Confused between 37mm and 41mm AP Royal Oak? Here's all no one told you before | Hafiz J Mehmood

[@BeastNolan]

This channel should have over 100,000 subs! Amazing videos, Hafiz!!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thank you so much. It’s a big compliment for me indeed :)

[@robitector1]

As I mentioned in another video, extraordinary the amount of key details you deliver. Immeasurable, the frustration with opting for the wrong model just because of lack of information. Pointing out the widths and span sizes helps us educating ourselves about the most little known details when it actually comes to the fit and daily wear of such sought-after time pieces. That’s what I’m looking for in content. Keep it up.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for your kind comment and feedback. I spend a great deal of time putting this together and in the absence of much following, comments like these is all that gets me going. Thank you so much.

[@shaneh2289]

That 37mm is absolutely gorgeous

[@TerenceMa1989]

It’s for people that can’t get 39 or 41

[@closer71]

@@TerenceMa1989 wtf are you talking about? if someone buys one its probably because they wanted it. Ever heard of that happening before?

[@air_]

@@TerenceMa1989 it's for people without thick ass wrists

[@TerenceMa1989]

@@air_ no

[@WickedRichie]

@@TerenceMa1989 37 and 41 are almost the same price now...lol

[@walkerb1734]

Gotta admit, I’m liking the smaller size watches these days. Beautiful watches!

[@alpharom89]

You have literally answered every question I had about how a royal oak will fit

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for the feedback. So happy to know my video was able to help :)

[@alpharom89]

@@HafizJMehmood yeah man down to the wrist diameter and circumference...I have the same wrist size as yours and was wondering which AP Royal Oak do you like most on your wrist the 15400 or the 15202?

[@logwind]

Great comparison. I'll remember the 3 o'clock marker.

[@motuls]

The whole ten minute video I was thinking the final sentence you spoke. Well played sir

[@alaparthi.pavan1]

How I missed your channel all these days...great videos, just love it.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much. Pls do checkout my latest reviews too :)

[@dannatwo]

Getting an alert that you have posted a new video is always the highlight of my day.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Alexander Currier thanks so much. I’m so very happy to know this. 😄 Thanks for the support.

[@Jt0987]

I keep coming back to this video! Thanks the the comparisons. 15450 all the way! (My 6.33 inch wrist...)

[@HafizJMehmood]

Cheers mate. I hope you did check the review on this two tone 37mm too. I did it just before this video :)

[@The_real_Mr_Ghost]

41mm all day long, great video as always pal👍👍

[@kerrybayton8356]

As ever hafiz your video is fantastic.. It really is a pleasure to watch. These comparisons make really understanding the differences easy as opposed to showing just one example. Along with all the dimensions stated you really get great information. Thank you for your work.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for your kind comment and the feedback. I really appreciate that because I spend quite a bit of time to put this together and sometimes I do think if it’s actually helping anyone out there. So your feedback is very much appreciated :)

[@atinga66]

Great video again👏👏👍I love both but I chose 15450 at the end for the very reason you pointed out. It’s a dressier size. Specially the white/silver dial. Ps I love how you reference the sub for sizing that was very clever as most who are about to make a purchase will already have a sub.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for the feedback. That’s true, most of the comparisons I’ve done are also against sub too because that’s almost become an industry standard for what is big and what is smaller. Happy to hear that this approach I took of using Sub as a reference is working :)

[@m3tek44]

Thank you for taking the time to upload great video shots. I find your amazing close up video simply beautiful and look forward each week! Cheers, DJ

[@HafizJMehmood]

DJ thanks so much for your support and kind feedback. I’ll continue to work on my content to refine it further :)

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Well done my friend.. I have a small wrist so the 37mm works for Me the 41 mm I’ve seen is just too huge

[@Hiro-xq8dq]

I want to geta 41 or 37 mm but tbh i just dont know which works for me. I have a size 17 wrist from a cartier lvoe bracelet i tried on at the store. My friend has a 15400 41mm that i tried on and it fits okay, we "resized it to my wrist" and it fit well around but if i took one link out it would feel too tight if i let that link stay in the band it would fit okay but still have "giving sliding movement" up and down the wrist of like an inch. is that too much? any opinion helps.

[@HafizJMehmood]

AP sell 1.5 link for Royal Oak 15400 or any other model. Just remove two links and install that 1.5 links and it will be snug fit as you want. I had the same problem and ended up getting the 1.5 link - no issues after that.

