Incoming! Blue 15450 Royal Oak.

[marmite2005]

Congrats !!!!!!!!!!

[JR16]

Congrats, looks great on you !


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[brucethemanlee]

That looks great on your wrist!

I haven't had the pleasure of trying on 15450 in blue but have tried on 15450 in rose gold and blue with diamonds for size. It seems a bit small on my 6.75inch wrist (I think)






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[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by mbalmz

congrats! this was my first (and only) AP as well and I’m still very much loving it. mine says hi!

Looks great !!!

What your wrist size again?

I posted couple 15450 shots in rose gold and with diamonds and think it might be too small

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[mbalmz]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Looks great !!!

What your wrist size again?

I posted couple 15450 shots in rose gold and with diamonds and think it might be too small

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I’m not totally sure of my exact wrist size unfortunately—I think in the 6.75” rang, tho not sure—but if helpful I’ve got pics of the same wrist w a sub/gmt on in case those are relatable... I remember you’ve got a big decision in the offing!

[watchbowl]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

That looks great on your wrist!

I haven't had the pleasure of trying on 15450 in blue but have tried on 15450 in rose gold and blue with diamonds for size. It seems a bit small on my 6.75inch wrist (I think)






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37 looks great on you. May get away with 39 but certainly not 41

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by watchbowl

37 looks great on you. May get away with 39 but certainly not 41

Here's 15500 at 41mm
Practically lug to lug, it does fit (barely I think) but feel it overwhelms my wrist and looks "off"

I wish I could try 39mm. But even if I could, the only 39mm RO is the 15202 and without AD history I'd be going grey. I'm not prepared to pay double retail (at least not yet)



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[mbalmz]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Here's 15500 at 41mm
Practically lug to lug, it does fit (barely I think) but feel it overwhelms my wrist and looks "off"

I wish I could try 39mm. But even if I could, the only 39mm RO is the 15202 and without AD history I'd be going grey. I'm not prepared to pay double retail (at least not yet)

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I think a lot of the RO sizing question, for all but those with the very largest or very smallest wrists, hinges less on what size fits a particular wrist and more on how the particular person sees the RO generally.

For me, an RO is a really delicate / "special" feeling watch. It may technically be a "sports watch", and I certainly understand that's its DNA, but it just doesn't feel that way to me personally when I'm holding/wearing it. It isn't something I'd wear every day like a rolex (not an issue of value at all btw--a nautilus or an aquanaut feels way sportier to me than an RO fwiw). For that reason I like a simple RO (as opposed to a chronograph or a dual time or what have you) and I prefer it on the smaller side--I love a submariner or a GMT or even a panerai, but an RO doesn't feel appropriate to me at the same or comparable sizes.

On the other hand, there are many people for whom an RO reads purely as a "sports" watch, not unlike something like a rolex, a nautilus or an aquanaut, and for those people I suspect a larger size is the preference.

All this to say I think the 37mm looks perfect on you and the 41mm looks too big, but that's not really an issue of whether 41mm "fits" on your wrist (and I know many would disagree with me).

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by mbalmz

I think a lot of the RO sizing question, for all but those with the very largest or very smallest wrists, hinges less on what size fits a particular wrist and more on how the particular person sees the RO generally.



For me, an RO is a really delicate / "special" feeling watch. It may technically be a "sports watch", and I certainly understand that's its DNA, but it just doesn't feel that way to me personally when I'm holding/wearing it. It isn't something I'd wear every day like a rolex (not an issue of value at all btw--a nautilus or an aquanaut feels way sportier to me than an RO fwiw). For that reason I like a simple RO (as opposed to a chronograph or a dual time or what have you) and I prefer it on the smaller side--I love a submariner or a GMT or even a panerai, but an RO doesn't feel appropriate to me at the same or comparable sizes.



On the other hand, there are many people for whom an RO reads purely as a "sports" watch, not unlike something like a rolex, a nautilus or an aquanaut, and for those people I suspect a larger size is the preference.



All this to say I think the 37mm looks perfect on you and the 41mm looks too big, but that's not really an issue of whether 41mm "fits" on your wrist (and I know many would disagree with me).

Thanks very insightful !!


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[abi]

Congrats

[WatchBrothersLondon]

Perfect fit. Gorgeous watch

[dr35mm]

Lovely!

How does the size compare to 40mm Rolex like Submariner?


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[ColnagoC60]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Here's 15500 at 41mm
Practically lug to lug, it does fit (barely I think) but feel it overwhelms my wrist and looks "off"

I wish I could try 39mm. But even if I could, the only 39mm RO is the 15202 and without AD history I'd be going grey. I'm not prepared to pay double retail (at least not yet)



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IMO bruce 41 looks fine on you, as does the 37. Might be down to whether you prefer something more subtle/classic or something with more presence.

I tried on a grey 15450 at the AP boutique and for some reason just couldn't get over how small it looked. and i actually also have a pre-maxi 16610 as well as a 38.7mm 60th speedy vintage re-issue so also enjoy smaller cases.

maybe if i tried a blue 15450 i would feel differently.

[AJM914]

Congrats!

[BumperX]

Congrats! These joyous AP threads really get me thinking of adding one to the collection.