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Old Yesterday, 06:05 AM   #1
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34mm RO Ceramic for a male

Anyone out there who has a, or thinks the, black ceramic 34mm Royal Oak is a suitable watch for an almost 7 inch wrist male? Anyone tried one on and decided it’s too small but otherwise love it?
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Old Yesterday, 06:21 AM   #2
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My wife has it. I have a 6.5 inch wrist, and it is really too small for most men IMHO.

For context, I do have a 34mm JLC Master Ultra Thin in my collection and that size works for me, but a RO in 34 just doesn’t work.
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Old Yesterday, 06:32 AM   #3
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My wife has it. I have a 6.5 inch wrist, and it is really too small for most men IMHO.

For context, I do have a 34mm JLC Master Ultra Thin in my collection and that size works for me, but a RO in 34 just doesn’t work.
Thanks for the feedback, is it the narrow bracelet that makes it less suitable than the JLC or the smaller dial from the thicker bezel? Or both?
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Thanks for the feedback, is it the narrow bracelet that makes it less suitable than the JLC or the smaller dial from the thicker bezel? Or both?

One is a vintage style dress watch where the size feels appropriate, plus it has a silver dial.

The other is a sports watch and black, and just looks tiny. As a reference, 39mm is the sweet spot for a RO on my wrist.

Here are pics hopefully that helps.



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JLC looks better because the dial is bigger. RO dial is too small.
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Anyone out there who has a, or thinks the, black ceramic 34mm Royal Oak is a suitable watch for an almost 7 inch wrist male? Anyone tried one on and decided it’s too small but otherwise love it?
Much too small. Can't try my wife's b/c I can't the resized bracelet over my hand, but on a 7" wrist it will look tiny.
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One is a vintage style dress watch where the size feels appropriate, plus it has a silver dial.

The other is a sports watch and black, and just looks tiny. As a reference, 39mm is the sweet spot for a RO on my wrist.

Here are pics hopefully that helps.



Thanks for these pictures. I think the AP looks incredible here!
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Much too small. Can't try my wife's b/c I can't the resized bracelet over my hand, but on a 7" wrist it will look tiny.
Thanks, do you know if the bracelet will fit you at full length and what’s your wrist size?
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Thanks for these pictures. I think the AP looks incredible here!

34mm is way too small for normal sized male wrists.

Close up pics like above on wrists always make a watch look bigger than it is and is not indicative of real life viewing ranges. I have 6.5 inch wrist and even found the 37mm too small.


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Want this in a 41 mm so bad
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Want this in a 41 mm so bad
Or 39mm but do you really think that’s gonna happen? That’s part of why I’m considering the 34 because a black full bracelet ceramic RO would suit me nicely.
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Or 39mm but do you really think that’s gonna happen? That’s part of why I’m considering the 34 because a black full bracelet ceramic RO would suit me nicely.
They did it with the 26240 so why not the 15510?

Honestly no clue - I wouldn’t be surprised one way or the other
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They did it with the 26240 so why not the 15510?

Honestly no clue - I wouldn’t be surprised one way or the other
Ceramic has been an Offshore feature for years but full bracelet RO is a different animal. I just don’t see it but ultimately, yes, no clue.
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Ceramic has been an Offshore feature for years but full bracelet RO is a different animal. I just don’t see it but ultimately, yes, no clue.
For sake of avoiding any confusion - 26240 is a RO not ROO (26420)

They’ve done ceramic bracelets on a multitude of ROs so don’t see the issue there
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For sake of avoiding any confusion - 26240 is a RO not ROO (26420)

They’ve done ceramic bracelets on a multitude of ROs so don’t see the issue there
Yes my mistake I searched the wrong number. Yes the chronograph is ok but not a basic RO which is what I want, and you with the 41. Yes, ceramic complications and higher end pieces, not a basic RO which, again, is what I’m looking for. I agreed with your original we can’t know answer but still see it as completely unlikely.
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My wife has the 34m CE. It's way too small for men IMO.
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My wife has the 34m CE. It's way too small for men IMO.
That’s great feedback thanks
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Thanks, do you know if the bracelet will fit you at full length and what’s your wrist size?
Around 7". I don't think it would fit, but didn't get a chance to try.
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I have a hair under a 7 inch wrist

37mm ROO ceramic. Vs 34mm RO
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I have a hair under a 7 inch wrist

37mm ROO ceramic. Vs 34mm RO
That is exceptional feedback and beautiful watches thanks

Trying to imagine the black 34 in the steel’s place and, you know, that bracelet taper might be alright.

Liking all these great responses
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Or 39mm but do you really think that’s gonna happen? That’s part of why I’m considering the 34 because a black full bracelet ceramic RO would suit me nicely.

I’d love a 39mm AP ceramic as well, as I find the 41mm just a bit too massive, here it is on my wrist while doing the AP manufacture tour in Le Brassus last year. I much prefer the 39mm size of my 16202.

Don’t see that happening anytime soon though.

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I think it is too small for a 7 inch wrist.
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