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Token74 · 15 May 2018, 11:41 PM

Let's be honest, the 15450 is the least popular of the RO's as many people have an issue with buying a 37mm watch. I have to say, I was cautious at first because everything I'd heard and read on this forum.

I am an average sized bloke with an average build and 6.5" wrists, and it could hardly fit me better. I would say it wears the same size as my Daytona's.

What makes it even better, is that it works well as an oversized watch for my wife, so she now has my silver dial.

I have recently ordered a Patek 5990 and the blue dial AP may have to go in order to fund the Patek, but I'm desperately hoping that I can keep both. I wasn't previously completely sold on the AP as the bracelet is just a little bit shiny, but it has really grown on me recently.

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G'ed · 15 May 2018, 11:59 PM

Nice, I was considering the exact watch to replace my long gone 15400. However the thickness of 450 seem out of proportion compared to the dial size.

Islatate · 15 May 2018, 11:59 PM

Fantastic pics Vince! The blue tapisserie dial is pretty awesome.

I couldn't agree more with your observations on the 37mm RO. It fits very similar to a 39mm E1 and SS Daytona.

I have 7" wrists and my 15450ba feels just right!

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walds11 · 16 May 2018, 12:08 AM

Nice man. It looks fantastic! I love the deep blue dial color. I’m patiently waiting for mine to come in. Should be soon.

tonupbklyn · 16 May 2018, 12:13 AM

wearing mine today!

walds11 · 16 May 2018, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by G'ed

Nice, I was considering the exact watch to replace my long gone 15400. However the thickness of 450 seem out of proportion compared to the dial size.

Interesting. I’ve actually tried one on and did not observe the this

The overall size and proportions are right on in my opinion.

strettyend · 16 May 2018, 01:06 AM

Love these. May or may not make a contribution to this thread soon...

JR16 · 16 May 2018, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by G'ed

Nice, I was considering the exact watch to replace my long gone 15400. However the thickness of 450 seem out of proportion compared to the dial size.

I had similar first impressions when trying on the 450. The 400 is just too big for my 6.675 inch wrists , so i am kind of stuck. May try the 450 on again . Have also been keeping an eye out for 15300 at an accessible gray to see how that wears.

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tonupbklyn · 16 May 2018, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by strettyend

Love these. May or may not make a contribution to this thread soon...

reach out to Vince and get his!

Kjp061987 · 16 May 2018, 02:50 AM

Fantastic pics. Blue dial looks great on you.

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Token74 · 16 May 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Islatate

Fantastic pics Vince! The blue tapisserie dial is pretty awesome.

I couldn't agree more with your observations on the 37mm RO. It fits very similar to a 39mm E1 and SS Daytona.

I have 7" wrists and my 15450ba feels just right!

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Love that!

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theflywrist · 16 May 2018, 04:06 AM

Looks great on your wrists, and I definitely agree regarding the size!
Here’s me 36MM 14790 on my wrists. Fits like a glove and the dial is a charmer!

DCheeta · 16 May 2018, 04:41 AM

You guys are all wearing women’s watches!

Not sure where that perception came from, as many people wear 36mm Rolexes without hesitation.

I love the 15450 so much, it feels absolutely perfect on my 6.5” wrist.

Great pics, guys!

mnl · 16 May 2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

You guys are all wearing women’s watches!

Not sure where that perception came from, as many people wear 36mm Rolexes without hesitation.

I love the 15450 so much, it feels absolutely perfect on my 6.5” wrist.

Great pics, guys!

Awesome photos!! I can’t wait to get mine!

JoeCool76 · 16 May 2018, 09:36 AM

Absolutely love the way mine fits my 6.5” wrist.

drhr · 16 May 2018, 02:55 PM

No argument here, a perfect fit for me too as far as I'm concerned, and the blue is mesmerizing . . .

walds11 · 16 May 2018, 09:29 PM

Nice pics of them blues guys. Keep ‘em coming.

figb · 16 May 2018, 09:57 PM

Wow the blue dial is really nice. Need to get one of these babies.

KBM · 18 May 2018, 12:55 AM

Those pieces look great, they don't look small at all. AP cases have a way of filling up the wrist nicely.

benlee · 18 May 2018, 01:18 AM

Very nice watches guys. My only small gripe with the 15450 is that it came across as proportionally much thicker in appearance.

JMW · 18 May 2018, 01:43 AM

Look's perfect on you!

MP5 · 18 May 2018, 01:55 AM

Looks great and the right size for below 7 inch wrists.

Capcy · 22 May 2018, 07:02 AM

A few pics of my blue beauty....

mnl · 22 May 2018, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Capcy

A few pics of my blue beauty....

Oohh that’s very nice! I like how in certain light it looks almost black!

theflywrist · 22 May 2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Capcy

A few pics of my blue beauty....

Gorgeous!!
Congrats! I'm also in Qatar, perhaps i'll spot that 15450 one of these days in the wild.

Sam Philip · 23 May 2018, 07:23 AM

Well done on ordering the 5990, hope you get it soon

Hauxrologist · 24 May 2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Capcy

A few pics of my blue beauty....

