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Froome31 · 3 January 2016, 05:02 AM

Hi all

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on what will be a grail watch for me, the 15400or. Im one of these people who like strap options on my watches though. I know the black dial comes with a black leather strap and the silver/white dial comes with a brown leather. I've seen images of the black dial on a rubber strap but never seen the White dial on rubber.

Now, before I get roasted alive for asking I appreciate White dial watches are generally more formal so rubber straps may be seen as taboo but I bet someone out there has done it or seen it and I need to get the option out of my head if it looks horrendous.

For background I have a small collection and every piece has a black dial which is why I wouldn't mind the change. However I'm not against another black dial.

Over to you guys and girls. Thoughts, images etc

Thanks

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wach16 · 3 January 2016, 06:20 AM

It isn't a 15400 but here is my 39mm 25860 on OEM rubber strap with plots from Clearwater APSC.

Froome31 · 3 January 2016, 06:27 AM

Thanks man, that looks great. I like the diver on the rubber too. Too big for my small wrists though 😔

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wach16 · 3 January 2016, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Froome31

Thanks man, that looks great. I like the diver on the rubber too. Too big for my small wrists though 😔

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No problem and thanks for the compliment...My wrists are 6.75 for reference. Might want to look for a mint 15300 (39mm) which "should" take the same strap as mine if you are worried about size. APSC could tell you for sure. Good luck!

Froome31 · 3 January 2016, 06:41 AM

Really? That's good to know. My wrists are the same size but the diver looked way bigger on my wrist. I tried the 15300 but worry about the size. I know it's classic but I have a 36mm day date (I know the 15300 is 39mm) and just worry it's become a bit of a dated size. I want something a little bit stand out but not like a huge offshore or something. I was pleased with the 15400 but if you are saying there are rubber straps to fit the 15300 that would be a great idea 👍🏼

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wach16 · 3 January 2016, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Froome31

Really? That's good to know. My wrists are the same size but the diver looked way bigger on my wrist. I tried the 15300 but worry about the size. I know it's classic but I have a 36mm day date (I know the 15300 is 39mm) and just worry it's become a bit of a dated size. I want something a little bit stand out but not like a huge offshore or something. I was pleased with the 15400 but if you are saying there are rubber straps to fit the 15300 that would be a great idea 👍🏼

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Give the AP service center a call during the week and ask to be transferred to parts and they will be able to tell you for sure. I am almost positive the strap will fit but they might have different plots depending on the 15300 case vs. mine. All said and done, the conversion was around $750 if I remember correctly (strap, metal plots, screws, and AP tang buckle).

Froome31 · 3 January 2016, 06:46 AM

Cool. Good advice, thank you. Did you purchase all of your parts via the SC?

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wach16 · 3 January 2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Froome31

Cool. Good advice, thank you. Did you purchase all of your parts via the SC?

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Yea I did. Watch originally came on the bracelet and ordered the parts when I sent it in for a full service.

3 January 2016, 05:02 AM	#1
Froome31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Uk Watch: ing,alwys watching Posts: 36	AP 15400or on rubber... Hi all I'm very close to pulling the trigger on what will be a grail watch for me, the 15400or. Im one of these people who like strap options on my watches though. I know the black dial comes with a black leather strap and the silver/white dial comes with a brown leather. I've seen images of the black dial on a rubber strap but never seen the White dial on rubber. Now, before I get roasted alive for asking I appreciate White dial watches are generally more formal so rubber straps may be seen as taboo but I bet someone out there has done it or seen it and I need to get the option out of my head if it looks horrendous. For background I have a small collection and every piece has a black dial which is why I wouldn't mind the change. However I'm not against another black dial. Over to you guys and girls. Thoughts, images etc Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's only too big, too small, too flashy, or too inappropriate if you think it is. Most people don't care so buy the one you prefer most... then buy the other one later.

3 January 2016, 06:20 AM	#2
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	It isn't a 15400 but here is my 39mm 25860 on OEM rubber strap with plots from Clearwater APSC. Attached Images

3 January 2016, 06:27 AM	#3
Froome31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Uk Watch: ing,alwys watching Posts: 36	Thanks man, that looks great. I like the diver on the rubber too. Too big for my small wrists though 😔 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's only too big, too small, too flashy, or too inappropriate if you think it is. Most people don't care so buy the one you prefer most... then buy the other one later.

3 January 2016, 06:41 AM	#5
Froome31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Uk Watch: ing,alwys watching Posts: 36	Really? That's good to know. My wrists are the same size but the diver looked way bigger on my wrist. I tried the 15300 but worry about the size. I know it's classic but I have a 36mm day date (I know the 15300 is 39mm) and just worry it's become a bit of a dated size. I want something a little bit stand out but not like a huge offshore or something. I was pleased with the 15400 but if you are saying there are rubber straps to fit the 15300 that would be a great idea 👍🏼 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's only too big, too small, too flashy, or too inappropriate if you think it is. Most people don't care so buy the one you prefer most... then buy the other one later.

3 January 2016, 06:46 AM	#7
Froome31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Uk Watch: ing,alwys watching Posts: 36	Cool. Good advice, thank you. Did you purchase all of your parts via the SC? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's only too big, too small, too flashy, or too inappropriate if you think it is. Most people don't care so buy the one you prefer most... then buy the other one later.

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