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watchbowl · 4 October 2016, 07:42 PM

Why don't AP cater more for us guys with small wrists (6.25")? Surely I'm not the only person with tiny wrists?!

37mm and 39mm fit great but any 41mm or ROO just swallows my wrists up!

AshAP · 5 October 2016, 12:19 AM

Try the 15202

Fiery · 5 October 2016, 01:27 AM

6.3 inch wrist here. What's the problem with the 37mm and 39mm RO's? As for the Offshores, they wouldn't work in smaller sizes. Look at the 37mm ROO, it just doesn't look right as a true sports watch. The Offshore was created as a big, bold sports watch that makes a statement. You cannot scale it down to just any size. And even at 40mm it would be too large for our wrists, due to the lug shape. Even the 39mm RO lugs are a bit of a stretch.

Here's the 37mm ROO, next to a classic 42mm ROO:

I've taken the picture from this page:

http://www.philippinewatchclub.org/f...php?f=12&t=572

While it looks fine on photos, in the metal it just doesn't work. At least for me it didn't come through when I've tried it on.

BTW, if you like the basic concept of steel sports watches with an integrated bracelet, there are other brands offering timepieces that use the same concept. IWC Ingenieur, GO Seventies Panorama Date, GP Laureato, VC Overseas, Eterna Royal KonTiki GMT, etc. Not to mention the mighty Nautilus

AK797 · 5 October 2016, 02:24 AM

I agree the ROOs are meant to be big and bold. I was trying on a Breitling the other day and it was 43mm but only 12mm thick and it felt wrong somehow, just too slim.

masyv6 · 5 October 2016, 03:49 AM

Plenty of small APs. Try the 15202 and 15300.

csi-n · 5 October 2016, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by masyv6

Plenty of small APs. Try the 15202 and 15300.

And the 15450. It's 37mm and looks great.

afond · 5 October 2016, 04:33 AM

It depends what you're looking for, I've a small wrist but can wear a 15450, 15400 or a massive 26170. Of course the ROO is quite big, but wears really well as sportwatch. The 15450 is really a nicer watch then the 15300 as the white-silverisch dial, with a well made bracelet. I wanted to sell it, but need to find somebody interested in these.

In fact, watch diameters on AP's aren't a good reference, as my 15450 measures case to winder +-40-41mm. The 15400 measures at 43mm complete width.
If you compare this with a daytona, a daytona is 39mm complete width with winder.

Laser145 · 6 October 2016, 05:30 AM

I wear a RO 4100. At 35mm it sits perfectly on my small wrist.

RW16610 · 6 October 2016, 06:50 AM

For some the size is something you'll get used to after a while. Chances are you'll be able to pull it off! I have small wrist as well and went through this in the past.

m32 · 6 October 2016, 11:34 AM

I also have a 6.3" wrist. Here's a 42mm RB2ti. I think it fits fine. It also depends on your build as well.

Edwin

watchucallit · 6 October 2016, 01:03 PM

I have a small wrist about 6.4 inches and I wear an AP ROO at 42mm and the new 41mm open worked. The APs balance well and these feel very comfortable on my wrist. I had a Breitling 42mm 12 or 13mm and it never felt comfortable on my wrist and sold it.

BrazenC5 · 9 October 2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m32

Edwin

Looks massive on your wrist...but that's the point I guess with these watches.

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Lordofrolex · 9 October 2016, 07:52 AM

A little oversized look is fine. I have a 6.5" wrist and wear a 42mm ROO and think it works well with my wrist size.

GB-man · 10 October 2016, 01:06 PM

It's simply not their focus for a couple of reasons.

a) the masses by and large prefer large watches at this time.

b) these watches happen to look great on professional athletes in marketing anyways.

c) did I mention the masses prefer large watches?

I have a 7" wrist and I'm 6'3". I find many ROOs to be larger than ideal but it's really a matter of personal preference. I could certainly feel comfortable wearing them all and I do believe if you love it...you should wear it

K
(If AP made some of their 44s in 40mm I would be ecstatic)

vintageguy · 10 October 2016, 02:13 PM

try a 14790. it's 36mm, the same as a classic Rolex date just.

bayerische · 10 October 2016, 05:45 PM

Well AP's are huge. Especially ROO line. It's sort of the point of the watch.

watchbowl · 23 October 2016, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m32

I also have a 6.3" wrist. Here's a 42mm RB2ti. I think it fits fine. It also depends on your build as well.

Edwin

Thanks for the pics Edwin they look great. I think I trip to an AP dealer is due in the next few months!

m32 · 23 October 2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon040289

Thanks for the pics Edwin they look great. I think I trip to an AP dealer is due in the next few months!

