New 15450

[racxcoon]

They will now come in black and blue dials

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/ne...on-highlights/

I was hoping the 15450 would eventually come with a blue dial since my wrists are too small for a 15400

[AK797]

That's ruthenium same as on the 15400.

[Onx]

Why are they considered novelty now? Any difference?

[anothernewphone]

Oh man. Just when I thought I had my mind made up. Black dial 15450 looks great!

[GB-man]

Blue dial to the 15450 is probably my favorite thing they did this year. Closest to a new 15300 blue you can get.

[Cru Jones]

[CaputMortuum]

So will these be boutique only?

[Onx]

So little love for this thread? Hello puny wrists club

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Onx

So little love for this thread? Hello puny wrists club

You don't have to have a small wrist to prefer watches that aren't super sized. My wrist is 7" and I prefer ~40mm

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by GB-man

You don't have to have a small wrist to prefer watches that aren't super sized. My wrist is 7" and I prefer ~40mm

to be fair 40mm APs wear like 42mm

42MM wear like 44mm & 44mm wear like 46mm

[Tay821]

Is this blue going to be like the jumbo or the 15400? Hopefully its not a boutique only piece. Would really like to see this in person

[NoVaSubowner]

7.75 wrist here. 38MM PP Calatrava is my daily driver. I would seriously look at a 15450. The optics of this watch probably makes it wear more like a 39mm case.
I had a 15400. At 41 mm it wore more like 43, too big for the type of watch it is IMHO....

[AK797]

Looks like new blue.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPX-0HQgNAc/?tagged=sihh

[ragingcao]

Originally Posted by racxcoon

They will now come in black and blue dials

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/ne...on-highlights/

I was hoping the 15450 would eventually come with a blue dial since my wrists are too small for a 15400

Same here. In a conundrum now between the 15400 and 15450 blue. One is a tad on the big side and the other on the small side.

[racxcoon]

Any news on whether or not it's going to be a boutique only piece?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

to be fair 40mm APs wear like 42mm

42MM wear like 44mm & 44mm wear like 46mm

Indeed that's why I sold my 15400. Honestly my AP divers looked identical in size to my 46mm navitimer.

I imagine this 15450 wears perfect, similar to a Daytona.

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

7.75 wrist here. 38MM PP Calatrava is my daily driver. I would seriously look at a 15450. The optics of this watch probably makes it wear more like a 39mm case.
I had a 15400. At 41 mm it wore more like 43, too big for the type of watch it is IMHO....

Bingo hopefullly not boutique only otherwise I'd just spring for the jumbo.

[malarky_hk]

Damn. I want one. The 15400 was just way too big. Mint condition blue dial 15300 too pricey. Glad I held off buying a Royal Oak. Seems the blue 15450 could be the answer.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ragingcao

Same here. In a conundrum now between the 15400 and 15450 blue. One is a tad on the big side and the other on the small side.

On an AP I'd go on the bigger side, on a PP I'd go smaller, plus more of that beautiful blue dial to enjoy.

[ragingcao]

Originally Posted by AK797

On an AP I'd go on the bigger side, on a PP I'd go smaller, plus more of that beautiful blue dial to enjoy.

I concur. That's why the ROO Navy is still in the back of my mind.

[anothernewphone]

I tried - and loved - the 15450 a few months back, but lamented that it only came in the white/silver dial. They have a black dial, but it was only with a diamond bezel - no thanks. It fits just as well as my Daytona does.



Now that the blue and black dials have been announced, it's a no-brainer for me when I'm ready to buy. I'm probably adding the LVc very soon, and once I'm ready for another piece, these should be plentiful.

[strettyend]

Was in the market for a 15450 late last year but found the silver dial a bit too plain. Will definitely be checking out this new blue!

[uscmatt99]

I need to try one of these on. I can pull off a 15400 which is a bit large for my taste, but actually fit my wrist better than the 15202. This may be the Goldilocks in terms of fit, and I like that the movement fits the case size better, as well as the date aperture placement. A silver dial wouldn't cut it for me, but the blue, sign me up!

[ap1]

I think blue 15450 is boutique only

[Vipes]

Originally Posted by ragingcao

Same here. In a conundrum now between the 15400 and 15450 blue. One is a tad on the big side and the other on the small side.

Yup. 39mm is perfect size for AP Royal Oak.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ap1

I think blue 15450 is boutique only

Might as well go jumbo then. What's retail?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

I tried - and loved - the 15450 a few months back, but lamented that it only came in the white/silver dial. They have a black dial, but it was only with a diamond bezel - no thanks. It fits just as well as my Daytona does.



Now that the blue and black dials have been announced, it's a no-brainer for me when I'm ready to buy. I'm probably adding the LVc very soon, and once I'm ready for another piece, these should be plentiful.

Hey bill. Any pics of the Daytona on your wrist? I'm trying to gauge size.

[CWIN]

After regretfully selling my 15300 (multiple times) I wasn't able to find a reasonably priced one again. So I went with a 36mm 14790 with a blue dial instead. In light of the new release, it looks like I'm going to be picking up a new blue 15450!

Here's a pic of my 14790. Fits me great, the 36mm size wears more like 38mm imo. My wrist size is 6.5"






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[racxcoon]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Might as well go jumbo then. What's retail?

The current white dial 15450 goes for $16,500

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by racxcoon

The current white dial 15450 goes for $16,500

Thanks

I'd want to be around 12k on this as I imagine resale will be worse than the 15400. Looks like the jumbo is the safer bet maybe.

Some things I love about the 15450 vs the jumbo are the screw down crown, quickset and seconds so tough choice.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Thanks

I'd want to be around 12k on this as I imagine resale will be worse than the 15400. Looks like the jumbo is the safer bet maybe.

Some things I love about the 15450 vs the jumbo are the screw down crown, quickset and seconds so tough choice.

I had an AD tell me it's boutique only but who knows while it's all still new. I also have a 6.5 and flipped my jumbo - I agree that screw down and quick change (especially if have a rotation) are advantages of this new one. I can't really explain why I didn't love the fit of my jumbo - the integrated lugs then flatness of the watch just didn't sit so great for my bony wrist. This 15450 being a bit smaller and thicker may be the ticket. Hate to pay retail for it as I agree it's niche and flipping will hurt, no matter the blue dial. And I have the 5711 so there's that