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ColnagoC60 · 16 April 2019, 12:11 AM

Hi all,

I am considering getting my first AP and need some help understanding the references better.

I tried on the 41mm chrono over the weekend and loved it. I like chrono dials and the version I tried was the panda silver and black reference. I also have a Polar Exp 2 and the ROC felt similar and while the overall heft of the watch seems more on the AP, the dial of the Exp2 looked much larger (the inner black minute train on the AP contributing to this too).

I am also keen on the new 38mm ROC but when I tried the 37mm grey 15450, it felt quite small. I imagine the 38mm ROC with the minute train will make the dial look a bit cramped. From web pics it doesnt seem so but photos online always look larger IMO. They also had a 37mm chrono on display and it def looked small.

Lastly, I am also considering the new 41mm in slate grey. I like how classy it looks but do find the dial a bit plain and worry if I will tire of it over time.

So for those experienced on AP, which of these would you recommend as a first AP?

Thanks

PS
The references are as below:

41mm (26331) - Chrono with silver dial and black sub-dials
https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220ST.03/

38mm (26315) - New chrono with silver dial and blue sub-dials
https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1256ST.01/

41mm (15500) - New time and date with slate grey dial
https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220ST.02/

16 April 2019, 12:11 AM	#1
ColnagoC60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 76	RO Chrono 41 vs RO Chrono 38 vs RO 15500 Hi all, I am considering getting my first AP and need some help understanding the references better. I tried on the 41mm chrono over the weekend and loved it. I like chrono dials and the version I tried was the panda silver and black reference. I also have a Polar Exp 2 and the ROC felt similar and while the overall heft of the watch seems more on the AP, the dial of the Exp2 looked much larger (the inner black minute train on the AP contributing to this too). I am also keen on the new 38mm ROC but when I tried the 37mm grey 15450, it felt quite small. I imagine the 38mm ROC with the minute train will make the dial look a bit cramped. From web pics it doesnt seem so but photos online always look larger IMO. They also had a 37mm chrono on display and it def looked small. Lastly, I am also considering the new 41mm in slate grey. I like how classy it looks but do find the dial a bit plain and worry if I will tire of it over time. So for those experienced on AP, which of these would you recommend as a first AP? Thanks PS The references are as below: 41mm (26331) - Chrono with silver dial and black sub-dials https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220ST.03/ 38mm (26315) - New chrono with silver dial and blue sub-dials https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1256ST.01/ 41mm (15500) - New time and date with slate grey dial https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220ST.02/