Can I pull off a 44mm and some other recommendations

[AspiringCollector]

Hi there everyone, I just bought the Grey Ghost 3 months ago, got the first piece from the Geneva boutique. I have been in love with the AP ROO line since its sportier for me and I’m still young. I am thinking about my next purchase and I want some advice on whether I could pull off a 44mm or should I stick to the 42mm line or even get something smaller. Thanks everyone! Nice meeting each and everyone of you. I have been reading this forum a lot since I was considering the Grey Ghost!

[ericksakti]

are you based in Jakarta bro? if you feel like the 42mm fit nicely on your hands already I would go for the new ROO titanium with the new pushers, its really cool and slim, unique watch.

[AspiringCollector]

Sorry for the late pictures! I just knew I had to post 10 posts before being able to attach some pictures, but here are some wrist shots!




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[V25V]

Just my .02 but that 42 is already too big. 44 will look enormous.


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[AspiringCollector]

Originally Posted by ericksakti

are you based in Jakarta bro? if you feel like the 42mm fit nicely on your hands already I would go for the new ROO titanium with the new pushers, its really cool and slim, unique watch.

Yes I am! That’s true but I think it is too similar to my current ROO, also it has the older movement and I might want to wait until the next update! Thanks for the input though! We should arrange a Jakarta meetup sometime!


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[AspiringCollector]

Originally Posted by V25V

Just my .02 but that 42 is already too big. 44 will look enormous.


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Thanks for the input bro! Any recommended watches?


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[V25V]

Originally Posted by AspiringCollector

Thanks for the input bro! Any recommended watches?


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15202 or maybe one of the new 38mm chronos.


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[ericksakti]

Originally Posted by AspiringCollector

Yes I am! That’s true but I think it is too similar to my current ROO, also it has the older movement and I might want to wait until the next update! Thanks for the input though! We should arrange a Jakarta meetup sometime!


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yes bro, my navy says hi to you, would love to meet up with another people who likes AP, where did you purchase yours if I may ask? Singapore?

[Betta01]

Looks like your wrist maybe too small for a 44mm.
If you are not in a rush to buy..why not wait for the new CODE11:59 chronograph
Not joking here..I strongly feel that an actual piece will look Amazing..
With that lovely case design.


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[AspiringCollector]

Originally Posted by ericksakti

yes bro, my navy says hi to you, would love to meet up with another people who likes AP, where did you purchase yours if I may ask? Singapore?

Amazing piece! I love it! Yes please we should! I got mine from the Geneva boutique when I was travelling.


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[AspiringCollector]

Originally Posted by Betta01

Looks like your wrist maybe too small for a 44mm.
If you are not in a rush to buy..why not wait for the new CODE11:59 chronograph
Not joking here..I strongly feel that an actual piece will look Amazing..
With that lovely case design.


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I actually do think so! I really hope that it comes out great! Thanks for the inputs!


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[Crispy0121]

Originally Posted by Betta01

Looks like your wrist maybe too small for a 44mm.
If you are not in a rush to buy..why not wait for the new CODE11:59 chronograph
Not joking here..I strongly feel that an actual piece will look Amazing..
With that lovely case design.


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Francois, we know that is you!

[Sonzy]

Originally Posted by Crispy0121

Francois, we know that is you!

[Rolex Essex]

Originally Posted by AspiringCollector

Sorry for the late pictures! I just knew I had to post 10 posts before being able to attach some pictures, but here are some wrist shots!

Jeez! That’s way too large for you.
You got skinny wrist and arm like me.
I’ve tried on 41mm RO and felt that was too big for me as well.

Wait for the new 38mm RO

[AspiringCollector]

Originally Posted by Rolex Essex

Jeez! That’s way too large for you.

You got skinny wrist and arm like me.

I’ve tried on 41mm RO and felt that was too big for me as well.



Wait for the new 38mm RO

Really? I do think the ROO is designed to look big, I would definitely take a look at the 38mm RO, but I am actually quite big, 5’10 and 170 pounds 177cm and 77 kg! That is pretty big for an Asian guy lol Thanks a lot for your inputs!


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[Betta01]

Originally Posted by Crispy0121

Francois, we know that is you!

Hi Crispy..U too should have a try of the new Code..

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[Betta01]

Originally Posted by Sonzy

Hi Sonzy...U will appreciate the real piece more..Make an appointment at the nearest AP boutique when the New Code arrives.

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[Betta01]

Jus teasing guy/gals..

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[Burlington]

42 looks ok - but agree with the above, 44mm would be much too big.

Jumbo would be a great option, or indeed the new 15500 - that would look top notch on rubber I think and *should* wear smaller than the 15400

[V25V]

I have a 7" wrist and only have one Offshore left. I have recently considered selling it since I now am starting to feel that anything over 40mm is too large for me, no lug overhang and clearly my wrist is larger than yours. 44 would be enormous on you, I think that 42 is too big on you already. But thats my taste, not yours, which is all that matters!

