Incoming AP! (it’s blue!)

[Vaxe]

After having my deposit canceled by another AD (owner decided to sell at markup and the salesperson resigned due to all the shadyness - I’ll write about that later), I received the text from my other AD that they have an allocation on the way and it’s mine if I wanted it!

Had to think about it for a good hour or so, since I’d just bought a grey 15500 and the two are very similar. But the SA convinced me to not pass on the opportunity, so here it is!

Thrilled and feeling very blessed to have such a great AD. Also received a nice AP polo and hat!

The blue shimmers and changes hue based on light. Here is comparison next to the 15500.

[V25V]

I like it quite a bit more than the 15500. 41mm looks bare and empty, 15400 already suffered from that and the 15500 emphasized it even more. If you cannot get the 15202 or need to have a date/second hand and new, 15450 is it.

[fskywalker]

Congrats


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[Chary]

Congrats!!! I love my Blue 15400!!!


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[Soly20]

Congrats!

[masterserg]

Def the nicer watch to me! I am sorry to say as pretty as it is I am not a huge fan of the 500 ... and I like the 3120 better.

[jb335]

Sorry, is this a 15400 or 15450?

[Comex5514_]

It's a beauty, congrats!

[V25V]

Originally Posted by jb335

Sorry, is this a 15400 or 15450?

That's a 15450.

[Mr Kram]

very nice. congrats!

[NYG1121]

Congrats! Looks great. I think 15500 will go the way of DJ/DDII due to thick indices and overall empty design. The 15400/15450 look more refined to me.

[rockdrock]

Huge congrats two AP! Very lucky.


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[Jinson]

Congrats on a very nice duo ... that blue dial is mesmerizing!

[AK797]

Congrats, that blue dial really has some range!

[s_haverford]

Beautiful watch overall. From the dial to the size. Congrats Vaxe!

[AJM914]

Congrats very nice!

[acrds1]

Love the blue and grey congrats!


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[ChipWong]

Originally Posted by V25V

I like it quite a bit more than the 15500. 41mm looks bare and empty, 15400 already suffered from that and the 15500 emphasized it even more. If you cannot get the 15202 or need to have a date/second hand and new, 15450 is it.

How long did you wait on your AD for the 15450?

[Odie-r]

Congrats! Beautiful.

[GB-man]

Congrats!

[Vaxe]

Originally Posted by V25V

I like it quite a bit more than the 15500. 41mm looks bare and empty, 15400 already suffered from that and the 15500 emphasized it even more. If you cannot get the 15202 or need to have a date/second hand and new, 15450 is it.

Yes I agree, like this a lot more than my 15500. I think the new 4302 is nicer to look at, but from the dial side, I find the 15450 much more balanced, in particular:
- the lume plot at 3’clock adds symmetry
- the longer hour markers is better proportioned
- at first I was glad they removed the Automatic text at 6’clock, but came to realized it made the dial a bit “empty” on the bottom

I like more on the 15500:
- the raised edge ring adds a nice dimensional pop to the dial
- the new seconds hand with the open end
- 4302 movement
- the font used for the date wheel

Both great but if I had to choose, a I think the 15450 blue will get a lot more wrist time.

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Congrats


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Originally Posted by Chary

Congrats!!! I love my Blue 15400!!!


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Originally Posted by Soly20

Congrats!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by masterserg

Def the nicer watch to me! I am sorry to say as pretty as it is I am not a huge fan of the 500 ... and I like the 3120 better.

Both great but very different

Originally Posted by jb335

Sorry, is this a 15400 or 15450?

15450

Originally Posted by Comex5514_

It's a beauty, congrats!

Originally Posted by V25V

That's a 15450.

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

very nice. congrats!

Thanks

Originally Posted by NYG1121

Congrats! Looks great. I think 15500 will go the way of DJ/DDII due to thick indices and overall empty design. The 15400/15450 look more refined to me.

Time will tell, but I think it’s the natural evolution to the line

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Huge congrats two AP! Very lucky.


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Originally Posted by Jinson

Congrats on a very nice duo ... that blue dial is mesmerizing!

Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats, that blue dial really has some range!

Originally Posted by s_haverford

Beautiful watch overall. From the dial to the size. Congrats Vaxe!

