topic Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch? in Jewelry

Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

bobbyj — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:03:15 GMT

I really would like your help because I'm thinking of buying this beautiful looking watch. It's the latest Stainless steel Chronograph that came in Sterling( stainless), Rosetone, Gold, Chocolate,and Black....I keep looking at it but can't decide which size to get....my wrist is about 7 1/4" around....should I get the average or the large?...how does it fit? If you have it, could you please let me know? Thinking of the sterling or chocolate...

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

Luv_My_Beagle — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:10:35 GMT

I bought this (I assume we are talking about the same watch) way back when it was a TSV. I ordered the average. I have a 6 1/4" wrist. It was big on me. The face is large and if you buy this watch a bit big, it's going to turn on your wrist. Hopefully someone with a 7 1/4" wrist will give you better insight!

It's a great watch.

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

bobbyj — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:15:14 GMT

Thanks so much for your help, I was on the fence, and after hearing what you had to say, I think I could get an average and it would be fine....thanks again, I really appreciate it!

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

cosmic1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:18:04 GMT

You should get the average. I have an 8" wrist and bought the large. It is not tight on me, but doesn't shift around either.

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

Luv_My_Beagle — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:20:00 GMT

Oh no problem. I do hope someone with your size wrist will respond. Oops, my wrist is 6.5". Anyway, I do think an average would work, as cosmic1 suggested..

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

bobbyj — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:23:30 GMT

Anyone out there with a 7 1/4"" wrist have this watch?

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

bobbyj — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:28:08 GMT

Thanks so much to both of you gals! I think I'll be getting the average size, if I have to, I can always switch to the large. Now, the hard part is "what color do I want?"....so many choices...thanks again,

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

author — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:31:01 GMT

I have a 7 1/8" wrist and got this watch in the large and love it. I like it loose so it drapes down on my hand a bit and I don't notice it, like a bracelet would. If you like it snug, get the M. Sometimes with very long narrow sleeves I wear it over the sleeve (sweater) and it looks great that way and is snug then and stays in place. It all depends on how you like the fit.

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

bobbyj — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:16:17 GMT

Thanks for your help Author....maybe I need to rethink which one I'm getting....I know I don't like anything too tight on my wrist, maybe I should go with the 8"....I'll think on it some more....thanks again

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

smarty — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:22:01 GMT

You can always purchase extra links for the watch. Or order the larger size and have links removed. My wrist is small (5.5") and even the small was too large. My jeweler didn't charge for the link removal, btw. I love this watch, and I too ordered it as a tsv. I am so tempted by the black because of the glowing MOP dial. I love the dial on this one.

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

Blondelle — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 23:38:14 GMT

I have a 7" wrist and have the average one. I find it a bit snug. It's a closer fit that her oval watch. The reviews on QVC say the large runs on the smaller side. I would go with the large. I bought this on Ebay and I believe the small is 7 links counting the one on the deployment clasp, the average is 8 links and the large is 9 links on each side. I wasn't counting the link attached to the face on each end. If I do have the average, it's a bit small on me as it doesn't slide around or turn. There's about a scant 3/8" of drape if I pull it down.

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

bobbyj — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:50:17 GMT

I can't thank all the gals who helped me decide enough.....I purchased the large in silver yesterday.....now already lusting after the chocolate....thanks again! Bobby

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

culebra — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 03:04:34 GMT

I own 3 chronographs in silver, gold and rose gold. This is a large heavy watch so you probably do to want it moving around. I like it to fit properly with no drape. I have a 6 1/2 wrist and the small fits with no drape. I think in your case I would buy the average.

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

bobbyj — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:30:21 GMT

Hi gals, my new Chrono watch came yesterday, I ordered the size large just to be sure, and it is absolutely gorgeous! I can't stop looking at my wrist.....I knew right away I wanted the Chocolate one too, and guess what? It was on ez pay so I'm in JR heaven! Now thinking of even another color.....if you are at all on the fence about this one, don't be....you will love it!

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

author — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 20:04:43 GMT

bobbyj, so glad you love the watch! I felt the same way when my silver one arrived and I wore it that day, couldn't stop looking at it, so pretty. I like that it is heavy and you can feel it on your wrist. I only have the one, but chocolate looks gorgeous too, well, they all do.....!

Re: Judith Ripka Stainless Chronograph watch?

culebra — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 04:33:04 GMT

bobbyj

I knew you would love the Chronograph. I own three and they are all quite beautiful.