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tig00s1783 · 28 June 2017, 07:56 AM

I'm in the market for my first AP and have narrowed it down to the AP Diver 15710 or the Royal Oak 15400ST black dial. Having a hard time deciding!!!!Any feedback or advice? I currently own the Rolex BLNR, Hulk, and SD43 so what do you guys suggest? Appreciate your help!

Lordofrolex · 28 June 2017, 07:59 AM

You already have 3 solid diving/sport models. I would go with the 15400st to bring a little dressier aspect to your collection. 4 dive models may be a little too redundant.

JD521 · 28 June 2017, 08:18 AM

Thought about this same question at the time when I was ready to buy an AP...can't go wrong either way. But the bracelet is on another level and really adds to that AP look. Still may pick up the diver at some point but for a first, I'd get a 15400 to get that true AP feeling. Plus, I think it's a bit more versatile than the diver.

Hairdude1 · 28 June 2017, 08:59 AM

15400

roger0770 · 28 June 2017, 09:02 AM

4th diver watch? I'd say diversify and go with the 15400.

Manofsteelpt · 28 June 2017, 09:04 AM

Silver 15400 would go well with what you have.

2nastie · 28 June 2017, 09:11 AM

I agree with the other members. I say 15400ST as the first model to go with on the AP (since it's among the models you are considering). Classic and timeless design and it complements well with all the watches you already have.

The Diver is certainly on my list but I went with the 15400 as my first AP as well.

Good luck!

tig00s1783 · 28 June 2017, 09:50 AM

That's what I was leaning towards. What you guys think between the black dial or gray dial 15400st?

Tay821 · 28 June 2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tig00s1783

That's what I was leaning towards. What you guys think between the black dial or gray dial 15400st?

Blue

JD521 · 28 June 2017, 10:16 AM

Yeah I'd go black or blue. I haven't seen the novelty gray dial but in pics, it looks muted and sort of blends in with the rest of the case/watch...which sort of results in a dial that doesn't pop as much with contrast. Personal opinion of course and having not seen one in person. With a RO dial, you want that thing to pop to really show off the beauty and craftsmanship. Think the black or blue does that best!

AK797 · 28 June 2017, 10:40 AM

Try the blue and ruthenium grey, hope you go for the latter for the pics.

gummy · 28 June 2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Try the blue and ruthenium grey, hope you go for the latter for the pics.

This is a really good idea...the blue...or the grey ...beautiful pieces

tyler1980 · 28 June 2017, 03:26 PM

15400 is a great first AP. Starting with anything else and you miss out on the RO bracelet which is truly amazing. The ROO's are great too but for me a RO is the best first AP.

Rachdanon · 28 June 2017, 03:32 PM

If you got a small wrist say 6 inch and under, you should also consider the 37mm 15450 if you want a dressier feel. Either way id go black face, and reserve the white face for rose gold. 15202 without seconds is dressier in my opinion but only in blue.

metronidazole · 28 June 2017, 06:10 PM

15400! :)

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TimeOnHand · 28 June 2017, 09:02 PM

Both good options...
I love the AP Diver! Would be my first AP!

tig00s1783 · 29 June 2017, 07:47 AM

Thank you guys for your help I got enough to make decision!

28 June 2017, 07:56 AM	#1
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Ap Royal Oak 15400ST or AP Offshore Diver 15710? I'm in the market for my first AP and have narrowed it down to the AP Diver 15710 or the Royal Oak 15400ST black dial. Having a hard time deciding!!!!Any feedback or advice? I currently own the Rolex BLNR, Hulk, and SD43 so what do you guys suggest? Appreciate your help!

28 June 2017, 07:59 AM	#2
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	You already have 3 solid diving/sport models. I would go with the 15400st to bring a little dressier aspect to your collection. 4 dive models may be a little too redundant. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

28 June 2017, 08:59 AM	#4
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	15400 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

28 June 2017, 09:04 AM	#6
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Silver 15400 would go well with what you have. __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

28 June 2017, 09:02 PM	#16
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Both good options... I love the AP Diver! Would be my first AP! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

28 June 2017, 08:18 AM	#3
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Thought about this same question at the time when I was ready to buy an AP...can't go wrong either way. But the bracelet is on another level and really adds to that AP look. Still may pick up the diver at some point but for a first, I'd get a 15400 to get that true AP feeling. Plus, I think it's a bit more versatile than the diver.

28 June 2017, 09:02 AM	#5
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	4th diver watch? I'd say diversify and go with the 15400.

28 June 2017, 09:11 AM	#7
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I agree with the other members. I say 15400ST as the first model to go with on the AP (since it's among the models you are considering). Classic and timeless design and it complements well with all the watches you already have. The Diver is certainly on my list but I went with the 15400 as my first AP as well. Good luck!

28 June 2017, 09:50 AM	#8
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	That's what I was leaning towards. What you guys think between the black dial or gray dial 15400st?

28 June 2017, 10:16 AM	#10
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Yeah I'd go black or blue. I haven't seen the novelty gray dial but in pics, it looks muted and sort of blends in with the rest of the case/watch...which sort of results in a dial that doesn't pop as much with contrast. Personal opinion of course and having not seen one in person. With a RO dial, you want that thing to pop to really show off the beauty and craftsmanship. Think the black or blue does that best!

28 June 2017, 10:40 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	Try the blue and ruthenium grey, hope you go for the latter for the pics.

28 June 2017, 03:26 PM	#13
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	15400 is a great first AP. Starting with anything else and you miss out on the RO bracelet which is truly amazing. The ROO's are great too but for me a RO is the best first AP.

28 June 2017, 03:32 PM	#14
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	If you got a small wrist say 6 inch and under, you should also consider the 37mm 15450 if you want a dressier feel. Either way id go black face, and reserve the white face for rose gold. 15202 without seconds is dressier in my opinion but only in blue.

28 June 2017, 06:10 PM	#15
metronidazole "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Watch: DJII,Hulk,RO15400 Posts: 35	15400! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 June 2017, 07:47 AM	#17
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Thank you guys for your help I got enough to make decision!

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