Originally Posted by AJM914

Congrats very nice!

Originally Posted by acrds1

Love the blue and grey congrats!


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Thanks all!

Originally Posted by ChipWong

How long did you wait on your AD for the 15450?

I expressed my interest to this AD about 1 month ago, no deposits. Apparently once the watch is in transit from AP, they get notified of the serial # and know for sure it’s coming. Got the call, paid in full and got the serial on the receipt, then the watch came in 2 weeks later.

Originally Posted by Odie-r

Congrats! Beautiful.

Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats!

Thank you

[jnkay]

Beautiful AP

[multimedia]

Congrats! That's a beuitifal AP, indeed. :)

Problem I have with you posting these images, is that you just made my decision making even more difficult.

I have my name down for the 15500. But earlier this week I visited the AP boutique for an update, and at the same time I decided to try on a 15451 (just to get the feeling of 37mm, since they didn't have a 15450 in stock...). I must confess, I'm really torn now. I also like the dial on the 15450 much more than the 15500. However, I do think that the dial might be a bit on the small-ish side. I don't have a "big" wrist though, measuring 7" (but flat) so for me the 15450 actually sits better on the wrist.

I know it's different for everyone, how we are built, etc. But do you mind telling me your wrist size? Also, how do you feel when it comes to wearing the 15500 vs the 15450? Do you recognise any of the things I mentioned above regarding the dial feeling a bit "small"?

Cheers,
Joe

[Vaxe]

Hi Joe, my wrist is 6.7 and I don’t think the 15450 wears small at all. The dial may at first appear small but I think that’s because the watch is thicker than most 37.5mm watch (it’s marketed as 37 but actually 37.5).

Next to a 116500 or 14060 it’s about the same size, and the links are the same 1.6mm width as your typical 40mm Rolex. I like it a lot, more than my 15500 but both are great. If I were to be offered a blue 15500, then I think the decision will be tougher, but between a blue 15450 vs a grey 15500, it’s an easy choice right now.

Originally Posted by multimedia

Congrats! That's a beuitifal Ap, indeed. :)

Problem I have with you posting these images, is that you just made my decision making even more difficult.

I have my name down for the 15500. But earlier this week I visited the AP boutique for an update, and at the same time I decided to try on a 15451 (just to get the feeling of 37mm, since they didn't have a 15450 in stock...). I must confess, I'm really torn now. I also like the dial on the 15450 much more than the 15500. However, I do think that the dial might be a bit on the small-ish side. I don't have a "big" wrist though, measuring 7" so the for me the 15450 sits perfect on the wrist.

I know it's different for everyone, how we are built, etc. But do you mind telling me your wrist size. Also, how do you personally feel when it comes to wearing the 15500 vs the 15450? Do you recognise any of the things I mentioned above regarding the dial feeling a bit "small"?

Cheers,
Joe

[multimedia]

Many thanks. Appreciated :)

Cheers,
Joe

[Batmannr1]

Two stunners, congratz
Also have my name down for a 15500. My first AP. But that 15450 Blue is a timepiece fallen out of the blue sky.

[motlking]

Is the 15450 blue dial still a boutique exclusive?

[multimedia]

Originally Posted by motlking

Is the 15450 blue dial still a boutique exclusive?

At least no mentioning of this on the AP website = they do mention when it is a boutique exclusive watch e.g. the 15202.

Cheers,
Joe

[Vaxe]

I think it started out as boutique exclusive but AP has a history of sending extra allocation to ADs. At the moment the 15450 blue is not boutique exclusive.

By the way, AP In Vegas (Palazzo) just received a blue 15450 but you need to bundle with a non-steel RO. My contact there just texted me it’s in stock. Good luck and potentially good deal if anyone here is interested.

Originally Posted by motlking

Is the 15450 blue dial still a boutique exclusive?

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Both great but very different

Agreed. I like 'em both ... we are just talking subtle things and preferences. Funny the things you mention as positives are what throw me off on the 500.

If you like the 4302 better then here's some eye candy (10:1 scale if I remember correctly) ... Me, I still prefer the 3120 ... I don't find the 4302 visually very appealing, plus the 3120 is technically harder to produce and regulate.