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theflywrist · 22 April 2018, 12:36 AM

So long story short for my dear AP lovers.

I've always been a fan of the simple RO time only.

The bracelet/design, finishing and overall aesthetic has always been appealing to me.

I still remember 3 years ago when I would go to the AD almost every other day to try on the 15450. I didnt pull the trigger on it because I really wanted it to be a darker dial (at the time only silver existed).

The 39 MM 15300/15202 were out of the question as they didnt wear as refined as I like my watches to wear.

Fast forward to now, my tastes have evolved and I am into vintage watch collecting.

I have had my eyes open for a 36 MM 14790 in exceptional condition for a LONG time now. I came close to buying one once about a year ago, but the case was too polished for my liking.
Naturally as these watches got serviced always at AP, they tend to be polished. This is more so the case with the older watches when people cared less about such things. For me, an overly polished case on an AP totally ruins its charm.

Being a vintage collector, dings, scratches, and "wear" do not bother me, perfect looking(polished) old watches bug me.

Without further ado, here's an exceptional early dial 14790. Fits like a glove(almost the same size as a vintage daytona), and I am SMITTEN!

Islatate · 22 April 2018, 12:44 AM

Love the '790. The 36mm size is ideal for most wrist sizes. Hearty congrats!

walds11 · 22 April 2018, 12:53 AM

Congrats! The dark blue dial is stunning. The 36mm 14790 is the perfect size for your wrist. What size is your wrist?

HK Islandboy · 22 April 2018, 01:07 AM

Nice! I love the patina of the dial

DCheeta · 22 April 2018, 02:36 AM

Congrats! That looks fantastic!

I know very little about the 14790. What movement were they using back then for the non-ultra thin RO’s?

AK797 · 22 April 2018, 03:16 AM

Very nice vinatage pair!

theflywrist · 22 April 2018, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Islatate

Love the '790. The 36mm size is ideal for most wrist sizes. Hearty congrats!

Thank you! I agree with you. I think most guys like their APs in specific to wear on the larger side. ROs also generally tend to wear larger than other watches of the sam specs as you know, due to the protruding lugs, that's why even though I would like, an 5402 simply wears too large.

Appreciate the love!

theflywrist · 22 April 2018, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Congrats! The dark blue dial is stunning. The 36mm 14790 is the perfect size for your wrist. What size is your wrist?

Thank you! It is quite difficult to capture the beauty of the dial/tapisserie.
Tiny wrists at 6"-15.25cm or slightly above at the most. Most likely not larger than that though.
Have not measured in a while but they definitely haven't gotten larger!

theflywrist · 22 April 2018, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Nice! I love the patina of the dial

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats! That looks fantastic!

I know very little about the 14790. What movement were they using back then for the non-ultra thin RO’s?

Thank you!
So it is a JLC based movement, caliber 2125. The watch has an extremely thin profile..

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Originally Posted by AK797

Very nice vinatage pair!

Thank you kind sir!

OP15 · 22 April 2018, 04:30 AM

Big congrats!

Watcheroo · 22 April 2018, 05:04 AM

Very nice - congrats!

bruinmd · 22 April 2018, 05:12 AM

outstanding. That gives me reassurance that IF I can get my hands on a 15450 that it will wear just fine at 37mm on my 6.75 wrists.

The 15400 is going to be too big for me

pyceasyas123 · 22 April 2018, 05:14 AM

That’s a killer piece. Beauty!!

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theflywrist · 22 April 2018, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OP15

Big congrats!

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Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Very nice - congrats!

Thanks guys! Feels good to finally own a watch I have always loved aesthetically.

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Originally Posted by bruinmd

outstanding. That gives me reassurance that IF I can get my hands on a 15450 that it will wear just fine at 37mm on my 6.75 wrists.

The 15400 is going to be too big for me

Oh the 15450 wears incredible no doubt. I have no doubt that I would have picked one up if I had given up on the 14790 hunt.
On a wrist size of 6.75", the 15450 will sit perfectly flush and fit like a glove!
Good luck.

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Originally Posted by pyceasyas123

That’s a killer piece. Beauty!!

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Tank you!

traf · 22 April 2018, 10:31 AM

Congrats Adel! I’ve been thinking about picking up one of these myself

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benlee · 22 April 2018, 11:12 AM

Very nice vintage AP RO. Good find and Congrats!

mobster600 · 22 April 2018, 11:18 AM

beauty in your hands lol!

jb335 · 22 April 2018, 01:34 PM

Absolutely gorgeous watch. And you have impeccable taste, respect.

Not a bad looking Daytona either. :)

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MrJ320 · 22 April 2018, 02:33 PM

Amazing addition! Big congrats and love the condition of the watch.

2nastie · 23 April 2018, 03:13 AM

Very nice! Congrats. Had a buddy just picked up the same reference!

Trailboss516 · 23 April 2018, 09:36 AM

Very cool! Enjoy it in good health.

theflywrist · 23 April 2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by traf

Congrats Adel! I’ve been thinking about picking up one of these myself

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You totally should! Try it on before pulling the trigger if you have a chance.
I personally could not be happier with the size.
Let me know if I can help Dave!

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Originally Posted by benlee

Very nice vintage AP RO. Good find and Congrats!

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Originally Posted by mobster600

beauty in your hands lol!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

Absolutely gorgeous watch. And you have impeccable taste, respect.

