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GentleMonster · 30 June 2018, 04:33 PM

I finally decided to own an AP and so a journey began visiting my regular AD and a local AP boutique spending many weeks trying the 15400 and 15450.

I’m not gonna debate the 15400 vs 15450 as it has been done before and still going on. What I’m sharing is a personal experience.

The 15400 is the natural choice as I’ve been wearing sports model watches. However each time I put on a 15400 it doesn’t look quite right. Reason was because I have a small wrist.

The 15450 on the hand fits like a glove. The moment I put it on the first time, I knew its the right size.

However due to my stubbornness, I persisted to convince myself to wear the 15400. I spent several more weeks revisiting the stores to try on the 15400 but ultimately went with my heart and acquired the 15450.

Please enjoy the many pictures and I hope it’s useful for anyone who needs a reference.

Collection

Bag up

Nice gesture from the manager

Couple of shots before I removed the stickers

And 1 after

GentleMonster · 30 June 2018, 04:38 PM

Back to boutique for resizing

Hulk goes into storage

jumpmandk · 30 June 2018, 04:39 PM

Nice choice! This may have been answered in the various threads, but seeing as how you were going back and forth on the 400/450, assuming they were both blue, my question is are the dials the same hue of blue?

Somehow in the photos I've seen of both 400/450, it seems like the blue is more vibrant on the 450 vs other versions.. Did you notice that or is it lighting in play?

Congrats nonetheless!

GentleMonster · 30 June 2018, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpmandk

Nice choice! This may have been answered in the various threads, but seeing as how you were going back and forth on the 400/450, assuming they were both blue, my question is are the dials the same hue of blue?

Somehow in the photos I've seen of both 400/450, it seems like the blue is more vibrant on the 450 vs other versions.. Did you notice that or is it lighting in play?

Congrats nonetheless!

Thanks!
I’ve tried silver and blue dials. Unfortunately, I was not able to hold both 400/450 blue dials at the same time.
Each time it was brought out to me on different occasions when I visited the boutique. Both were reserved pieces.
But as much as I can remember both 400/450 blue looks pretty similar

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GentleMonster · 30 June 2018, 04:48 PM

Last set of pics

Indoor day light

Moving closer to windows

Direct sunlight

Not forgetting the chromo

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cosmoliu · 30 June 2018, 04:57 PM

Nice!

I'm hopelessly on the fence about whether or not to acquire a RO. But if I do, it will be a 15450.

importstunna · 30 June 2018, 04:59 PM

Congrats! Due to the insane reseller prices on the Daytona, I am also now looking into a 15450 myself. Wear it in good health.

OP15 · 30 June 2018, 06:26 PM

Congrats!

Razorsedge1 · 30 June 2018, 07:53 PM

Looks great! Enjoy.

HK Islandboy · 30 June 2018, 07:58 PM

Great photos! Congratulations

The watch looks great on you

AK797 · 30 June 2018, 08:19 PM

Congrats!

Blue is the same on the 450 and 400, different on the 202 and again on the 300, getting progressively darker each time.

GentleMonster · 30 June 2018, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmoliu

Nice!

I'm hopelessly on the fence about whether or not to acquire a RO. But if I do, it will be a 15450.

Quote:

Originally Posted by importstunna

Congrats! Due to the insane reseller prices on the Daytona, I am also now looking into a 15450 myself. Wear it in good health.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OP15

Congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorsedge1

Looks great! Enjoy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Great photos! Congratulations

The watch looks great on you

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats!

Blue is the same on the 450 and 400, different on the 202 and again on the 300, getting progressively darker each time.

Thank you all.

Ah yes the 15202 is definitely darker vs 400/450.

walds11 · 30 June 2018, 09:41 PM

Congrats! Mine should be arriving soon. It sure does fit you like a glove! The 15450 fits similar to a 40mm Rolex sports model.

tonupbklyn · 30 June 2018, 11:16 PM

perfect fit, congrats!

Tourbeon · 30 June 2018, 11:33 PM

Looks great! Really like that dial. Congrats

karva · 30 June 2018, 11:44 PM

Congrats !
Had the same dilemma and went with the 15450 in April.
I don't regret it !

GentleMonster · 30 June 2018, 11:49 PM

Thank you all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

Congrats! Mine should be arriving soon. It sure does fit you like a glove! The 15450 fits similar to a 40mm Rolex sports model.

That’s great, looking forward to your incoming.

JoeCool76 · 1 July 2018, 12:15 AM

Nice pictures. Congrats. Perfect fit.

V25V · 1 July 2018, 12:32 AM

Looks great on you, congrats!

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Kliminator · 1 July 2018, 12:40 AM

Beautiful watch. What size is your wrist?
Was AD able to discount on the blue?

daveo5 · 1 July 2018, 12:58 AM

Perplexed, what are the differences between the two models?

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GentleMonster · 1 July 2018, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Beautiful watch. What size is your wrist?
Was AD able to discount on the blue?

6”. No discount from boutique. In fact blue dials are not available or hard to come by at ADs

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo5

Perplexed, what are the differences between the two models?

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You mean 400 vs 450?
It’s the size, 41mm vs 37mm

daveo5 · 1 July 2018, 01:17 AM

Thanks.

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walds11 · 1 July 2018, 01:17 AM

Slightly off topic, but is the 15450 blue dial boutique exclusive? It’s not notated as boutique exclusive on the website, but I’ve heard that it in fact is.

