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Hermann · 12 January 2021, 11:13 AM

Hello,
I am planting to buy a 15500.
First: I like the blue one but I have enough very nice blue dials..
The silver dial is beautiful shiny but it’s not so sporty, with shorts in summer,
I need a dial which i can wear casual and elegant and which has enough details....
.—> I never saw a black or gray dial live.
Which dial would you choose and why??

Thanks a lot!!

macrowatch · 12 January 2021, 11:26 AM

Gray, more verstile. Plus you probably already have SS Rolex sports like sub or GMT, in which case you have many black dial watches already.

impactplayer · 12 January 2021, 11:38 AM

Whichever one you can get your hands on, lol. But seriously, I like the grey dial over the black (and prefer the white over both!).

RyanO · 12 January 2021, 11:51 AM

I think the gray is beautiful and underrated.

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supernova · 12 January 2021, 11:55 AM

Out of those 2, I chose black, timeless classic. I felt the grey just slightly too monochromatic, but it is definitely different and beautiful too.

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rtanjaya · 12 January 2021, 01:50 PM

Chose the grey, was told by SA that the production quantity was lower thus rarer

Up to you to believe that.

The grey shines very differently under different lighting, a very versatile watch. I had too many black watches, so the decision was easy for me

THWatch · 12 January 2021, 01:52 PM

I am on the wait list for Grey. I don't think I will ever get the call though.

sgwatchguy · 12 January 2021, 02:08 PM

Vote for silver. Most gloriously shimmering dial AP makes and it can be as sporty as the other ones.

Fishrus · 12 January 2021, 02:12 PM

Grey as its something different from the many black dials out there. Can't go wrong with either though.

7sins · 12 January 2021, 03:56 PM

The gray can look monotonous and wash out in photos but really does look incredible in person. It is my vote.

A_Torres · 12 January 2021, 07:51 PM

I vote for silver too! It's a stunning dial!!

yoast · 12 January 2021, 07:59 PM

Voted grey. For me the silver is too flashy and the black too dull.

Toony · 12 January 2021, 11:08 PM

I chose the grey. Photos don’t do it justice.

Watchflair · 12 January 2021, 11:11 PM

This is a tough one - I think they key is trying to handle both in person and see what speaks to you.

As others have noted the gray does appear washed out at times.
The black is classic - just depends what else is in your collection.

The Silver/White dial to me though is the winner.

ts3 · 12 January 2021, 11:33 PM

I like the grey but make sure you like the size of the 15500 on your wrist. It does look very large on the pics of many of those who got one IMHO.

chiscott_29 · 13 January 2021, 01:05 AM

The market seems to be Blue > Gray > Silver > Black. Maybe swap Gray and Silver depending on the day of the week.

I agree with others. It ultimately comes down to what fits better in your collection. If you're more of a "less number of watches" type of guy and anything would fit in, I will also throw my vote in for the gray dial and say go with that one.

No offense to any of the pics here, but the gray dial does come off flat in almost all photos. In real life, I think the gray is simply stunning and just a wonderful watch for almost anybody.

PBJ1925 · 13 January 2021, 01:10 AM

Grey for me as well.

60sec · 13 January 2021, 12:10 PM

Silver is fantastic. Sporty, formal, goes both ways and always looks different.

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EEpro · 13 January 2021, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60sec

Silver is fantastic. Sporty, formal, goes both ways and always looks different.

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Silver/white for me as well. Regardless of premium I think it looks nicer than blue.

supernova · 13 January 2021, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiscott_29

The market seems to be Blue > Gray > Silver > Black.

Going by C24 and other grey dealers, prices would suggest

Blue > Black > Grey > Silver

I think it is very personal preference which you like better on yourself. It is the reason AP offer the 4 choices in first place!

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madtrax · 13 January 2021, 04:42 PM

Silver for me as well, very versatile and stunning in person.

Vivalas · 13 January 2021, 05:59 PM

I’d go for silver as well (well I did) though that’s not an option.

dr3ziz · 13 January 2021, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hermann

Hello,
I am planting to buy a 15500.
First: I like the blue one but I have enough very nice blue dials..
The silver dial is beautiful shiny but it’s not so sporty, with shorts in summer,
I need a dial which i can wear casual and elegant and which has enough details....
.—> I never saw a black or gray dial live.
Which dial would you choose and why??

Thanks a lot!!

If it will be your only daily watch then i would recommend black dial, otherwise grey would give a nice variety to your collection ( i have a white/silver highly recommend too )

PS dont recommend buying with out trying on the model on first

1William · 13 January 2021, 10:02 PM

I prefer the grey.

Stevie_Goodlife · 14 January 2021, 02:57 AM

Blue is really hard to locate, so I’ve never seen one, I don’t know if it appears different from the hue of the 15202. I love the Gray in person, the reflection is really nice.

The black is classic and is also really nice depending on the lighting. The tapisserie pops in and differentiates it from other black dials.

I am biased though!

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Watchflair · 14 January 2021, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevie_Goodlife

Blue is really hard to locate, so I’ve never seen one, I don’t know if it appears different from the hue of the 15202. I love the Gray in person, the reflection is really nice.

The black is classic and is also really nice depending on the lighting. The tapisserie pops in and differentiates it from other black dials.

I am biased though!

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Very nice

60sec · 14 January 2021, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supernova

Going by C24 and other grey dealers, prices would suggest

Blue > Black > Grey > Silver

I think it is very personal preference which you like better on yourself. It is the reason AP offer the 4 choices in first place!

