Did AP just retire the silver/white 15550 Royal Oak?

[GW44]

Great pic Stephen

[LUDA]

Originally Posted by CactusTreeFiddy

I mean, you're just categorically wrong if you think the 15510 has less furniture

Compare them sxs and you'll instantly see how much more presence the indices on the 15510 has

I've compared them in person, and my point stands for me. The indices feel too long, and I really miss the AP. Also the minutes printed directly on the dial, while technically more complicated to print make it less of a sporty watch.

But that's just my opinion, of course.

Originally Posted by CactusTreeFiddy

There's plenty of sentiment on RF agreeing with you

Think the people biting back just happen to be 15500 owners that's all

Same as there's plenty of people prefering the 15500 over the 15510... there's also people that still prefers the looks on the 15400 over the newer references.

I even read people say the 15500 and 15510 date wheel is off, as if it was better on the 15400.

The thing is opinions are subjective. ;)

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

Lol entertaining thread. But I agree the 15510 is an improvement on the 15500 in almost every single way when it comes to the dial. I wish AP put the “automatic” there though for both references

I do NOT like the newer, lighter bracelet on the 15510 though. i wouldn’t say it’s flimsy, but it feels more delicate than the 15500 bracelet

Actually I think the new bracelet might make the watch more comfortable to wear, it's lighter and it "bends" easier.

If you have nothing to compare it's ok, if you check it next to a 15500 then it looks a bit flimsy. It gets worse on the chronograph models, those ones should never get the thinner bracelet, the thicker case and extra weight doesn't go well with the bracelet.

Originally Posted by Vivalas

I love both

How not to love them?

[Armis]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

I love both

Are these both 41mm, or is the white dial a smaller size?
If both 41mm then I admit that side by side comparison can influence one’s opinion about 15500 v. 15510. Ultimately it’s all subjective, as has been said.
Still, it’s nice to see grey market softening so that older models can be reasonably bought by those who strongly prefer certain features.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

I love both

[Vivalas]

Originally Posted by Armis

Are these both 41mm, or is the white dial a smaller size?
If both 41mm then I admit that side by side comparison can influence one’s opinion about 15500 v. 15510. Ultimately it’s all subjective, as has been said.
Still, it’s nice to see grey market softening so that older models can be reasonably bought by those who strongly prefer certain features.

They are both 41mm

[GW44]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

They are both 41mm

And both fantastic

[60sec]

Originally Posted by LUDA

I've compared them in person, and my point stands for me. The indices feel too long, and I really miss the AP. Also the minutes printed directly on the dial, while technically more complicated to print make it less of a sporty watch.

Agree completely! While some find the indices on the 11500 too short, they seem a little long on the 11510. I also like the minute track on a sport watch an maybe this plus slightly longer indices would have been ideal. And of course, the logo, which everyone misses. This along with the more robust bracelet seems to be a more sporty package. This model is not supposed to morph towards the Jumbo.


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