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TooWoundUp · 1 July 2019, 11:22 AM

Hi, I've been interested in a silver dial AP 15450 for a short while now and have been considering preowned vs. new. I really love AP's silver dials, even more than the blue in some cases. When it comes to buying a 15450 silver dial new, what are availability and wait times like? Is it a realistic proposition to just contact an AP boutique like bal harbor and place an order? Also, I have a 6.9 inch wrist so I'm also worried it might wear a bit small ~ any pics on slightly larger wrists would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks trf!

huncho · 1 July 2019, 11:32 AM

pre owned goes for around retail now so i assume its not too hard to get but also not easy, also think it might be a bit small on you given your wrist size

TooWoundUp · 1 July 2019, 11:35 AM

I was worried about the size = but whenever I see a 15400 with the silver dial, it seems enormous. I prefer 38 to 39mm when it comes to my dress watches so I thought that the 37mm might be a better fit. Then again its so hard to find a place where I can try both on and there aren't many pictures around of people with my wrist size.

rohk · 1 July 2019, 01:06 PM

I just purchased a 15450 grey dial which should be coming Tuesday so I'll post some pictures. I have a 6.8-7 inch wrist.

fullofboats · 1 July 2019, 02:35 PM

I've been told the wait for the grey 15450 is a few months, certainly much shorter wait than for the blue. The ADs refuse to guess on how long the wait is but my sense after speaking to them is definitely this year.

rohk · 1 July 2019, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fullofboats

I've been told the wait for the grey 15450 is a few months, certainly much shorter wait than for the blue. The ADs refuse to guess on how long the wait is but my sense after speaking to them is definitely this year.

I contacted my nearest Boutique (Las Vegas) and they told me they don't have any 15450 until 2020. I asked if I can be placed on the waitlist and they said that wouldn't be possible..

TooWoundUp · 1 July 2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rohk

I just purchased a 15450 grey dial which should be coming Tuesday so I'll post some pictures. I have a 6.8-7 inch wrist.

That would be wonderful! thanks!

TooWoundUp · 1 July 2019, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rohk

I contacted my nearest Boutique (Las Vegas) and they told me they don't have any 15450 until 2020. I asked if I can be placed on the waitlist and they said that wouldn't be possible..

Is that on all colors including grey and white, or just the blue?

rohk · 2 July 2019, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TooWoundUp

Is that on all colors including grey and white, or just the blue?

They said all stainless steel variety were sold out.

I haven't called the Los Angeles or Vancouver Boutique though.

fullofboats · 2 July 2019, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rohk

I contacted my nearest Boutique (Las Vegas) and they told me they don't have any 15450 until 2020. I asked if I can be placed on the waitlist and they said that wouldn't be possible..

Sorry, should have mentioned I am in HK. There are 7 ADs (inc 3 boutiques) here. I’ve been told I can receive a grey 15450 in not too long and have been put on waitlist for the blue.

TooWoundUp · 2 July 2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fullofboats

Sorry, should have mentioned I am in HK. There are 7 ADs (inc 3 boutiques) here. I’ve been told I can receive a grey 15450 in not too long and have been put on waitlist for the blue.

What about white/silver?

importstunna · 2 July 2019, 01:52 PM

This probably won't help you, but white and rohdium 15450s were readily available in AP Taipei a few months back. They wouldn't even put me on the list for the blue version.

fullofboats · 2 July 2019, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TooWoundUp

What about white/silver?

Sorry didn’t ask specifically about the white, but I recall one AD saying white and grey are about the same wait. The blue does sound tough to get, my gut sense is more than a year but at least they were willing to take my name down.

TooWoundUp · 2 July 2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by importstunna

This probably won't help you, but white and rohdium 15450s were readily available in AP Taipei a few months back. They wouldn't even put me on the list for the blue version.

That sounds promising... Thanks!

TooWoundUp · 2 July 2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fullofboats

Sorry didn’t ask specifically about the white, but I recall one AD saying white and grey are about the same wait. The blue does sound tough to get, my gut sense is more than a year but at least they were willing to take my name down.

I get a sense that that's the case. For some reason, however, 15450's don't ever seem to show up in any of the greys... Always tons of 15400s but almost never the 15450. Always found that wierd

rohk · 3 July 2019, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TooWoundUp

That would be wonderful! thanks!

I just got it! I'll post some pictures later tonight..
Definitely looks much smaller than I thought.. maybe I got fatter the past couple of days

It fits nice and snug but I think I'll need to get another link but I don't know if it'll be too loose. We shall see.

TooWoundUp · 3 July 2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rohk

I just got it! I'll post some pictures later tonight..
Definitely looks much smaller than I thought.. maybe I got fatter the past couple of days

It fits nice and snug but I think I'll need to get another link but I don't know if it'll be too loose. We shall see.

Thanks!

rohk · 4 July 2019, 02:35 PM

Sorry for the wait. This is on a 6.75 - 7 inch wrist. It looks smaller in person (prob because I'm more used to my 39mm Explorer, but after wearing it for a couple of hours it looks normal) and even with all of the links it feels tight sometimes (during the swell of a hot day). I got a full link from my TD but now it's too loose so I might have to get a 1.5 link instead. I'll let you know how that goes.

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TooWoundUp · 4 July 2019, 02:51 PM

It actually looks great! With the integrate bracelet having those stiff bits of steel where the bracelet starts, does the watch sit alright on your wrist? Or is there a gap between the caseback and your skin?

rohk · 4 July 2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TooWoundUp

It actually looks great! With the integrate bracelet having those stiff bits of steel where the bracelet starts, does the watch sit alright on your wrist? Or is there a gap between the caseback and your skin?

