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theflywrist · 11 April 2015, 04:11 AM

Hey guys.
Yes it is me again; I do apologise for making another thread, however your opinions are greatly appreciated, and I am really thinking this one hard now.
I am thinking of picking this beauty up as my dress watch / business casual attire watch.
I have a BLNR which serves me as an all rounder.

Do you think I am killing the look with a small dial? Or you think this works for me?
I have 6" ish wrists.
On a side note, I would like to ask current RO members on the durability of this watch.
I do understand that these watches are gentle and can catch scratches easily, which I have no problem with, however is it easy to dent the watch with a slight hit on the door, etc?

Give me your honest opinions.

Thank you all

ciceroyeah · 11 April 2015, 04:14 AM

Looks perfect for your wrist size.

AK797 · 11 April 2015, 04:48 AM

Yup fills your wrist up nicely, def not small.

grrr · 11 April 2015, 05:08 AM

It looks perfect...

horseco · 11 April 2015, 05:11 AM

I personally think huge watch on a small wrist looks wrong. That 15450st looks AWESOME on you.

Dom · 11 April 2015, 05:26 AM

You are good to go. that's the one.

tcheeco · 11 April 2015, 05:39 AM

It looks nice on you...

masterserg · 11 April 2015, 05:43 AM

It looks ok, but in MY opinion ... the 15300 on your other thread looked better.

Audemars Piguet · 11 April 2015, 06:08 AM

Hairdude1 · 11 April 2015, 06:10 AM

Looking good

dexvd · 11 April 2015, 06:41 AM

Will be waiting to see if they make a 15450 with a grey or black dial...

AK797 · 11 April 2015, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dexvd

Will be waiting to see if they make a 15450 with a grey or black dial...

Not having a black one is rather surprising.

Cru Jones · 11 April 2015, 07:12 AM

Looks perfect for you.

dexvd · 11 April 2015, 07:16 AM

What is your actual wrist size 6", 6.5" or somewhere in between? My wrist is around 6.4" and am also considering the 15450. I would be interested to know the length of the case lug to lug as well as the width of the top surface of your wrist... Would help me picture how it would sit on my own wrist. From my perspective though even though I prefer a darker dial, the 15450 looks better on you than the 15300

BZA · 11 April 2015, 07:52 AM

You're all set!!

goog53 · 11 April 2015, 08:53 AM

Size is perfect. Do they offer it in a black or blue dial?

zama · 11 April 2015, 09:04 AM

Too many on this forum wear over sized watches I think that looks absolutely perfect. my 15400 fits about the same on my 7.5in wrist and I would argue it is a little too oversized would have preferred the 39mm.

It looks prefect as sports or dress.

I do find them easy to dent and yes a door will do it, largely because of the shape and the polished surfaces, a Rolex even a Patek is probably more robust, but if you can get over it when it happens you will be fine, otherwise it may not be the watch for you, and I am not hard on my watches either.

theflywrist · 11 April 2015, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

Too many on this forum wear over sized watches I think that looks absolutely perfect. my 15400 fits about the same on my 7.5in wrist and I would argue it is a little too oversized would have preferred the 39mm.

It looks prefect as sports or dress.

I do find them easy to dent and yes a door will do it, largely because of the shape and the polished surfaces, a Rolex even a Patek is probably more robust, but if you can get over it when it happens you will be fine, otherwise it may not be the watch for you, and I am not hard on my watches either.

Thanks for the response.
I can live with scratches, a few dings, I just fear having a major deep dent that completely ruins the look of the watch.
Hopefully it won't come to that though; any watch is anyway prone to damage.

I wonder if anyone knows how much a full case replacement would cost from AP.
Would be curious to know.

VICI · 11 April 2015, 01:55 PM

👍👍

mps354 · 11 April 2015, 02:36 PM

Perfect fit

h999r · 11 April 2015, 04:26 PM

Plus 1. It's all good responses.

zama · 11 April 2015, 04:53 PM

Crazypilot I feared I may have convinced you that the AP is able to be badly damaged... better that I post to explain in fact others may do the same (I went and took these photos for you again not great camera or light). I collected my AP Dec 2014, and have worn it probably 8 weeks in total since then, only contacts have been very slight with brushing middle of doors not whacking end of them etc, no drops/brick walls etc..... I work in an office and don't play sport with watches either, am careful but not obsessive (no mouse pads under my wrist!!!!).

