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Gigaton Punch · 28 February 2018, 11:37 AM

Hi All,

Is this 15400OR (Rose Gold) Royal Oak authentic? I took it to the AP boutique, and the guy didn't really look closely at the watch/movement closely, but he did enter the number on the case-back (which matches the warranty card) into the system and confirmed that there is five years of warranty left (with the last three years from the warranty card). But again, he didn't closely look at the watch/movement, so just wanted double-assurance from the knowledgeable board members.

Also, what papers does a new AP come with? I posted everything I received: movement booklet, warranty booklet, warranty card, and tag (not in photo).

Is this authentic? Let me know if another angle would help. Thanks!

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PJ S · 28 February 2018, 11:53 AM

Yes, you’ve nothing to worry about.

AK797 · 28 February 2018, 12:31 PM

Yes, it's a beauty, and nice weight should verify that as well.

2nastie · 28 February 2018, 05:32 PM

Real for sure. You can’t really fake that movement. Dial is also hard to fake as well.

The papers being the new card system has not been replicated yet either.

tyler1980 · 28 February 2018, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

Real for sure. You can’t really fake that movement. Dial is also hard to fake as well.

The papers being the new card system has not been replicated yet either.

yeah... plus if the warranty info was accepted into the registration system then its also a valid serial number. I would guess thats the hardest thing to fake.

bayerische · 28 February 2018, 06:21 PM

Relax, it’s real.

Gigaton Punch · 1 March 2018, 07:00 AM

Ok. Can someone also please confirm whether the paper and warranty card material pictured above is complete?

Thanks!

tng11 · 1 March 2018, 08:10 AM

Yes, it's 100% authentic and complete. Beautiful watch. Enjoy and wear in good health!

HL65 · 1 March 2018, 08:56 AM

Yes

mickyd329 · 1 March 2018, 04:08 PM

Looks 100% legit. Why are you questioning it's authenticity though? You don't trust the seller you purchased from?

Marcus SE · 2 March 2018, 12:20 AM

Authentic. No replica currently manages to mimic the movement

Chary · 2 March 2018, 05:32 AM

I think it looks fake!! let me help!! I'll pay you $10K for it and go after the guy that sold it to you!

Gigaton Punch · 2 March 2018, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickyd329

Looks 100% legit. Why are you questioning it's authenticity though? You don't trust the seller you purchased from?

Was initially hesitant only because I've never dealt with this dealer before and there weren't many references about the dealer on TRF.

Glad to hear that you all think it's authentic. Thanks all!

Gigaton Punch · 8 March 2018, 07:37 AM

OP here. Maybe I'm just being paranoid here, but I just noticed that the engraving on the back of the case and the "Audemars Piguet" engraving under the rotor on the 15400or I have are a bit different compared to others, but then again, I've see versions similar to mine, as well.

Does AP have a practice of changing the placement and sizing of text and engravings throughout different series?

Below is an image from Govberg's review of the 15400or (youtube). Note the space before and after the text "Audemars Piguet" engraving under the rotor, and also note that the engraving on the back of the case ("AU 750" and the square "AP" logo, and the two weird shapes on the other side) is horizontal.

And here are additional photos of my 15400or. Note that there is no space before and after the text "Audemars Piguet" engraving under the rotor, and also note that the engraving on the back of the case ("AU 750" and the square "AP" logo, and the two weird shapes on the other side) is vertical.

And another front shot for good measure

tyler1980 · 8 March 2018, 07:45 AM

Please be an AD only buyer from now on. The stress cant be worth it. Its supposed to be an enjoyable experience.

V25V · 8 March 2018, 08:00 AM

Dude, relax. That looks legit.

That said, as I have read on numerous forums and practice it myself religiously: Buy the seller, not the watch.

AK797 · 8 March 2018, 08:09 AM

The engraving is very disconcerting... I'm so tempted to say... but it is not, it looks fine, now lets see some wrist shots and no more talk!

2nastie · 8 March 2018, 11:19 AM

I'm not going to try to fuel the addiction, but the Govberg example is an H series while yours is a J series. The 15400 has same minor refreshes over the course of the last few years. Anywhere from dial, to text, to clasp, etc.

Don't worry about it, your watch is fine. If you are truly that concerned send it to AP and have it authenticated for $1000+.

A fake watch won't take it that far.... (at this moment).

