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LAFLARE · 22 March 2018, 07:16 PM

Hello everyone, I've been noticing a bunch of 15400 threads lately and it's slowly pushing me to the point where I started inquiring for them. Originally I was set on the silver, but with everyone's gorgeous blue 15400s recently, it has increased my curiosity.

I am after the 15400 due to the nature of the finishing, the bracelet, and most importantly wearability. As I do not wear much blue, and am already waiting (very patiently) for the 5711 blue, would a blue 15400 be redundant? If I go silver, would I be missing out on the gorgeous blue dial? Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

HK Islandboy · 22 March 2018, 11:24 PM

I prefer the blue - also quite like the ruthenium

wiswrist · 22 March 2018, 11:44 PM

Blue! I can't wait to get mine.

dc98354 · 23 March 2018, 12:42 AM

Blue all the way

2nastie · 23 March 2018, 12:55 AM

I’m on the Silver train. In my opinion it’s very unique to the 15400. Never had a dull angle or shine with the silver dial. The blue looks really nice on certain angles but hides it’s luster on others never really had that problem with the silver.

benlee · 23 March 2018, 12:59 AM

Silver for me. It's so dynamic.

Gigaton Punch · 23 March 2018, 01:05 AM

Another vote for silver. Really special in the 15400. Not quite white - I would say it's chameleon silver that really interacts with the light and color around.

Tmac478 · 23 March 2018, 01:06 AM

Silver dial pops and is much more legible.

tonupbklyn · 23 March 2018, 01:39 AM

blue...more character/personality.

texasmade · 23 March 2018, 03:29 AM

I got silver. Mainly because it was nearly $4k cheaper going through an AD at the time vs buying new at a boutique. If buying both at MSRP I’d get blue.

SMD · 23 March 2018, 04:31 AM

Already have blue 5711 and 26331 so prefer silver. Not to mention it was my first AP (purchased by my wife for my birthday) so its not going anywhere.

tyler1980 · 23 March 2018, 04:52 AM

Silver

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AK797 · 23 March 2018, 05:02 AM

This petrol blue is stunning, and the silver white is about as nice as you can get, but I don't like light colours on a SS usually, need more contrast.

Skyrider01 · 23 March 2018, 06:50 AM

Both are stunning, as well as the ruthenium. It also depends on what other pieces you have or plan on acquiring. If you have other blue dials but no white, go for the silver.

AlyRba · 23 March 2018, 07:49 AM

I vote for the silver on 15400/15450. It is nicer than the blue. However, the blue on 15202 trumps all 15400/15450 dials.

Peterandwatches · 23 March 2018, 07:55 AM

I quite like both, and the silver is fantastic. I always associate white dials as more formal, so it gives a good contrast to the sporty nature of the watch.

If you're getting the 5711 anyway, two blue dials might be a bit overkill. Also, if you really love blue, I'd also strongly look at the FPJ Bleu. It's hard to put into words how beautiful that dial is.

tonupbklyn · 23 March 2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Also, if you really love blue, I'd also strongly look at the FPJ Bleu. It's hard to put into words how beautiful that dial is.

+1

AshAP · 23 March 2018, 08:44 AM

I really like either silver or black. Not a fan of this one in blue.

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holdtime · 23 March 2018, 09:02 AM

Blue.

chad362wiley · 23 March 2018, 09:23 AM

Silver. blue was too dark for me. silver pops

MrPorter_008 · 23 March 2018, 12:11 PM

No questions, the blue! Unless you plan on getting the 15202 in the future.

underpar31009 · 23 March 2018, 12:14 PM

Just got my blue a month ago. It’s incredible!

G'ed · 23 March 2018, 03:05 PM

silver for '400, blue for '202

wach16 · 24 March 2018, 04:28 AM

Even though I am partial to the silver, blue in this case!

walds11 · 24 March 2018, 04:46 AM

Blue 100%!

LAFLARE · 24 March 2018, 04:28 PM

Both dials are magnificent and I have decided on which dial to chase! Thanks for everyone's input!

tyler1980 · 24 March 2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

Both dials are magnificent and I have decided on which dial to chase! Thanks for everyone's input!

well if you are chasing it, thats a big clue i think

kingofthehill · 24 March 2018, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

Both dials are magnificent and I have decided on which dial to chase! Thanks for everyone's input!

Whilst you appear to have made your decision, I wanted to add my opinion for your consideration if I may. Each of the offered dial variants endow the 15400ST with its own character and whilst the blue dial has stronger ties to the historical lineage of the piece, the silvered white dial is truly unique to Audemars Piguet in its excellent execution. I would argue that your consideration should be made in the context of your current collection; many find themselves with several darker coloured dials and if this how your collection is formed, the silvered white dial would offer you greater variety.

tyler1980 · 24 March 2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofthehill

Whilst you appear to have made your decision, I wanted to add my opinion for your consideration if I may. Each of the offered dial variants endow the 15400ST with its own character and whilst the blue dial has stronger ties to the historical lineage of the piece, the silvered white dial is truly unique to Audemars Piguet in its excellent execution. I would argue that your consideration should be made in the context of your current collection; many find themselves with several darker coloured dials and if this how your collection is formed, the silvered white dial would offer you greater variety.