Happy to be of assistance. I'd recommend you trying on a ROO that you can wear tightly on your wrist (ie on a strap vs bracelet) because it'll help you get a good "feel" for the watch.

Btw I have plenty more wrist shots. Lmk if you want any specific angles

Edwin

Tay821 · 23 October 2016, 03:11 PM

37 is great for small wrists...see pic. My wrists are about 6"

4 October 2016, 07:42 PM	#1
watchbowl "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: U.K. Posts: 469	AP sizes... Why don't AP cater more for us guys with small wrists (6.25")? Surely I'm not the only person with tiny wrists?! 37mm and 39mm fit great but any 41mm or ROO just swallows my wrists up!

5 October 2016, 01:27 AM	#3
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	6.3 inch wrist here. What's the problem with the 37mm and 39mm RO's? As for the Offshores, they wouldn't work in smaller sizes. Look at the 37mm ROO, it just doesn't look right as a true sports watch. The Offshore was created as a big, bold sports watch that makes a statement. You cannot scale it down to just any size. And even at 40mm it would be too large for our wrists, due to the lug shape. Even the 39mm RO lugs are a bit of a stretch. Here's the 37mm ROO, next to a classic 42mm ROO: I've taken the picture from this page: http://www.philippinewatchclub.org/f...php?f=12&t=572 While it looks fine on photos, in the metal it just doesn't work. At least for me it didn't come through when I've tried it on. BTW, if you like the basic concept of steel sports watches with an integrated bracelet, there are other brands offering timepieces that use the same concept. IWC Ingenieur, GO Seventies Panorama Date, GP Laureato, VC Overseas, Eterna Royal KonTiki GMT, etc. Not to mention the mighty Nautilus __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

5 October 2016, 04:33 AM	#7
afond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Belgium Posts: 5	It depends what you're looking for, I've a small wrist but can wear a 15450, 15400 or a massive 26170. Of course the ROO is quite big, but wears really well as sportwatch. The 15450 is really a nicer watch then the 15300 as the white-silverisch dial, with a well made bracelet. I wanted to sell it, but need to find somebody interested in these. In fact, watch diameters on AP's aren't a good reference, as my 15450 measures case to winder +-40-41mm. The 15400 measures at 43mm complete width. If you compare this with a daytona, a daytona is 39mm complete width with winder. Attached Images

9 October 2016, 07:52 AM	#13
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	A little oversized look is fine. I have a 6.5" wrist and wear a 42mm ROO and think it works well with my wrist size. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

10 October 2016, 05:45 PM	#16
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Well AP's are huge. Especially ROO line. It's sort of the point of the watch. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

5 October 2016, 12:19 AM	#2
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Try the 15202

5 October 2016, 02:24 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I agree the ROOs are meant to be big and bold. I was trying on a Breitling the other day and it was 43mm but only 12mm thick and it felt wrong somehow, just too slim.

5 October 2016, 03:49 AM	#5
masyv6 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,792	Plenty of small APs. Try the 15202 and 15300.

6 October 2016, 05:30 AM	#8
Laser145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Taylor Location: NYC Watch: Royal Oak Posts: 23	I wear a RO 4100. At 35mm it sits perfectly on my small wrist.

6 October 2016, 06:50 AM	#9
RW16610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,276	For some the size is something you'll get used to after a while. Chances are you'll be able to pull it off! I have small wrist as well and went through this in the past.

6 October 2016, 11:34 AM	#10
m32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 205	I also have a 6.3" wrist. Here's a 42mm RB2ti. I think it fits fine. It also depends on your build as well. Edwin

6 October 2016, 01:03 PM	#11
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	I have a small wrist about 6.4 inches and I wear an AP ROO at 42mm and the new 41mm open worked. The APs balance well and these feel very comfortable on my wrist. I had a Breitling 42mm 12 or 13mm and it never felt comfortable on my wrist and sold it.

10 October 2016, 01:06 PM	#14
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,621	It's simply not their focus for a couple of reasons. a) the masses by and large prefer large watches at this time. b) these watches happen to look great on professional athletes in marketing anyways. c) did I mention the masses prefer large watches? I have a 7" wrist and I'm 6'3". I find many ROOs to be larger than ideal but it's really a matter of personal preference. I could certainly feel comfortable wearing them all and I do believe if you love it...you should wear it K (If AP made some of their 44s in 40mm I would be ecstatic)

10 October 2016, 02:13 PM	#15
vintageguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GMT-7 Posts: 90	try a 14790. it's 36mm, the same as a classic Rolex date just.

23 October 2016, 03:11 PM	#19
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	37 is great for small wrists...see pic. My wrists are about 6" Attached Images

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