My thoughts Seb

Nov 18, 2021,13:45 PM
 

First and foremost, I always feel it is better to get the one your heart is committed to.  If that is the 15500, then I would wait for it.  That said...


IMO, the 37mm "looks" better than the 41mm in these 2 particular references.  I have compared them side by side in the past and would choose the 37mm for myself.  Maybe it is the length of the stick markers relative to the diameter.  3120 movement - have no fear about that.  It is tried and trued.  There were a couple of minor glitches that seemed to be production-batch related on the 3126 Offshore chronograph, but generally speaking, this movement has been an absolute workhorse for Audemars Piguet.

I wish you luck with your decision smile


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need opinion: should i do it? RO 15450 vs 15500

 
 By: sebks : November 18th, 2021-12:04
Dear All, Really need help and insights because I'm torn: I'm waiting for a blue 15500 but my dealer called today, first he told me that there is no line of sight on when my watch could arrive and that it would most probably not be before several years...... 

My thoughts Seb

 
 By: MichaelC : November 18th, 2021-13:45
First and foremost, I always feel it is better to get the one your heart is committed to. If that is the 15500, then I would wait for it. That said... IMO, the 37mm "looks" better than the 41mm in these 2 particular references. I have compared them side b... 

thanks!

 
 By: sebks : November 18th, 2021-14:07
That's actually why i'm so hesitant... in theory i find the 15500 dial a tad too "empty" and preferred the 39mm RO, but i never actually tried a 15500... In pictures I almost prefer the 37mm but never considered it before the call this morning so it's alm... 

I’ve considered the same question

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : November 18th, 2021-14:48
A couple of thoughts: 1. Like all ROs, the 15450 wears larger than its stated size. It is in fact the only RO that conforms to my wrist. 2. As you know, this is the smallest of the available variants, and it is thus sometimes described as “unisex” or occa...