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Old 14 November 2021, 01:15 AM   #1
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New Addition to My Collection: 2020 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500ST 41mm Black Dial
I have been collecting for four decades and cannot be more ecstatic. I've just added an APRO 15500ST 41mm black dial to my collection!



My collection from left to right and their purpose in the collection:
2020 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500ST 41mm Black Dial WR Serial - to enjoy at home and at black/white tie events
2007 Rolex Daytona 116520 40mm White Dial Z Serial - to enjoy at the office
2012 Panerai Luminor 112 44mm O Serial - to enjoy while swimming or playing other sports, or just at the beach
2000 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 3570.50.00 42mm 77 Serial - to enjoy while on business or vacation travel
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Old 14 November 2021, 01:20 AM   #2
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Wow, what a great collection!
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Old 14 November 2021, 01:26 AM   #3
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Congrats, nice lineup.
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Old 14 November 2021, 01:28 AM   #4
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Wow, what a great collection!
Thank you! I have been wanting to add the AP for over 10 years. I actually had the two-tone zen dial prior to this one. I love this latest iteration of the APRO, especially the grande tapisserie dial, the thicker octagonal hands and hour markers, the date background that matches the dial, the dropping of the "AUTOMATIC," and the new wider movement. I think François-Henry Bennahmias and his team have absolutely perfected the RO for modern times!
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Old 14 November 2021, 01:30 AM   #5
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Congrats, nice lineup.
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Old 14 November 2021, 01:33 AM   #6
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Very nice collection. I am only missing AP and ALS for my desire.
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Old 14 November 2021, 01:47 AM   #7
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Thank you! I have been wanting to add the AP for over 10 years. I actually had the two-tone zen dial prior to this one. I love this latest iteration of the APRO, especially the grande tapisserie dial, the thicker octagonal hands and hour markers, the date background that matches the dial, the dropping of the "AUTOMATIC," and the new wider movement. I think François-Henry Bennahmias and his team have absolutely perfected the RO for modern times!

Awesome collection

How do you find the size of the new AP on your wrist? Wrist size and wrist shot?

How does it compare to your other watches ?


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Old 14 November 2021, 02:02 AM   #8
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Wow...that looks very similar to my SOTC pic a few years ago! Great minds...congrats on the new addition. Great icons represented from the respective brands. Enjoy.
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Old 14 November 2021, 02:04 AM   #9
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Clean collection, very nice!!
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ps.Nice photo!
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Old 14 November 2021, 09:20 AM   #10
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Congrats on the 15500! Such a killer piece - I have the ruthenium dial and love it .


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Old 14 November 2021, 09:28 AM   #11
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Some heavy hitters here congrats!
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Congrats on the Royal Oak, nice collection!!
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Old 14 November 2021, 09:33 AM   #13
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Enjoy in good health!!!

Welcome to the club! (15400)
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Old 14 November 2021, 09:38 AM   #14
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That is a fantastic collection, congratulations! And also great that you have separate occasions in mind to wear each
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What a line up. Incredible. Enjoy!


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Solid lineup. The AP looks sharp
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Old 15 November 2021, 02:07 AM   #18
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Awesome collection

How do you find the size of the new AP on your wrist? Wrist size and wrist shot?

How does it compare to your other watches ?


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Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments.

On my 7-inch wrist, the 15500 fits perfectly, in my opinion. I think it could look great for 6-inch to 8-inch wrists. The integrated bracelet and octagonal bezel make the 41mm wear more like a 42mm. The height of about 10mm makes the proportions perfect, in my view. The APRO bracelet and double-butterfly clasp make it wear very comfortably. The weight distribution across the case, bracelet and clasp is also very comfortable. Altogether, it is ergonomic, pleasing to the eye, and has maximum wrist presence without being too large. It is breathtaking every time I check it for the time or just enjoy how the light plays off the perfect beveling of each bracelet link. Here's a wrist shot.



I would say it wears about only a little smaller than my Luminor, a little larger than my Daytona, and about the same as my Moonwatch.

Watches are to be enjoyed and I sure am enjoying mine. I hope all of you will wear and enjoy yours in good health!
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Old 15 November 2021, 05:40 AM   #19
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Congrats! And awesome purpose driven collection too!
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Old 15 November 2021, 10:10 AM   #20
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Totally my kind of collection. Congrats OP!
+ the 15500 looks great on you!! Enjoy!
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Old 15 November 2021, 07:39 PM   #21
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Congratulations.

Do take more pictures of the 15500 as the Black dial looks great in brighter light/outside.
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Old 16 November 2021, 12:23 AM   #23
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Love the black dial!
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Wow that's quite a watch wearing discipline!
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Old 17 November 2021, 06:41 PM   #25
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Clean collection, congrats!
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