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18 January 2019, 02:03 AM | #91 | |
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I do have a 114060 and I do prefer the old 2 liners dial, as I prefer my dial as clean as possible, and I do feel like the word automatic is not important (hence why they removed it I guess), I do like patek 5711 as well and one of the reason I like it is the clean dial. But I agree that the minute marker looks better on the 15400 compared to 15500, the new minute marker make the watch becomes more sportier than what I would like. for date windows I do prefer bigger one, since its more legible. again this is all personal choice but I do prefer 15500 personally, and the bigger movement suits the case much better in my opinion. |
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18 January 2019, 02:11 AM | #92 |
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For me, the 15500 is a good improvement over the 15400. The bigger movement fits the case properly and has a smoother sweep and better power reserve.
Minute track looks good to me. AP have used it on the Grande Complication and other high end models for many years. Date window is now much better in size and placement. Maybe they could have added a tiny hour marker to separate it from the minute track, however when I saw the videos, I think the date window looks better than in the pictures. The shorter, wider hour markers nicely complement the placement of the date window. I am indifferent on the removal of the "Automatic" wording. Since this is a 3-hander, there will always be activity in the bottom half. |
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With all pros and cons and after a few days of looking at pics and thinking about it ... if I had to pick one today assuming both available, it would be a 15500 (I have a 15400 so it not an emotional "my watch is better" statement). I just like the sporty vibe. The biggest trade-off would be accepting the minute track, but I'd happily do that in exchange for the bigger movement visible in the back (I assume, I haven't seen pics).
PS ... as mentioned by RolexZen below, the shade and vibrancy of the blue on my 15400 is amazing. That would be a very hard trade off if the 500 is indeed darker.
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If I were to buy either at retail at this time, I would choose the 15500, even though it’s approx. 8% more expensive. That price difference is to be expected, with a new, larger movement running at a faster rate and with a longer power reserve.
I don’t think that the new minute tracker looks cheap, but I guess I would wait to see it in person. Personally, I do think that they can look cheap (see Pelagos), but I do not think this was changed for cost savings (that’s a real stretch). It simply looks sportier. The larger date is nice. A smidge too close to the edge, but better than floating so close to the center. Indifferent about the removal of Automatic. And disagree that everybody loves four lines of text on the Submariner. Probably better on the RO without the text, but we are used to Automatic so it looks a bit empty. Small thing that has gone unmentioned, but I like that the AP logo is a bit larger and skeletonized. Was never crazy about the white in between the A and the P on the 15400 (though it looks fine on my Jumbo). I like the new blue more, if it’s truly closer to the blue on my Jumbo, but would have preferred if they had stuck with the 15400 blue. I think the 15500 has in subtle ways differentiated itself a bit more from just being seen as the next size up from the 15202. It’s the mainstream sports watch in the Royal Oak line up. So I liked that the blue was a bit more vibrant on the 41mm offering. But all in all, both are great watches. If I had a 15400, I would probably see things differently. And I certainly wouldn’t feel any remorse, and would love what I have. |
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I personally don't mind the thicker hour markers. I think it gives the watch a more sporty look. I might take that one step further and say they look a bit more similar to the Nautilus hour markers now. I like that they removed the "Automatic" text on the bottom half of the dial. Even if it creates an argument for dial imbalance, I'd rather have that than the lone word "Automatic" in the center of the bottom half of the dial. I can't speak much to the subtle dial color change for the blue model. I understand why some are saying it looks like a step much closer to the 15202 dial color rather than what was an option on the 15400 (a brighter, truer blue). |
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I like 15500 better for sure. The thicker markers make it much more sporty. And of course it has a more modern movement. Not sure how much difference 0.6mm makes tbh. I feel whether a person prefers 15400 vs 15500 depends a lot on whether such person already has vested interest in 15400.
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18 January 2019, 04:15 AM | #99 |
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Agree. I own a 15400 and still prefer the 15500. Hope to get one soon.
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18 January 2019, 04:17 AM | #100 |
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Added my name to the list for the 15500 (second in the queue). Apparently my AD has only been allocated 3 for the year and they don't expect to see any until Q4
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Yep, meant to mention that as well--0.6 mm is negligible, and I would still consider it a thin sports watch at 41mm. |
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Nod. You are right, it's not everyone. I'm not saying anyone who has 15400 dislikes 15500. I'm saying someone who has a vested interest which means someone who adores the 15400 and hates any changes except only the movement or someone who collects 15400 and hates any downside financially if 15500 makes 15400 less desirable (unlikely but you get my point).
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I was at the SIHH today and saw 15500 in the flesh. Well, I remain on the “15400 team” as I do not like the sportier look. Definitely not fan of the minute marker but it is everyone choice.
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18 January 2019, 05:44 AM | #105 |
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Did u see the case back? Any pics?
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No I did not but let’s be honest we can imagine that the opening will be bigger. Probably to the same extend as the mouvement (5mm). I am not sure it will be a really game changer but will fill better the back.
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18 January 2019, 06:17 AM | #107 |
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AP 15400 vs 15500
Found some photos on a Korean website. The blue actually looks pretty vibrant, so maybe it's not the same as the 15202 blue?
https://www.timeforum.co.kr/SIHH/17094310 And finally a peek at the back-side on a Chinese website: http://bbs.xbiao.com/850/750320.html And a video, which shows the backside even better. So it is a skeletonized rotor after all: http://geneva.xbiao.com/20190117/52362.html |
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Own a 15400, but I like both 15400 and the new version. They are both really nice and I think it's really a toss up. New movement will be a big win, if reliable. The larger display back looks amazing.
One minor detail I haven't seen mentioned is that with the new minute track the minute hand no longer reaches the minute markers. Not a big deal but a small negative to me. |
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Discussed this a bit in the SIHH 2019 thread, but I'm not sure that rotor is a correct final version. The website shows one with the Audemars and Piguet crests, and they are displaying a movement at SIHH with them as well:
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Okay, fair enough. It's possible the rotor we see in the Chinese video may not be the production rotor, if the display model at SIHH is a non-finalized prototype.
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18 January 2019, 07:37 AM | #114 |
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Looking at those pics and video I have to say that, at least until I see in real life, I prefer my 15400.
The movement might be bigger but I find the 3120 more aesthetically pleasing. Won't talk about the rotor until we know for sure. I also dislike the new date window placement, size and font ... and the minute hand is indeed a little on the short side.
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Wow, the blue color on that Chinese website looks stunning!
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It is NOT a skeleton rotor as you show in the Chinese links. Go to the AP website and take a look as the movement of the 15500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Blue dial looks interesting, probably a different shade to the 400 but the Chinese pics make it look a bit petrol too. Minute track and thicker markers def make it look smaller and less bloated, reminds me of the 300, but that was a bit bezel heavy and squished for me.
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