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Old 17 January 2019, 09:37 AM   #31
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New 38mm ROC: Updated pics from Switzerland

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i know ROs are scratch magnets and can see in your photo as well, but how is it in person? actually noticeable or not really? or did you just accept it for what it is lol

The PCL on most Rolex watches gets way more scratches and shows more than my RO and I wear my RO more than any other watch.

4 month of 5 days a week wear and trust me I’m careful with my watches but I don’t baby them.



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Old 17 January 2019, 02:13 PM   #32
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What is the retail price for REF. #26315ST.OO.1256ST.01?
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Old 17 January 2019, 02:17 PM   #33
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What is the retail price for REF. #26315ST.OO.1256ST.01?


It’s $23,800 according to hodinkee
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Old 17 January 2019, 02:23 PM   #34
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Does anyone happen to have a side-by-side comparison shot of the 15450 bracelet vs. the 15400 bracelet? Would love to compare the two. Without having ever seen a 15450 in person, I was very excited when the 38mm ROC was announced. Now I have some reservations.
I owned and sold my blue dial 15450, b/c I couldn't get used to the dainty/narrow bracelet and the way it tapered.
So if the 38mm chrono has the same bracelet, I'm not sure I could pull the trigger.
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Old 17 January 2019, 02:26 PM   #35
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Thanks. Looks to be about the same size as an oyster, no?
No, man it's most definitely not. I compared my 15450 next to my Sub LVC, and there was no comparison in either bracelet wide (the way the 15450 tapers) or in the case size. Those who say the 37mm RO wears like a 40mm Rolex SS sports model need their eyes checked.
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Old 17 January 2019, 02:31 PM   #36
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No, man it's most definitely not. I compared my 15450 next to my Sub LVC, and there was no comparison in either bracelet wide (the way the 15450 tapers) or in the case size. Those who say the 37mm RO wears like a 40mm Rolex SS sports model need their eyes checked.
That’s a bummer. Total dealbreaker for me.
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Old 17 January 2019, 02:34 PM   #37
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It’s $23,800 according to hodinkee
Very tempting !
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Old 17 January 2019, 02:36 PM   #38
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That’s a bummer. Total dealbreaker for me.
Not over yet, nature boy........I'm going to get definite confirmation when I speak to my boutique guy next week. He's the one who sent me the pics from SIHH.

If it turns out that the bracelet looks ok b/c the case is bigger, then maybe it's still doable.
The date placement doesn't bother me too much, like it does some others. The bracelet width is the bigger issue.
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Old 17 January 2019, 02:37 PM   #39
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Very tempting !


I know right? Both of the dial options look so good! I wish I had $24k just laying around! haha
I’m having trouble justifying spending ~$6k for a Speedmaster as a second watch to have as a beater / something to wear when I send the RO for service
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Old 17 January 2019, 05:15 PM   #40
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New 38mm ROC: Updated pics from Switzerland



So the new roc 38 is the same size bracelet as the 15450. I am assuming it shares the same size as 15451. That’s a really small bracelet imo.


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Old 17 January 2019, 06:15 PM   #41
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So the new roc 38 is the same size bracelet as the 15450. I am assuming it shares the same size as 15451. That’s a really small bracelet imo.
If they are pushing the ROC 38mm as a true unisex model, then this is understandable. But having owned the ROC 39mm, there is no way I would want to downsize to the 38mm model.
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Old 19 January 2019, 07:53 AM   #42
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If they are pushing the ROC 38mm as a true unisex model, then this is understandable. But having owned the ROC 39mm, there is no way I would want to downsize to the 38mm model.
I agree. I tried on the 37 we have for kicks, that bracelet is SMALL! Is the 39mm bracelet the same as 41mm?
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Old 19 January 2019, 10:58 AM   #43
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So the new roc 38 is the same size bracelet as the 15450. I am assuming it shares the same size as 15451. That’s a really small bracelet imo.


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I never really thought about the bracelet size. Thanks for pointing it out. Btw, is the 15202 or 15300 has a bigger bracelet than 15450?
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Old 19 January 2019, 11:09 AM   #44
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I agree. I tried on the 37 we have for kicks, that bracelet is SMALL! Is the 39mm bracelet the same as 41mm?
you have any pics of the opposite side of the bracelet? would show taper better than seeing it with the case
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Old 19 January 2019, 08:58 PM   #45
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Is the 39mm bracelet the same as 41mm?
I don't think it is. I don't have any references to hand, but I think the 41mm bracelet is slightly wider than the 39mm, as it needs to fit the wider case construction. I can't remember if there are the differences in tapering and thickness.
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Old 19 January 2019, 10:25 PM   #46
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No, man it's most definitely not. I compared my 15450 next to my Sub LVC, and there was no comparison in either bracelet wide (the way the 15450 tapers) or in the case size. Those who say the 37mm RO wears like a 40mm Rolex SS sports model need their eyes checked.
As far as the case sizing goes, I wouldn’t go as far to say that visually it looks like a 40mm Rolex, but comparing it the 6 digit ceramic version may not be the most fair as that’s a watch that certainly looks larger than 40mm. I think when some of us say it’s similar to a 40mm Rolex they are referring to the 5 digit references which I think do look a bit smaller than the newer iterations.
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Old 19 January 2019, 10:45 PM   #47
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As far as the case sizing goes, I wouldn’t go as far to say that visually it looks like a 40mm Rolex, but comparing it the 6 digit ceramic version may not be the most fair as that’s a watch that certainly looks larger than 40mm. I think when some of us say it’s similar to a 40mm Rolex they are referring to the 5 digit references which I think do look a bit smaller than the newer iterations.
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Old 26 January 2019, 07:01 PM   #48
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you have any pics of the opposite side of the bracelet? would show taper better than seeing it with the case




It’s far too small. My wrist is ~7.25”


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Old 26 January 2019, 08:43 PM   #49
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As far as the case sizing goes, I wouldn’t go as far to say that visually it looks like a 40mm Rolex, but comparing it the 6 digit ceramic version may not be the most fair as that’s a watch that certainly looks larger than 40mm. I think when some of us say it’s similar to a 40mm Rolex they are referring to the 5 digit references which I think do look a bit smaller than the newer iterations.
No, the 15450 wears smaller and this subject keeps coming back. Its not the case, its the tiny dial that makes it wear small and yes a lot smaller then pre-ceramics.

I prefer smaller watches in general but i would not recomend a 15450 for >6.5 wrists. It would be a good fit for '6 ish or below.

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Old 27 January 2019, 02:29 AM   #50
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It’s far too small. My wrist is ~7.25”


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yeah that is a huge difference, thanks

i think it would look ok on a small wrist but on a big wrist it just looks way out of place
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Old 27 January 2019, 05:44 PM   #51
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yeah that is a huge difference, thanks



i think it would look ok on a small wrist but on a big wrist it just looks way out of place


Agreed. Frits is on point, I wouldn’t do for wrist over 6-6.5”


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