15510 released

[GS93108]

Green is definite, it's the .04 link (not yet live).

Blue and Black still to come too.

Baby blue is not happening - a shame.

RG Blue and Black on straps and bracelets confirmed, others are not known.

[Rwatcher]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Green is definite, it's the .04 link (not yet live).

Blue and Black still to come too.

Baby blue is not happening - a shame.

RG Blue and Black on straps and bracelets confirmed, others are not known.

The Plug

[thekman]

I was told by the boutique manager that the 15510 will be only in production for 1 year


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[GS93108]

Originally Posted by thekman

I was told by the boutique manager that the 15510 will be only in production for 1 year


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Given that all new RO non LE references this year have the 50th rotor (open case back versions) then it wouldn't surprise me if ALL of these references have a one year life and are replaced by identical models next year with non 50th rotors and given new references.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Given that all new RO non LE references this year have the 50th rotor (open case back versions) then it wouldn't surprise me if ALL of these references have a one year life and are replaced by identical models next year with non 50th rotors and given new references.

That's my understanding too Gary.

[robertengel]

I am obviously not a Boutique manager and have no inside knowledge, BUT, it just seems impractical to rename next year. They already ran the 15500 with anniversary rotors with no name change, then released the 15510 which is a significant model change. The allocations for 15510s in certain colours would not even be made by the time the production of the "next" Royal Oak would have to start. It would be massively impractical and pointless to have this overlap of 15500/15510 both being anniversary and then 15520 coming or whatever they would call it. Seems much more likely that it will just drop the regular rotor back in. Not saying your guy is wrong, but if they are right...then that's kinda sloppy thinking on the side of the factory.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by robertengel

...They already ran the 15500 with anniversary rotors with no name change, then released the 15510 which is a significant model change.

Not that I don't want to take your word for it, but do you have a link/picture of an anniversary rotor 15500? I know they were delivering 15500's in 2022, but thought those were prior year production with regular rotor.

[GS93108]

Originally Posted by robertengel

I am obviously not a Boutique manager and have no inside knowledge, BUT, it just seems impractical to rename next year. They already ran the 15500 with anniversary rotors with no name change, then released the 15510 which is a significant model change. The allocations for 15510s in certain colours would not even be made by the time the production of the "next" Royal Oak would have to start. It would be massively impractical and pointless to have this overlap of 15500/15510 both being anniversary and then 15520 coming or whatever they would call it. Seems much more likely that it will just drop the regular rotor back in. Not saying your guy is wrong, but if they are right...then that's kinda sloppy thinking on the side of the factory.

15500 doesn't have a 50th rotor and will be gone from the web site in due course.

15510 allocations in all colours are likely already attributed to customers. Each Boutique/SA already know who they will be going to, with a few discretionary changes ad hoc.

As always, AP does things their way :)

[GS93108]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Not that I don't want to take your word for it, but do you have a link/picture of an anniversary rotor 15500? I know they were delivering 15500's in 2022, but thought those were prior year production with regular rotor.

Even 2022 production of the 15500 (if there are any) will carry the regular rotor. Only new references from 2022 carry the 50th rotor. So 15407 for example that was 2022 production will still have the regular rotor. There are very few legacy ROs carried over from last year as still being current models that don't have replacements with 50th rotors though.

...and, even new references produced this year, but after the cut off for the 50th rotor, won't have the 50th rotor. So now we have a scenario where AP have released the 15510 as a new reference in 2022 which has a 50th rotor. Then, in December AP replaces the 15510 with a 15511 which is exactly the same as the 15510 without the 50th rotor. So now we have a brand new 2022 produced new reference (15511) but it doesn't have an anniversary rotor...

Complicated much?

p.s.

My wife has a model from last year that was actually finished in the factory in February this year but it has a regular rotor.

p.p.s.

It is also entirely likely that not all of the 50th rotor anniversary pieces will be in the hands of customers this year, thus we are more than likely still going to see 'incomings' early next year of 2022 models with 50th rotors. How late into 2023 that will push is anyones guess, especially given that there are some considerable releases still to come this year.

[robertengel]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Not that I don't want to take your word for it, but do you have a link/picture of an anniversary rotor 15500? I know they were delivering 15500's in 2022, but thought those were prior year production with regular rotor.

You may very well be right on this, not sure why I thought I saw one, Mandela effect? :D

[robertengel]

Originally Posted by GS93108

15500 doesn't have a 50th rotor and will be gone from the web site in due course.

15510 allocations in all colours are likely already attributed to customers. Each Boutique/SA already know who they will be going to, with a few discretionary changes ad hoc.

As always, AP does things their way :)

I was wrong on the rotor, you are right!

[DVR]

My 15500 is a 2022 production according to the boutique, they got it in at the end of April and it has the gold normal rotor.

[robertengel]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Even 2022 production of the 15500 (if there are any) will carry the regular rotor. Only new references from 2022 carry the 50th rotor. So 15407 for example that was 2022 production will still have the regular rotor. There are very few legacy ROs carried over from last year as still being current models that don't have replacements with 50th rotors though.

...and, even new references produced this year, but after the cut off for the 50th rotor, won't have the 50th rotor. So now we have a scenario where AP have released the 15510 as a new reference in 2022 which has a 50th rotor. Then, in December AP replaces the 15510 with a 15511 which is exactly the same as the 15510 without the 50th rotor. So now we have a brand new 2022 produced new reference (15511) but it doesn't have an anniversary rotor...

Complicated much?

p.s.

My wife has a model from last year that was actually finished in the factory in February this year but it has a regular rotor.

p.p.s.

