigger on the wrist. I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist. Can anyone on the forum who has a wrist size around mine, post a picture with their watch on? I think 41mm should look ok, but somehow I think the 38mm will be the right size for my wrist. Thoughts??

23 December 2020, 12:14 PM	#6
Watchristic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 91	I think you’re better off with 41mm - if you go 38mm you will need to factor in adding extra links. I have 6.5” wrist and took only one link off my 38mm chrono whereas the 41mm RO I took off 4/5 links. __________________ IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchristic/

24 December 2020, 12:27 AM	#8
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,928	26331 41mm should fit your 7.75" wrist better than 26315 38mm. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

11 October 2023, 08:28 AM	#25
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,357	38mm will be too small for your wrist, it fits mine at 6.75" just perfectly, go for the 41mm. IMO 39mm is really the perfect size if your wrist is < 7". __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

23 December 2020, 06:46 AM	#2
Mr. Drunmond "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Scott Location: Texas Posts: 283	38mm will be too small on your wrist. I also have a 7 3/4 wrist, and don't have a watch under 40mm.

23 December 2020, 08:27 AM	#3
salnuaimi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dubai Posts: 605	I dont know the size of my wrist .. but if you have a submariner you can relate

23 December 2020, 08:38 AM	#4
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,073	Your wrist can handle either easily, just pick whether you like larger or smaller

23 December 2020, 04:24 PM	#7
Becweb Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: - Posts: 407	I suspect the 41mm would be great on your wrist.

24 December 2020, 12:56 AM	#9
C_Troy242 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Zurich Posts: 232	38mm will look funny on you (in my mind). I have the 38mm ROC on a 6.25" (flat) wrist and every now and then I feel like another mm on the dial wouldn't hurt. It's arguably perfect for me though given the 48mm lug2lug length.

24 December 2020, 02:48 AM	#10
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,606	Another vote for 41mm. The 38mm chrono looks great on some wrists, but your's won't be one of them.

24 December 2020, 05:17 PM	#11
Emery "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Aus Posts: 403	I have 6.5" wrists and the 38 was just right for me. I reckon the 41 will fit you better.

3 January 2021, 11:57 AM	#12
honuswagner13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Northeast Posts: 442	Any idea how tough is the 26331 stainless steel ROC with blue dial is to get at retail? How long might the waitlist be?

10 October 2023, 10:22 AM	#19
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,683	41 100% Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2023, 06:16 PM	#20
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,451	No matter how beautiful the dial is, I can't get my head around of not having open case back at this price point. To each his own.

10 October 2023, 10:25 PM	#21
SylvainDXB "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Dubai Watch: AP, Rolex and more Posts: 66	For what it’s worth, my 15450 and 26240 on my 6.5 inch wrist. I have a very flat wrist, so the 4mm difference in the cases is very marginal on how it affects the wearability (both a extremely comfy), but rather on the visual appeal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2023, 10:26 PM	#22
SylvainDXB "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Dubai Watch: AP, Rolex and more Posts: 66	And a 38mm and 41mm side by side, albeit on very different wrist sizes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2023, 11:44 PM	#23
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,342	I think 41 is too big generally speaking. You have a big wrist but the RO/ROC wear larger than its size in my experience. The 38 wears more like a 39-40, which I find to be the perfect size.

11 October 2023, 08:46 AM	#26
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	As others have stated - you want the 41. To me it wears like a 40 and the 38 looks tiny on my wrist - it even looks a little small on my wife’s tiny tiny wrist I always love the look of the 38 in my hand then when I put it on it’s an immediate no

11 October 2023, 10:41 PM	#27
deuxani "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 333	It really depends on how you want to wear your watches. Some of the commenters above want a Royal Oak to be large on the wrist and others want it to be more subtle in size. My wrist is 7.1" and I happily wear the 37mm and would never go for the 41mm. Royal Oaks always wear 2mm larger than their size and a chrono adds maybe even another mm. As you can see on Salnuaimi's photos, the 38mm wears like a 41mm Submariner.

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