I am in the same situation

Oct 08, 2016,23:43 PM
 

(apart from the chronograph) - I am choosing between the white dial 15400 and the black diver.  I tried the black 15400 on and I actually quite like it, but feel that the white dial shows off the tapisserie dial better (more colour shift). 

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Decisions...

 
 By: logan2z : October 8th, 2016-22:47
I'm still trying to decide on my first AP and I was able to try on a few contenders at my local AD today: A white dialed 15400, a black dialed RO chronograph and the black dialed ROO Diver. I'm actually more interested in a black dialed 15400 but the AD d...  

Great minds... :))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 8th, 2016-23:45

I am in the same situation

 
 By: deadsetchamp : October 8th, 2016-23:43
(apart from the chronograph) - I am choosing between the white dial 15400 and the black diver. I tried the black 15400 on and I actually quite like it, but feel that the white dial shows off the tapisserie dial better (more colour shift).

The white dial has grown on me

 
 By: logan2z : October 8th, 2016-23:53
The first time I tried it on I wasn't crazy about it, but I think that was because the AD's bright lighting caused it to look washed out. Today in natural light I really came to appreciate it. I think it's a bit more dressy/formal than the black dial and ... 

Diver is the best, among those, because

 
 By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : October 9th, 2016-00:28
i don't really like the new 15400. The reason is simple and the photo depicts my mood. The first time i saw it i thought it was a fake: no ratio between the caliber and case, looking at the back is a pain for my heart. It's one of those watches i call rin...  

The black dial would be my choice

 
 By: logan2z : October 9th, 2016-00:52
The dealer didn't have one so I tried on the white dial. I do really like the Diver too...

Definitely

 
 By: logan2z : October 9th, 2016-06:20
I will wait for the black dial RO if I decide that the RO is the one. At this point I think it's a toss up between it and the Diver.

Pick the one which makes your heart beat the most ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : October 9th, 2016-08:20
Best wishes Alkiro

+1

 
 By: KamalRostov : October 9th, 2016-06:39
Listen to your heart and if possible don\'t get it on impulse... KR

Exactly KR

 
 By: Alkiro1 : October 9th, 2016-08:19
Best wishes Alkiro

I'm anything but an impulse buyer

 
 By: logan2z : October 9th, 2016-11:19
I've been looking at APs for more than a year

I have seen the white dial

 
 By: Jad : October 9th, 2016-00:45
As well as the Blue chronograph in person, currently I am enjoying my 152020 I think the white dial lacks some contrast, it just have something missing, when I recently saw the boutique chronograph (blue dial) I was enchanted by its beauty. I think it wil... 

I'd love to see the blue dialed chronograph

 
 By: logan2z : October 9th, 2016-00:55
Unfortunately I don't have a boutique near me. Hopefully I'll visit one soon and see some of the boutique only editions.

All winners in my book!

 
 By: fai9al_429 : October 9th, 2016-01:23
However, if I must choose one, I think I'd go for the RO Chrono with the black dial.

Among those three, I'd go for the DIver.

 
 By: VMM : October 9th, 2016-03:43
For me is one of the best looking Offshore watches ever, so balanced. 15202 would be a great choice too. I'm not a big fan of the "new" chronograph, the "old" 39mm chronograph was a very nice looking piece. Size matters. Cheers. Vte

At the end of the day,

 
 By: KamalRostov : October 9th, 2016-06:36
get the one that \'speaks\' to you... Preference and taste are both subjective. I\'m sure it would be a nice piece whichever you choose. It\'s an AP! KR

Wow, they all look good. Seeing all 3...

 
 By: MichaelC : October 9th, 2016-07:56
I do like the Diver best. Your wrist easily handles the 41mm Royal Oak, but from a dial standpoint, I prefer the diver a good bit.

The Diver is a beauty...

 
 By: logan2z : October 9th, 2016-12:06
And I'm starting to once again lean in that direction. Perhaps I'll pick up the Diver now and wait until I have an opportunity to try on a 15202 before deciding on a more classic Royal Oak to add to the collection.

+1 for Royal Oak chrono...

 
 By: kennygfunk : October 9th, 2016-14:50
But to be honest, they all do it for me.

That's my problem...

 
 By: logan2z : October 9th, 2016-16:12
They all do it for me too

Of these, I prefer the diver

 
 By: Mostel : October 9th, 2016-17:02
I don't love the 41mm RO's... The date looks really tiny on them, meaning the composition of the dial is 'off.' I never liked RO chronos, prefer ROO chronos, but they are too big for me.

Funny you mention that...

 
 By: logan2z : October 9th, 2016-17:15
I did notice that the date seemed awfully small when I tried on the 15400 yesterday.

All good choices

 
 By: shafran : November 25th, 2016-02:41
I have owned the diver and the 15300. I found the diver very comfortable, but a little too thick for me . I would knock it into things. I think the 15400 is a great size, but I prefer chronos. This is what I ended up with , the RO Italy. ...  

Love the chrono...

 
 By: logan2z : November 25th, 2016-10:13
and the 'Italy' version is beautiful. I went with the 15400 as my first AP but one of the the Diver or chrono is likely not far behind.

Thank you.

 
 By: shafran : December 19th, 2016-11:56
I alternate between the Italy and my wg jules audemars chrono.