It is also entirely likely that not all of the 50th rotor anniversary pieces will be in the hands of customers this year, thus we are more than likely still going to see 'incomings' early next year of 2022 models with 50th rotors. How late into 2023 that will push is anyones guess, especially given that there are some considerable releases still to come this year.

I was wrong about the rotor you are right, but as you mentioned I think its a bit over complicated, but then again only they know what is still to be released and how it all fits together, maybe they named themselves into a corner.

[GS93108]

@robertengel, not an issue being right/wrong, just confusion… but that’s part of the AP game. I still have no idea why April came and went without an actual bday release of some sort.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Even 2022 production of the 15500 (if there are any) will carry the regular rotor. Only new references from 2022 carry the 50th rotor. So 15407 for example that was 2022 production will still have the regular rotor. There are very few legacy ROs carried over from last year as still being current models that don't have replacements with 50th rotors though.

...and, even new references produced this year, but after the cut off for the 50th rotor, won't have the 50th rotor. So now we have a scenario where AP have released the 15510 as a new reference in 2022 which has a 50th rotor. Then, in December AP replaces the 15510 with a 15511 which is exactly the same as the 15510 without the 50th rotor. So now we have a brand new 2022 produced new reference (15511) but it doesn't have an anniversary rotor...

Complicated much?

p.s.

My wife has a model from last year that was actually finished in the factory in February this year but it has a regular rotor.

p.p.s.

It is also entirely likely that not all of the 50th rotor anniversary pieces will be in the hands of customers this year, thus we are more than likely still going to see 'incomings' early next year of 2022 models with 50th rotors. How late into 2023 that will push is anyones guess, especially given that there are some considerable releases still to come this year.

Clear as mud

[Jgives]

For the record, the 15500 wins. No gold rotor? No AP logo? Why anyone thinks the slightly longer indices makes it an overall win is beyond me. I’m fine with the new version, but it points slightly south east to me.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Jgives

For the record, the 15500 wins. No gold rotor? No AP logo? Why anyone thinks the slightly longer indices makes it an overall win is beyond me. I’m fine with the new version, but it points slightly south east to me.

Well, the rotor is gold, you just can't see it

[DonLee]

Originally Posted by Jgives

For the record, the 15500 wins. No gold rotor? No AP logo? Why anyone thinks the slightly longer indices makes it an overall win is beyond me. I’m fine with the new version, but it points slightly south east to me.

to be fair, i have the 15500
and my wife has a 37mm 50th anniversary.

The 50 rotor is spectacular upon viewing up close. The 50 is in mirror polish, while the other parts of the rotor are in satin. detailed work on the bevels and everything is much more obvious on the white metal. The polish theme was the same for my "normal" AP gold rotor, but i never noticed these details before. Yet on the new model it was upon first glance.

[xliang23]

15510 all colors and rose gold are now on the website!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by xliang23

15510 all colors and rose gold are now on the website!

The Japanese site still seems stuck in the middle of the update. Looks like there are 9 different 15510 models, but pictures are only up for ST white and grey so far, unless one fiddles with the URL by hand.

[GW44]

All new models on-line for the UK today!

I'm liking the new 15510OR's below;

Black;

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...D002CR.01.html

Blue;

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...D315CR.01.html

Shame there is not a Green version but do we think that is yet to come/will happen??

[DonLee]

Originally Posted by GW44

All new models on-line for the UK today!

I'm liking the new 15510OR's below;

Black;

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...D002CR.01.html

Blue;

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...D315CR.01.html

Shame there is not a Green version but do we think that is yet to come/will happen??

no green strap + green dial. aww, i was looking forward to that.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by DonLee

no green strap + green dial. aww, i was looking forward to that.

Maybe to follow later in the year (my understanding is that there are more new models due in September but I'm sure others know more than me maybe!) as it's noticeably "missing" so far in new 15510 (aside from the 15510ST)......unless the Green dial is for the Royal Oak Chrono models only??

[DonLee]

Originally Posted by GW44

Maybe to follow later in the year (my understanding is that there are more new models due in September but I'm sure others know more than me maybe!) as it's noticeably "missing" so far in new 15510 (aside from the 15510ST)......unless the Green dial is for the Royal Oak Chrono models only??

gold models have always been more limited. 15500or came only in black and bracelet, or black and black leather.

they added blue this time and that's already more variety

[Armis]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

The Japanese site still seems stuck in the middle of the update. Looks like there are 9 different 15510 models, but pictures are only up for ST white and grey so far, unless one fiddles with the URL by hand.

The US site has them all up I see.
Too bad no chance for these until after this 50th year.
Thanks.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by DonLee

gold models have always been more limited. 15500or came only in black and bracelet, or black and black leather.

they added blue this time and that's already more variety

Yes, that is true but AP this year seem to be reaching into every niche with their new offerings but the lack of Green non Chrono is noticeable.

Time will tell if they plug that gap, or not!

[DJ4]

Originally Posted by GW44

Yes, that is true but AP this year seem to be reaching into every niche with their new offerings but the lack of Green non Chrono is noticeable.

Time will tell if they plug that gap, or not!

99% 15510 will have a green dial and the iconic blue

[GW44]

Originally Posted by DJ4

99% 15510 will have a green dial and the iconic blue

If you mean the 15510ST the Green and Blue dial versions have been added to the AP site today.

I was referring to the 15510OR in my post

[DJ4]

Originally Posted by GW44

If you mean the 15510ST the Green and Blue dial versions have been added to the AP site today.

I was referring to the 15510OR in my post

Thanks for the update

[Mini2]

Some yummy pieces
Still waiting to get my first piece from 2019 possibly 2018 haha