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Claymie · 8 November 2019, 04:38 AM

I believe the 15300 is a different white than the 15450 or 15500. More flat white and less silver white. While I petter the 15300 for size, I prefer the silver white of the 15400/15500/15450.

AK797 · 8 November 2019, 06:59 AM

Looks a tad small but then I am a size king when it comes to APs.

easterbunny · 8 November 2019, 07:20 AM

Looks perfect without any doubt

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V25V · 8 November 2019, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

I think it looks good on you but the 15450 is a woman’s size and demand won’t be as strong if you want to sell it down the road from now. The 15400 should look good on you?

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lol, how sweet.

Watchflair · 8 November 2019, 08:17 AM

Too small!

epicurus · 8 November 2019, 08:22 AM

perfect size

Adirondoc · 8 November 2019, 08:39 AM

Funny thing. From the familiar vantage point of us looking at our own watch it looks great. From a shot at 3 ft or more, everything changes. There's a few nice 15300s for a few K more from good sellers like C&C. I do love the 15450 dial though. Catches every angle of light like a diamond. Is the 15300 dial substantially different in person?

Adirondoc · 8 November 2019, 10:36 AM

I think she's a keeper. Seems the angle of the photo plays a huge role in how the watch looks. Online, that is. Besides, I'd hate to give up the shimmering dial. To prove a point about distance and angle, here's a relatively small 36 DJ up close and a whopping 45mm Radiomir from afar. Even my 40mm Pepsi seems small in some photos. I think from a certain angle, you're seeing not only the top of the wrist, but some of the side as well making all the watches appear smaller. To wit, the Radio, huge from above, actually looks smaller from the same angle. Trick photography I suppose. Anyway, I'm quite satisfied and will be wearing my new piece proudly. I'd like to thank you all for your opinions. Cheers!

Doc

Kjp061987 · 8 November 2019, 12:24 PM

Glad you made a decision! That dial is unmatched - absolutely stunning. Congrats.

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Arcticangus · 8 November 2019, 12:41 PM

I’m leaning towards a little bit too small but it can be the angle of the photo. I’d stick with your gut though... if you think it’s too small it’s just going to make you think that every time you look at it.

Adirondoc · 8 November 2019, 12:41 PM

For posterity's sake and those who, like me, roam old threads in search of photos. A few additional views to show how the apparent size varies. Notice how my arm flattens when pressed up against my chest showing a bit of the flexor muscsles of the forearm. It makes my arm appear a tad larger and the watch smaller. The same occurred with every watch I tried. Lug to lug it seems perfect. The white dial may also make the 1540 appear a bit smaller. Next to some of my other smaller and mid-sized pieces, it fits right in from a 36 DJ to a DJ 41. Welcome to the collection, RO!

grievor · 8 November 2019, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Adirondoc

Funny thing. From the familiar vantage point of us looking at our own watch it looks great. From a shot at 3 ft or more, everything changes. There's a few nice 15300s for a few K more from good sellers like C&C. I do love the 15450 dial though. Catches every angle of light like a diamond. Is the 15300 dial substantially different in person?

yeah sadly the 15300 dial is a little matte

blacke90 · 9 November 2019, 05:43 AM

Looks fine to me. Obviously, it looks smaller if you press your arm against your chest.

Frits1980 · 9 November 2019, 07:15 AM

15450 size has been discussed many times. Its not the 37 case, which is fine for most. Problem is the tiny dial and dial/bezel ratio. Its just a weird model. All i can say is that if you have doubts or dont like the look from certain angles it will haunt you for ever. I was in the same situation. Just sell it and get a 15300 or 15202.

AK797 · 9 November 2019, 08:49 AM

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muskaroxs · 9 November 2019, 08:56 AM

Looks like a great fit!

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Adirondoc · 11 November 2019, 09:21 PM

Morning gents! Wife and I rocking white at the office today.

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brandrea · 11 November 2019, 09:50 PM

Looks perfect to me

leisen · 11 November 2019, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aproo

honestly, it looks small on your wrist. 15300 would fit much better.

+1.

Adirondoc · 12 November 2019, 12:18 AM

Thanks! :)

Collector2019 · 12 November 2019, 12:40 AM

Looks perfect on you! Wear it in good health

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golfski · 12 November 2019, 09:51 AM

Too small, maybe the 38mm Chrono or the 39mm Jumbo is the right size for you if the 41 RO is too big.

ericmeds · 12 November 2019, 11:36 AM

Looks great. Also I think the lighter dial makes the watches appear larger.

I have a black 41mm 15500 and it looks very similar to your proportionally on my 7" wrist.

