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Drdrew · 24 March 2018, 10:30 AM

Looking for some advice. I have read almost all the threads on “how delicate” and “is this OK for everyday” but am hoping to connect with those that really beat on the modern references.

I have been wearing a modern GMTc everyday for about two years. From the Board Room to the Gentleman’s club. Construction sites to weddings. Big meeting and large presentations to street hockey and alcohol fueled fist fights... it has served me well.

I cannot get the thought of the silver 15400st out of my mind and am thinking of retiring my GMT or passing it along to a family member.

Can the 15400 really handle my lifestyle?

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Drdrew · 24 March 2018, 10:33 AM

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Jidonsu · 24 March 2018, 11:20 AM

I doubt the sharp edges on the 15400 will look as good as the GMT after two years of daily wear. If you don't mind the scratches, I'm sure the watch will survive. You can always have it refinished (and AP will do a great job) when you send it in for the two year water resistance test.

dmash · 24 March 2018, 11:36 AM

As above poster noted, it's not if the watch can 'handle it'....it can. It's if you can 'handle' the wear and more noticeable scratches/blemishes on a much more expensive piece.

I think a Rolex sport model is one of the best daily drivers. It can take whatever you throw at it, servicing is not very expensive and it stays looking good for practically forever. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable wearing a RO daily. However, I say that in the position of not having the disposable income some other posters have.

benlee · 24 March 2018, 12:10 PM

No. Unless you always wear it in a long sleeve shirt properly covered, your watch is going to get scratched or dinged with those activity.

For an AP that can handle what you described, you need a ceramic offshore.

Naples09 · 24 March 2018, 12:11 PM

Keep the GMT

AK797 · 24 March 2018, 12:22 PM

Look up some pics of an AP bezel with lots of marks and if you can stomach it you're golden.

singe89 · 24 March 2018, 12:55 PM

The watch/movement can handle plenty of abuse. Most ROs you’ll have to be okay with scratches. From a pure beater standing my FC diver is far more robust than my DSSD after daily abuse for 5+ years and my CE44mm is also perfect so far. I like ROOs as casual daily beaters and ROs for business and dress attire.

robbonds · 24 March 2018, 11:28 PM

Keep gmt as daily beater ( I use my smurf). Wear the AP at night or “out”. I save my ROO for nights out, dates etc

GB-man · 24 March 2018, 11:39 PM

The day you strap on your first AP or PP is the day you learn wrist awareness. Eventually it will be second nature.

Xerxes77 · 25 March 2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Drdrew

Looking for some advice. I have read almost all the threads on “how delicate” and “is this OK for everyday” but am hoping to connect with those that really beat on the modern references.

I have been wearing a modern GMTc everyday for about two years. From the Board Room to the Gentleman’s club. Construction sites to weddings. Big meeting and large presentations to street hockey and alcohol fueled fist fights... it has served me well.

I cannot get the thought of the silver 15400st out of my mind and am thinking of retiring my GMT or passing it along to a family member.

Can the 15400 really handle my lifestyle?

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Sure NO

mobster600 · 25 March 2018, 01:28 AM

AP: Compare the 15400, 15300, 15450 the 15400 is kinda big

A simple answer is no. Honestly I think the BLNR has more to offer then the RO.

IF you have to get the RO, add to your BLNR

martinr · 25 March 2018, 01:40 AM

Perfect watch for alcohol fueled fist fights. The sharp edges on the bezel especially.

GoingPlaces · 25 March 2018, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Perfect watch for alcohol fueled fist fights. The sharp edges on the bezel especially.

If you want, AP will sharpen them for you for a nominal charge.

Drdrew · 25 March 2018, 02:35 AM

Thanks for the input all! I’m not worried about scratches as I wear my watches. Glad to hear the movement is robust. I will start my search for previously enjoyed example.

iceman1118 · 25 March 2018, 03:00 AM

I say go for it. Watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed. I am not necessarily saying put it through a wood chipper or go rock climbing with it, but its more robust than you would think. My SS 15400 and Diver are basically my every day watches and while there is some wear and tear they have held up really well and have aged beautifully.

Tomas Eriksson · 26 March 2018, 05:24 AM

I pretty much wore my 15400 daily for a year. Swiming in the ocean, pools, jacuzzis, saunas, worn biking, multiple long trips, desk diving, dinged it a few times... Have of course acquired a few scratches but actually still look very nice. Not a single mechanical issue with the watch, in my book it is up for daily use.

Wembleyisgreen · 26 March 2018, 06:08 AM

Go for it.

Peterandwatches · 26 March 2018, 01:28 PM

You can live this life with an AP or without. I think the choice is easy.

chad362wiley · 26 March 2018, 01:31 PM

Add the RO. Use GMT as beater and RO for when you know it wont get beat up. I have a BLNR and the same white RO youre talking about and they go great with any occasion. the royal is is such a looker and if you can swing it absolutely get it.

PPFANBOY · 26 March 2018, 02:46 PM

Get the RO. It is in a different league.