Ya hala, Keif al-Hal? Do you know what size your wrist is? I'm trying to decide between this and the 15400 or even 15300. I love this one, so if it will fit me I'd like to buy it :)

bruinmd · 24 May 2018, 12:25 PM

So glad you posted these pics. I had read so many 'meh' comments about the 15450 before this post. This was reassuring, given how unlikely it is that I'll get my hands on a Jumbo.
Given that my wrists are somewhere between 6.5 and 6.75", it seems like I need to re-think things and see if I can score the 15450.

strettyend · 24 May 2018, 12:27 PM

Can finally post here! Comparo pics with a 36mm DD and 40mm Daytona

lig · 24 May 2018, 12:42 PM

Great pics, fellas. IMO the 15450 is better proportioned than the 15400. It definitely suits my 6.75” wrist better.

Those RG pieces are downright drool worthy.

15 May 2018, 11:41 PM	#1
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Some 15450 Love Let's be honest, the 15450 is the least popular of the RO's as many people have an issue with buying a 37mm watch. I have to say, I was cautious at first because everything I'd heard and read on this forum. I am an average sized bloke with an average build and 6.5" wrists, and it could hardly fit me better. I would say it wears the same size as my Daytona's. What makes it even better, is that it works well as an oversized watch for my wife, so she now has my silver dial. I have recently ordered a Patek 5990 and the blue dial AP may have to go in order to fund the Patek, but I'm desperately hoping that I can keep both. I wasn't previously completely sold on the AP as the bracelet is just a little bit shiny, but it has really grown on me recently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

15 May 2018, 11:59 PM	#3
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,078	Fantastic pics Vince! The blue tapisserie dial is pretty awesome. I couldn't agree more with your observations on the 37mm RO. It fits very similar to a 39mm E1 and SS Daytona. I have 7" wrists and my 15450ba feels just right! Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

16 May 2018, 12:08 AM	#4
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Nice man. It looks fantastic! I love the deep blue dial color. I’m patiently waiting for mine to come in. Should be soon. __________________ Adam

16 May 2018, 01:06 AM	#7
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,646	Love these. May or may not make a contribution to this thread soon... __________________ AP ROC 26315or; AP RO 15450st; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Daytona YG 116528; Daytona YG Oysterflex 116518; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold; Panerai PAM 0048; IWC Portofino Chrono; Girard-Perregaux Richeville

16 May 2018, 09:29 PM	#17
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Nice pics of them blues guys. Keep ‘em coming. __________________ Adam

15 May 2018, 11:59 PM	#2
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Nice, I was considering the exact watch to replace my long gone 15400. However the thickness of 450 seem out of proportion compared to the dial size.

16 May 2018, 12:13 AM	#5
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	wearing mine today!

16 May 2018, 02:50 AM	#10
Kjp061987 Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Watch: PAM512 Posts: 333	Fantastic pics. Blue dial looks great on you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2018, 04:06 AM	#12
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	Looks great on your wrists, and I definitely agree regarding the size! Here’s me 36MM 14790 on my wrists. Fits like a glove and the dial is a charmer!

16 May 2018, 04:41 AM	#13
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	You guys are all wearing women’s watches! Not sure where that perception came from, as many people wear 36mm Rolexes without hesitation. I love the 15450 so much, it feels absolutely perfect on my 6.5” wrist. Great pics, guys!

16 May 2018, 09:36 AM	#15
JoeCool76 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 98	Absolutely love the way mine fits my 6.5” wrist.

16 May 2018, 09:57 PM	#18
figb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 97	Wow the blue dial is really nice. Need to get one of these babies.

18 May 2018, 12:55 AM	#19
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	Those pieces look great, they don't look small at all. AP cases have a way of filling up the wrist nicely.

18 May 2018, 01:18 AM	#20
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Very nice watches guys. My only small gripe with the 15450 is that it came across as proportionally much thicker in appearance. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

18 May 2018, 01:43 AM	#21
JMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Jamie Location: UK Posts: 96	Look's perfect on you!

18 May 2018, 01:55 AM	#22
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	Looks great and the right size for below 7 inch wrists.

23 May 2018, 07:23 AM	#26
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Well done on ordering the 5990, hope you get it soon

24 May 2018, 12:25 PM	#28
bruinmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sal Location: Las Vegas Watch: Patek/Rolex/GS Posts: 1,096	So glad you posted these pics. I had read so many 'meh' comments about the 15450 before this post. This was reassuring, given how unlikely it is that I'll get my hands on a Jumbo. Given that my wrists are somewhere between 6.5 and 6.75", it seems like I need to re-think things and see if I can score the 15450.

24 May 2018, 12:27 PM	#29
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,646	Can finally post here! Comparo pics with a 36mm DD and 40mm Daytona __________________ AP ROC 26315or; AP RO 15450st; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Daytona YG 116528; Daytona YG Oysterflex 116518; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold; Panerai PAM 0048; IWC Portofino Chrono; Girard-Perregaux Richeville

24 May 2018, 12:42 PM	#30
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	Great pics, fellas. IMO the 15450 is better proportioned than the 15400. It definitely suits my 6.75” wrist better. Those RG pieces are downright drool worthy.

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