[AK797]

Probably too big, best to try one on and take a mirror shot.

[Jack Cassidy]

42 mm is too big (just look at where the watch ends - out in the open air, not on your wrist. 41 mm RO will also be too big, 44 mm ROO would be a joke on your wrist. Find a 39 mm RO, that would fit well.

[AspiringCollector]

Thanks everyone for the nice inputs! Will update as soon as I know what I will get next! Nice meeting everyone


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[ezinhk]

Originally Posted by AK797

Probably too big, best to try one on and take a mirror shot.

Agree x 2

[soran]

That 42 looks huge on your wrist. I think the new 38mm chrono would fit much better

[lecorsaire]

It is too big. Usually you won’t want a little bit of bracelet to show on both sides of the case and not have the case take up your entire wrist or more. There’s not much we can really do. Some are born with huge wrists and others aren’t. This is why they always make different sizes. AP’s sizes wear much larger than Rolex. Even their 42mm SkyDweller would look better on your wrist. This is due to how long the Royal Oak case is and because of the integrated bracelet.

In all honesty the best Royal Oak size for your wrist would be 39mm. A 15202st or a 15300st and the 39mm chronos would be just perfect. Even the 41mm Royal Oaks wear big. Obviously less so than 42mm and 44mm ones.

[Token74]

Firstly, pictures often misrepresent the reality of how a watch wears on you, so bear that in mind when listening to comments about a 42mm on your wrist. It is also the case that (a) a Diver is supposed to wear large, and (b) oversized watches are the trend, but collectors don’t necessarily go with trends so this forum can be biased.

I have a small wrist, about 6.5” and I love the Royal Oak Diver, so much so that I had to have one! I still have it because it is amazing, but it rarely gets worn as it does wear a little big on me. I can however get away with it when wearing long sleeves that show the watch but not the rubbish wrist and forearm that goes with it!!

If you want people to see how a watch really wears on you, use a mirror for the shot; attached is an example of the watch looking massive on me when taking a picture direct, and one with it looking more sensibly sized when using a mirror. It’s still a little big on me for my taste but if I was 20 years younger I’d be cool with it!

For a smaller wrist size, forget the 41mm Royal Oak, it wears bigger in my view than the 42mm Diver, as ridiculous as that seems! But that’s what I found.

The 39mm is overpriced, although it’s ‘the’ classic, but personally I don’t love it enough to pay the extra cash.

But...whilst it sucks having to rule out some watches because life dealt is a rough deal with our small wrists, there are some upsides every now and then! And one of them is the 15450 - excellent value and wears much bigger than a 37mm watch should! It wears the same as my Daytona. Some pictures of me wearing my two below.

Hope this helps, I’ve been on the same journey you’re going on!













And lastly a shot I stumbled across of my Sea Dweller when searching for these pictures for you, I love this shot so much that I couldn’t resist posting it, despite it being irrelevant!!




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[AspiringCollector]

Originally Posted by Token74

Firstly, pictures often misrepresent the reality of how a watch wears on you, so bear that in mind when listening to comments about a 42mm on your wrist. It is also the case that (a) a Diver is supposed to wear large, and (b) oversized watches are the trend, but collectors don’t necessarily go with trends so this forum can be biased.

I have a small wrist, about 6.5” and I love the Royal Oak Diver, so much so that I had to have one! I still have it because it is amazing, but it rarely gets worn as it does wear a little big on me. I can however get away with it when wearing long sleeves that show the watch but not the rubbish wrist and forearm that goes with it!!

If you want people to see how a watch really wears on you, use a mirror for the shot; attached is an example of the watch looking massive on me when taking a picture direct, and one with it looking more sensibly sized when using a mirror. It’s still a little big on me for my taste but if I was 20 years younger I’d be cool with it!

For a smaller wrist size, forget the 41mm Royal Oak, it wears bigger in my view than the 42mm Diver, as ridiculous as that seems! But that’s what I found.

The 39mm is overpriced, although it’s ‘the’ classic, but personally I don’t love it enough to pay the extra cash.

But...whilst it sucks having to rule out some watches because life dealt is a rough deal with our small wrists, there are some upsides every now and then! And one of them is the 15450 - excellent value and wears much bigger than a 37mm watch should! It wears the same as my Daytona. Some pictures of me wearing my two below.

Hope this helps, I’ve been on the same journey you’re going on!

Thanks a lot for that! I’m still in love with my new Ghost, but I think i would consider a smaller piece for my next big purchase! I also have a 6.5” wrist and I love how it looks on you so I’ll definitely consider that! Thanks again for the details and the pics!




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