39mm RO?

[mj1214]

Hi everyone,

I am thinking of getting a 39mm RO. I have small wrists and I think this is the better size for me. Is it easier to find the 39mm ss ROs? Also, do the hold their value at all or should I just try to get a discount on the front end from a boutique to minimize the loss on the back end? I work in finance so I'm always looking at downside risks lol. I'm in North Carolina now and am thinking of going to the boutique in Charlotte. Thanks!

[V25V]

Originally Posted by mj1214

Hi everyone,

I am thinking of getting a 39mm RO. I have small wrists and I think this is the better size for me. Is it easier to find the 39mm ss ROs? Also, do the hold their value at all or should I just try to get a discount on the front end from a boutique to minimize the loss on the back end? I work in finance so I'm always looking at downside risks lol. I'm in North Carolina now and am thinking of going to the boutique in Charlotte. Thanks!

You cannot get a 39mm (15300) RO new any longer, they are discontinued. Yes they hold their value very well if cared for properly and can be found on the secondary market. You can get a 15202 (39mm as well) new but good luck getting one!

[mj1214]

Thanks V25V! I wonder why AP shows all of those 39mm ROs on their site if you cannot get all of them. I'll try to source one. I've only had Rolex and want to venture out...

[JoeCool76]

How small is your wrist? You might want to consider the 37mm 15450 if you can’t find a 300 or 202.

[solrac6262]

joeCool76 is that 37mm? in your wrist

[JoeCool76]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

joeCool76 is that 37mm? in your wrist

It is. My wrist is 6.5”.

[solrac6262]

Im 6.5"also lol my ROO 42 fits fine and some 44's too, does it compare to a Rolex sub in size?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by mj1214

Thanks V25V! I wonder why AP shows all of those 39mm ROs on their site if you cannot get all of them. I'll try to source one. I've only had Rolex and want to venture out...

You bring up a very good point. Unfortunately it’s true you won’t be able to get a 39mm RO ultra thin for less than 28k these days.

Originally Posted by solrac6262

Im 6.5"also lol my ROO 42 fits fine and some 44's too, does it compare to a Rolex sub in size?

A 37mm 15450 wears just smaller than a Daytona. With a 6.5 wrist I think it’s a good option but if you like larger pieces might need to cough up for the 👍15202.

[solrac6262]

true might be better a 39mm, I don't have local dealer anymore to try one, I called the other day, I was looking for a Band for my ROO and the sales guy told me that AP went boutique only, its weird because I texted my out of state AP dealer and my sales guy never mentioned anything

[JoeCool76]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

Im 6.5"also lol my ROO 42 fits fine and some 44's too, does it compare to a Rolex sub in size?

I’d say it wears similar to a 5 digit sub probably.

[mj1214]

Thanks for the input. My wrist is 6.75" and I feel like my batman is kinda big.

[JoeCool76]

Originally Posted by mj1214

Thanks for the input. My wrist is 6.75" and I feel like my batman is kinda big.

Yeah, I love my SubC but some days I feel like it might be just a little bit too big. I also wear a 42mm Moonwatch, but on leather most of the time because I feel it wears too big for me on the bracelet.

[solrac6262]

JoeCool76 when you get a chance would it be possible for you to post a picture just a little further out, I'm interested in looking at your watch and how it looks on your wrist

[JoeCool76]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

JoeCool76 when you get a chance would it be possible for you to post a picture just a little further out, I'm interested in looking at your watch and how it looks on your wrist

Here you go:

[solrac6262]

I appreciate it, I think the fit it's just perfect

[brent95m3]

You can still find some mint 15300 or 26300 (chrono version) on the market if you search. I love my 39mm ROC and the size is perfect for me.

[August West]

AP brought the 39mm 15202st in house to be a boutique only piece. Call, email or go into a boutique and try not to be laughed at from whatever smug little turd they have running the place haha. Unless you have serious history with the brand, you're not getting a new one any time in the near future.

[walds11]

Originally Posted by JoeCool76

Here you go:

Looking good! My wrist is about the same size. I can’t wait to get mine.

Originally Posted by solrac6262

I appreciate it, I think the fit it's just perfect

Agreed!

[kdqq]

I think a trusted seller is selling the 15450 in blue at a very fair price... Not sure if its sold yet. I would have been all over that if I didnt get my jumbo last week.

[walds11]

Originally Posted by kdqq

I think a trusted seller is selling the 15450 in blue at a very fair price... Not sure if its sold yet. I would have been all over that if I didnt get my jumbo last week.

Yep and it’s just a touch over list price. I’d be all over it if I wasn’t on the list for one at the boutique.

[kdqq]

Originally Posted by walds11

Yep and it’s just a touch over list price. I’d be all over it if I wasn’t on the list for one at the boutique.

I think its the same price if you include the sales tax in certain states. Depends where you are from I guess

[walds11]

Originally Posted by kdqq

I think its the same price if you include the sales tax in certain states. Depends where you are from I guess

True. And you don’t see many of these for sale on the forums. The last one was February and it was snatched up fairly quickly.

[kdqq]

Originally Posted by walds11

True. And you don’t see many of these for sale on the forums. The last one was February and it was snatched up fairly quickly.

Totally agree. I love the 15450. I was initially looking to get that one but I decided to go with the jumbo.

You can't really go wrong either way. I cant wait to see your incoming! How much longer do you have to wait?

[daveo5]

I have a D 14800ST. 36 mm, approximately. For me, a perfect size. Whatever fits and you like it.