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theflywrist · 7 April 2015, 08:08 AM

What is your opinion?
My wrists are 6", maybe just very slightly a little larger.
I think both work well.
The 15300 was the manager's at the AD, not in great condition but I got the chance to try it out at least to see how the 39MM 15300 looks.
Oddly enough it fits my wrist better than the 15202 which doesn't sit very well.

The 15450 silver dial is beautiful, the watch is not small, but definitely does not have the presence of the 39MM 15300.
Is it just me or does the silver dial on the 15450 give the appearance of a dressier watch?

Which do you think looks nicer on my wrists?

masterserg · 7 April 2015, 08:21 AM

15300 by a comfortable margin in my opinion!

AK797 · 7 April 2015, 08:22 AM

I would go for the silver dial of the 450, the 300 has a flat white dial, plus the 450 fits you better imho.

DECR · 7 April 2015, 08:26 AM

Both look good, but my vote goes to the 15300. I like the way the 39mm looks on you a bit more plus the size is more in-line with today standards so you would probably sell it faster if needed.

Good luck!

theflywrist · 7 April 2015, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I would go for the silver dial of the 450, the 300 has a flat white dial, plus the 450 fits you better imho.

It would definitely be the blue dial is I were going for the 15300.
Not a fan of the flat white dial.

Bhakak · 7 April 2015, 08:52 AM

I think the 15300 suits you better. It's also a good choice to go for the blue dial 15300

scimps · 7 April 2015, 08:58 AM

I think the white dial....
Possibly cos of white shirt! But its definatly where my tastes are anyway

theflywrist · 7 April 2015, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scimps

I think the white dial....
Possibly cos of white shirt! But its definatly where my tastes are anyway

Actually also sort of think that the white shirt is playing with my mind with the 15450.
Will go back wearing blue next time! :D

theflywrist · 7 April 2015, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhakak

I think the 15300 suits you better. It's also a good choice to go for the blue dial 15300

How about the black dial?
What do you think of it?
May be able to get it for a good deal..

Bhakak · 7 April 2015, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazypilot

How about the black dial?
What do you think of it?
May be able to get it for a good deal..

I am looking at a black dial 15400 myself, so I could definitely recommend the black dial to you. I like the black dial over the white because it is a good contrast to the magnificent shine you will already be getting from the bracelet, and that the black dial seems to change "brightness" in different light settings. If the blue dial 15400 wasn't so hard to locate I would buy it

, but I'm pretty set on the black dial 15400! At the end of the day you should pick whatever you think would suit you best. Either way both the white and black look great on you. Good luck :)

zeuloa · 7 April 2015, 10:07 AM

15450 looks splendid on your wrist

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Speed · 7 April 2015, 10:42 AM

Leaning slightly to the 15450. Definitely dressier.

osamu · 7 April 2015, 11:39 AM

haha I felt the same way, immediately gravitated to the 15450, but might be because of the white shirt. I also always seem to gravitate towards silver/white dial watches in general, so there's that personal preference I have. I do think the 15450 looks more dressy, whereas the larger size of the 15300 is a more sporty look.

Hairdude1 · 7 April 2015, 11:58 AM

Cant go wrong with either, I say 15300 though

el1125 · 7 April 2015, 12:19 PM

White dial

redsubby · 7 April 2015, 12:20 PM

Leaning toward the white dial....looks nice on you. that silverish white dial is something else under different set of lighting.

GB-man · 7 April 2015, 12:47 PM

I like the 15450 on you but either is fine size wise. 15300 looks more modern on you ala 15400 on me, while 15450 looks classic and beautiful ala 15202.

doc.kool · 7 April 2015, 01:21 PM

15450 looks better.....whatever that means :)

So subjective

Bhakak · 7 April 2015, 03:22 PM

A lot of dissenting opinions in this thread

sebastien1975 · 7 April 2015, 04:23 PM

15450 looks better on your wrist.

