15400 vs 15510

[Son Goku]

Hi everyone. I’m currently debating between a steel 15400 and a 15510 for my first Royal Oak. I’m not a huge fan of the 15500 so would consider that one ruled out.

I know the 15510 has the upgraded movement and other tweaks, but I’m curious hearing from others who have either owned or handled both what your honest thoughts are.

They both seem like amazing watches to me, but would love to hear some perspectives including which one you prefer and why! Thanks in advance

[Bearxj86]

The 15510 has a thinner and more comfortable bracelet. The dial layout also makes it look bigger.

[ikincooper]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

The 15510 has a thinner and more comfortable bracelet. The dial layout also makes it look bigger.

Agree with your first sentence although for some reason I find the 15510 to wear smaller than the 15400.

I found the 15500 to wear the largest by quite some margin compared to the 2 in consideration.

I like the larger movement in the 15510 also it fills the watch more appropriately and looks nicer through the case back.

Nice choice to be making OP


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[epc2]

That's a tough decision! Both the 15400 and 15510 are incredible pieces. The 15400 has that classic Royal Oak charm, while the 15510 offers the latest upgrades and improvements. If you value a more traditional design, the 15400 might be the way to go.

[Ichiran]

Both 41mm are too big for my wrist unless my muscles upgrade to Super Saiyan.

[scottmlew]

Originally Posted by Son Goku

I’m not a huge fan of the 15500 so would consider that one ruled out.

I'm curious, what don't you like about the 15500? I want to get a 15500 or 15510 and was leaning toward the 15500.

[2000-NJDEVILS]

Maybe consider getting instead a 15300 at 39mm (which wears big)…..

[Son Goku]

Originally Posted by scottmlew

I'm curious, what don't you like about the 15500? I want to get a 15500 or 15510 and was leaning toward the 15500.

I'm not a huge fan of the dial design. The AP logo to me feels like a bit of an afterthought with the lack of the automatic text and I also don't like the shortened hour markers and minute track.

[matthew P]

Because pictures make every thread better.




When the 15500 first came out I preferred the 15400 because it felt like it had less empty space and I preferred the 3 0clock marker.

Now that they have lengthened the markers , moved the date to the edge and simplified the dial I now find myself preferring the new 15510 to the 15400.
Love love love the black dial.

I’m not an owner and FWIW I prefer the 15550 on my wrist so factor that into your decision process.
The 41mm looks better to me on a computer screen but in person the 37mm looks better to me on wrist.

YMMV.
Good
Luck either way.

Always been a grail of mine


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[SN2354]

Originally Posted by matthew P

Because pictures make every thread better.




When the 15500 first came out I preferred the 15400 because it felt like it had less empty space and I preferred the 3 0clock marker.

Now that they have lengthened the markers , moved the date to the edge and simplified the dial I now find myself preferring the new 15510 to the 15400.
Love love love the black dial.

I’m not an owner and FWIW I prefer the 15550 on my wrist so factor that into your decision process.
The 41mm looks better to me on a computer screen but in person the 37mm looks better to me on wrist.

YMMV.
Good
Luck either way.

Always been a grail of mine


..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

This is a great comparison. To me the 15500 is the goldilocks of the 3. I for one love having the "AP" on the dial, and at the same time it should wear smaller than a 15400 due to the lugs being shorter. The 15510 does take it to the next level as the bracelet is a bit more tapered, and of course hour markers on the dial are larger which is a welcomed change.

All in all, if OP is only considering 15400 vs 15510 I think the answer is clear the latest and greatest 15510 should be the king for a while!

[neal.jy]

I had a 15400 and have tried on a few 15510’s. I prefer the 15510 by a narrow margin - the galvanized growth “Audemars Piguet” logo looks really nice in person (for me definitely better than the printed version), and the new bracelet is much more comfortable to me than the old one.

Can’t go wrong either way!


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[911cz]

Really happy with my 15400. I personally like the Automatic script on the dial.

[Son Goku]

Originally Posted by SN2354

This is a great comparison. To me the 15500 is the goldilocks of the 3. I for one love having the "AP" on the dial, and at the same time it should wear smaller than a 15400 due to the lugs being shorter. The 15510 does take it to the next level as the bracelet is a bit more tapered, and of course hour markers on the dial are larger which is a welcomed change.

All in all, if OP is only considering 15400 vs 15510 I think the answer is clear the latest and greatest 15510 should be the king for a while!

Could you please clarify where the lugs are shorter?

[SN2354]

Originally Posted by Son Goku

Could you please clarify where the lugs are shorter?

Lug to lug, top to bottom.

[Tomas Eriksson]

Im biased as I owned a 15400 for soon 10 years but I find the slimmer case profile more elegant.

[Lemarp]

I own both the 15400 and 15510. I think I might have posted some comparison pics in an older post.

I prefer my 15400. The applied AP, Automatic text, case that wears bigger and more substantial bracelet are all winners. The thing I don't like as much about the 15400 is the smaller movement.

That said, you can't really go wrong. They are my 2 favourite watches in my collection, followed closely by my AP Diver.