Is the 15450 the next big hype?

[holdtime]

Better pic of 15450


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[grievor]

This is one piece you got to try in person before deciding if you like it or not...I did so at the boutique and immediately knew it wasnt for me. Those with smaller wrists would probably appreciate it more, otherwise go for the 15400/15500.

[holdtime]

Had both 15400 is huge.
15450 just right.


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[Mike Jab]

I hope not as it’s purely a female watch (like the female offshore version). Just look at its variants full of diamonds and all colors-proof that it’s for females.

[grievor]

Originally Posted by holdtime

Had both 15400 is huge.
15450 just right.


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Fit is merely a perspective and preference. Great that there are options!

[holdtime]

Originally Posted by grievor

Fit is merely a perspective and preference. Great that there are options!

Fit is realistic,size is perspective.


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[Rockland]

Tried one on an hour ago. Have 7.25 wrist. Way too small for me.

[holdtime]

Originally Posted by RolexZen

Yes, this discussion of the 15450 having a tiny dial surprises me. I think the dial diameter may not be any smaller than on a Sub or GMT Master. Can someone give us the dimensions across the crystals?

27.5mm 15450 Dial

[jojo]

IMO 39mm suit most of the people.

[Muxi]

Fits my 6.7 inch wrist perfectly. I would try this in the metal first before deciding.

[holdtime]

Originally Posted by jojo

IMO 39mm suit most of the people.

Agree,but hard to get. And way overpriced.


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[TankTom]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

IMO anything sub 40mm and its a psychological barrier so no its not the next big hype.

Hipsters at hodinkee are the only ones who truly embrace the sub 40mm's

Look at the 5711 and 15202. One is listed at 40mm and one at 39mm. The AP always gets more people worried about the size and it wears bigger than the patek, but its the specs that people get turned off on.

Im all for buying what fits... but a lot of people look at the size on paper and then think thats what then need and then force it. Not to mention the 15450 IMO is too thick for its case dimensions. Its small and thick vs the larger 41mm with the same thickness which gives the appearance of a thinner watch. It wears different and isn't just a smaller 41mm as not everything was scaled down

Your thickness comment is untrue. At 9.8mm, it’s still way thinner than most other sport watches.

[joe240]

Originally Posted by TooWoundUp

I think they could solve all of this by bringing back the 15300 case with the new in house movement.

Yes!!! Hopefully A.P. will listen to us as per Mr Biver we are a king.

[WatchBrothersLondon]

15450 is a great piece however I'd be turning my attention to the 14790, similar size range but retains more of the classic 5402 proportions, stunning 7.5mm thin case and semi-vintage appeal depending on the variant.

[Jsol]

Having had a 15450, I’m now utterly bewitched by the vintage 25594 reference. Similar size case but Jumbo like thinness and sexy complications like the Day-date and moonphase.





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[WatchBrothersLondon]

Originally Posted by Jsol

Having had a 15450, I’m now utterly bewitched by the vintage 25594 reference. Similar size case but Jumbo like thinness and sexy complications like the Day-date and moonphase.





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This is an incredible early example. Such a gorgeous piece!


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[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I don't think there's any right or wrong or incorrect choice, its all down to personal preference and to a degree what you're used to seeing. Nowadays I'm used to big watches and can't imagine myself wearing anything smaller than a 41, it just looks too small - to me.

However many years ago, before I was in the fortunate position of being able to obtain higher end pieces, the watches I had were smaller, such as the TAG Heuer 6000 series, which to me then looked perfect. But now it would look (to me) too small.

You're absolutely right.
All the dealers will be very happy to sell whatever you want. Some dealer might mention that 15450 was for women, because of the bracelet length. If you like it, they will be very happy to sell it to you, but if your wrist size is bigger than 6.6 inches, you will need to add additional links to fit your wrist. When they design the watches, they intend to design to fit the majority without adding additional links, more likely take some links out. Most women have a smaller wrist than 6.6 inches, that was why 15450 model comes with the shorter bracelet length than 15400 model.