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AlyRba · 21 March 2018, 03:02 AM

Hi,

I understand that this topic has been beaten to death but I needed some advice. As mentioned in other posts, I had a 15450 silver dial which wore a little small, at least in my eyes, on my 6.25~ inch flat wrist. I sold it in 2017 and got on a wiatlist for a 15202 at my AD. I have just been told by my AD that they don't expect to get the 15202 anytime soon. So, now I have the option to put a deposit down for either a 15202 (expected delivery in June 2019) or a 15450 blue (expected delivery later this year). Both options are only available at an AP boutique.

Regarding the 15202, I have tried the watch twice at AP boutiques and felt it wore a little big on my wrist. There was no space between my wrist and the stiff links of the bracelet around the case. However, I didn't get the feeling that it is a perfect fit. So, now I am in a conundrum. Should I go for a slightly small 15450 or slightly big 15202?

For reference, wrist shot of my earlier 15450 and three wrists of 15202, taken at different points in time, are given below

15450

15202 (3 wrist shots)

Token74 · 21 March 2018, 03:11 AM

It's a tough one. The 15450 is a great size for you, but I don't think the 15202 is too big for you.

The 15450 has a better dial-to-bezel ratio in my view (I'm going to get pelters for saying that!).

But...there is something about the 15450 that fails to 'wow' me. I'm just not sure that it's quite 'enough' watch.

I have a silver dial and a blue dial 15450 and they are a great fit, and look great, but they just don't quite wow me.

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tonupbklyn · 21 March 2018, 03:59 AM

450 looks perfect for ur wrist, to me.

TimeOnHand · 21 March 2018, 04:21 AM

I like the 15450 for smaller wrist size... it looks great on you!

Islatate · 21 March 2018, 04:41 AM

Hard to not like how that 15450 fits on your wrist Ali! It looks perfect, imo.

walds11 · 21 March 2018, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

450 looks perfect for ur wrist, to me.

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Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

I like the 15450 for smaller wrist size... it looks great on you!

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Originally Posted by Islatate

Hard to not like how that 15450 fits on your wrist Ali! It looks perfect, imo.

Agree with all three of y’all

My wrist is a tab bigger than yours and the 15450 fits me perfectly. Just waiting for my blue dial to come in...

Tay821 · 21 March 2018, 05:33 AM

15450 fits well but the 15202 is slimmer and sits more flat on the wrist. I have a sub 6.5" wrist and the 15202 fits just fine

tng11 · 21 March 2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

15450 fits well but the 15202 is slimmer and sits more flat on the wrist. I have a sub 6.5" wrist and the 15202 fits just fine

One issue some guys seem to have is the angle of the bracelet on the 15202, as it seems to flare out a lot at the lugs where the bracelet is integrated into the case. Makes for an uncomfortable or awkward fit for some wrists.

I think the 15450 looks great on OP!

Islatate · 21 March 2018, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

One issue some guys seem to have is the angle of the bracelet on the 15202, as it seems to flare out a lot at the lugs where the bracelet is integrated into the case. Makes for an uncomfortable or awkward fit for some wrists.

I think the 15450 looks great on OP!

Good point Tom. This has always been an issue for me with the Jumbo

Skanse · 21 March 2018, 06:23 AM

I think the 202 looks great on you

AK797 · 21 March 2018, 08:28 AM

Both are fine so take your choice.

GB-man · 21 March 2018, 09:19 AM

15450 looks great on you. I’d save the money and get that personally. I think 6.5 and under the 450 is the best option and damned lucky as it’s a beauty.

V25V · 21 March 2018, 09:31 AM

I think the 450 fits you better.

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DCheeta · 21 March 2018, 03:25 PM

I think the 450 looks perfect on you. I have a 6.5” wrist and it fits and feels perfectly.

AlyRba · 22 March 2018, 08:40 AM

Thank you all for your responses. The thread overwhelmingly voted for the 15450. However, I couldn't shake the previous experience of owning the 15450 where I felt it wore a little small on my wrist. The 15202 does wear a little big on my wrist but the effect is accentuated in the pictures I feel. In the end, the iconic status of the 15202 was too much of a pull for me. So, I have put down the deposit for the Jumbo with expected delivery in May 2019. I wish I had done this in Jan 2017 when I got on the waitlist at my AD. Well, I have my 5711 white dial to look forward to this year, which should be arriving before June.

My choice of 15202 also leaves me the option of later adding a silver dial 15450, which I regret selling sometime. For some reason, I prefer the silver to the blue of the 15450/15400. With small wrists, I don't have the luxury of considering an offshore.

