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Old 19 August 2016, 08:46 AM   #31
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Look into 15300 or if you like chrono 26300, they will fit you perfectly. You have to be comfortable with what you wearing.
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Old 19 August 2016, 09:11 AM   #32
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I think the OP can pull off the Diver with a shorter strap
Watches look larger in pics taken closer
My wrist is about the same size
The DSSD was not moved between the 2 pics



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Old 19 August 2016, 09:40 AM   #33
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I made the hole. I cut it a little smaller than the original, about the same size as the pin.....wasn't sure about 'wear factor' or rubbing affect after making my own hole. So I started with it being a little smaller. Anyway...here's the tools and outcome. Very happy so far.
Good stuff, save the money on a new strap and have a nice dinner.
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Old 19 August 2016, 11:13 AM   #34
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Good stuff, save the money on a new strap and have a nice dinner.
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Old 19 August 2016, 11:54 AM   #35
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Get a ROO tapered strap in XS. It will fit much better. You will need to purchase a smaller buckle as well. Try a search on the AP forum.
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Old 20 August 2016, 01:27 PM   #36
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Look into 15300 or if you like chrono 26300, they will fit you perfectly. You have to be comfortable with what you wearing.
Yep

6.5" wrist here and my first 2 APs are 15300 and 15300OR.
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Old 20 August 2016, 08:28 PM   #37
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Had the same experience with the Diver and 42mm ROO models when I've had a chance to try them on at an AP boutique. You (well, we, since I'm in the same boat as you, having 6.3 inch wrist) have the following choices:

1) Get the Diver, and forget about it being too big. ROO is all about the boldness, the statement. It's not excessively big, just a bit too large on your wrist. "In the wild" I don't think you'd get comments on it being too large, and not many people would think it's too large for you. But it's important that you felt comfortable wearing a watch that suits you. So if you feel it's too large, then you should skip it.

2) Get a pre-loved black (ceramic or FC) Diver. A black case will always look smaller. I can sport a black ceramic 44mm Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon easily, but the same watch made of steel would be too large.

3) Get a 39mm RO, like a pre-loved 15300 or a 15202. It's not on a rubber strap though, so much less sporty as the Diver. And even the 39mm RO may be a bit too large due to the lug shape.

4) Get a 37mm RO 15450 if you're fine with the white dial. It would be a perfect fit, but it would also be the least sporty choice of them all. I'd probably go this way as long as the 15450 was available with a dark dial. White dial RO/ROO is not for me.
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Old 20 August 2016, 11:08 PM   #38
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Look ok to me. For me, AP I can accept if it's little too big.

Xs strap would help.
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Old 21 August 2016, 03:54 AM   #39
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I would look into the 15202 or the 15450.
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Old 21 August 2016, 04:04 AM   #40
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I think it looks great...if it feels like it's too big, just increase your sodium intake!
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Old 21 August 2016, 10:40 AM   #41
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I would gladly buy a 15450 if they came with a black dial! I have two watches, both with white dials already.
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