8 November 2019, 08:17 AM	#35
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Too small! __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

8 November 2019, 10:36 AM	#38
Adirondoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Long Island, NY Watch: AP Royal Oak 16315 Posts: 184	I think she's a keeper. Seems the angle of the photo plays a huge role in how the watch looks. Online, that is. Besides, I'd hate to give up the shimmering dial. To prove a point about distance and angle, here's a relatively small 36 DJ up close and a whopping 45mm Radiomir from afar. Even my 40mm Pepsi seems small in some photos. I think from a certain angle, you're seeing not only the top of the wrist, but some of the side as well making all the watches appear smaller. To wit, the Radio, huge from above, actually looks smaller from the same angle. Trick photography I suppose. Anyway, I'm quite satisfied and will be wearing my new piece proudly. I'd like to thank you all for your opinions. Cheers! Doc Attached Images

8 November 2019, 12:41 PM	#41
Adirondoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Long Island, NY Watch: AP Royal Oak 16315 Posts: 184	For posterity's sake and those who, like me, roam old threads in search of photos. A few additional views to show how the apparent size varies. Notice how my arm flattens when pressed up against my chest showing a bit of the flexor muscsles of the forearm. It makes my arm appear a tad larger and the watch smaller. The same occurred with every watch I tried. Lug to lug it seems perfect. The white dial may also make the 1540 appear a bit smaller. Next to some of my other smaller and mid-sized pieces, it fits right in from a 36 DJ to a DJ 41. Welcome to the collection, RO! Attached Images

11 November 2019, 09:21 PM	#47
Adirondoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Long Island, NY Watch: AP Royal Oak 16315 Posts: 184	Morning gents! Wife and I rocking white at the office today. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk __________________ Time doesn't pass. Alas, we pass and time stays. Rolex TT Daytona Arabic Panda / Rolex GMT II Pepsi / Rolex Explorer II Polar / '53 18K Datejust / Rolex 41 SS Datejust / PP Calatrava Date / IWC Flieger Chrono / AP Royal Oak 15450 / AP Royal Oak Panda Chrono 26315 / OP Radiomir 210 / OP Luminor 1392

8 November 2019, 04:38 AM	#31
Claymie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 225	I believe the 15300 is a different white than the 15450 or 15500. More flat white and less silver white. While I petter the 15300 for size, I prefer the silver white of the 15400/15500/15450.

8 November 2019, 06:59 AM	#32
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Looks a tad small but then I am a size king when it comes to APs.

8 November 2019, 07:20 AM	#33
easterbunny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 384	Looks perfect without any doubt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

8 November 2019, 08:22 AM	#36
epicurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 572	perfect size

8 November 2019, 08:39 AM	#37
Adirondoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Long Island, NY Watch: AP Royal Oak 16315 Posts: 184	Funny thing. From the familiar vantage point of us looking at our own watch it looks great. From a shot at 3 ft or more, everything changes. There's a few nice 15300s for a few K more from good sellers like C&C. I do love the 15450 dial though. Catches every angle of light like a diamond. Is the 15300 dial substantially different in person?

8 November 2019, 12:24 PM	#39
Kjp061987 Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Watch: PAM512 Posts: 333	Glad you made a decision! That dial is unmatched - absolutely stunning. Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 November 2019, 12:41 PM	#40
Arcticangus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: AB, Canada Watch: Bb58 Posts: 30	I’m leaning towards a little bit too small but it can be the angle of the photo. I’d stick with your gut though... if you think it’s too small it’s just going to make you think that every time you look at it.

9 November 2019, 05:43 AM	#43
blacke90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: AP\|\|Panerai\|\|Rolex Posts: 759	Looks fine to me. Obviously, it looks smaller if you press your arm against your chest.

9 November 2019, 07:15 AM	#44
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	15450 size has been discussed many times. Its not the 37 case, which is fine for most. Problem is the tiny dial and dial/bezel ratio. Its just a weird model. All i can say is that if you have doubts or dont like the look from certain angles it will haunt you for ever. I was in the same situation. Just sell it and get a 15300 or 15202.

9 November 2019, 08:49 AM	#45
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	.

9 November 2019, 08:56 AM	#46
muskaroxs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: stl Posts: 166	Looks like a great fit! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 November 2019, 09:50 PM	#48
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,062	Looks perfect to me

12 November 2019, 12:18 AM	#50
Adirondoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Long Island, NY Watch: AP Royal Oak 16315 Posts: 184	Thanks! :)

12 November 2019, 12:40 AM	#51
Collector2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 610	Looks perfect on you! Wear it in good health Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 November 2019, 09:51 AM	#52
golfski "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Watch: me whip & nay nay Posts: 397	Too small, maybe the 38mm Chrono or the 39mm Jumbo is the right size for you if the 41 RO is too big.

12 November 2019, 11:36 AM	#53
ericmeds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NYC Watch: Rolex/AP Posts: 26	Looks great. Also I think the lighter dial makes the watches appear larger. I have a black 41mm 15500 and it looks very similar to your proportionally on my 7" wrist.

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