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BlueRoyaloak · 22 September 2013, 10:11 AM

I personally like them both but prefer the 15400! I just need your thoughts and opinion on both the 15400 and Diver. Both are fantastic with a 3120 calibre 40 jewels and 278 parts. Thanks!

Demonoid · 22 September 2013, 10:19 AM

Two very different watches. The diver is a bit sportier and the 15400 can be either dressed up or down. It depends on what you want really.

cdnyc · 22 September 2013, 10:34 AM

Unless you're really lusting for the diver, I vote for the more versatile 15400 too.

s14roller · 22 September 2013, 11:00 AM

15400. For me, if you want a sportier AP, go with a ROO chrono.

p_mcgee · 22 September 2013, 10:52 AM

Tough call but I prefer the diver. The larger waffle pattern on the dial wins it for me.

BlueRoyaloak · 22 September 2013, 11:01 AM

My heart embraced the 15400 and my mind goes to the Diver. The only thing I don't like about the Diver is inner bezel crown at 10.

BlueRoyaloak · 22 September 2013, 11:03 AM

Thats true, the ROO chrono is so appealing

Andrés G · 22 September 2013, 12:37 PM

Two different watches. In my opinion, you need both.

I had these two (Diver & 15300) and liked them equaly.

benlee · 22 September 2013, 12:38 PM

I got both and think they complement each other perfectly. The 15400 is more elegant, classic and dressy while the Diver is more sporty, a great weekend watch.

Dcmk · 22 September 2013, 01:10 PM

Between the 2 I will vote for 15400. But if you can stretch further go for 15202 Jumbo which is the closest you can get to the original Royal Oak in the best size 39mm and blue dial that is unique to this piece. The Diver is nice to have as a second AP IMO. And more appropriate for weekend. I have seen some wearing it for work in a suit and it just doesn't work no matter how you want to insist its fine and who cares etc..

Hairdude1 · 22 September 2013, 01:42 PM

I say diver, it is my favorite compared to my 15300.

SMD · 22 September 2013, 01:49 PM

If possible, both. I started with the 15400 and then got the diver for more casual wear.

BlueRoyaloak · 22 September 2013, 03:50 PM

I would love to own both, but for now one of the two. I was told that the 15400 blue dial is boutique exclusive due to the limited production compared to the white and black, IMO its a plus for the 15400.

singe89 · 22 September 2013, 04:01 PM

As a first or only I would go with the 15400 between the two. Classic style royal oak in a more modern size with the awesome AP bracelet. Being able to see the outstanding 3120 movement is also a plus. The blue dial is boutique only now although I still think white dial is my favorite.

AK797 · 23 September 2013, 12:00 AM

Both are fantastic watches and for me the only way to decide would be to say which will I wear more often, will I wear it more for casual, sporty times or more for formal, dressier times.

tavv160 · 23 September 2013, 12:04 AM

My decision was between those two watches, but since it was my first AP, I went for the classic option; the 15400. Versatile, beautiful and pretty much just like Genta designed it in 1972. If I would get another AP it would definitely be the diver.

simongpaez · 23 September 2013, 12:49 AM

I have both and love them both, some days I will go with the 15400 some others with the Diver, hard to pick a best between both.
I need to add 15400 a bit more versatile, looks great with jeans an suit, not sure you can pull that off with the diver, so it all depends on your lifestyle.

simongpaez · 23 September 2013, 12:53 AM

Sporty and modern, what is not to love?

simongpaez · 23 September 2013, 12:54 AM

Elegant and classic what is not to love?

BlueRoyaloak · 23 September 2013, 02:24 PM

Think you all for the convincing comments. I love both watches and I will work on owning both.Thanks!

travisb · 23 September 2013, 07:23 PM

Slight edge to the 15400 for me.
Compliment each other very well.

AK797 · 23 September 2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRoyaloak

Think you all for the convincing comments. I love both watches and I will work on owning both.Thanks!

Sounds like a plan!

Exclusivewatches · 23 September 2013, 08:12 PM

Consider rubberclad, you will not be dissapointed!

Richard

diver2012 · 23 September 2013, 08:12 PM

I tried both on and went for a Diver as my daily.

I think if you are a bigger build then go for the Diver - otherwise the 15400...

BlueRoyaloak · 24 September 2013, 07:07 AM

Indeed, fortunately I got hooked to the AP addiction!

Presa canary · 24 September 2013, 07:13 AM

15400 all day

laphroaig007 · 24 September 2013, 07:27 AM

You need both !

BZA · 24 September 2013, 08:55 AM

Diver first!

SigloII · 24 September 2013, 02:07 PM

I like the 15400 better for a 'base' AP.

If you're going to go ROO might as well go all the way - FC, RG, 44mm baby!

