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AK797 · 2 August 2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Looks fine. Congratulations.

In my opinion, when considering the fit on royal oaks, particularly ROO on straps, the most important measurement is the "crease to crease" instead of lug to lug. After that sharp line, the lug tapers into a bracelet/strap and should start to hug the wrist.

I agree, as the case falls away into your wrist, the lug to lug is not so important a dividing line as on a Rolex etc.

edo · 2 August 2017, 09:20 PM

It already looks great, and as others say it will be even better on XS strap...

1st amg · 2 August 2017, 09:49 PM

Wonderful, looks great on you, the XS will make the fit perfect! Huge congrats, your on a roll lately!!

masterserg · 2 August 2017, 09:56 PM

Are you kidding? It looks fantastic on you! Enjoy and congrats!

HL65 · 2 August 2017, 10:41 PM

Honestly Bryant I would slide the watch down your wrist over the wrist bone and it will look better. I think wearing it that far back looks funny and does not seem like a good fit. Take another shot of it over wrist bone and let's see. Also congrats again and an amazing watch!

nick c · 2 August 2017, 10:50 PM

Beautiful color congratulations

brmeyers · 3 August 2017, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Minimalist

Looks good to me, congrats!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by APAP

I guess the 5 who voted no actually want to buy the watch.

Looks great OP - welcome to the 15707 elite club. Congrats!

Hahahaha…That actually might be true..

But thanks!!

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Originally Posted by AK797

Someone's going to be hitting Hermes hard...

It's an AP so like a RM it should fill your wrist.

Yes, but not empty your wallet like an RM..

(I do love RM though..)

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Originally Posted by edo

It already looks great, and as others say it will be even better on XS strap...

Thanks for the feedback Edo…

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Wonderful, looks great on you, the XS will make the fit perfect! Huge congrats, your on a roll lately!!

Thanks a lot Nicholas, this year was a big rebuilding… Just about there.
One dress watch and I am set til…… well, at least next Basel

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Are you kidding? It looks fantastic on you! Enjoy and congrats!

Thanks Serg

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Originally Posted by nick c

Beautiful color congratulations

Thanks Nick

brmeyers · 3 August 2017, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Honestly Bryant I would slide the watch down your wrist over the wrist bone and it will look better. I think wearing it that far back looks funny and does not seem like a good fit. Take another shot of it over wrist bone and let's see. Also congrats again and an amazing watch!

I think you are right Ken, though honestly not quite as comfortable.
I think it is doable with a rubber strap, though my steel and pm bracelets might be tougher.

I have a wrist-bone that is more protruded than average I think and it is a comfort vs look battle,
to keep it over the bone.

Over Bone
diver6.jpg

To the Left of Bone
diver7.jpg

2nastie · 3 August 2017, 04:36 AM

I think it fits nicely. Great choice! and Congrats!

ufboy73 · 3 August 2017, 05:00 AM

i personally view ROO as big watches - unless one has a really small wrist/forearm i wouldnt be as worried about 'traditional' rules of lugs, etc.

looks great to me

DCheeta · 3 August 2017, 05:15 AM

Looks exactly as an Offshore should look, they're meant to be larger than the average watch. Congrats!

Jimmy3993 · 3 August 2017, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brmeyers

I think if people and trusted sellers here on TRF know you want one,
they magically appear.

That looks like it was built for you. Not too big at all.

HL65 · 3 August 2017, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brmeyers

I think you are right Ken, though honestly not quite as comfortable.
I think it is doable with a rubber strap, though my steel and pm bracelets might be tougher.

I have a wrist-bone that is more protruded than average I think and it is a comfort vs look battle,
to keep it over the bone.

Over Bone
Attachment 880210

To the Left of Bone
Attachment 880212

Got it and makes sense. Definitely looks better and looks like it fits more over the bone. To me looked off and too big in your original posts contrary to what most here have said! Again big congrats and love it!

tyler1980 · 3 August 2017, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by brmeyers

I think you are right Ken, though honestly not quite as comfortable.
I think it is doable with a rubber strap, though my steel and pm bracelets might be tougher.

I have a wrist-bone that is more protruded than average I think and it is a comfort vs look battle,
to keep it over the bone.

Over Bone
Attachment 880210

To the Left of Bone
Attachment 880212

either way it looks good. Its not overly large matter how you wear it and its supposed to be big anyway. I would not have any second thoughts personally if that is how it fit on me.

Hairdude1 · 3 August 2017, 07:30 AM

Looks great on you

HK Islandboy · 3 August 2017, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

either way it looks good. Its not overly large matter how you wear it and its supposed to be big anyway. I would not have any second thoughts personally if that is how it fit on me.

Agreed - and I hope that once you get the XS strap on you'll find it perfect (though it would appear that there are at least 8 people here - based on the poll - who are hoping that you decide to flip it!)

brmeyers · 3 August 2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2nastie

I think it fits nicely. Great choice! and Congrats!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

i personally view ROO as big watches - unless one has a really small wrist/forearm i wouldnt be as worried about 'traditional' rules of lugs, etc.

looks great to me

I appreciate the feedback, thanks!!

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Looks exactly as an Offshore should look, they're meant to be larger than the average watch. Congrats!

Thanks Dave, I do agree.

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Originally Posted by Jimmy3993

That looks like it was built for you. Not too big at all.

Thank you Jim

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Originally Posted by HL65

Got it and makes sense. Definitely looks better and looks like it fits more over the bone. To me looked off and too big in your original posts contrary to what most here have said! Again big congrats and love it!

Thanks again Ken for all your help and advice

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

either way it looks good. Its not overly large matter how you wear it and its supposed to be big anyway. I would not have any second thoughts personally if that is how it fit on me.