Gigaton Punch · 8 March 2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

I'm not going to try to fuel the addiction, but the Govberg example is an H series while yours is a J series. The 15400 has same minor refreshes over the course of the last few years. Anywhere from dial, to text, to clasp, etc.

Don't worry about it, your watch is fine. If you are truly that concerned send it to AP and have it authenticated for $1000+.

A fake watch won't take it that far.... (at this moment).

Thanks. I looked up more case back pictures and found a number of them having the same set up as the one I have. Relieving. Think I'm just paranoid because this was the largest purchase I made. Going to just relax and enjoy some wrist time

AK797 · 8 March 2018, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigaton Punch

Thanks. I looked up more case back pictures and found a number of them having the same set up as the one I have. Relieving. Think I'm just paranoid because this was the largest purchase I made. Going to just relax and enjoy some wrist time

Handel wrote a baroque Chorus about the way I feel right now.

28 February 2018, 11:37 AM	#1
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	Royal Oak 15400OR Authentic? Hi All, Is this 15400OR (Rose Gold) Royal Oak authentic? I took it to the AP boutique, and the guy didn't really look closely at the watch/movement closely, but he did enter the number on the case-back (which matches the warranty card) into the system and confirmed that there is five years of warranty left (with the last three years from the warranty card). But again, he didn't closely look at the watch/movement, so just wanted double-assurance from the knowledgeable board members. Also, what papers does a new AP come with? I posted everything I received: movement booklet, warranty booklet, warranty card, and tag (not in photo). Is this authentic? Let me know if another angle would help. Thanks! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

28 February 2018, 06:21 PM	#6
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Relax, it’s real. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

1 March 2018, 08:56 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Yes __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 March 2018, 04:08 PM	#10
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,040	Looks 100% legit. Why are you questioning it's authenticity though? You don't trust the seller you purchased from? __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

28 February 2018, 11:53 AM	#2
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Yes, you’ve nothing to worry about.

28 February 2018, 12:31 PM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Yes, it's a beauty, and nice weight should verify that as well.

28 February 2018, 05:32 PM	#4
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Real for sure. You can’t really fake that movement. Dial is also hard to fake as well. The papers being the new card system has not been replicated yet either.

1 March 2018, 07:00 AM	#7
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	Ok. Can someone also please confirm whether the paper and warranty card material pictured above is complete? Thanks!

1 March 2018, 08:10 AM	#8
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	Yes, it's 100% authentic and complete. Beautiful watch. Enjoy and wear in good health!

2 March 2018, 12:20 AM	#11
Marcus SE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 82	Authentic. No replica currently manages to mimic the movement

2 March 2018, 05:32 AM	#12
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	I think it looks fake!! let me help!! I'll pay you $10K for it and go after the guy that sold it to you!

8 March 2018, 07:37 AM	#14
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	OP here. Maybe I'm just being paranoid here, but I just noticed that the engraving on the back of the case and the "Audemars Piguet" engraving under the rotor on the 15400or I have are a bit different compared to others, but then again, I've see versions similar to mine, as well. Does AP have a practice of changing the placement and sizing of text and engravings throughout different series? Below is an image from Govberg's review of the 15400or (youtube). Note the space before and after the text "Audemars Piguet" engraving under the rotor, and also note that the engraving on the back of the case ("AU 750" and the square "AP" logo, and the two weird shapes on the other side) is horizontal. And here are additional photos of my 15400or. Note that there is no space before and after the text "Audemars Piguet" engraving under the rotor, and also note that the engraving on the back of the case ("AU 750" and the square "AP" logo, and the two weird shapes on the other side) is vertical. And another front shot for good measure

8 March 2018, 07:45 AM	#15
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	Please be an AD only buyer from now on. The stress cant be worth it. Its supposed to be an enjoyable experience.

8 March 2018, 08:00 AM	#16
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,399	Dude, relax. That looks legit. That said, as I have read on numerous forums and practice it myself religiously: Buy the seller, not the watch.

8 March 2018, 08:09 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	The engraving is very disconcerting... I'm so tempted to say... but it is not, it looks fine, now lets see some wrist shots and no more talk!

8 March 2018, 11:19 AM	#18
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I'm not going to try to fuel the addiction, but the Govberg example is an H series while yours is a J series. The 15400 has same minor refreshes over the course of the last few years. Anywhere from dial, to text, to clasp, etc. Don't worry about it, your watch is fine. If you are truly that concerned send it to AP and have it authenticated for $1000+. A fake watch won't take it that far.... (at this moment).

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