Two small marks on the bezel surface the shape I believe encourages small marks the one at the top near 3pm is not easy to see unless you reflect it in certain light the one closer to 7.20pm is pretty clear and was far from a big collision, they will scratch more than a Rolex but far from needing a new case, they will polish out at service. I also got a small graze in a similar way on my WG Lange, it somewhat healed itself (less pronounced than it was) and again it will clear up totally with a very light polish. Never have issues with any of my Rolex, other than the faint scratches we all get with PCL, I would rather they were brushed, but there are a million posts including currently on that one.

I am not fussed much about scratches but the shape and size of the 15400 and polished nature do make it attract small marks. WOULD Not stop you buying the one pictured it is a perfect choice and fit for you. Cheers CM

theflywrist · 11 April 2015, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

Crazypilot I feared I may have convinced you that the AP is able to be badly damaged... better that I post to explain in fact others may do the same (I went and took these photos for you again not great camera or light). I collected my AP Dec 2014, and have worn it probably 8 weeks in total since then, only contacts have been very slight with brushing middle of doors not whacking end of them etc, no drops/brick walls etc..... I work in an office and don't play sport with watches either, am careful but not obsessive (no mouse pads under my wrist!!!!).

Two small marks on the bezel surface the shape I believe encourages small marks the one at the top near 3pm is not easy to see unless you reflect it in certain light the one closer to 7.20pm is pretty clear and was far from a big collision, they will scratch more than a Rolex but far from needing a new case, they will polish out at service. I also got a small graze in a similar way on my WG Lange, it somewhat healed itself (less pronounced than it was) and again it will clear up totally with a very light polish. Never have issues with any of my Rolex, other than the faint scratches we all get with PCL, I would rather they were brushed, but there are a million posts including currently on that one.

I am not fussed much about scratches but the shape and size of the 15400 and polished nature do make it attract small marks. WOULD Not stop you buying the one pictured it is a perfect choice and fit for you. Cheers CM

Ah I fully get you.
Thanks for taking the time, and the pics.
Absolutely beautiful watch.
I can totally live with scratches here and there on my watch. I do intend to wear it as my dress watch, and generally under less demanding circumstances.

My only fear was the thought of having a bad hit where I would have to change the case completely.
I think perhaps I am misguided on how durable the RO is. I am sure other than picking scratches easy, she is built like a tank.
Thanks for the help once again!

B. Doggy · 12 April 2015, 01:41 AM

I'm not one for anything under 39mm, but that looks good on you.

wisguy · 12 April 2015, 02:17 AM

Looks great on you, go for it.

braningan · 12 April 2015, 04:33 AM

Good

Rockslide · 12 April 2015, 06:06 AM

It looks great on you buddy. Im looking into getting the 15450 myself. My wristsize is just a little over 6.7 inches flat. I haven´t tried on the 15400 yet.
Heres a photo I took at the AD with the 15450.

Tan · 12 April 2015, 08:52 PM

Looks great

redsubby · 13 April 2015, 01:29 PM

I don't think you can go any bigger.

CWIN · 13 April 2015, 05:59 PM

I think it looks great

11 April 2015, 04:11 AM	#1
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	Am I ruining the AP look with a small dial? (37mm) Hey guys. Yes it is me again; I do apologise for making another thread, however your opinions are greatly appreciated, and I am really thinking this one hard now. I am thinking of picking this beauty up as my dress watch / business casual attire watch. I have a BLNR which serves me as an all rounder. Do you think I am killing the look with a small dial? Or you think this works for me? I have 6" ish wrists. On a side note, I would like to ask current RO members on the durability of this watch. I do understand that these watches are gentle and can catch scratches easily, which I have no problem with, however is it easy to dent the watch with a slight hit on the door, etc? Give me your honest opinions. Thank you all Attached Images