Rogdogg · 7 April 2015, 04:29 PM

I voted 15300, with the blue dial. I love that particular dial. I wish the 15400 blue dial was the same shade. I would get one for sure.

tcheeco · 7 April 2015, 06:30 PM

450 for me

theflywrist · 7 April 2015, 07:16 PM

Thank you guys for the responses and poll votes.
I CANNOT seem to make up my mind, as I love them both for different reasons!

Obviously going to go and try them both a few more times before I make up my mind about anything.

The 15300 has better wrist presence, and is sportier - which will give it more wrist time most likely.
The 15450 has a mesmerising silver dial, and is understated at that size which can be really a nice thing too - also dressier and will probably fit under the cuffs better.

Cru Jones · 7 April 2015, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazypilot

Thank you guys for the responses and poll votes.
I CANNOT seem to make up my mind, as I love them both for different reasons!

Obviously going to go and try them both a few more times before I make up my mind about anything.

The 15300 has better wrist presence, and is sportier - which will give it more wrist time most likely.
The 15450 has a mesmerising silver dial, and is understated at that size which can be really a nice thing too - also dressier and will probably fit under the cuffs better.

try to keep it simple....do you want blue or silver/white?

TheMethod · 8 April 2015, 07:26 AM

15450

dexvd · 8 April 2015, 09:29 AM

Really like the 15450, there hasn't been a black or blue dial released for the 15450 yet correct? I think a black dial 15450ST would be the sweet spot for my 6.5" wrist. I find lug length bothers me and it looks like the 15300ST is a lot bigger length wise...

mps354 · 9 April 2015, 10:51 AM

I think they both fit fine, but I think the 15450 fits better

braningan · 9 April 2015, 12:23 PM

I prefer 15300

As Ani · 14 April 2015, 03:41 AM

I would go for 15300 for my 7,5" but in you case the 15450 fits better.

Token74 · 14 April 2015, 09:37 PM

Really tough call.

The blue dial is lovely, and would be my choice all day long...if it weren't for the size. I have small wrists (c.6.25" I think) and I'm very conscious of watches being too big. It can be very tempting to go for the best looking watch, but it can often then look a bit silly on those of us with smaller wrists, which then makes it the worst looking watch.

I have the new Rolex Sea Dweller which is probably about the right size, but only because I wear it reasonably lose, and it's a watch that looks good loose (IMO).

I am considering an AP and I have to say that I think the Royal Oak looks better as a tight fit, which means getting the size right is more critical. It's also the case that I see the RO as an elegant/smart watch so don't see the need for wrist presence, in fact quite the opposite.

The Royal Oak is the epitome of understated cool, so the smaller model is the way to go for your wrists, it looks bloody awesome!

View Poll Results: 15450 VS 15300
15450	89	52.98%
15300	79	47.02%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

7 April 2015, 08:08 AM	#1
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	15300 VS 15450. What do you say? - Pics (POLL) What is your opinion? My wrists are 6", maybe just very slightly a little larger. I think both work well. The 15300 was the manager's at the AD, not in great condition but I got the chance to try it out at least to see how the 39MM 15300 looks. Oddly enough it fits my wrist better than the 15202 which doesn't sit very well. The 15450 silver dial is beautiful, the watch is not small, but definitely does not have the presence of the 39MM 15300. Is it just me or does the silver dial on the 15450 give the appearance of a dressier watch? Which do you think looks nicer on my wrists? Attached Images

7 April 2015, 08:21 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	15300 by a comfortable margin in my opinion! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

7 April 2015, 11:58 AM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Cant go wrong with either, I say 15300 though __________________ 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

7 April 2015, 04:29 PM	#21
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I voted 15300, with the blue dial. I love that particular dial. I wish the 15400 blue dial was the same shade. I would get one for sure. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

7 April 2015, 08:22 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would go for the silver dial of the 450, the 300 has a flat white dial, plus the 450 fits you better imho.