Thanks for the feedback Tyler

Main thing is that I notice it is more comfy than the 44 Anthracite I had briefly last year which was uncomfortable on my wrist.
Have to say, I did kinda like even THAT size, just not the feel.

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Looks great on you

Thank you Alex

Quote:

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Agreed - and I hope that once you get the XS strap on you'll find it perfect (though it would appear that there are at least 8 people here - based on the poll - who are hoping that you decide to flip it!)

haha, Thanks!!

gummy · 3 August 2017, 01:58 PM

I love the Diver and think it looks good.

When the new XS straps lands try mixing the straps too...meaning keep standard size on one side and the XS size on the other. I normally keep the tang side standard and go XS on the side with the holes...

I have done it with both 44mm and 42mm sizes AP's... Kinda feel like it dials in the fit...almost like a "half link"

Congrats on a Fantastic Diver

brmeyers · 3 August 2017, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gummy

I love the Diver and think it looks good.

When the new XS straps lands try mixing the straps too...meaning keep standard size on one side and the XS size on the other. I normally keep the tang side standard and go XS on the side with the holes...

I have done it with both 44mm and 42mm sizes AP's... Kinda feel like it dials in the fit...almost like a "half link"

Congrats on a Fantastic Diver

Great suggestion Thomas, I will try it both ways and report back

ILuvSubs · 3 August 2017, 07:38 PM

Congratulations! Wow, so many incoming Ceramic Divers recently!

I think the size is fine. Enjoy! The grain on the CE bezel is amazing.

HK Islandboy · 12 August 2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brmeyers

Great suggestion Thomas, I will try it both ways and report back

How are you liking the diver with the new strap?

conkers · 12 August 2017, 05:02 PM

Great watch!!

brmeyers · 15 August 2017, 05:56 AM

Thanks everyone, but decided not to keep it, just did not fit right with my awkward wrist bone.
AP ROOs sit so flat and ruggedly, they just don't feel right on my wrist.

When I think how well the RM55 fit me, I am leaning on saving for an RM 55 or 35.
Just nothing I have tried has the same comfort and feel for a sports watch.
I have resisted on spending that much but I am more and more appreciating why the RMs are so in demand.
Nothing but respect for AP ROOs though, love the design, just not the way they feel on my wrist.

lapince · 15 August 2017, 06:13 AM

It looks fine. Just got mine out of thebank today after 5 weeks watchless, love this watch

Left wrist · 15 August 2017, 06:18 AM

beautiful!!!

HK Islandboy · 15 August 2017, 07:09 AM

12 people (according to the poll) are delighted.

Honestly, I think it looks great, but if a wearing a particular watch doesn't thrill you, there's no point to keep it IMHO

2 August 2017, 09:56 PM	#34
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	Are you kidding? It looks fantastic on you! Enjoy and congrats! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

2 August 2017, 10:41 PM	#35
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Honestly Bryant I would slide the watch down your wrist over the wrist bone and it will look better. I think wearing it that far back looks funny and does not seem like a good fit. Take another shot of it over wrist bone and let's see. Also congrats again and an amazing watch! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 August 2017, 07:30 AM	#45
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Looks great on you __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

3 August 2017, 07:38 PM	#50
ILuvSubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,005	Congratulations! Wow, so many incoming Ceramic Divers recently! I think the size is fine. Enjoy! The grain on the CE bezel is amazing. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

View Poll Results: Does it Fit?
Yes	57	82.61%
No	12	17.39%
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2 August 2017, 09:20 PM	#32
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,806	It already looks great, and as others say it will be even better on XS strap...

2 August 2017, 09:49 PM	#33
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,471	Wonderful, looks great on you, the XS will make the fit perfect! Huge congrats, your on a roll lately!!

2 August 2017, 10:50 PM	#36
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Beautiful color congratulations

3 August 2017, 04:36 AM	#39
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I think it fits nicely. Great choice! and Congrats!

3 August 2017, 05:00 AM	#40
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	i personally view ROO as big watches - unless one has a really small wrist/forearm i wouldnt be as worried about 'traditional' rules of lugs, etc. looks great to me

3 August 2017, 05:15 AM	#41
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Looks exactly as an Offshore should look, they're meant to be larger than the average watch. Congrats!

3 August 2017, 01:58 PM	#48
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,301	I love the Diver and think it looks good. When the new XS straps lands try mixing the straps too...meaning keep standard size on one side and the XS size on the other. I normally keep the tang side standard and go XS on the side with the holes... I have done it with both 44mm and 42mm sizes AP's... Kinda feel like it dials in the fit...almost like a "half link" Congrats on a Fantastic Diver

12 August 2017, 05:02 PM	#52
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,994	Great watch!!

15 August 2017, 05:56 AM	#53
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	Thanks everyone, but decided not to keep it, just did not fit right with my awkward wrist bone. AP ROOs sit so flat and ruggedly, they just don't feel right on my wrist. When I think how well the RM55 fit me, I am leaning on saving for an RM 55 or 35. Just nothing I have tried has the same comfort and feel for a sports watch. I have resisted on spending that much but I am more and more appreciating why the RMs are so in demand. Nothing but respect for AP ROOs though, love the design, just not the way they feel on my wrist.

15 August 2017, 06:13 AM	#54
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	It looks fine. Just got mine out of thebank today after 5 weeks watchless, love this watch

15 August 2017, 06:18 AM	#55
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	beautiful!!!

15 August 2017, 07:09 AM	#56
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	12 people (according to the poll) are delighted. Honestly, I think it looks great, but if a wearing a particular watch doesn't thrill you, there's no point to keep it IMHO

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