Replacement for 15500 seen in the flesh

[Zeitgeister]

Hi all,

Long time reader, but making my first ever post…

I saw the replacement for the 15500 in the flesh today. As expected, the 15510 is largely similar to the 15500, but a few of my observations are:

- The calibre itself remains unchanged, however the 50th anniversary rotor has been added (in the same metal colour as the case), consistent with the other 50th anniversary pieces.

- The “AP” logo has disappeared completely.

- The “Audemars Piguet” signature is in galvanic growth (similar to the Code). In my opinion, it’s much more difficult to read than the printed signature on the 15500.

- The hour markers (and I believe perhaps the lugs, too) are very-slightly different to the 15500.

Overall, not much has changed, however I feel the 15500 has a better overall layout and legibility. I found the signature on the 15510 to be extremely difficult to read.

The 15400 had everything going on the dial: AP logo, Audemars Piguet signature and the “automatic” text at 6 o’clock.

The 15500 has just the AP logo and signature.

The 15510 has just the signature.

Hope this is of interest,
Zeitgeister.