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RickR · 23 February 2017, 12:20 PM

Hi, all. I just wanted to show off my new 15400 that I received today. After trying one on during a recent Caribbean vacation, this watch has been haunting me and I am very happy to say it's now mine. My thanks to Takuya for a very smooth deal on this brand new J series.

I must say that even after trying it on first, after reading posts and looking at photos I grew a little apprehensive that its 41mm size might actually be too big. It seemed a little silly, I've worn Panerai and the even the 45mm Planet Ocean before so I wasn't 'that' worried. But, perhaps my eyes were tricking me when I tried it on previously because it seemed like such a good fit then. Some of the photos and comments were a little off putting to say the least. But, no, the worry was unfounded. I have about a 7-3/4 inch wrist and I tell you this thing fits my wrist like a glove, if that makes any sense.

This thing is so classy. I am very happy with it and look forward to wearing it more.

One question, well, a few...
At the risk of sounding newbish, I am used to wearing Rolex watches where there are no worries around water. Since this watch is rated at 50m, how careful should I be? For example, is it ok to dunk it under running water with soap and a toothbrush in the sink to clean it? What about swimming and hot tubs? Also, the warranty book said I need to send it in for water resistance check "within 24 months after purchasing it for the warranty to be valid". Seriously? OK, what's the best practice for when to do this? Any chance this watch is going to have water resistance issues right out of the box?

Thanks for the help.

Happy to be in the AP club!

jem7v · 23 February 2017, 12:33 PM

Post more pictures! Also you don't need to send for waterproof check anymore. Just register it online for 3rd year warranty.

sssteel · 23 February 2017, 01:17 PM

You can definitely do those water-related activities, YES (ie washing w toothbrush to clean, swimming.)
However, I wouldn't do two things:
1. Dive with it
2. You mentioned hot tubs. Don't do that... don't do saunas or steam rooms either. With ANY watch. It's NOT about water resistance, my friend. Instead, it's about the heat causing rubber gaskets/O-rings (seals) to Swell and change shape over time, which may lead to water entering the watch at some point in the future! ;)

masyv6 · 23 February 2017, 02:02 PM

Congrats! I just picked up a white/silver dial and was blown away by the quality.

Hairdude1 · 23 February 2017, 03:06 PM

Congrats

mickyd329 · 23 February 2017, 05:35 PM

Go here to open an online account and register your watch. That gets you covered for the 3rd year warranty. No need to send it in anymore.
Congrats on a very nice AP!

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/account/register/

MrJ320 · 23 February 2017, 11:09 PM

Congrats on your first AP! I clean my 15202 with soap and toothbrush and no issues with that.

MrJ320 · 23 February 2017, 11:11 PM

Double posted

ezinhk · 23 February 2017, 11:16 PM

Congrats! Also my first AP and almost 1 month old...luv it

I don't swim or take bath with my watch on.

texex91 · 23 February 2017, 11:50 PM

Congrats--looks great on you!

yannis · 24 February 2017, 01:22 AM

Congrats Rick! Great AP!

braningan · 24 February 2017, 01:41 AM

Congrats!

5Zigen · 24 February 2017, 04:18 AM

Congrats, looks good!

Minimalist · 24 February 2017, 05:31 AM

Welcome to the club!

Good going man, that's a real beauty. I recently just bought mine so I know exactly how smitten you are with it :)

After buying it I also had the same questions as you regarding water resistance. The guys on the forum confirmed it's totally fine to wash it under the tap, and I did mine for the first time last week, and all good. Having said that I won't wear it to the pool, beach or anywhere like that. Have the Rolex for that.

All the best and wear it in best of health!

Xerxes77 · 24 February 2017, 06:26 AM

Congrats!!
Very nice watch!!!
You need to avoid swimming IMO

TOlsen · 24 February 2017, 07:01 AM

Congrats!

I found these tips good to read; https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/se...our-timepiece/

TickTopia · 24 February 2017, 07:34 AM

Congratulations Rick! Wear it in good health

RickR · 24 February 2017, 08:28 AM

Thanks for all the well wishes and good info!

RudyB · 24 February 2017, 04:06 PM

Great pick up, looks awesome on the wrist!

benlee · 24 February 2017, 05:21 PM

Congrats!

Psmith · 24 February 2017, 08:01 PM

Congrats

1William · 24 February 2017, 09:44 PM

Congratulations

dc_deluxe · 24 February 2017, 09:50 PM

Lovely, congratulations!

kaiserphoenix · 24 February 2017, 09:59 PM

Absolutely stunning. Congrats!!

Bouddha · 24 February 2017, 10:51 PM

Congratulations!

I am about to do exactly the same move.....

RickR · 26 February 2017, 05:05 AM

I took some shots today of the new AP and thought you might enjoy them.

Minimalist · 26 February 2017, 05:34 AM

Some nice shots, very crisp.

AK797 · 26 February 2017, 05:58 AM

Fantastic macros, it's superbly crafted!

red1108nyc · 26 February 2017, 06:21 AM

So awesome! I have a smaller 6.5 inch wrist so I went with a 39mm. What a beaut!

OmegaJJH · 26 February 2017, 11:08 PM

Huge congrats!!