As always, I appreciate the help on this forum.

walds11 · 22 March 2018, 08:47 AM

Sounds like a plan Ali. Looking forward to your incomings.

niqui7ladoo · 22 March 2018, 11:43 AM

i also have a smaller wrist...a bit bigger than OP, around 7 inches flat.
I always found the 15400 looked like a flat clock hanging off my wrist, though if tightened up properly, can look ok.

i went for a 202, cause of the hype and i liked the size...39mm has always been my goto size.

but i am curious about the 450 that seems to be getting a lot of attention lately...especially the blue dial versions...i dig the YG blue dial version, but my salesman was downplaying it a bit acting like it wasn't a great piece (is there something off about it, movement, etc)?
thanks nick

21 March 2018, 03:02 AM	#1
AlyRba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 351	Advice on 15202 vs 15450 blue dial Hi, I understand that this topic has been beaten to death but I needed some advice. As mentioned in other posts, I had a 15450 silver dial which wore a little small, at least in my eyes, on my 6.25~ inch flat wrist. I sold it in 2017 and got on a wiatlist for a 15202 at my AD. I have just been told by my AD that they don't expect to get the 15202 anytime soon. So, now I have the option to put a deposit down for either a 15202 (expected delivery in June 2019) or a 15450 blue (expected delivery later this year). Both options are only available at an AP boutique. Regarding the 15202, I have tried the watch twice at AP boutiques and felt it wore a little big on my wrist. There was no space between my wrist and the stiff links of the bracelet around the case. However, I didn't get the feeling that it is a perfect fit. So, now I am in a conundrum. Should I go for a slightly small 15450 or slightly big 15202? For reference, wrist shot of my earlier 15450 and three wrists of 15202, taken at different points in time, are given below 15450 15202 (3 wrist shots)

21 March 2018, 03:11 AM	#2
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	It's a tough one. The 15450 is a great size for you, but I don't think the 15202 is too big for you. The 15450 has a better dial-to-bezel ratio in my view (I'm going to get pelters for saying that!). But...there is something about the 15450 that fails to 'wow' me. I'm just not sure that it's quite 'enough' watch. I have a silver dial and a blue dial 15450 and they are a great fit, and look great, but they just don't quite wow me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

21 March 2018, 04:21 AM	#4
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I like the 15450 for smaller wrist size... it looks great on you! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

21 March 2018, 04:41 AM	#5
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	Hard to not like how that 15450 fits on your wrist Ali! It looks perfect, imo. __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

21 March 2018, 06:23 AM	#10
Skanse "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 257	I think the 202 looks great on you __________________ AP 15300ST - Rolex Daytona 116500LN - Tudor BB58 - IWC Portugieser chrono IW3714 - Breitling Colt 44

21 March 2018, 03:59 AM	#3
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	450 looks perfect for ur wrist, to me.

21 March 2018, 05:33 AM	#7
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	15450 fits well but the 15202 is slimmer and sits more flat on the wrist. I have a sub 6.5" wrist and the 15202 fits just fine

21 March 2018, 08:28 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Both are fine so take your choice.

21 March 2018, 09:19 AM	#12
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	15450 looks great on you. I’d save the money and get that personally. I think 6.5 and under the 450 is the best option and damned lucky as it’s a beauty. __________________

21 March 2018, 09:31 AM	#13
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	I think the 450 fits you better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2018, 03:25 PM	#14
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I think the 450 looks perfect on you. I have a 6.5” wrist and it fits and feels perfectly.

22 March 2018, 08:40 AM	#15
AlyRba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 351	Thank you all for your responses. The thread overwhelmingly voted for the 15450. However, I couldn't shake the previous experience of owning the 15450 where I felt it wore a little small on my wrist. The 15202 does wear a little big on my wrist but the effect is accentuated in the pictures I feel. In the end, the iconic status of the 15202 was too much of a pull for me. So, I have put down the deposit for the Jumbo with expected delivery in May 2019. I wish I had done this in Jan 2017 when I got on the waitlist at my AD. Well, I have my 5711 white dial to look forward to this year, which should be arriving before June. My choice of 15202 also leaves me the option of later adding a silver dial 15450, which I regret selling sometime. For some reason, I prefer the silver to the blue of the 15450/15400. With small wrists, I don't have the luxury of considering an offshore. As always, I appreciate the help on this forum.

22 March 2018, 08:47 AM	#16
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Sounds like a plan Ali. Looking forward to your incomings. __________________ Adam

22 March 2018, 11:43 AM	#17
niqui7ladoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 50	i also have a smaller wrist...a bit bigger than OP, around 7 inches flat. I always found the 15400 looked like a flat clock hanging off my wrist, though if tightened up properly, can look ok. i went for a 202, cause of the hype and i liked the size...39mm has always been my goto size. but i am curious about the 450 that seems to be getting a lot of attention lately...especially the blue dial versions...i dig the YG blue dial version, but my salesman was downplaying it a bit acting like it wasn't a great piece (is there something off about it, movement, etc)? thanks nick

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