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alwinlee · 27 March 2012, 09:04 PM

Does anyone with smaller wrists like mine experience this same problem? I tried the Safari at an AD today and I feel that the lugs won't sit on my wrist, it seems to be protruding out in an awkard manner.

I'll try to post pics ASAP.

On the bright side the sales staff was really good and gave me a full price list.

drchuck72 · 27 March 2012, 10:05 PM

I have 6.5 inch wrists and when I tried on the ROO Safari, Volcano, Panda and Bumblebee in the Caribbean a few weeks ago, the seemed to fit fine.

DrC

dpkong · 28 March 2012, 12:27 AM

i have 6.5" wrists as well and the ROO lugs stick out as well. i guess it depends whether you have round or flat wrists. really love the ROO look though but there's a nagging thought that the lugs would bother me over time.

psv · 28 March 2012, 12:48 AM

This is a common problem with ROOs. Don't follow the hype when you buy a watch, get one that fits your wrist/style/vibe. I bought the ROO Diver but sold it because I simply didn't find it comfortable on my (7 1/4) wrist. Nothing to worry about, just move on. Or get a Royal Oak instead.

alwinlee · 28 March 2012, 01:09 AM

thanks for the advice psv, although i absolutely love the design and look of the panda/safari.

7sins · 28 March 2012, 09:21 AM

Did you try a ROC instead?

dalip · 28 March 2012, 10:09 AM

Trust your intuition. Size of wrist is one thing but shape is very important. Flatter wrists tend to work well with the shape of the ROO case back. I too would look at the ROC.

Still...post pics.

TSW · 28 March 2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

trust your intuition. Size of wrist is one thing but shape is very important. Flatter wrists tend to work well with the shape of the roo case back. I too would look at the roc.

Still...post pics.

x2

ndnbill · 30 March 2012, 05:01 AM

I have the same problem--had one of the first BB's and passed, just too big.

However, I have had two--still have the EOD--of the older style case models without those plots that make the case wear more like 46-47MM and they fit me perfectly.

go for the "vintage" if you are sold on an ROO. I am ten years in and still love it.

Fiery · 30 March 2012, 05:05 AM

6.3-inch, flat wrist here. I've tried on the 42mm ROO in a few variations last summer, but the lugs overhang my wrist. I've also tried on the 39mm classic RO, and it fit me like a glove. The rest is history:

If you find the ROO too large for your wrist, then give the classic 39mm RO's (15300, 15202, 26300) a try. Or, there's a 37mm ROO as well.

27 March 2012, 09:04 PM	#1
alwinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Alwin Location: Singapore Posts: 53	ROO lugs won't fit my wrist!!! Does anyone with smaller wrists like mine experience this same problem? I tried the Safari at an AD today and I feel that the lugs won't sit on my wrist, it seems to be protruding out in an awkard manner. I'll try to post pics ASAP. On the bright side the sales staff was really good and gave me a full price list.

27 March 2012, 10:05 PM	#2
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	I have 6.5 inch wrists and when I tried on the ROO Safari, Volcano, Panda and Bumblebee in the Caribbean a few weeks ago, the seemed to fit fine. DrC __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

28 March 2012, 01:09 AM	#5
alwinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Alwin Location: Singapore Posts: 53	thanks for the advice psv, although i absolutely love the design and look of the panda/safari. Last edited by alwinlee; 28 March 2012 at 01:09 AM.. Reason: typo

28 March 2012, 09:21 AM	#6
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,674	Did you try a ROC instead? __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

28 March 2012, 10:09 AM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Trust your intuition. Size of wrist is one thing but shape is very important. Flatter wrists tend to work well with the shape of the ROO case back. I too would look at the ROC. Still...post pics. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

28 March 2012, 12:27 AM	#3
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	i have 6.5" wrists as well and the ROO lugs stick out as well. i guess it depends whether you have round or flat wrists. really love the ROO look though but there's a nagging thought that the lugs would bother me over time.

28 March 2012, 12:48 AM	#4
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	This is a common problem with ROOs. Don't follow the hype when you buy a watch, get one that fits your wrist/style/vibe. I bought the ROO Diver but sold it because I simply didn't find it comfortable on my (7 1/4) wrist. Nothing to worry about, just move on. Or get a Royal Oak instead.

30 March 2012, 05:01 AM	#9
ndnbill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 8	same problem I have the same problem--had one of the first BB's and passed, just too big. However, I have had two--still have the EOD--of the older style case models without those plots that make the case wear more like 46-47MM and they fit me perfectly. go for the "vintage" if you are sold on an ROO. I am ten years in and still love it.

30 March 2012, 05:05 AM	#10
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	6.3-inch, flat wrist here. I've tried on the 42mm ROO in a few variations last summer, but the lugs overhang my wrist. I've also tried on the 39mm classic RO, and it fit me like a glove. The rest is history: If you find the ROO too large for your wrist, then give the classic 39mm RO's (15300, 15202, 26300) a try. Or, there's a 37mm ROO as well. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

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