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socialpro · 16 July 2018, 07:12 AM

The AP bug has hit - and I started doing some research into the model I would like to own.

Can anybody recommend a comfortable / light AP? I know many of them are on the heavier side. Preferable budget under $20K.

My wrists are on the smaller side, and I start getting wrist pain fairly quickly with a top heavy watch, rubber strap or not. I found the 6 digit SS SUB uncomfortable for daily wear, but have no issues with the 5 digit.

Any suggestions, wrist shots, etc are highly appreciated!

PJ S · 16 July 2018, 07:26 AM

Regular steel RO is hardly heavy, so you’re fine there. If you fancy something a bit more substantial, then ROO in ceramic or forged carbon.
If you want Titanium, then it’s going to be a 2003 300-pieces LE City of Sails (blue/yellow dial).

brent95m3 · 16 July 2018, 07:34 AM

Forged carbon ROO diver or a 15300/15400 with rubber or leather strap conversion should do the trick. The steel bracelet might also be ok for you, but probably close to six digit sub weight.

Foxman2k · 16 July 2018, 07:48 AM

15450

GB-man · 16 July 2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxman2k

15450

Agreed with your wrist, budget and needs that’s the ticket.

daveo5 · 16 July 2018, 01:32 PM

I can only suggest small size, light weight. You might find an older 14800ST on a strap. This is my daily wear and has been for years. I have small wrist and the 36 mm diameter fits like glove. This is stainless and the first RO fitted with a strap. By careful looking around, you could find one in 9-11 k range in great shape.

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Burlington · 16 July 2018, 02:55 PM

Either 15450 for diameter, or the FC/CE divers.

lapince · 16 July 2018, 04:27 PM

Ceramic diver is very comfortable and feels quite light in regards to the size

GentleMonster · 16 July 2018, 08:43 PM

15450 on 6” wrist

AK797 · 17 July 2018, 12:19 AM

FC, so Diver or Ginza if 42 size is OK.

benlee · 17 July 2018, 01:08 AM

Look for something made of Titanium or Forge Carbon. I think there is a newly released Ti ROO with a blue dial. Should be very comfortable. Not sure the price though.

socialpro · 17 July 2018, 03:12 AM

Thanks guys. Definitely gives me some options to consider.

Any chronographs that fall into the light / comfortable category?

PJ S · 17 July 2018, 06:37 AM

^
That City of Sails one is a chronograph.

V25V · 17 July 2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by socialpro

Thanks guys. Definitely gives me some options to consider.

Any chronographs that fall into the light / comfortable category?

Trulli

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Foxman2k · 17 July 2018, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Agreed with your wrist, budget and needs that’s the ticket.

And to top it off it’s also one of the finest watches I’ve ever seen in person.

eonflux · 18 July 2018, 04:44 PM

My wrists are not large.
Had a 44mm forged carbon chrono.
Very light, comfortable.

Try a Ti, FC, or ceramic model.

16 July 2018, 07:12 AM	#1
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Recommend a light / comfortable AP?? The AP bug has hit - and I started doing some research into the model I would like to own. Can anybody recommend a comfortable / light AP? I know many of them are on the heavier side. Preferable budget under $20K. My wrists are on the smaller side, and I start getting wrist pain fairly quickly with a top heavy watch, rubber strap or not. I found the 6 digit SS SUB uncomfortable for daily wear, but have no issues with the 5 digit. Any suggestions, wrist shots, etc are highly appreciated!

16 July 2018, 02:55 PM	#7
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Either 15450 for diameter, or the FC/CE divers. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

17 July 2018, 01:08 AM	#11
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Look for something made of Titanium or Forge Carbon. I think there is a newly released Ti ROO with a blue dial. Should be very comfortable. Not sure the price though. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

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16 July 2018, 07:26 AM	#2
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Regular steel RO is hardly heavy, so you’re fine there. If you fancy something a bit more substantial, then ROO in ceramic or forged carbon. If you want Titanium, then it’s going to be a 2003 300-pieces LE City of Sails (blue/yellow dial).

16 July 2018, 07:34 AM	#3
brent95m3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Brent Location: Austin, TX Posts: 138	Forged carbon ROO diver or a 15300/15400 with rubber or leather strap conversion should do the trick. The steel bracelet might also be ok for you, but probably close to six digit sub weight.

16 July 2018, 07:48 AM	#4
Foxman2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 282	15450

16 July 2018, 01:32 PM	#6
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	I can only suggest small size, light weight. You might find an older 14800ST on a strap. This is my daily wear and has been for years. I have small wrist and the 36 mm diameter fits like glove. This is stainless and the first RO fitted with a strap. By careful looking around, you could find one in 9-11 k range in great shape. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 July 2018, 04:27 PM	#8
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Ceramic diver is very comfortable and feels quite light in regards to the size

16 July 2018, 08:43 PM	#9
GentleMonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SG/TOKYO Posts: 168	15450 on 6” wrist

17 July 2018, 12:19 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,215	FC, so Diver or Ginza if 42 size is OK.

17 July 2018, 03:12 AM	#12
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Thanks guys. Definitely gives me some options to consider. Any chronographs that fall into the light / comfortable category?

17 July 2018, 06:37 AM	#13
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ That City of Sails one is a chronograph.

18 July 2018, 04:44 PM	#16
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	My wrists are not large. Had a 44mm forged carbon chrono. Very light, comfortable. Try a Ti, FC, or ceramic model.

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