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RHIII · 6 November 2016, 01:28 PM

Congrats on a GREAT reference. You can't go wrong with any blue dial AP!!!

Great pics as well. Enjoy!!!

RHIII · 7 November 2016, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

That blue dial and that bracelet, could be the ultimate SS, will think hard on it for next year.

My thoughts EXACTLY my friend!!!

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incontrol · 7 November 2016, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

That blue dial and that bracelet, could be the ultimate SS, will think hard on it for next year.

But it looks so amazing in Rose Gold too!

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AK797 · 7 November 2016, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

But it looks so amazing in Rose Gold too!

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The RG bracelet is too good, love quoting my Indian friends, but I think this blue is more vibrant, kind of like the 5711P and 5711A, and plus we are sorted for all gold watches.

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Originally Posted by RHIII

My thoughts EXACTLY my friend!!!

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Love to see you get one, Roger.

Jack T · 7 November 2016, 09:24 PM

Wow, what a beauty! Just when I thought I wanted the black dial, now I'm not at all sure. Enjoy it!

incontrol · 7 November 2016, 10:45 PM

The blue dial on the SS 15400 really does pop. It is a perfect blue dial in my opinion. It would make a great addition to my collection!

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johnnymaybes · 14 November 2016, 09:36 PM

Beautiful! Can I ask why you chose the 15400 over the 15202? Size and motion or just personal preference?

zack777es · 15 November 2016, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemarp

Very nice photos and even nicer watch. The boutique really did throw in some nice extras.

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Originally Posted by eonflux

Congrats!!
Love that blue dial

Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by AK797

That blue dial and that bracelet, could be the ultimate SS, will think hard on it for next year.

Go for it Neil, would definitely complement your RG44

zack777es · 15 November 2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by robbonds

Went to boutique in Vegas today. Very unimpressed with selection. Only 2 tourbillon watches. No minute repeaters. No lap timers. They did have 44mm ROO in ceramic, RG and PLAT....do you think they discount? How much?

Not sure about the boutique in Vegas, but on this side of the world, the discount at the boutique is minuscule

So to me, one would go to the boutique for boutique only model/dial, the 5 year warranty and probably the goodies

zack777es · 15 November 2016, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

Congrats on a GREAT reference. You can't go wrong with any blue dial AP!!!

Great pics as well. Enjoy!!!

Thanks.
Agree, any AP blue dial is a winner!

zack777es · 15 November 2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

Congrats on a GREAT reference. You can't go wrong with any blue dial AP!!!

Great pics as well. Enjoy!!!

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Wow, what a beauty! Just when I thought I wanted the black dial, now I'm not at all sure. Enjoy it!

Thanks.
You can't go wrong with the black dial.
But you have to see the blue dial in person (and side by side with the black/white) to really appreciate what is the fuss all about.

zack777es · 15 November 2016, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnymaybes

Beautiful! Can I ask why you chose the 15400 over the 15202? Size and motion or just personal preference?

I did seriously consider the 15202 and had the chance to put money down at the boutique for their last 15202 Blue Jumbo allocated for the year (albeit a 2-month wait).

I initially thought the 39mm 15202 would be ideal until I put on the 41mm 15400.

As I mentioned in my previous (short) review post http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....0&postcount=86, for me, the 41mm 15400 has a strong wrist presence yet visually balance (this is contrary to some who feel the 'flow' from the 41mm case to the bracelet looks 'off').

If you read up on the 15202 movement, my take is it is quite 'temperamental'.

The lack of second hand does not really appeal to me.

Also on the 15400, the short hour marker at 3 beside the date somehow strikes a more balanced dial to me, compared to the Jumbo's dial (non existent hour marker at 3).

Finally the Jumbo is approximately 4K more than the 15400

So the above are some of the "whys" I went with the 15400, although I truly appreciate the Jumbo's legacy and how it stays true to the 1972 original.
I guess it is like owning a piece of AP history.

Now, if the 15400 was never made available with the blue dial, I would have ignored all the reasons I gave above and just get the Jumbo, without further doubt

zack777es · 15 November 2016, 02:42 AM

After a week with the 15400, I was off to Amsterdam and London for a week and as I normally travel with my 16710, had to leave the 15400 behind.

I was concerned about leaving the 15400 on the winder but at the same time worried about stuck date wheel or manual winding issues if I were to just store it in the nylon case for a week and chuck it into the safe.

I did the latter.

It was really tough, suffered withdrawals the first couple of days

Came back a week later, wind 30 turns, set the date (crown second position up to one day before actual date) and time (crown third position and set the time and date to current).

Looks good so far.

Some pics from the trip, it was a wet and cold week, both in Amsterdam and London!

Did manage to find time to drop by Wempe, Selfridges, WoS and even the Patek boutique over at New Bond St.
Had a good time browsing and really need to save up for a 5711.

zack777es · 15 November 2016, 02:44 AM

Now back to office with my current sweetheart.

Luv2XcelR8 · 15 November 2016, 03:11 AM

Very nice photos!!

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Luv2XcelR8 · 15 November 2016, 03:13 AM

Btw I do not believe a concern would be necessary leaving the 15400 sitting for a few weeks time. I have never had an issue with mine.

Maybe some others can shed more light on this?

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zack777es · 15 November 2016, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Luv2XcelR8

Very nice photos!!

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Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Luv2XcelR8

Btw I do not believe a concern would be necessary leaving the 15400 sitting for a few weeks time. I have never had an issue with mine.

Maybe some others can shed more light on this?

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Appreciate the feedback, being it my first AP, I'm probably a bit more paranoid having read thru various threads on 15400/3120 movement in general.

