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Wilder18 · 22 November 2017, 09:05 AM

Hi,

I need some help here. I'm in between the 15400 and the Original Safari with the white face. Both are used and the exact same price. It's my first AP and like them all, lol!!! Please help!!!!

GB-man · 22 November 2017, 09:20 AM

15400. Bracelet comes first

lpolito415 · 22 November 2017, 10:35 AM

I would choose the 15400 hands down. Both are nice watches but its hard to beat the 15400.

Patton250 · 22 November 2017, 10:38 AM

I thought nobody even had the 15400. Lol

They are two completely different watches. I like the 15400 for a dress watch. The ROO for more casual. Both are remarkable scratch magnets especially the 15400. Hard choice.

AK797 · 22 November 2017, 10:40 AM

I generally prefer ROOs to ROs but bracelet is nice. Go with your heart.

GB-man · 22 November 2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I generally prefer ROOs to ROs but bracelet is nice. Go with your heart.

In the absence of the amazing 5711r could you picture yourself in a RG jumbo?

AK797 · 22 November 2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

In the absence of the amazing 5711r could you picture yourself in a RG jumbo?

Oh for sure, the RG RO bracelet is one of the most splendidly decadent things I've ever handled, if anything I am a little frightened of it actually.

HK Islandboy · 22 November 2017, 11:02 AM

I’d have to say 15400

benlee · 22 November 2017, 12:12 PM

15400 hands down. It's also sporty looking enough to function as a casual watch. Never much of a fan myself of the regular production SS 42mm ROOs except some of the LEs.

s14roller · 22 November 2017, 12:17 PM

What do you plan to wear this with? Mostly casual dress? Will this be a one and only watch?

JayG · 22 November 2017, 12:54 PM

Interesting in that of all the ROOs the original safari white face is by far IMO the classiest. I go with the 15400 if its the blue dial. If not , its a tough cal for me.

wach16 · 22 November 2017, 01:03 PM

Tough one for sure but the bracelet and clear caseback to view the 3120 movement make the 15400 the choice for me

gummy · 22 November 2017, 01:08 PM

What’s the dial color on the 15400?

Audguy · 22 November 2017, 01:24 PM

ROO safari all day with brown strap

Bello_nyc · 22 November 2017, 03:02 PM

Safari

Peterandwatches · 22 November 2017, 04:12 PM

15400 if only one.

tyler1980 · 22 November 2017, 04:41 PM

To me a RO should be the first AP. ROO's are for later. Both great watches, but I think a RO on a bracelet is the best intro to the brand.

Wilder18 · 23 November 2017, 03:01 AM

Thanks for all your AWESOME responses! It would be 2nd watch. The first is a stainless YM II. I would like to really wear it with a combination of everything, casual and business attire. I saw someone wearing it with a suit and it looked spectacular!! The 15400 would be a black face but when I checked it with my AP Boutique it was reported stolen on 2015. So, I guess the choice is easier now. Also, the Safari is a 2011 but Brand New never been worn.

AK797 · 23 November 2017, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilder18

Thanks for all your AWESOME responses! It would be 2nd watch. The first is a stainless YM II. I would like to really wear it with a combination of everything, casual and business attire. I saw someone wearing it with a suit and it looked spectacular!! The 15400 would be a black face but when I checked it with my AP Boutique it was reported stolen on 2015. So, I guess the choice is easier now. Also, the Safari is a 2011 but Brand New never been worn.

The OG Safari is a classic piece and if unworn then that's a result. I think it also goes better with a YM2.

MaverickMP · 23 November 2017, 03:28 AM

I like the 15400, the bracelet is amazing

jed11 · 23 November 2017, 09:43 AM

15400 gets my biased vote. I actually think it's more versatile and as many have said, as the first (and even as a one and only), RO hands down.

GB-man · 23 November 2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Oh for sure, the RG RO bracelet is one of the most splendidly decadent things I've ever handled, if anything I am a little frightened of it actually.

I figured as much buddy

To be honest I’m tempted by it regularly even though I have the steel.

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

To me a RO should be the first AP. ROO's are for later. Both great watches, but I think a RO on a bracelet is the best intro to the brand.

Agreed!

OP if you would consider the newer safari I know where one can be had brand new at a solid price. PM if interested.

AK797 · 23 November 2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I figured as much buddy

To be honest I’m tempted by it regularly even though I have the steel.

Agreed!

OP if you would consider the newer safari I know where one can be had brand new at a solid price. PM if interested.

Damn Tom you got me thinking. I was thinking of a 5164 but I do like the RG ROs...

Humble michael · 23 November 2017, 12:37 PM

Hi I have both and next to my Nautilus and Aquanaut , the 15400 with the white face gets the most wear as it is high on my leg of favorites.I have a safari, black face, red hand, Black and red stitching, a goergeous piece but the 15400 gets twice the use. Frankly there is something about the Safari that puts it below my list of favorites. I have several Rolex’s , 2 VC ‘s , 4 Pateks and the 15400 is way near the top of my favorites. IMO even if you have to go elsewhere or wait awhile,please please,get the 15400 first- you will never regret it.

GB-man · 23 November 2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Damn Tom you got me thinking. I was thinking of a 5164 but I do like the RG ROs...

Don’t get me started brother! Had the 5164/A on my wrist yesterday at an AD. Very tempted!

tng11 · 23 November 2017, 10:41 AM

15400 for sure. Back in the day, the 15300 was my first ever AP, followed by a Safari. I miss the 15300 much more. The bracelet on an RO is a true work of art.