23 February 2017, 12:20 PM	#1
RickR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: ♕ Posts: 232	First AP For Me Hi, all. I just wanted to show off my new 15400 that I received today. After trying one on during a recent Caribbean vacation, this watch has been haunting me and I am very happy to say it's now mine. My thanks to Takuya for a very smooth deal on this brand new J series. I must say that even after trying it on first, after reading posts and looking at photos I grew a little apprehensive that its 41mm size might actually be too big. It seemed a little silly, I've worn Panerai and the even the 45mm Planet Ocean before so I wasn't 'that' worried. But, perhaps my eyes were tricking me when I tried it on previously because it seemed like such a good fit then. Some of the photos and comments were a little off putting to say the least. But, no, the worry was unfounded. I have about a 7-3/4 inch wrist and I tell you this thing fits my wrist like a glove, if that makes any sense. This thing is so classy. I am very happy with it and look forward to wearing it more. One question, well, a few... At the risk of sounding newbish, I am used to wearing Rolex watches where there are no worries around water. Since this watch is rated at 50m, how careful should I be? For example, is it ok to dunk it under running water with soap and a toothbrush in the sink to clean it? What about swimming and hot tubs? Also, the warranty book said I need to send it in for water resistance check "within 24 months after purchasing it for the warranty to be valid". Seriously? OK, what's the best practice for when to do this? Any chance this watch is going to have water resistance issues right out of the box? Thanks for the help. Happy to be in the AP club!

23 February 2017, 03:06 PM	#5
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23 February 2017, 05:35 PM	#6
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24 February 2017, 01:22 AM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats Rick! Great AP! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

24 February 2017, 04:06 PM	#19
RudyB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Rudy Location: Studio City, CA Watch: Panerai, IWC, AP Posts: 112	Timeless classic! Great pick up, looks awesome on the wrist!

23 February 2017, 12:33 PM	#2
jem7v Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 842	Post more pictures! Also you don't need to send for waterproof check anymore. Just register it online for 3rd year warranty.

23 February 2017, 01:17 PM	#3
sssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Posts: 499	You can definitely do those water-related activities, YES (ie washing w toothbrush to clean, swimming.) However, I wouldn't do two things: 1. Dive with it 2. You mentioned hot tubs. Don't do that... don't do saunas or steam rooms either. With ANY watch. It's NOT about water resistance, my friend. Instead, it's about the heat causing rubber gaskets/O-rings (seals) to Swell and change shape over time, which may lead to water entering the watch at some point in the future! ;)

23 February 2017, 02:02 PM	#4
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Congrats! I just picked up a white/silver dial and was blown away by the quality.

23 February 2017, 11:09 PM	#7
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Congrats on your first AP! I clean my 15202 with soap and toothbrush and no issues with that.

23 February 2017, 11:11 PM	#8
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Double posted

23 February 2017, 11:16 PM	#9
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Congrats! Also my first AP and almost 1 month old...luv it I don't swim or take bath with my watch on.

23 February 2017, 11:50 PM	#10
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Congrats--looks great on you!

24 February 2017, 01:41 AM	#12
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	Congrats!

24 February 2017, 04:18 AM	#13
5Zigen 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 749	Congrats, looks good!

24 February 2017, 05:31 AM	#14
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,215	Welcome to the club! Good going man, that's a real beauty. I recently just bought mine so I know exactly how smitten you are with it :) After buying it I also had the same questions as you regarding water resistance. The guys on the forum confirmed it's totally fine to wash it under the tap, and I did mine for the first time last week, and all good. Having said that I won't wear it to the pool, beach or anywhere like that. Have the Rolex for that. All the best and wear it in best of health!

24 February 2017, 06:26 AM	#15
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Congrats!! Very nice watch!!! You need to avoid swimming IMO

24 February 2017, 07:01 AM	#16
TOlsen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 211	Congrats! I found these tips good to read; https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/se...our-timepiece/

24 February 2017, 07:34 AM	#17
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,408	Congratulations Rick! Wear it in good health

24 February 2017, 08:28 AM	#18
RickR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: ♕ Posts: 232	Thanks for all the well wishes and good info!

24 February 2017, 05:21 PM	#20
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

24 February 2017, 08:01 PM	#21
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

24 February 2017, 09:44 PM	#22
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Congratulations

24 February 2017, 09:50 PM	#23
dc_deluxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Burnley, UK Watch: VC/PP/AP/IWC Posts: 3	Lovely, congratulations!

24 February 2017, 09:59 PM	#24
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24 February 2017, 10:51 PM	#25
Bouddha "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Switzerland Posts: 26	Congratulations! I am about to do exactly the same move.....

26 February 2017, 05:05 AM	#26
RickR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: ♕ Posts: 232	I took some shots today of the new AP and thought you might enjoy them.

26 February 2017, 05:34 AM	#27
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,215	Some nice shots, very crisp.

26 February 2017, 05:58 AM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,230	Fantastic macros, it's superbly crafted!

26 February 2017, 06:21 AM	#29
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,499	So awesome! I have a smaller 6.5 inch wrist so I went with a 39mm. What a beaut!

26 February 2017, 11:08 PM	#30
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	Huge congrats!!

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