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C24 looks more like: Blue>>>Grey=Silver=Black.
Price range from ~32k-~37k for any of the latter three.
But none of that matters—buy what you like.

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bosch88 · 19 April 2021, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevie_Goodlife

Blue is really hard to locate, so I’ve never seen one, I don’t know if it appears different from the hue of the 15202. I love the Gray in person, the reflection is really nice.

The black is classic and is also really nice depending on the lighting. The tapisserie pops in and differentiates it from other black dials.

I am biased though!

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In this picture, is the red string bracelet looped to the stem of the crown? if so, why, doesn't that make it less water resistant and put pressure on the stem if somehow something pulls on the rest of the string bracelet?

rtanjaya · 19 April 2021, 04:03 PM

Can't go wrong with either of the 4 colors. Here's mine - grey in different light

rumnyc · 19 April 2021, 05:39 PM

I vote for silver. goes perfectly with shorts or jeans.

and on a sunny day none of the other dials can outshine it. actually forget other dial, no other watch can outshine it....

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Black	100	41.84%
Gray	139	58.16%
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12 January 2021, 11:13 AM	#1
Hermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Marcello Location: Spain Posts: 408	Which 15500ST dial? Hello, I am planting to buy a 15500. First: I like the blue one but I have enough very nice blue dials.. The silver dial is beautiful shiny but it’s not so sporty, with shorts in summer, I need a dial which i can wear casual and elegant and which has enough details.... .—> I never saw a black or gray dial live. Which dial would you choose and why?? Thanks a lot!!

12 January 2021, 11:55 AM	#5
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,274	Which 15500ST dial? Out of those 2, I chose black, timeless classic. I felt the grey just slightly too monochromatic, but it is definitely different and beautiful too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 January 2021, 02:08 PM	#8
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Vote for silver. Most gloriously shimmering dial AP makes and it can be as sporty as the other ones. __________________

12 January 2021, 02:12 PM	#9
Fishrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Goh Location: Singapore Watch: 116622 Posts: 438	Grey as its something different from the many black dials out there. Can't go wrong with either though. __________________ Watches owned: Rolex GMT II 126710BLRO \| Patek Philippe 5205G \| Audemars Piguet 15500ST \| Rolex DJ 16233 \| Tudor BBBBB 79250BB \| Ball DM1036A

12 January 2021, 11:26 AM	#2
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	Gray, more verstile. Plus you probably already have SS Rolex sports like sub or GMT, in which case you have many black dial watches already.

12 January 2021, 11:38 AM	#3
impactplayer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 98	Whichever one you can get your hands on, lol. But seriously, I like the grey dial over the black (and prefer the white over both!).

12 January 2021, 11:51 AM	#4
RyanO 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: DMV Watch: LVc Posts: 2,028	I think the gray is beautiful and underrated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 January 2021, 01:52 PM	#7
THWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Bay Area Posts: 93	I am on the wait list for Grey. I don't think I will ever get the call though.

12 January 2021, 03:56 PM	#10
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,339	The gray can look monotonous and wash out in photos but really does look incredible in person. It is my vote. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

12 January 2021, 07:51 PM	#11
A_Torres "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 16	I vote for silver too! It's a stunning dial!!

12 January 2021, 07:59 PM	#12
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,257	Voted grey. For me the silver is too flashy and the black too dull. __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

12 January 2021, 11:11 PM	#14
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,873	This is a tough one - I think they key is trying to handle both in person and see what speaks to you. As others have noted the gray does appear washed out at times. The black is classic - just depends what else is in your collection. The Silver/White dial to me though is the winner. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

12 January 2021, 11:33 PM	#15
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,224	I like the grey but make sure you like the size of the 15500 on your wrist. It does look very large on the pics of many of those who got one IMHO.

13 January 2021, 01:05 AM	#16
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	The market seems to be Blue > Gray > Silver > Black. Maybe swap Gray and Silver depending on the day of the week. I agree with others. It ultimately comes down to what fits better in your collection. If you're more of a "less number of watches" type of guy and anything would fit in, I will also throw my vote in for the gray dial and say go with that one. No offense to any of the pics here, but the gray dial does come off flat in almost all photos. In real life, I think the gray is simply stunning and just a wonderful watch for almost anybody. __________________ __________________

13 January 2021, 01:10 AM	#17
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,256	Grey for me as well.

13 January 2021, 12:10 PM	#18
60sec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: US Watch: 126500, AP RO Posts: 230	Silver is fantastic. Sporty, formal, goes both ways and always looks different. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 January 2021, 04:42 PM	#21
madtrax Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 23	Silver for me as well, very versatile and stunning in person.

13 January 2021, 05:59 PM	#22
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,531	I’d go for silver as well (well I did) though that’s not an option.

13 January 2021, 10:02 PM	#24
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	I prefer the grey.

14 January 2021, 02:57 AM	#25
Stevie_Goodlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Esteban Location: New York Watch: Five Digit GMT Posts: 114	Blue is really hard to locate, so I’ve never seen one, I don’t know if it appears different from the hue of the 15202. I love the Gray in person, the reflection is really nice. The black is classic and is also really nice depending on the lighting. The tapisserie pops in and differentiates it from other black dials. I am biased though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ IG: what_stevie_likes

19 April 2021, 05:39 PM	#30
rumnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 15202ST Posts: 280	I vote for silver. goes perfectly with shorts or jeans. and on a sunny day none of the other dials can outshine it. actually forget other dial, no other watch can outshine it....

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