TAKUYA · 24 September 2013, 02:08 PM

15400, unless its FC Diver!

22 September 2013, 10:11 AM	#1
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	AP 15400 or AP Diver I personally like them both but prefer the 15400! I just need your thoughts and opinion on both the 15400 and Diver. Both are fantastic with a 3120 calibre 40 jewels and 278 parts. Thanks!

23 September 2013, 12:04 AM	#16
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	My decision was between those two watches, but since it was my first AP, I went for the classic option; the 15400. Versatile, beautiful and pretty much just like Genta designed it in 1972. If I would get another AP it would definitely be the diver. __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

23 September 2013, 12:53 AM	#18
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	Sporty and modern, what is not to love? Attached Images

23 September 2013, 12:54 AM	#19
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	Elegant and classic what is not to love? Attached Images

23 September 2013, 02:24 PM	#20
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	15400 Think you all for the convincing comments. I love both watches and I will work on owning both.Thanks! Attached Images

22 September 2013, 10:19 AM	#2
Demonoid 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,509	Two very different watches. The diver is a bit sportier and the 15400 can be either dressed up or down. It depends on what you want really.

22 September 2013, 10:34 AM	#3
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	Unless you're really lusting for the diver, I vote for the more versatile 15400 too.

22 September 2013, 11:00 AM	#4
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	15400. For me, if you want a sportier AP, go with a ROO chrono.

22 September 2013, 10:52 AM	#5
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Tough call but I prefer the diver. The larger waffle pattern on the dial wins it for me.

22 September 2013, 11:01 AM	#6
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	My heart embraced the 15400 and my mind goes to the Diver. The only thing I don't like about the Diver is inner bezel crown at 10.

22 September 2013, 11:03 AM	#7
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	Thats true, the ROO chrono is so appealing

22 September 2013, 12:37 PM	#8
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Two different watches. In my opinion, you need both. I had these two (Diver & 15300) and liked them equaly.

22 September 2013, 12:38 PM	#9
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I got both and think they complement each other perfectly. The 15400 is more elegant, classic and dressy while the Diver is more sporty, a great weekend watch.

22 September 2013, 01:10 PM	#10
Dcmk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 264	Between the 2 I will vote for 15400. But if you can stretch further go for 15202 Jumbo which is the closest you can get to the original Royal Oak in the best size 39mm and blue dial that is unique to this piece. The Diver is nice to have as a second AP IMO. And more appropriate for weekend. I have seen some wearing it for work in a suit and it just doesn't work no matter how you want to insist its fine and who cares etc..

22 September 2013, 01:42 PM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say diver, it is my favorite compared to my 15300.

22 September 2013, 01:49 PM	#12
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,707	If possible, both. I started with the 15400 and then got the diver for more casual wear.

22 September 2013, 03:50 PM	#13
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	I would love to own both, but for now one of the two. I was told that the 15400 blue dial is boutique exclusive due to the limited production compared to the white and black, IMO its a plus for the 15400.

22 September 2013, 04:01 PM	#14
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	As a first or only I would go with the 15400 between the two. Classic style royal oak in a more modern size with the awesome AP bracelet. Being able to see the outstanding 3120 movement is also a plus. The blue dial is boutique only now although I still think white dial is my favorite.

23 September 2013, 12:00 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Both are fantastic watches and for me the only way to decide would be to say which will I wear more often, will I wear it more for casual, sporty times or more for formal, dressier times.

23 September 2013, 12:49 AM	#17
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I have both and love them both, some days I will go with the 15400 some others with the Diver, hard to pick a best between both. I need to add 15400 a bit more versatile, looks great with jeans an suit, not sure you can pull that off with the diver, so it all depends on your lifestyle.

23 September 2013, 07:23 PM	#21
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,741	Slight edge to the 15400 for me. Compliment each other very well.

23 September 2013, 08:12 PM	#23
Exclusivewatches Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: Antwerpen Watch: ING MY WIFE Posts: 734	Consider rubberclad, you will not be dissapointed! Richard

23 September 2013, 08:12 PM	#24
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,374	I tried both on and went for a Diver as my daily. I think if you are a bigger build then go for the Diver - otherwise the 15400...

24 September 2013, 07:07 AM	#25
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	Indeed, fortunately I got hooked to the AP addiction!

24 September 2013, 07:13 AM	#26
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	15400 all day

24 September 2013, 07:27 AM	#27
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	You need both ! __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

24 September 2013, 08:55 AM	#28
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Diver first! __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

24 September 2013, 02:07 PM	#29
SigloII "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 83	I like the 15400 better for a 'base' AP. If you're going to go ROO might as well go all the way - FC, RG, 44mm baby!

24 September 2013, 02:08 PM	#30
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2025 Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,706	15400, unless its FC Diver! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

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