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Cezinho · 22 July 2017, 06:54 AM

Hello AP watch lovers,

We all start our watch addition somewhere and mine has been developing quite fast.
I own currently only a Rolex SUb 2 liner 14069 and an Omega Speedmaster that I picture below for wrist reference and would like to enlarge my watch rotation with a different style (considering also a white Daytona but upfront comes the RO).

My wrist is around 17cm which equates to 6.75 inches and therefore my preference goes to smaller watches (say max 40 as my sub above).
I was eying the RO 14790 blue dial , a 36 with JLC caliber , thinner that the new 37 version, which in the condition that I look for ( full set and not polished or minimal ) is between 10 and 12k - never tried this watch and will most probably not have the a chance to try it before buying.

or the new that I tried this weekend 15450 (37 and in house movement and thicker case )in blue dial below:l which has a retail of 17k€.

I know most of you will advise to go for 15202 but I strongly believe would be too big for my taste (see 5711 below that fits smaller than the 15202).

Question:
Which one would you go for ?
Meaning technically , aesthetics's and value (not my most important criteria).
Are there besides the movement other important specs that were changed in these recent versions that I should be aware about ?

Your thoughts please .

Many thanks

Ps wrist shot of r 5711 also for sizing reference.

red1108nyc · 22 July 2017, 10:51 PM

15202 will not be too big for you and I have the same wrist size. However, it is a thinner case along the lines of 5711. Both 5711 and 15202 did not work for me and I prefer the 15300 for the thicker case and bracelet.

Onx · 2 October 2017, 07:45 PM

What did you get in the end? I am seriously considering going the 37mm route too. However the although the watch does not appear to be small, the bracelet is actually slimmer than the 39mm making it fell "dainty" or more for the ladies. Post more pics please.

Cezinho · 2 October 2017, 07:47 PM

I got a nautilus :)

tyler1980 · 2 October 2017, 07:48 PM

i think a 15450 and a 5711 fit very similarly as far as size (not thickness). So don't let the fact its a 37mm watch be a negative. Most people hear 37mm and think ladies watch, but its not. Personally i love the 15202 though and that is what i would get.

Star Ferry · 2 October 2017, 07:58 PM

If money not an issue, 15202 would fit you fine. 15400 could be a little big

You gave us up-close wrist shots, which exaggerate size. That 15450 will look much smaller from a meter or two away

22 July 2017, 06:54 AM	#1
Cezinho "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: everywhere Watch: 14060M Posts: 50	Smaller AP RO doubts: 14790 vs 15450. Hello AP watch lovers, We all start our watch addition somewhere and mine has been developing quite fast. I own currently only a Rolex SUb 2 liner 14069 and an Omega Speedmaster that I picture below for wrist reference and would like to enlarge my watch rotation with a different style (considering also a white Daytona but upfront comes the RO). My wrist is around 17cm which equates to 6.75 inches and therefore my preference goes to smaller watches (say max 40 as my sub above). I was eying the RO 14790 blue dial , a 36 with JLC caliber , thinner that the new 37 version, which in the condition that I look for ( full set and not polished or minimal ) is between 10 and 12k - never tried this watch and will most probably not have the a chance to try it before buying. or the new that I tried this weekend 15450 (37 and in house movement and thicker case )in blue dial below:l which has a retail of 17k€. I know most of you will advise to go for 15202 but I strongly believe would be too big for my taste (see 5711 below that fits smaller than the 15202). Question: Which one would you go for ? Meaning technically , aesthetics's and value (not my most important criteria). Are there besides the movement other important specs that were changed in these recent versions that I should be aware about ? Your thoughts please . Many thanks Ps wrist shot of r 5711 also for sizing reference.

2 October 2017, 07:48 PM	#5
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i think a 15450 and a 5711 fit very similarly as far as size (not thickness). So don't let the fact its a 37mm watch be a negative. Most people hear 37mm and think ladies watch, but its not. Personally i love the 15202 though and that is what i would get. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

22 July 2017, 10:51 PM	#2
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	15202 will not be too big for you and I have the same wrist size. However, it is a thinner case along the lines of 5711. Both 5711 and 15202 did not work for me and I prefer the 15300 for the thicker case and bracelet.

2 October 2017, 07:45 PM	#3
Onx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southeast Asia Posts: 160	What did you get in the end? I am seriously considering going the 37mm route too. However the although the watch does not appear to be small, the bracelet is actually slimmer than the 39mm making it fell "dainty" or more for the ladies. Post more pics please.

2 October 2017, 07:47 PM	#4
Cezinho "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: everywhere Watch: 14060M Posts: 50	I got a nautilus :)

2 October 2017, 07:58 PM	#6
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	If money not an issue, 15202 would fit you fine. 15400 could be a little big You gave us up-close wrist shots, which exaggerate size. That 15450 will look much smaller from a meter or two away

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