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Can I wear a Royal Oak (properly, if this thing exists)?
Apr 30, 2018,04:40 AM
Deep down I really want to own a Royal Oak for long. But 99% of their model are just too big for my tiny (sub-6”) wrist.
I went to an AP boutique today and tried on the 15450st. What do you think about the fit of this 37mm Royal Oak on my wrist?
Many thanks for your input and advise!
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Can I wear a Royal Oak (properly, if this thing exists)?
By: Musigny82 : April 30th, 2018-04:40
Deep down I really want to own a Royal Oak for long. But 99% of their model are just too big for my tiny (sub-6”) wrist. I went to an AP boutique today and tried on the 15450st. What do you think about the fit of this 37mm Royal Oak on my wrist? Many than...
Looks like a good fit!
By: Pixelstrata : April 30th, 2018-04:52
Maybe also some adjustment by the dealership. I bought a 36mm Quantieme Perpetual recently. I have a medium sized wrist I’d say and can also wear large watch if I want. But the Royal Oak looks great on my wrist I reckon. Smaller watches are coming back! ...
Good quality blue dial 14790ST would be awesome.
By: Pixelstrata : May 2nd, 2018-00:20
Or alternatively, the cool Arabic military dial said to be a likely collector's piece going forward. Also 36mm! OR if spending up a bit near the price you'd have paid for a new model you can purchase a rare 14790ST in Yves Klein Blue ! Should be possible ...
Maybe, but
By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : May 1st, 2018-03:14
It may look fine, but is it going to actually be comfy and operate as a RO should? That is the question. I think size wise it looks ok...... just. Some of the older pieces of smaller size may work better for you if you can find a nice example. So the look...
The Bracelet is Key
By: Uncle Chico : April 30th, 2018-06:36
I have a similar problem. For me the fit of the bracelet is key to being able to wear a watch comfortably. If the bracelet/strap is snug, the watch will not slide up and down the wrist or rotate to the underside while being worn.
It looks great on your wrist!
By: walds11 : April 30th, 2018-06:45
You may need a 1.5 link to get an ideal fit, but other than that, go for it man!
Looks a little big...
By: rnaden : April 30th, 2018-09:26
I have the same watch and it just fits nicely my 6.75” wrist.
IMO, it looks a bit too big.
By: vitalsigns : April 30th, 2018-11:02
But if you're in love, go for it. Just be prepared to compromise comfort. Cheers, John
I like big watches
By: Speed freak : April 30th, 2018-14:23
I think it looks good on you, the main thing is comfort.
If there is a 36 mm
By: ChristianDK : May 1st, 2018-03:16
maybe you could find one and try on before you decide. Maybe a dealer has one or you can meet a collector who has one. From your picture it looks too big. I feel your pain. I have very large wrists and there a watches I dream of but they just don’t make a...
I share the opinion that it is a tad large for you
By: NickO : May 2nd, 2018-06:26
As others have said, the Royal Oak on bracelet wears large for its size and I think a 33mm to 36mm version would fit you well. BTW - your 34mm Roger Dubuis chronograph looks like it was made specifically for your wrist, it looks awesome on you, I think th...
I fully support it. This 37mm model looks so nice...
By: MichaelC : May 2nd, 2018-12:16
I can't say nicer than a 39mm, which for me is the most proper size fore a Royal Oak. But this one has awesome proportions, I like it much more than the 41mm version. Keep us posted.
I agree on the proportions
By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : May 2nd, 2018-12:44
I think AP overstretched the 15400. The subtlety for me is that bracelet of the older versions was thinner which helped the flow of the whole experience.