Hairdude1 · 23 November 2017, 01:25 PM

I would go 15400

Xerxes77 · 24 November 2017, 06:42 AM

15400 have a better movement and better look

justdate · 24 November 2017, 07:28 AM

Before I purchased my first Royal Oak I bought a Navy ROO 42mm and a Ceramic (2017 edition) ROO 44mm - I significantly prefer my 15400ST to both of those.

In fact I would take a simple Royal Oak before the majority of Royal Oak Offshores out there! That might sound crazy to a lot of people, but the stunning bracelet, metallic waffle dial, elegant proportions and incredible bezel finishing truly captures the essence of a great Audemars Piguet watch.

22 November 2017, 09:05 AM	#1
Wilder18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami Watch: Rolex Posts: 7	15400ST or ROO original Safari Hi, I need some help here. I'm in between the 15400 and the Original Safari with the white face. Both are used and the exact same price. It's my first AP and like them all, lol!!! Please help!!!!

22 November 2017, 09:20 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	15400. Bracelet comes first __________________

22 November 2017, 10:38 AM	#4
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	I thought nobody even had the 15400. Lol They are two completely different watches. I like the 15400 for a dress watch. The ROO for more casual. Both are remarkable scratch magnets especially the 15400. Hard choice. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

22 November 2017, 12:12 PM	#9
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	15400 hands down. It's also sporty looking enough to function as a casual watch. Never much of a fan myself of the regular production SS 42mm ROOs except some of the LEs. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

22 November 2017, 01:03 PM	#12
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	Tough one for sure but the bracelet and clear caseback to view the 3120 movement make the 15400 the choice for me __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

22 November 2017, 10:35 AM	#3
lpolito415 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Loren Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 224	I would choose the 15400 hands down. Both are nice watches but its hard to beat the 15400.

22 November 2017, 10:40 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I generally prefer ROOs to ROs but bracelet is nice. Go with your heart.

22 November 2017, 11:02 AM	#8
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	I’d have to say 15400

22 November 2017, 12:17 PM	#10
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	What do you plan to wear this with? Mostly casual dress? Will this be a one and only watch?

22 November 2017, 12:54 PM	#11
JayG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: FP Journe CB/ 5711 Posts: 345	Interesting in that of all the ROOs the original safari white face is by far IMO the classiest. I go with the 15400 if its the blue dial. If not , its a tough cal for me.

22 November 2017, 01:08 PM	#13
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	What’s the dial color on the 15400?

22 November 2017, 01:24 PM	#14
Audguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 92	ROO safari all day with brown strap

22 November 2017, 03:02 PM	#15
Bello_nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Bello Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Posts: 698	Safari __________________ Ap Royal oak offshore 🌹 ♛ Sky-Dweller 326934🤍 ♛ Datejust41 126333 ♛ Datejust2 116334 💎💎

22 November 2017, 04:12 PM	#16
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	15400 if only one.

22 November 2017, 04:41 PM	#17
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	To me a RO should be the first AP. ROO's are for later. Both great watches, but I think a RO on a bracelet is the best intro to the brand.

23 November 2017, 03:01 AM	#18
Wilder18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami Watch: Rolex Posts: 7	Thanks for all your AWESOME responses! It would be 2nd watch. The first is a stainless YM II. I would like to really wear it with a combination of everything, casual and business attire. I saw someone wearing it with a suit and it looked spectacular!! The 15400 would be a black face but when I checked it with my AP Boutique it was reported stolen on 2015. So, I guess the choice is easier now. Also, the Safari is a 2011 but Brand New never been worn.

23 November 2017, 03:28 AM	#20
MaverickMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 353	I like the 15400, the bracelet is amazing

23 November 2017, 09:43 AM	#21
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,718	15400 gets my biased vote. I actually think it's more versatile and as many have said, as the first (and even as a one and only), RO hands down.

23 November 2017, 12:37 PM	#24
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	Has to be Ro Hi I have both and next to my Nautilus and Aquanaut , the 15400 with the white face gets the most wear as it is high on my leg of favorites.I have a safari, black face, red hand, Black and red stitching, a goergeous piece but the 15400 gets twice the use. Frankly there is something about the Safari that puts it below my list of favorites. I have several Rolex’s , 2 VC ‘s , 4 Pateks and the 15400 is way near the top of my favorites. IMO even if you have to go elsewhere or wait awhile,please please,get the 15400 first- you will never regret it.

23 November 2017, 10:41 AM	#26
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	15400 for sure. Back in the day, the 15300 was my first ever AP, followed by a Safari. I miss the 15300 much more. The bracelet on an RO is a true work of art.

23 November 2017, 01:25 PM	#27
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would go 15400 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

24 November 2017, 06:42 AM	#28
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	15400 have a better movement and better look

24 November 2017, 07:28 AM	#29
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,359	Before I purchased my first Royal Oak I bought a Navy ROO 42mm and a Ceramic (2017 edition) ROO 44mm - I significantly prefer my 15400ST to both of those. In fact I would take a simple Royal Oak before the majority of Royal Oak Offshores out there! That might sound crazy to a lot of people, but the stunning bracelet, metallic waffle dial, elegant proportions and incredible bezel finishing truly captures the essence of a great Audemars Piguet watch.

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