GentleMonster · 1 July 2018, 01:20 AM

Yes it is boutique exclusive.

kdqq · 1 July 2018, 01:27 AM

Wow very nice!!!
I actually had this debate as well with the 15202 vs 15450.
In the end I went with the 15202 but 15450 is a beauty!! congrats!

walds11 · 1 July 2018, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GentleMonster

Yes it is boutique exclusive.

Ok, cool. The reason I asked is the 15400 blue dial is notated as boutique exclusive:

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220ST.03/

But the 15450 blue dial is not:

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1256ST.03/

GentleMonster · 1 July 2018, 01:36 AM

Thanks!
He 15202 would be the perfect fit imho. Very similar in size to the sports model that I am used to wearing.
However it’s scarcity and no seconds hand was a deal breaker

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdqq

Wow very nice!!!
I actually had this debate as well with the 15202 vs 15450.
In the end I went with the 15202 but 15450 is a beauty!! congrats!

GentleMonster · 1 July 2018, 01:43 AM

I guess AP is either slow to update or it chose to remain ambiguous.
Word from my AD is that they have not received any blue dials for a Long Long time. Boutique manager confirmed it is exclusive.

Did you order yours from boutique too?

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

Ok, cool. The reason I asked is the 15400 blue dial is notated as boutique exclusive:

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220ST.03/

But the 15450 blue dial is not:

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1256ST.03/

Heu · 1 July 2018, 01:46 AM

Congrats!

30 June 2018, 04:33 PM	#1
GentleMonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SG/TOKYO Posts: 168	Fist AP, 15450 I finally decided to own an AP and so a journey began visiting my regular AD and a local AP boutique spending many weeks trying the 15400 and 15450. I’m not gonna debate the 15400 vs 15450 as it has been done before and still going on. What I’m sharing is a personal experience. The 15400 is the natural choice as I’ve been wearing sports model watches. However each time I put on a 15400 it doesn’t look quite right. Reason was because I have a small wrist. The 15450 on the hand fits like a glove. The moment I put it on the first time, I knew its the right size. However due to my stubbornness, I persisted to convince myself to wear the 15400. I spent several more weeks revisiting the stores to try on the 15400 but ultimately went with my heart and acquired the 15450. Please enjoy the many pictures and I hope it’s useful for anyone who needs a reference. Collection Bag up Nice gesture from the manager Couple of shots before I removed the stickers And 1 after

30 June 2018, 09:41 PM	#13
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Congrats! Mine should be arriving soon. It sure does fit you like a glove! The 15450 fits similar to a 40mm Rolex sports model. __________________ Adam

30 June 2018, 11:44 PM	#16
karva "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Switzerland Posts: 38	Congrats ! Had the same dilemma and went with the 15450 in April. I don't regret it ! __________________ Rolex 116515LN - Rolex 126710BLNR - VC 4500V - Czapek Antarctique

1 July 2018, 01:17 AM	#24
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Slightly off topic, but is the 15450 blue dial boutique exclusive? It’s not notated as boutique exclusive on the website, but I’ve heard that it in fact is. __________________ Adam

30 June 2018, 04:38 PM	#2
GentleMonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SG/TOKYO Posts: 168	Back to boutique for resizing Hulk goes into storage

30 June 2018, 04:39 PM	#3
jumpmandk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 1 Posts: 244	Nice choice! This may have been answered in the various threads, but seeing as how you were going back and forth on the 400/450, assuming they were both blue, my question is are the dials the same hue of blue? Somehow in the photos I've seen of both 400/450, it seems like the blue is more vibrant on the 450 vs other versions.. Did you notice that or is it lighting in play? Congrats nonetheless!

30 June 2018, 04:48 PM	#5
GentleMonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SG/TOKYO Posts: 168	Last set of pics Indoor day light Moving closer to windows Direct sunlight Not forgetting the chromo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2018, 04:57 PM	#6
cosmoliu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Norman Location: CA Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, ALS Posts: 170	Nice! I'm hopelessly on the fence about whether or not to acquire a RO. But if I do, it will be a 15450.

30 June 2018, 04:59 PM	#7
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	Congrats! Due to the insane reseller prices on the Daytona, I am also now looking into a 15450 myself. Wear it in good health.

30 June 2018, 06:26 PM	#8
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	Congrats!

30 June 2018, 07:53 PM	#9
Razorsedge1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 448	Looks great! Enjoy.

30 June 2018, 07:58 PM	#10
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Great photos! Congratulations The watch looks great on you

30 June 2018, 08:19 PM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Congrats! Blue is the same on the 450 and 400, different on the 202 and again on the 300, getting progressively darker each time.

30 June 2018, 11:16 PM	#14
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	perfect fit, congrats!

30 June 2018, 11:33 PM	#15
Tourbeon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 162	Looks great! Really like that dial. Congrats

1 July 2018, 12:15 AM	#18
JoeCool76 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 98	Nice pictures. Congrats. Perfect fit.

1 July 2018, 12:32 AM	#19
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	Looks great on you, congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

1 July 2018, 12:40 AM	#20
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,367	Beautiful watch. What size is your wrist? Was AD able to discount on the blue?

1 July 2018, 12:58 AM	#21
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,336	Perplexed, what are the differences between the two models? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

1 July 2018, 01:20 AM	#25
GentleMonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SG/TOKYO Posts: 168	Yes it is boutique exclusive.

1 July 2018, 01:27 AM	#26
kdqq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA/Canada Posts: 166	Wow very nice!!! I actually had this debate as well with the 15202 vs 15450. In the end I went with the 15202 but 15450 is a beauty!! congrats!

1 July 2018, 01:46 AM	#30
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,766	Congrats!

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