[@Hiro-xq8dq]

Hafiz J Mehmood really now, how much are those links? Where would I buy that? But would it fit seamlessly to whatever model I buy?

[@Hiro-xq8dq]

Hafiz J Mehmood also thank you for such a meaningful response⚡️

[@HafizJMehmood]

Every model has its own 1.5 link due to bracelet width and thickness. So you’ll have to buy link for either 41mm model, 37mm or 39mm; they’re not interchangeable. They’re around $300 or so and can only be purchased from Boutiques. Or try finding eBay if someone’s selling preowned one. As for figment, yes, they’ll fit like normal links but of course they’re a little longer (1.5 times length) than standard link.

[@bases100]

Fab videos! I got my first AP this week-15450. My wrist span is only 50mm. So watching this video help to pick the right Royal Oak. Hopefully I can go on the list for the 26315! Thanks!

[@alihussain5272]

Hafiz J Mehmood is the ultimate Badsha of Haute Horology especially when it comes to Royal Oaks. Absolutely love the vids, amazing comparison. I will be pulling the trigger very soon on a Royal Oak. I’m loving the build up, the anticipation and Hafiz’s vids. p.s those who don’t know what badsha means then go ahead and google this Hindi word!!! :-)

[@HafizJMehmood]

Haha. Thanks so much bro. Love the compliment of “Badshah”. Also, do checkout the vid coming out today - it’s another luxury sports watch 😉

[@Jt0987]

Thanks! I really needed this video! Keep up the good work I enjoy all your videos

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for the feedback :)

[@janmaaso]

I like the 37mm model! Looks so perfect. Thanks for sharing. Jan.

[@farting505]

I didnt know about the date marker size! Great stuff !

[@singapur09]

Hafiz, thanks for that video. Entertaining, helpful and very professional!

[@Gnomeshoes91]

Great video, Hafiz! Question for you - in your 15500 video, you measured the wrist span width of the bracelet as 50.01mm, but here on the 15400 you measured it as 55mm. Given they're both 41mm case sizes, that makes me think the bracelets are a little different. Presumably the bracelet of the 15500 will hug a smaller wrist better than the 15400? I also have 6.5" wrists, but my wrist span is 52mm, so I'm hoping a 15500 would actually hug my wrist.

[@faisalshams1325]

Great video. Although I bought 15450 quite a while ago. But would would have been a real life savior if you made this video an year and half ago. But to tell you honestly, the one and only regret of my life for having a smaller wrist i-e 16" is that I won't be able to enjoy 15202 in my life. Oh what great history and aesthetics. Nonetheless it will surely help those who are having serious anxiety over selecting between 37 and 41. Great Work 👍

[@DevSingh-oy2ok]

Bravo, great video, keep up the good work!

[@apinyaanantchatchawal3150]

@ Hafiz get 1 m. subscription soon. Your review is one of the best!!!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for your very kind words. I’m very happy to read this :)

[@DougE.phresh]

hopefully one day I'll watch this video while I'm actually shopping for an AP ;)

[@HafizJMehmood]

All the best my friend :)

[@DougE.phresh]

@@HafizJMehmood thanks, enjoyed the vid, keep it up ;)

[@AbdulRWatches]

Great comparison, I think the 37 mm offers the most for me personally between the two, but the 39 mm would be my first choice. What do you think about the 36mm Royal Oaks? are they comparable to the 37mm?

[@HafizJMehmood]

Abdul Rahman AR i actually haven’t tried or seen 36mm in flesh so won’t be able to comment unfortunately. My apologies I couldn’t help.

[@AbdulRWatches]

@@HafizJMehmood No worries :) If you have the chance to try it someday, please do inform us about the wrist fit and how it compares to the 37 and 39 mm one. Thanks again for the great content, stay safe and healthy 👍

[@HafizJMehmood]

Abdul Rahman AR thanks so much. Yes definitely. I’ll make sure to update here whenever I get a chance to experience one. Might also put together a review when it pops up :) Thanks again.

[@pwally2714]

I was under the impression it's 35mm, 37mm, 39mm and 41mm

[@AbdulRWatches]

@@pwally2714 There were several limited edition 36mm with bracelet, and i thnk leather as well.

