Horological Meandering

Hi all,

I am a new member and I recently purchased an AP ROO Rubber clad.  Personally I think it is a gorgeous time piece and surprisingly it is pretty light compared to the non rubber versions.  However, although I love the watch I'm afraid it might be too big for my wrist and I'm almost considering taking a loss and trading it for an RO.  My wrist is about 6.25 inches and the band is definitely too big.  I just ordered a short strap but there is a 3 week delay so as a temporary solution I punched an extra whole myself and added a generic tang buckle.   Now the watch is a lot more comfortable to wear but I'm still feel like it looks too big for my wrist.  Here are some pictures taken with my iphone.  Sorry if the quality isn't perfect.  What do you guys think ?

Congrats on your acquisition!

Honestly, it is bigger than "average" but it is not TOO big in my opinion.

A lot of watches wear bigger than that (eg PAMs). I think the ROO is suppoed to wear big anyway so it looks ok to me.

But obviously it's how it feels on your wrist that's what's matter. If it's comfortable on your wrist, then I wouldn't even worry about it.

 

... to this question, but now I'm not sure. And like many things in life, it's what's going on in your head rather than on your wrist thats most important. ;-)

My rule of thumb is usually if the lugs hang over the edge of the wrist it's too big, but it's not just about wrist diameter, but shape as well. And this is a large sports watch, no doubt. It is meant to be big and bold. The correct and well fitted strap is essential for comfort. The relative lightness of the rubberclad that you mention sounds like an advantage.

The RO is a different creature, and the 'wrist fit' is only a small part of it. If I was you, I would live with the Offshore for a while before deciding. If you find you are not wearing it, despite several visits to the psychologists here on PPro and the AP Forum, consider the trade.

But in the meantime it looks great!

Andrew

Ps. I love Offshores in pictures, but every time I strap one on I think I look like a clown. So it's either years of counselling or the RO for me!

So: what's the RO got to do with that??????

;-)

 

Cheers,

pplater.

But you know what I mean.  It's the big nose, orange hair (or yellow for the the Bumblebee) and big feet that I just can't pull off with the Offshore.

A

I agree with Andrew regarding lug placement on the wrist, In your case, it is borderline, but still acceptable in my opinion. Comfort is key. If it feels comfortable and secure when you get the short strap, you should be all set.

Wear it in good health.

Dave

Watchismo,

I'd suggest you try wearing it proximal to the bone on your wrist (i.e., closer to the elbow).  For reasons that elude me, we see many postings of watches worn over the bone, where they are more likely to wobble and cause discomfort.  Every time I see this, I wonder why that fellow is wearing his wristwatch on his hand.

If the lugs extend when the watch in the correct anatomical position, you'll have your answer.

Park

 

 

by pushing it back my wrist gained 1/4 inch.  Can't wait to get the shorter strap.  I think that will be the decision maker.

Send it to me lol Jk, Nice pickup.

...they make a smaller 1 w/c will be more appropriate for your wrist...

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and once you get used to the size, you will have a hard time going back to smaller watches. A least that is my experience.

Congratulations on this great purchase, wear in good health.

Best regards,

George

And if it is, it is supposed to be. Just as no one expect a small Cadillac, there cannot be small ROO, whatever our wishes are. Guess it's part of the ROO DNA. Don't fret about it, i used to, but have gotten used to it. If you think it looks huge and clownish, u shld see my Pam 341 on my wrist.

Best,

Horo

Maybe give it one week or two to get used to with the size...

I had the same experience with the first Panerai I bought about 3 years ago.. It has a 44mm case, and I thought it was huge... But I remembered it was only less than a month that I was used to wearing it... Even now I could wear up to 47mm...

By the way, congratulations for the great purchase..

Sam

that only important thing is what you think.
So what do you think? Is it too big?
If you doubt it obviously you are inclining towards yes answer....
There is no reason to worry especially not over what might other will say....
look he's wearing too big watch.... if I could afford it I would wear Big Egiziano
daily no regardless what other might think.....
It's all in head as Andrew perfectly put it
Cheers
Damjan

Big size watches are now trendy, so it is not too big.

I think you well it well. This is how you should feel. You wear to please yourself...that what really matter

... we all have a distorted perception of what is wearable because a whole lot of watch brand CEOs and "ambassadors" are putting on watch-sizes with their formal wear that make them look like ambassadors of bad taste outside the horological  world. But that does not mean that we should follow suit!

Christian

I fully second your remark, Christian! Our perception of size and wearability is definitely influenced by what the brands try to sell us: "Big is beautiful".

Somehow I remembered that phrase differently .

Although our wrists did hardly grow, the case sizes almost exploded in the last 5 years. Only few companies did not join this trend or only moderately increased their watch sizes.

Kind regards,

anaesdoc

Although I am not a big watch fan, I don't think purely as an "aesthetic" (if that term can even be applied to a watch such as this) matter it is too big.   It is really a question of comfort and whether you will keep reaching for your (hypothetical)   trusty Seamaster while the new one gathers dust.

From the strap design it is not clear how much difference the short strap will make in the comfort.     My female wrist is about the same size, but shaped very differently, and I know very quickly when a watch is too big - it is all about the lugs.   I the lugs hang over too much it requires an excessively  tight strap to keep the watch from flopping around, and it still feels like a small plate being held on by elastics.

Ginger  

its a ROO, it is meant to be somewhat noticable.

Best

Andreas

all depends on how you position the case......

J

and a little swagger.... then everything will work it self out.
Congrats
Drew

Hi watchismo,

I fully consent AndrewD´s general remarks on size, case shape and its different perception. But if you ask for an outsider´s opinion, I join all those who say, it´s too large (and bulky) for your wrist.

If you like it despite all our comments, it´s THE watch for you !

Kind regards,

anaesdoc

It has quite an uncomfortable bracelet for smaller wrists. Maybe the ROC with a leather strap.

As somebody said before, wear it for a while and you will judge it for yourself. I am in almost the same situation.

14790 and 15202 are the most comfortable Royal Oaks for small wrists.

R

LOOKS GREAT ON YOUR Wrist

I think the watch looks great - not too big.

I really appreciate the feedback.  After much thoughts and consideration, I think that the size of the watch in contrast with my wrist doesn't bother me really.  It's more the discomfort of how it sits on my wrist that annoys me.  If I can make the watch a comfortable piece to wear, I think I will overlook the size.  And it seems that I might have found a better temporary solution to remedy the problem.  After ordering my short strap from AP, instead of keeping the tang buckle I decided to switch back to the $659 clasp and reverse the strap so that the clasp would sit on the outside of my wrist.  Turns out that with the 2 extra wholes that I punched in myself, the watch fits me like a GLOVE, literally.  It's like a custom fit and it almost feels like I'm wearing a new watch.  Now I'm really anxious to get the short strap and see how it looks.

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