One good thing of which I noted after the first week, mine seem to be keeping good time so far, from the day one.
This come as a slight surprise given some remarks about the need for the 3120 to "settle down", when purchased new.

Would love to hear from other owners on the 15400/3120 as well.

Luv2XcelR8 · 15 November 2016, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zack777es

Thanks.

Appreciate the feedback, being it my first AP, I'm probably a bit more paranoid having read thru various threads on 15400/3120 movement in general.

One good thing of which I noted after the first week, mine seem to be keeping good time so far, from the day one.

This come as a slight surprise given some remarks about the need for the 3120 to "settle down", when purchased new.

Would love to hear from other owners on the 15400/3120 as well.

I have found my 15400 to be very accurate. I let it sit face up in an AP travel case. I never have a problem after winding and setting the date function.

The only issue I have is magical hairline scratches appearing out of nowhere on the bracelet no matter how delicate and paranoid I am. I wear it as often as I can, but still wish it didn't scratch so easily. Mainly because the finish is outrageously gorgeous on this piece.

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zack777es · 15 November 2016, 04:49 AM

Sorry guys, just couldn't help but post one more pic of the (same!) watch.
I'm completely enamored by it!

Luv2XcelR8 · 15 November 2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zack777es

Sorry guys, just couldn't help but post one more pic of the (same!) watch.

I'm completely enamored by it!

Nice. That photo really shows off the dial!

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Jareddad · 15 November 2016, 01:47 PM

Congrats! Your AP is gorgeous!!!!

S Cameron · 16 November 2016, 11:00 AM

Great dial shot. Do you mind share the price of this 15400. Thanks.

zack777es · 16 November 2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jareddad

Congrats! Your AP is gorgeous!!!!

Thanks!

zack777es · 16 November 2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by S Cameron

Great dial shot. Do you mind share the price of this 15400. Thanks.

Thanks!
PM sent

kaiserphoenix · 17 November 2016, 09:25 AM

Im going to KL this weekend, do you think they are out of stock of the blue dial 15400? How often do they get these in?

Amazing wrist shots btw and great write up and review, thank you!!

mdtddd2007 · 17 November 2016, 03:30 PM

Great watch! That blue is very nice. Big congrats!!!!

zack777es · 17 November 2016, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

Im going to KL this weekend, do you think they are out of stock of the blue dial 15400? How often do they get these in?

Amazing wrist shots btw and great write up and review, thank you!!

Thanks.

PM sent.

zack777es · 17 November 2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mdtddd2007

Great watch! That blue is very nice. Big congrats!!!!

Thank you

redsubby · 22 November 2016, 03:45 PM

Beautiful watch....I miss my 15400 now..

physioman · 15 January 2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by zack777es

Thank you

That's a real beauty!!!! Great watch!!!
I am considering to buy a 15400 with the black dial but I am not sure about the weight of the watch. Is it heavy for daily use? Does anyone know how much is the weight? Thank you!!

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7 November 2016, 09:24 PM	#95
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	Wow, what a beauty! Just when I thought I wanted the black dial, now I'm not at all sure. Enjoy it! __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

7 November 2016, 10:45 PM	#96
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	The blue dial on the SS 15400 really does pop. It is a perfect blue dial in my opinion. It would make a great addition to my collection! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

15 November 2016, 02:42 AM	#103
zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	A week without the 15400 After a week with the 15400, I was off to Amsterdam and London for a week and as I normally travel with my 16710, had to leave the 15400 behind. I was concerned about leaving the 15400 on the winder but at the same time worried about stuck date wheel or manual winding issues if I were to just store it in the nylon case for a week and chuck it into the safe. I did the latter. It was really tough, suffered withdrawals the first couple of days Came back a week later, wind 30 turns, set the date (crown second position up to one day before actual date) and time (crown third position and set the time and date to current). Looks good so far. Some pics from the trip, it was a wet and cold week, both in Amsterdam and London! Did manage to find time to drop by Wempe, Selfridges, WoS and even the Patek boutique over at New Bond St. Had a good time browsing and really need to save up for a 5711.

15 November 2016, 02:44 AM	#104
zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	Back to work! Now back to office with my current sweetheart.

15 November 2016, 03:11 AM	#105
Luv2XcelR8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 491	Very nice photos!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: heinz_nation

6 November 2016, 01:28 PM	#91
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Congrats on a GREAT reference. You can't go wrong with any blue dial AP!!! Great pics as well. Enjoy!!!

14 November 2016, 09:36 PM	#97
johnnymaybes "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NY Posts: 51	Beautiful! Can I ask why you chose the 15400 over the 15202? Size and motion or just personal preference?

15 November 2016, 03:13 AM	#106
Luv2XcelR8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 491	Btw I do not believe a concern would be necessary leaving the 15400 sitting for a few weeks time. I have never had an issue with mine. Maybe some others can shed more light on this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: heinz_nation

15 November 2016, 04:49 AM	#109
zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	Sorry guys, just couldn't help but post one more pic of the (same!) watch. I'm completely enamored by it!

15 November 2016, 01:47 PM	#111
Jareddad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 326	Congrats! Your AP is gorgeous!!!!

16 November 2016, 11:00 AM	#112
S Cameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangkok Posts: 116	Great dial shot. Do you mind share the price of this 15400. Thanks.

17 November 2016, 09:25 AM	#115
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,604	Im going to KL this weekend, do you think they are out of stock of the blue dial 15400? How often do they get these in? Amazing wrist shots btw and great write up and review, thank you!! __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

17 November 2016, 03:30 PM	#116
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	Great watch! That blue is very nice. Big congrats!!!!

22 November 2016, 03:45 PM	#119
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Beautiful watch....I miss my 15400 now..

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