[@tomkhong9828]

37mm RO is simply gorgeous and classy. I gotta admit the 41mm looks a little too clumpsy and Rambo like now

[@alihussain5272]

I agree Tom Khong it’s too big. It’s only ok if your are Schwarzenegger for the 41mm Oh maybe Schwarzenegger could have played Rambo in hindsight ;-)

[@pwally2714]

Subscribed. My interest is in the 37mm two tone. How's the daily wear? Easily scratched?

[@sozbro6549]

Good job Hafiz! Keep up the reviews man

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much my friend :)

[@bobford7366]

37mm fits you like a glove, homie

[@MrVoayer]

Great video providing valuable information ! Thank you for sharing ! And enjoy your Royal Oaks !

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for watching and the feedback. :)

[@leyay7540]

Great comparison into details 👍

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much. Glad to know you liked it :)

[@soulj37]

This is an awesome video. What's the span/lug to lug of the 15202? Curious to see how that stacks up compared to these two. Thanks!

[@daniel26243]

You are the best, thanks for the good videos 👍👌

[@JamesBond-rv1kk]

I wish watch manufacturers would make more 38/39mm size watches...not too big not too small.

[@참시원]

Excellent quality of video, I do subscribe~!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Many thanks :)

[@heisenberg6637]

Does the Two tone royal oak also come in 40-41mm size? The craftsmanship and precision is impeccable and very impressive! Am a Rolex fanboy but these videos are making me fan of RO now! Damn!

[@HafizJMehmood]

APs are something else my friend. If you’ve been following my Channel for sometime, 2017 and 2018, I only did Rolex and I was myself big Rolex fan, to the point I had three subs, black, green and bluesy in my collection at the same time. Then I got into AP, and I realised, Royal Oaks are truly sensational timepieces. The experience they give is simply one if it’s kind. Nothing wrong with Rolex, and I still like them, but in my eyes, there’s really no comparison.

[@heisenberg6637]

Hafiz J Mehmood hahaha I already have a black sub date and wish to add the bluesy and maybe a hulk too later apart from other models... that still is the plan but will hopefully add an AP to the collection someday! Hope you didn’t sell your subs since you said “had”. Also I read somewhere that AP are bit more delicate and more expensive to service compared to rolex. And I as it is am very careful even for my sub so as to not scratch it too much lol.. so AP would be hard to handle in that case.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Muzik Man you’re right. The word “had” was intentional :) I had to sell my blue and black subs to fund 15400 back in 2018. I do have hulk and I haven’t even worn it once in over 8 months just because I keep going back to my Royal Oaks. I kinda disagree with ROs being said to be scratch magnet. They’re the same as Rolex. The only issue is that they have so many angles and sharp corners that if you damage it, the debt on sharp corner will ruin the profile. Rolex sub already has no such profile corners or perfect machining; so having a dent on it doesn’t look that obvious because there’s not many sharp angles that are at risk of getting deshaped. I daily my APs for years and have had no issues. As long as you’re a careful wearer like myself, they’re fine.

[@heisenberg6637]

Hafiz J Mehmood Thanks for the info and clearing my doubt. also loved your blue face date just video! Keep making more such awesome videos! 👍🏼

[@HafizJMehmood]

Muzik Man thanks so much. Next weekend I have another stunning Rolex coming up so stay tuned 😀

[@ronvenderYT]

Damn your videos are great!

[@barrygellert2374]

Hello, I am interested in purchasing a Royal Oak for my birthday in April 2021. After watching this video I wanted to ask you if I should go to the 15450. I have a seven inch wrist and own the ceramic submariner bluesy. I also have the 40 mm 114060 which is a sub no date with the Maxi case. The submariner would probably be the largest size I would like to go I also on a DJ 36 which I love to wear once in a while but I do feel this is a little on the smaller side however it is a very comfortable watch. In your opinion should I go for the 15450? Or will I want the presence of the 15400.? I appreciate your videos and your time. Thank you

[@Mark..P]

Great comparison thank you 🙏

[@jjktng]

Very useful video ! Thanks

[@nw9592]

I Love your Videos!!!! Im struggeling between 41 mm and 39 mm (wristsize 16,5mm)

[@The_real_Mr_Ghost]

i would choose the 41mm. i think the 39 is a bit too small!