11 April 2015, 05:43 AM	#8
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11 April 2015, 06:10 AM	#10
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11 April 2015, 07:52 AM	#15
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11 April 2015, 09:04 AM	#17
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Too many on this forum wear over sized watches I think that looks absolutely perfect. my 15400 fits about the same on my 7.5in wrist and I would argue it is a little too oversized would have preferred the 39mm. It looks prefect as sports or dress. I do find them easy to dent and yes a door will do it, largely because of the shape and the polished surfaces, a Rolex even a Patek is probably more robust, but if you can get over it when it happens you will be fine, otherwise it may not be the watch for you, and I am not hard on my watches either. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

11 April 2015, 04:14 AM	#2
ciceroyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: canada Posts: 243	Looks perfect for your wrist size.

11 April 2015, 04:48 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yup fills your wrist up nicely, def not small.

11 April 2015, 05:08 AM	#4
grrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 382	It looks perfect...

11 April 2015, 05:11 AM	#5
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I personally think huge watch on a small wrist looks wrong. That 15450st looks AWESOME on you.

11 April 2015, 05:26 AM	#6
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	You are good to go. that's the one.

11 April 2015, 05:39 AM	#7
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	It looks nice on you...

11 April 2015, 06:08 AM	#9
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252

11 April 2015, 06:41 AM	#11
dexvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 415	Will be waiting to see if they make a 15450 with a grey or black dial...

11 April 2015, 07:12 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Looks perfect for you.

11 April 2015, 07:16 AM	#14
dexvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 415	What is your actual wrist size 6", 6.5" or somewhere in between? My wrist is around 6.4" and am also considering the 15450. I would be interested to know the length of the case lug to lug as well as the width of the top surface of your wrist... Would help me picture how it would sit on my own wrist. From my perspective though even though I prefer a darker dial, the 15450 looks better on you than the 15300

11 April 2015, 08:53 AM	#16
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Size is perfect. Do they offer it in a black or blue dial?

11 April 2015, 01:55 PM	#19
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	👍👍

11 April 2015, 02:36 PM	#20
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Perfect fit

11 April 2015, 04:26 PM	#21
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Plus 1. It's all good responses.

11 April 2015, 04:53 PM	#22
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Crazypilot I feared I may have convinced you that the AP is able to be badly damaged... better that I post to explain in fact others may do the same (I went and took these photos for you again not great camera or light). I collected my AP Dec 2014, and have worn it probably 8 weeks in total since then, only contacts have been very slight with brushing middle of doors not whacking end of them etc, no drops/brick walls etc..... I work in an office and don't play sport with watches either, am careful but not obsessive (no mouse pads under my wrist!!!!). Two small marks on the bezel surface the shape I believe encourages small marks the one at the top near 3pm is not easy to see unless you reflect it in certain light the one closer to 7.20pm is pretty clear and was far from a big collision, they will scratch more than a Rolex but far from needing a new case, they will polish out at service. I also got a small graze in a similar way on my WG Lange, it somewhat healed itself (less pronounced than it was) and again it will clear up totally with a very light polish. Never have issues with any of my Rolex, other than the faint scratches we all get with PCL, I would rather they were brushed, but there are a million posts including currently on that one. I am not fussed much about scratches but the shape and size of the 15400 and polished nature do make it attract small marks. WOULD Not stop you buying the one pictured it is a perfect choice and fit for you. Cheers CM Attached Images __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

12 April 2015, 01:41 AM	#24
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I'm not one for anything under 39mm, but that looks good on you. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

12 April 2015, 02:17 AM	#25
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Looks great on you, go for it. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

12 April 2015, 04:33 AM	#26
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	Good

12 April 2015, 06:06 AM	#27
Rockslide "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Europe Posts: 108	It looks great on you buddy. Im looking into getting the 15450 myself. My wristsize is just a little over 6.7 inches flat. I haven´t tried on the 15400 yet. Heres a photo I took at the AD with the 15450.

12 April 2015, 08:52 PM	#28
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	Looks great

13 April 2015, 01:29 PM	#29
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	I don't think you can go any bigger.

13 April 2015, 05:59 PM	#30
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I think it looks great __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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