7 April 2015, 08:26 AM	#4
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	Both look good, but my vote goes to the 15300. I like the way the 39mm looks on you a bit more plus the size is more in-line with today standards so you would probably sell it faster if needed. Good luck!

7 April 2015, 08:52 AM	#6
Bhakak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: California Posts: 64	I think the 15300 suits you better. It's also a good choice to go for the blue dial 15300

7 April 2015, 08:58 AM	#7
scimps Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk Posts: 487	I think the white dial.... Possibly cos of white shirt! But its definatly where my tastes are anyway

7 April 2015, 10:07 AM	#11
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	15450 looks splendid on your wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2015, 10:42 AM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Leaning slightly to the 15450. Definitely dressier.

7 April 2015, 11:39 AM	#13
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	haha I felt the same way, immediately gravitated to the 15450, but might be because of the white shirt. I also always seem to gravitate towards silver/white dial watches in general, so there's that personal preference I have. I do think the 15450 looks more dressy, whereas the larger size of the 15300 is a more sporty look.

7 April 2015, 12:19 PM	#15
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	White dial

7 April 2015, 12:20 PM	#16
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Leaning toward the white dial....looks nice on you. that silverish white dial is something else under different set of lighting.

7 April 2015, 12:47 PM	#17
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I like the 15450 on you but either is fine size wise. 15300 looks more modern on you ala 15400 on me, while 15450 looks classic and beautiful ala 15202.

7 April 2015, 01:21 PM	#18
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	15450 looks better.....whatever that means :) So subjective

7 April 2015, 03:22 PM	#19
Bhakak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: California Posts: 64	A lot of dissenting opinions in this thread

7 April 2015, 04:23 PM	#20
sebastien1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Sebastien Location: South East Asia Posts: 788	15450 looks better on your wrist.

7 April 2015, 06:30 PM	#22
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	450 for me

7 April 2015, 07:16 PM	#23
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	Thank you guys for the responses and poll votes. I CANNOT seem to make up my mind, as I love them both for different reasons! Obviously going to go and try them both a few more times before I make up my mind about anything. The 15300 has better wrist presence, and is sportier - which will give it more wrist time most likely. The 15450 has a mesmerising silver dial, and is understated at that size which can be really a nice thing too - also dressier and will probably fit under the cuffs better.

8 April 2015, 07:26 AM	#25
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	15450

8 April 2015, 09:29 AM	#26
dexvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 415	Really like the 15450, there hasn't been a black or blue dial released for the 15450 yet correct? I think a black dial 15450ST would be the sweet spot for my 6.5" wrist. I find lug length bothers me and it looks like the 15300ST is a lot bigger length wise...

9 April 2015, 10:51 AM	#27
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	I think they both fit fine, but I think the 15450 fits better

9 April 2015, 12:23 PM	#28
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	I prefer 15300

14 April 2015, 03:41 AM	#29
As Ani "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Spain Posts: 16	I would go for 15300 for my 7,5" but in you case the 15450 fits better.

14 April 2015, 09:37 PM	#30
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Really tough call. The blue dial is lovely, and would be my choice all day long...if it weren't for the size. I have small wrists (c.6.25" I think) and I'm very conscious of watches being too big. It can be very tempting to go for the best looking watch, but it can often then look a bit silly on those of us with smaller wrists, which then makes it the worst looking watch. I have the new Rolex Sea Dweller which is probably about the right size, but only because I wear it reasonably lose, and it's a watch that looks good loose (IMO). I am considering an AP and I have to say that I think the Royal Oak looks better as a tight fit, which means getting the size right is more critical. It's also the case that I see the RO as an elegant/smart watch so don't see the need for wrist presence, in fact quite the opposite. The Royal Oak is the epitome of understated cool, so the smaller model is the way to go for your wrists, it looks bloody awesome! __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

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