Audemars Piguet

Will the 42mm ROOs eventually be discontinued in favor of 44mm models? I generally like 44mm watches, but the ROO looks much nicer in 42mm IMHO. The 44mm APs wear too big (certainly bigger than other brands).

People thought it was a fad, but bigger watches are selling. And there are plenty of people with suitable wrists to carry off a 44mm piece. I wear 48mm to 59mm watches (Corum AC's, Zenith Defy Extreme's, and Type 20 in addition to my weekend ROO). I know ... 

That is for sure, Spellbound. But some brands are also adding smaller models to their lines. Panerai did it with the 42mm Radiomir. IWC's new Ingenieur line also has a 40mm. Hublot’s Classic Fusion Skeleton, launched in 45mm, now also has a 42mm option. I... 

I think the size of a watch depends on the wrist of a wearer. Some people have smaller wrists than others and so a 44mm and above watch might look out of place. I am a fan of 'big watches' myself and usually wear 44mm and above . I actually do have a 50mm... 

And I agree and hope with you the 42mm is never fully phased out. While we may see more new editions offered in the 44mm size, the 42mm Offshore is very iconic for AP. I certainly feel there is room for both cases within the Offshore range.

as i wont buy any of the 44s no matter what and i beleive there are many out there like me so AP doesnt want to loose a segment against another so coexistence is essencial BUT on the other hand one might argue that "HEY they offered the new RO CHRONO in 4...