Not a bad looking Daytona either. :)

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Originally Posted by MrJ320

Amazing addition! Big congrats and love the condition of the watch.

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Originally Posted by 2nastie

Very nice! Congrats. Had a buddy just picked up the same reference!

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Originally Posted by Trailboss516

Very cool! Enjoy it in good health.

Thank you for the love Gents! Truly appreciate it.

Urosfan · 23 April 2018, 11:15 AM

Congrats

Huy Nguyen · 23 April 2018, 04:32 PM

Congrats!!
AP Royal Oak bracelet is a perfect one I have ever seen.

strettyend · 24 April 2018, 02:11 AM

Looks great. Is it much thinner than the 15450?

Peterandwatches · 24 April 2018, 04:36 AM

Brilliant. Not one you see here everyday.

Takonwong · 24 April 2018, 08:27 AM

Congrats! Beautiful!

theflywrist · 24 April 2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

Congrats

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by strettyend

Looks great. Is it much thinner than the 15450?

I honestly have not compared them side by side, just worn each separately, but it is definitely a good amount thinner.

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Brilliant. Not one you see here everyday.

Thank you.
I suppose it is normally on the smaller side for most.

kbar · 26 April 2018, 08:51 AM

Congrats! I just got a 36mm one today as well. Went with the moonphase

theflywrist · 26 April 2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kbar

Congrats! I just got a 36mm one today as well. Went with the moonphase

Beauty!! Congrats bud

22 April 2018, 12:36 AM	#1
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	First AP incoming, and absolutely smitten! So long story short for my dear AP lovers. I've always been a fan of the simple RO time only. The bracelet/design, finishing and overall aesthetic has always been appealing to me. I still remember 3 years ago when I would go to the AD almost every other day to try on the 15450. I didnt pull the trigger on it because I really wanted it to be a darker dial (at the time only silver existed). The 39 MM 15300/15202 were out of the question as they didnt wear as refined as I like my watches to wear. Fast forward to now, my tastes have evolved and I am into vintage watch collecting. I have had my eyes open for a 36 MM 14790 in exceptional condition for a LONG time now. I came close to buying one once about a year ago, but the case was too polished for my liking. Naturally as these watches got serviced always at AP, they tend to be polished. This is more so the case with the older watches when people cared less about such things. For me, an overly polished case on an AP totally ruins its charm. Being a vintage collector, dings, scratches, and "wear" do not bother me, perfect looking(polished) old watches bug me. Without further ado, here's an exceptional early dial 14790. Fits like a glove(almost the same size as a vintage daytona), and I am SMITTEN!

22 April 2018, 12:44 AM	#2
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,078	Love the '790. The 36mm size is ideal for most wrist sizes. Hearty congrats! __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

22 April 2018, 12:53 AM	#3
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Congrats! The dark blue dial is stunning. The 36mm 14790 is the perfect size for your wrist. What size is your wrist? __________________ Adam

22 April 2018, 11:12 AM	#16
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Very nice vintage AP RO. Good find and Congrats! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

24 April 2018, 02:11 AM	#25
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,648	Looks great. Is it much thinner than the 15450? __________________ AP ROC 26315or; AP RO 15450st; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Daytona YG 116528; Daytona YG Oysterflex 116518; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold; Panerai PAM 0048; IWC Portofino Chrono; Girard-Perregaux Richeville

22 April 2018, 01:07 AM	#4
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Nice! I love the patina of the dial

22 April 2018, 02:36 AM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Congrats! That looks fantastic! I know very little about the 14790. What movement were they using back then for the non-ultra thin RO’s?

22 April 2018, 03:16 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	Very nice vinatage pair!

22 April 2018, 04:30 AM	#10
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	Big congrats!

22 April 2018, 05:04 AM	#11
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	Very nice - congrats!

22 April 2018, 05:12 AM	#12
bruinmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sal Location: Las Vegas Watch: Patek/Rolex/GS Posts: 1,096	outstanding. That gives me reassurance that IF I can get my hands on a 15450 that it will wear just fine at 37mm on my 6.75 wrists. The 15400 is going to be too big for me

22 April 2018, 05:14 AM	#13
pyceasyas123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 68	That’s a killer piece. Beauty!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 April 2018, 10:31 AM	#15
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Congrats Adel! I’ve been thinking about picking up one of these myself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 April 2018, 11:18 AM	#17
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	beauty in your hands lol!

22 April 2018, 01:34 PM	#18
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,799	Absolutely gorgeous watch. And you have impeccable taste, respect. Not a bad looking Daytona either. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 April 2018, 02:33 PM	#19
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Amazing addition! Big congrats and love the condition of the watch.

23 April 2018, 03:13 AM	#20
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Very nice! Congrats. Had a buddy just picked up the same reference!

23 April 2018, 09:36 AM	#21
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,610	Very cool! Enjoy it in good health.

23 April 2018, 11:15 AM	#23
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

23 April 2018, 04:32 PM	#24
Huy Nguyen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: VietNam Posts: 5	Congrats!! AP Royal Oak bracelet is a perfect one I have ever seen.

24 April 2018, 04:36 AM	#26
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Brilliant. Not one you see here everyday.

24 April 2018, 08:27 AM	#27
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Congrats! Beautiful!

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