[@nw9592]

Tiger M i am for both on the List (15500 / 15202) but i think both are hard to get :D

[@asvpab]

Ice Blue 37mm is my dream watch

[@oysterman962]

If AP bothered to make a proportionally bigger calibre for the 41mm then power reserve should be 80 hours. I personally don't like big watches with undersized calibres. If you look back in the mid century when watches were typically 34-36mm, it was a technical achievement to make smaller and thinner calibres. In modern times, there is no challenge for the watchmaker. They just have to make bigger cases.

[@darrylsavage9049]

is there a 37mm version of that blue dial one?

[@neilsontan1974]

Thanks for your review 👍👍

[@MrRKR6782]

39mm Jumbo was my answer too.

[@Tom-sc7nl]

Hi Hafiz, may I know if 15500, 15400 and 26331 all have the same wrist band size?

[@HafizJMehmood]

Correct. The bracelet is identical for the three references you’re quoting.

[@Tom-sc7nl]

@@HafizJMehmood Great, thanks. My wrist size is also 6.5", so that i believe all three model should fit well.

[@HafizJMehmood]

They don’t wear large tbh. As long as your wrist span is min of 51mm-52mm, you can pull them off.

[@hallokity123]

41 perfect for him & 37 perfect for her!

[@hemantchopra3983]

I wear a Rolex date adjust 36 mm and find it a bit small ,and I also use a Hublot unico 42 mm so which of the size will be best suited for me My wrist size is 165cms

[@HafizJMehmood]

If you find dj36 as small, then 41mm RO might be your answer. My wrist size is the same as yours. 16.5cm

[@hemantchopra3983]

Hafiz J Mehmood is the look @ feel of AP bigger than the rolex Dj 36 mm or same ?

[@balintder]

Can you do a comparison one day between 39 mm and 37 mm? That would have been epic and no one has done it before. thanks!

[@HafizJMehmood]

That’s happening very soon :)

[@balintder]

@@HafizJMehmood Great to hear, looking forward to it :)

[@ivanbermdezmoreno8626]

@@HafizJMehmood That would be a great and informative video for all people with smaller wrists! Keep up the good work :)

[@muffemod]

Bow down to the 37mm. Bow down to the true!

[@danny77670000]

👍🏻👏🏻

[@faisalingalong]

I think I’d like to get a 37mm on wrist. I’m loving smaller pieces these days anyway.

[@yasharsarpa3411]

Dear Hafiz, can you make a video for 34mm v. 37mm RO, if not do you mind sharing with me your opinion by replying? My wrist size is 15cm (smaller than yours). Thanks so much!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Hi. 37mm RO is already quite small and your wrist size at 15cm isnt that small so I would suggest you chase 37mm, unless you personally prefer smaller watches, than 34mm it is but I personally think its really very small and can only be an option for girls.

[@yasharsarpa3411]

@@HafizJMehmood Thank you much

[@참시원]

What is your wrist size ? I mean circumference...

[@HafizJMehmood]

My wrist circumference is 6.5”/16.5cm.

[@rolandthanksjesus4733]

Between 37mm and 41mm, I would take the 39 mm 15202ST Jumbo. It’s easy 💡

[@gyulapanszky7805]

Royal Oak with 41 mm is just ridiculous, out of proportion only new money wears it with no taste. For you my friend it is no question that 37mm is the one to have.

[@HafizJMehmood]

I’d rather say 39mm 😅

[@closer71]

37mm for me. But omg do I have to have that two-tone!!!

[@universalask]

37 for wife, 41 for self.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Haha. That’s so exactly me 😅

[@natfingerboard]

small watches just look so much better

[@dimitrisbastas739]

None. The best three hand royal oak is the 15300. 39mm.

[@krakatoa_8180]

It all depends on the wrist size of each one of us to me personally although the 37 15450 looks classy it is just to small I’ll get in some time from now one the 15500 41mm it is the true champs

[@almcl9391]

39 fan

[@changjoe01]

You watch guys are hallucinating differences between the watches.

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua absolutely superb videos with valuable intricate details

[@Micocico]

37 🎉

[@jjktng]

My wrist is 53mm wide!!! 2mm short

[@dherryfebrian]

To much back sound!

[@HafizJMehmood]

My apologies. I’ll work on that in my next video

[@dherryfebrian]

@@HafizJMehmood I like your contents and the way you narrate the story! Keep it coming.. Cheers

[@MegaChiefster]

The background music was great, what the name of this beat ?

[@viktorivanov3559]

39 best

[@WickedRichie]

too thin