It sits flush against my skin.

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rohk · 4 July 2019, 03:02 PM

Here are a couple of comparisons.

Rolex Explorer 39mm

Tudor Black Bay 41mm

15450

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TooWoundUp · 4 July 2019, 06:31 PM

Super helpful, thanks mate! I guess I need to find a way to try on a 15450 and a 15400 and see. But your pictures are pulling me towards the 15450.

rohk · 5 July 2019, 12:23 AM

Lemme know if you want more pics

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holdtime · 9 July 2019, 02:51 AM

Nice Pics.Thank you

andrewjoo7 · 9 July 2019, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohk

Here are a couple of comparisons.

Rolex Explorer 39mm

Tudor Black Bay 41mm

15450

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when I first saw these pics I thought it looked a bit small on you,, but if thats what your going for.
Great watch nonetheless

holdtime · 24 July 2019, 02:17 PM

Nice fit enjoy

holdtime · 24 July 2019, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooWoundUp

I get a sense that that's the case. For some reason, however, 15450's don't ever seem to show up in any of the greys... Always tons of 15400s but almost never the 15450. Always found that wierd

This month there were 2 blues and one whit 15450 for sale.
Sold now.

TooWoundUp · 24 July 2019, 02:31 PM

I know, recently the 15450 market seems to be on the up. More examples are showing up for sale and theres a lot of new interest on this forum.

Jsol · 24 July 2019, 04:15 PM

My 15450 blue and Daytona C, it’s a tricky size as it doesn’t seem much smaller.

Muxi · 24 July 2019, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rohk

I just purchased a 15450 grey dial which should be coming Tuesday so I'll post some pictures. I have a 6.8-7 inch wrist.

You might need extra links. I have a 6.5” wrist and it feels a bit tight with all 8 links installed.

1 July 2019, 11:22 AM	#1
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	AP 15450 Silver Dial Availability Hi, I've been interested in a silver dial AP 15450 for a short while now and have been considering preowned vs. new. I really love AP's silver dials, even more than the blue in some cases. When it comes to buying a 15450 silver dial new, what are availability and wait times like? Is it a realistic proposition to just contact an AP boutique like bal harbor and place an order? Also, I have a 6.9 inch wrist so I'm also worried it might wear a bit small ~ any pics on slightly larger wrists would be greatly appreciated! Thanks trf!

4 July 2019, 02:35 PM	#18
rohk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bay Area Posts: 47	Sorry for the wait. This is on a 6.75 - 7 inch wrist. It looks smaller in person (prob because I'm more used to my 39mm Explorer, but after wearing it for a couple of hours it looks normal) and even with all of the links it feels tight sometimes (during the swell of a hot day). I got a full link from my TD but now it's too loose so I might have to get a 1.5 link instead. I'll let you know how that goes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by rohk; 4 July 2019 at 02:41 PM.. Reason: more information

4 July 2019, 03:02 PM	#21
rohk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bay Area Posts: 47	Here are a couple of comparisons. Rolex Explorer 39mm Tudor Black Bay 41mm 15450 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by rohk; 4 July 2019 at 03:04 PM.. Reason: tudor size

24 July 2019, 04:15 PM	#29
Jsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joyce Location: SF and NYC Watch: GMT, AP, DD, Posts: 641	My 15450 blue and Daytona C, it’s a tricky size as it doesn’t seem much smaller. __________________ IG @crownthewatch

1 July 2019, 11:32 AM	#2
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,720	pre owned goes for around retail now so i assume its not too hard to get but also not easy, also think it might be a bit small on you given your wrist size

1 July 2019, 11:35 AM	#3
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	I was worried about the size = but whenever I see a 15400 with the silver dial, it seems enormous. I prefer 38 to 39mm when it comes to my dress watches so I thought that the 37mm might be a better fit. Then again its so hard to find a place where I can try both on and there aren't many pictures around of people with my wrist size.

1 July 2019, 01:06 PM	#4
rohk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bay Area Posts: 47	I just purchased a 15450 grey dial which should be coming Tuesday so I'll post some pictures. I have a 6.8-7 inch wrist.

1 July 2019, 02:35 PM	#5
fullofboats "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 528	I've been told the wait for the grey 15450 is a few months, certainly much shorter wait than for the blue. The ADs refuse to guess on how long the wait is but my sense after speaking to them is definitely this year.

2 July 2019, 01:52 PM	#12
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	This probably won't help you, but white and rohdium 15450s were readily available in AP Taipei a few months back. They wouldn't even put me on the list for the blue version.

4 July 2019, 02:51 PM	#19
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	It actually looks great! With the integrate bracelet having those stiff bits of steel where the bracelet starts, does the watch sit alright on your wrist? Or is there a gap between the caseback and your skin?

4 July 2019, 06:31 PM	#22
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	Super helpful, thanks mate! I guess I need to find a way to try on a 15450 and a 15400 and see. But your pictures are pulling me towards the 15450.

5 July 2019, 12:23 AM	#23
rohk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bay Area Posts: 47	Lemme know if you want more pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 July 2019, 02:51 AM	#24
holdtime Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 582	Nice Pics.Thank you

24 July 2019, 02:17 PM	#26
holdtime Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 582	Nice fit enjoy

24 July 2019, 02:31 PM	#28
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	I know, recently the 15450 market seems to be on the up. More examples are showing up for sale and theres a lot of new interest on this forum.

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