Baco Noir · 26 March 2018, 03:05 PM

I wear my 15400st in shorts, jeans, suit, and yes, even mogul skiing. I’ve taken some brutal falls with it and it’s running fine. I wouldn’t take it mtn biking because of the potential damage from rocks in a crash, but it’s not as delicate as some would have you believe.

24 March 2018, 10:30 AM	#1
Drdrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 85	Royal Oak Everyday & Everywhere Looking for some advice. I have read almost all the threads on “how delicate” and “is this OK for everyday” but am hoping to connect with those that really beat on the modern references. I have been wearing a modern GMTc everyday for about two years. From the Board Room to the Gentleman’s club. Construction sites to weddings. Big meeting and large presentations to street hockey and alcohol fueled fist fights... it has served me well. I cannot get the thought of the silver 15400st out of my mind and am thinking of retiring my GMT or passing it along to a family member. Can the 15400 really handle my lifestyle? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2018, 11:20 AM	#3
Jidonsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Posts: 258	I doubt the sharp edges on the 15400 will look as good as the GMT after two years of daily wear. If you don't mind the scratches, I'm sure the watch will survive. You can always have it refinished (and AP will do a great job) when you send it in for the two year water resistance test. __________________ Current Collection Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 \| Rolex 114060 \| Rolex 116710BLNR \| Tudor Black Bay GMT \| Tudor Pelagos Blue \| IWC Mark XVIII Le Petit Prince \|

24 March 2018, 12:10 PM	#5
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	No. Unless you always wear it in a long sleeve shirt properly covered, your watch is going to get scratched or dinged with those activity. For an AP that can handle what you described, you need a ceramic offshore. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

24 March 2018, 11:28 PM	#9
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	Keep gmt as daily beater ( I use my smurf). Wear the AP at night or “out”. I save my ROO for nights out, dates etc __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

24 March 2018, 11:39 PM	#10
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	The day you strap on your first AP or PP is the day you learn wrist awareness. Eventually it will be second nature. __________________

24 March 2018, 10:33 AM	#2
Drdrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 85	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2018, 11:36 AM	#4
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	As above poster noted, it's not if the watch can 'handle it'....it can. It's if you can 'handle' the wear and more noticeable scratches/blemishes on a much more expensive piece. I think a Rolex sport model is one of the best daily drivers. It can take whatever you throw at it, servicing is not very expensive and it stays looking good for practically forever. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable wearing a RO daily. However, I say that in the position of not having the disposable income some other posters have.

24 March 2018, 12:11 PM	#6
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Keep the GMT

24 March 2018, 12:22 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Look up some pics of an AP bezel with lots of marks and if you can stomach it you're golden.

24 March 2018, 12:55 PM	#8
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	The watch/movement can handle plenty of abuse. Most ROs you’ll have to be okay with scratches. From a pure beater standing my FC diver is far more robust than my DSSD after daily abuse for 5+ years and my CE44mm is also perfect so far. I like ROOs as casual daily beaters and ROs for business and dress attire.

25 March 2018, 01:28 AM	#12
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	AP: Compare the 15400, 15300, 15450 the 15400 is kinda big A simple answer is no. Honestly I think the BLNR has more to offer then the RO. IF you have to get the RO, add to your BLNR

25 March 2018, 01:40 AM	#13
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,106	Perfect watch for alcohol fueled fist fights. The sharp edges on the bezel especially.

25 March 2018, 02:35 AM	#15
Drdrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 85	Thanks for the input all! I’m not worried about scratches as I wear my watches. Glad to hear the movement is robust. I will start my search for previously enjoyed example.

25 March 2018, 03:00 AM	#16
iceman1118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 57	I say go for it. Watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed. I am not necessarily saying put it through a wood chipper or go rock climbing with it, but its more robust than you would think. My SS 15400 and Diver are basically my every day watches and while there is some wear and tear they have held up really well and have aged beautifully.

26 March 2018, 05:24 AM	#17
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	I pretty much wore my 15400 daily for a year. Swiming in the ocean, pools, jacuzzis, saunas, worn biking, multiple long trips, desk diving, dinged it a few times... Have of course acquired a few scratches but actually still look very nice. Not a single mechanical issue with the watch, in my book it is up for daily use. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

26 March 2018, 06:08 AM	#18
Wembleyisgreen Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Allison Park Watch: 214270 Posts: 540	Go for it.

26 March 2018, 01:28 PM	#19
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	You can live this life with an AP or without. I think the choice is easy.

26 March 2018, 01:31 PM	#20
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	Add the RO. Use GMT as beater and RO for when you know it wont get beat up. I have a BLNR and the same white RO youre talking about and they go great with any occasion. the royal is is such a looker and if you can swing it absolutely get it. __________________ 116506

26 March 2018, 02:46 PM	#21
PPFANBOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 324	Get the RO. It is in a different league.

26 March 2018, 03:05 PM	#22
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,971	I wear my 15400st in shorts, jeans, suit, and yes, even mogul skiing. I’ve taken some brutal falls with it and it’s running fine. I wouldn’t take it mtn biking because of the potential damage from rocks in a crash, but it’s not as delicate as some would have you believe. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

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