i do agree with this. Silver and white dialed watches are hard to do well and there are not a lot of choices vs the typical dark dialed watches across all watches and brands. AP does silver very, very well.

benlee · 24 March 2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofthehill

Whilst you appear to have made your decision, I wanted to add my opinion for your consideration if I may. Each of the offered dial variants endow the 15400ST with its own character and whilst the blue dial has stronger ties to the historical lineage of the piece, the silvered white dial is truly unique to Audemars Piguet in its excellent execution. I would argue that your consideration should be made in the context of your current collection; many find themselves with several darker coloured dials and if this how your collection is formed, the silvered white dial would offer you greater variety.

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

i do agree with this. Silver and white dialed watches are hard to do well and there are not a lot of choices vs the typical dark dialed watches across all watches and brands. AP does silver very, very well.

Agree on both counts. One big reason why after selling it I bought it back.

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22 March 2018, 07:16 PM	#1
LAFLARE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF, CA Posts: 833	Another 15400st thread..blue vs silver Hello everyone, I've been noticing a bunch of 15400 threads lately and it's slowly pushing me to the point where I started inquiring for them. Originally I was set on the silver, but with everyone's gorgeous blue 15400s recently, it has increased my curiosity. I am after the 15400 due to the nature of the finishing, the bracelet, and most importantly wearability. As I do not wear much blue, and am already waiting (very patiently) for the 5711 blue, would a blue 15400 be redundant? If I go silver, would I be missing out on the gorgeous blue dial? Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

22 March 2018, 11:44 PM	#3
wiswrist 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,076	Blue! I can't wait to get mine. __________________ Instagram: @wiswrist

23 March 2018, 12:59 AM	#6
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Silver for me. It's so dynamic. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

23 March 2018, 04:52 AM	#12
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	Silver Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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 March 2018, 11:24 PM	#2
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	I prefer the blue - also quite like the ruthenium

23 March 2018, 12:42 AM	#4
dc98354 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Back in HK Posts: 110	Blue all the way

23 March 2018, 12:55 AM	#5
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I’m on the Silver train. In my opinion it’s very unique to the 15400. Never had a dull angle or shine with the silver dial. The blue looks really nice on certain angles but hides it’s luster on others never really had that problem with the silver.

23 March 2018, 01:05 AM	#7
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	Another vote for silver. Really special in the 15400. Not quite white - I would say it's chameleon silver that really interacts with the light and color around.

23 March 2018, 01:06 AM	#8
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Silver dial pops and is much more legible.

23 March 2018, 01:39 AM	#9
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	blue...more character/personality.

23 March 2018, 03:29 AM	#10
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,333	I got silver. Mainly because it was nearly $4k cheaper going through an AD at the time vs buying new at a boutique. If buying both at MSRP I’d get blue.

23 March 2018, 04:31 AM	#11
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,660	Already have blue 5711 and 26331 so prefer silver. Not to mention it was my first AP (purchased by my wife for my birthday) so its not going anywhere.

23 March 2018, 05:02 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	This petrol blue is stunning, and the silver white is about as nice as you can get, but I don't like light colours on a SS usually, need more contrast.

23 March 2018, 06:50 AM	#14
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,278	Both are stunning, as well as the ruthenium. It also depends on what other pieces you have or plan on acquiring. If you have other blue dials but no white, go for the silver.

23 March 2018, 07:49 AM	#15
AlyRba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 349	I vote for the silver on 15400/15450. It is nicer than the blue. However, the blue on 15202 trumps all 15400/15450 dials.

23 March 2018, 07:55 AM	#16
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	I quite like both, and the silver is fantastic. I always associate white dials as more formal, so it gives a good contrast to the sporty nature of the watch. If you're getting the 5711 anyway, two blue dials might be a bit overkill. Also, if you really love blue, I'd also strongly look at the FPJ Bleu. It's hard to put into words how beautiful that dial is.

23 March 2018, 08:44 AM	#18
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I really like either silver or black. Not a fan of this one in blue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2018, 09:02 AM	#19
holdtime Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 582	Blue.

23 March 2018, 09:23 AM	#20
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	Silver. blue was too dark for me. silver pops __________________ 116506

23 March 2018, 12:11 PM	#21
MrPorter_008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 265	No questions, the blue! Unless you plan on getting the 15202 in the future.

23 March 2018, 12:14 PM	#22
underpar31009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: USA Watch: AP and JLC Posts: 346	Just got my blue a month ago. It’s incredible!

23 March 2018, 03:05 PM	#23
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	silver for '400, blue for '202

24 March 2018, 04:28 AM	#24
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	Even though I am partial to the silver, blue in this case! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

24 March 2018, 04:46 AM	#25
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Blue 100%! __________________ Adam

24 March 2018, 04:28 PM	#26
LAFLARE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF, CA Posts: 833	Both dials are magnificent and I have decided on which dial to chase! Thanks for everyone's input!

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