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Royal Oak 33mm comparison pics?

Hinclimincli

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Hiya everyone!

On my endless quest for a small nice looking Royal Oak I managed to find a decent JF RO 15000 33mm quartz.

I have been doing some research and seems like it's not that small. Some people even say it wears similar to a 36mm Datejust (to me that would be just perfect). See this thread at TRF: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=373981

Do any of you have one of these? Would you be so kind to share your opinions, or even better, a comparison pic with another watch for reference?

Thank you so much!
 
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Hinclimincli

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Ok, so being the impulsive being that I am, I ended up grabbing one of these and try it myself, so here we go. Overall I find it a really nice rep, especially for anyone that loves the look and design of the Royal Oak but is afraid either of the big size of the 15400 or the thickness of the 15450. To me, this one keeps the real proportions of the 15400 but in a smaller size (see the photo about thickness).

1. It wears indeed like a 36mm Datejust:






2. Probably because both watches have almost the same lug to lug distance (and dial size)









3. But there is a little difference, and this one is not minor at all. Thinness. This little gem is thin. Like, really REALLY thin:




So, overall, very impressed. I think I finally have a Royal Oak that I can keep and happily wear!


 

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Hahahha I didn't know it was possible to have wrists smaller than some women as a man

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Ok, so being the impulsive being that I am, I ended up grabbing one of these and try it myself, so here we go. Overall I find it a really nice rep, especially for anyone that loves the look and design of the Royal Oak but is afraid either of the big size of the 15400 or the thickness of the 15450. To me, this one keeps the real proportions of the 15400 but in a smaller size (see the photo about thickness).

1. It wears indeed like a 36mm Datejust:






2. Probably because both watches have almost the same lug to lug distance (and dial size)









3. But there is a little difference, and this one is not minor at all. Thinness. This little gem is thin. Like, really REALLY thin:




So, overall, very impressed. I think I finally have a Royal Oak that I can keep and happily wear!



This is the 37mm? Not the 33, right?


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dashindark

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I have a 7' wrist. Can I wear the 33mm model. What is your wrist length OP?
 

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which factory it is?
I know 33mm JF is the best overall finished. But can't find a specific model.
 

Hinclimincli

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which factory it is?
I know 33mm JF is the best overall finished. But can't find a specific model.

It's a JF indeed. It came with the hologram sticker. I'm sure any TD can get it if there's stock. I'd like to see more colors, but the white is very decent (white but with a hint of shine, a bit like snow) , better than the white 15450 (more silver-ish than white).
 

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Does anybody by chance have spare links for a 15000 willing to sell?
 

Hinclimincli

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Does anybody by chance have spare links for a 15000 willing to sell?

Are you sure you can't use any regular 15450 ones or even 15202? I had all three models and I don't recall their bracelets being bigger on the removable links.
 

apexxx

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Not sure, but I would be surprised. The 15000 removeables are just 16mm wide. Hard to imagine even the 15450 bracelet to be this tapered.
 

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It's a JF indeed. It came with the hologram sticker. I'm sure any TD can get it if there's stock. I'd like to see more colors, but the white is very decent (white but with a hint of shine, a bit like snow) , better than the white 15450 (more silver-ish than white).

Is it the JF with Ronda Quartz movement?
What about open case back compared to gen?


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Hinclimincli Isn't the white dial a fantasy version? Gen only comes in black, or am I wrong?
Also, which TD did you source this from? Thanks!
 
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