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Old 12 January 2014, 01:46 PM   #1
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Ap 15450

I just thought i would share some pics of my recent purchase. I wanted a RO that i could wear in more dressy situations, hence my choice for a silver dial and for a 37mm. Had to add two links since i have a large wrist.
So far, i really love it. Dial looks great, with varying colors depending on lighting. 3120 movement works well and is great to look at. And the ST bracelet is divine.

Have not seen much love for the 15450 on the forum. But i am quite new on Trf

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Old 12 January 2014, 02:34 PM   #2
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looks perfect on you
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Old 12 January 2014, 02:55 PM   #3
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Looks great!!!
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Old 12 January 2014, 03:30 PM   #4
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Very nice

I don't know why AP only makes the 15450 in one dial colour - what happened to the blue and black?
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Old 12 January 2014, 05:54 PM   #5
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The 450 is very nice and better proportioned than the 400, its just on the small side for most that's all.
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Old 12 January 2014, 06:02 PM   #6
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Very nice. Enjoy!
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Old 12 January 2014, 07:10 PM   #7
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Fits you well. Congrats!
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Old 13 January 2014, 02:01 AM   #8
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Looks great on you, congrats!!
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Old 13 January 2014, 09:05 AM   #9
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Nice! But jus curious, u can easily pull off the 15400. Id there any reason why u fell the 15450 is dressier?
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Old 13 January 2014, 12:29 PM   #10
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37mm is small these days, but looks good on you.
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Old 14 January 2014, 03:19 AM   #11
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The 450 is very nice and better proportioned than the 400, its just on the small side for most that's all.
I agree.
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Old 14 January 2014, 03:39 AM   #12
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I'll join :)

450 do came in black dial , but only with diamond setting bezel ...

Hopefully we can see some lights on the blue ones..
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Old 14 January 2014, 08:26 AM   #13
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450 do came in black dial , but only with diamond setting bezel ...

Hopefully we can see some lights on the blue ones..
Nice. Actually they have. Black dial rose gold setting without diamond bezel.

I believe the 450 was a lady's ro. Only recently when they intro the one that you are wearing that they began to promote it as a unisex watch. i think i would buy this as well since my wrist is so puny.
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Old 14 January 2014, 09:04 AM   #14
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Looks perfect on you
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Old 14 January 2014, 09:09 AM   #15
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Looks good. We must remember that most models in the 90's to early 2000's were 36mm. These days, we're used to big watches but watch this space.....
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Old 14 January 2014, 07:50 PM   #16
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Old 14 January 2014, 09:29 PM   #17
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I think this watch looks great! The size seems perfect and the dial is very crisp, congratulations.
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Old 14 January 2014, 10:44 PM   #18
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Nice. Actually they have. Black dial rose gold setting without diamond bezel.



I believe the 450 was a lady's ro. Only recently when they intro the one that you are wearing that they began to promote it as a unisex watch. i think i would buy this as well since my wrist is so puny.

When I went to the ad to try it on I first went for the 450 and the salesman was a bit skeptical about me asking to try it on but then was surprised it fit perfectly.

I'd go 450. Cheaper and fits me.

But these are quite rare or people buy to keep. Not too many on the used market compared to the bigger sizes... I'd imagine resale isn't as good as the 39 or 41mm.




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Old 14 January 2014, 11:07 PM   #19
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When I went to the ad to try it on I first went for the 450 and the salesman was a bit skeptical about me asking to try it on but then was surprised it fit perfectly.

I'd go 450. Cheaper and fits me.

But these are quite rare or people buy to keep. Not too many on the used market compared to the bigger sizes... I'd imagine resale isn't as good as the 39 or 41mm.




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I have not seen much 450 on the 2nd hand. Probably because it is still quite new and because of limited supply. Short term, i would assume flipping it is not as easy as flipping a 400. Longer term, i am not so sure since this is just a matter of time for smaller watches to become fashionable again IMO.

450 would certainly get more traction if they had a blue and/or black SS version.
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Old 14 January 2014, 11:10 PM   #20
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Awesome watch! Congrats
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Old 15 January 2014, 03:44 AM   #21
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I have not seen much 450 on the 2nd hand. Probably because it is still quite new and because of limited supply. Short term, i would assume flipping it is not as easy as flipping a 400. Longer term, i am not so sure since this is just a matter of time for smaller watches to become fashionable again IMO.



450 would certainly get more traction if they had a blue and/or black SS version.

Yeah I wonder why it only comes with a white dial. Sihh 2014?

I'd still probably go with white anyway.



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Old 15 January 2014, 04:10 AM   #22
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A beauty and looks to be a perfect fit for your wrist, congrats! My experience with the RO's surprised me. Acquired a 450 w/o considering the other models, the assumption being my smallish 6.5 wrist couldn't hold anything larger than the 37 mm.

Was able to buckle on a 202 later and just couldn't resist the blue dial. Over a bit of time, I preferred the larger diameter though thinner 202 vs the thicker 450 from a size perspective. Moved the 450 out recently, deciding the 202 "wore" better. Go figure . . .
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A beauty and looks to be a perfect fit for your wrist, congrats! My experience with the RO's surprised me. Acquired a 450 w/o considering the other models, the assumption being my smallish 6.5 wrist couldn't hold anything larger than the 37 mm.

Was able to buckle on a 202 later and just couldn't resist the blue dial. Over a bit of time, I preferred the larger diameter though thinner 202 vs the thicker 450 from a size perspective. Moved the 450 out recently, deciding the 202 "wore" better. Go figure . . .
Normal sized ROs looks good on peeps with at least a 6.5" wrist.

Hence, u def can go the 450 route imo. I would have gotten the 202 if i could wear it :( sadly i cant.
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Normal sized ROs looks good on peeps with at least a 6.5" wrist.

Hence, u def can go the 450 route imo. I would have gotten the 202 if i could wear it :( sadly i cant.
Yeah, agree. If the 450 was as thin as the 202 I think I would have kept that too. As it was, it became hard to buckle the 450 on with the 202's fit available. No sense I have any watch if it isn't gonna get worn . . .
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