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TTAlex · 30 May 2018, 04:47 AM

The choice came down to the white (silver) dial and this one. Went with Ruthenium because I felt the silver dial was too close to my white Sky Dweller.

Things I like: Feels great on the wrist. Comfortable. Very good looking. Different than anything that isn’t AP — and adds an entirely new component to my small collection.

But my favorite thing is the huge range of colors the dial can display (see below). From reflective shiny silver which matches the bezel to nearly black. One of my favorite looks is the creamy gray. I’ve tried to capture this in the first pic below (yes, the the dial is still wrapped as I was still evaluating it when taking pics).

I know there have been some questions about contrast and the whole ensemble appearing too monochromatic. Thus far in my early experience, there is a ton of contrast 90% of the time.

A note for those considering this color: it is only reflective when it is under direct indoor lamp / overhead light. Otherwise, in natural light or most indoor settings that aren’t at a desk with lights overhead, it does not appear shiny, but various versions of a matte finish.

I bought this somewhat spur of the moment, but unlike some other watches, I’ve bonded with it quickly!

APRolexguy · 30 May 2018, 04:55 AM

congrats on that beauty

Kjp061987 · 30 May 2018, 05:01 AM

Beautiful piece. Congrats!

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mnl · 30 May 2018, 05:14 AM

Looks great! Congrats!!!

And I love to hear how you described the dial, I have yet to see this color in person and it’s the one I ordered for my 15450. What you describe is more or less what I’ve noticed in photos and makes me feel even better about having ordered this color.

AK797 · 30 May 2018, 06:49 AM

Nice piece!

wiswrist · 30 May 2018, 06:57 AM

Congrats! Thanks for trying to capture the different personalities of the dial.

CoveWatch · 30 May 2018, 07:39 AM

That looks great! Congrats!

DeeTee · 30 May 2018, 07:48 AM

15400 dial is very difficult to capture on camera.
It has to be seen in real life to appreciate.

Congratulations on picking a modern classic!

OP15 · 30 May 2018, 07:49 AM

Congrats!

karasus · 30 May 2018, 08:22 AM

The Ruthenium dial is really good looking and interesting as it keeps changing depending on the light condition. I had one, gave it to my old man though as I found a blue 15300.

pain888 · 30 May 2018, 08:28 AM

Sweet

2nastie · 30 May 2018, 08:30 AM

Very nice! Great choice, definitely better than the Skydweller imo!

Chary · 30 May 2018, 08:33 AM

congrats!!!!

brandrea · 30 May 2018, 08:34 AM

Congratulations beauty

Hank · 30 May 2018, 09:33 AM

Congrats on an iconic piece!

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kn_watches · 30 May 2018, 09:41 AM

Congrats. The dial looks really nice!

GoingPlaces · 30 May 2018, 09:43 AM

Congrats, nice looking piece. Love that dial.

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ezinhk · 30 May 2018, 10:22 AM

Nice one, congrats!

KevinP. · 30 May 2018, 12:23 PM

Great pick up, congrats!

I recently went looking for the blue 15450 but the shop brought out a ruthenium instead. It was the first time I saw one and a part of me REALLY just wanted to leave with it on the spot.

5Zigen · 30 May 2018, 12:50 PM

Looks good, congrats!

HK Islandboy · 30 May 2018, 02:52 PM

Congratulations!

I like the ruthenium dial a lot

benlee · 30 May 2018, 03:00 PM

Very Nice. Congrats!

AshAP · 30 May 2018, 03:35 PM

Very good choice, this dial choice is also very limited in supply. My AD is limited to 1 per year and it seems that there is also a wait if buying directly from the boutique.

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SearChart · 30 May 2018, 04:09 PM

Awesome, congrats!

SC11 · 30 May 2018, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

Very good choice, this dial choice is also very limited in supply. My AD is limited to 1 per year and it seems that there is also a wait if buying directly from the boutique.

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That’s also what I’ve been told in regards to limited supply, I’ve seen a few sellers advertise it as ‘Boutique only’ which I believe is incorrect it’s just the typical case of the boutiques getting first dibs/priority.

Remember Arije had one available when we popped in after the Salon QP event.

myporsche · 30 May 2018, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

That’s also what I’ve been told in regards to limited supply, I’ve seen a few sellers advertise it as ‘Boutique only’ which I believe is incorrect it’s just the typical case of the boutiques getting first dibs/priority.

Remember Arije had one available when we popped in after the Salon QP event.

This makes sense, I haven't seen one for sale since I got mine the week it came out. I regularly monitor trusted sellers and visit several boutiques and never saw one for sale since I got mine a year ago.

mnl · 30 May 2018, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

That’s also what I’ve been told in regards to limited supply, I’ve seen a few sellers advertise it as ‘Boutique only’ which I believe is incorrect it’s just the typical case of the boutiques getting first dibs/priority.

Remember Arije had one available when we popped in after the Salon QP event.

Yeah I’m not sure why but even the boutique that I ordered it from told me that it was a boutique exclusive when I first made the call and they told me that I could be put on the list if I wanted it. But the website only shows the blue dial as boutique exclusive…

myporsche · 30 May 2018, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTAlex

The choice came down to the white (silver) dial and this one. Went with Ruthenium because I felt the silver dial was too close to my white Sky Dweller.

Things I like: Feels great on the wrist. Comfortable. Very good looking. Different than anything that isn’t AP — and adds an entirely new component to my small collection.

But my favorite thing is the huge range of colors the dial can display (see below). From reflective shiny silver which matches the bezel to nearly black. One of my favorite looks is the creamy gray. I’ve tried to capture this in the first pic below (yes, the the dial is still wrapped as I was still evaluating it when taking pics).

I know there have been some questions about contrast and the whole ensemble appearing too monochromatic. Thus far in my early experience, there is a ton of contrast 90% of the time.

A note for those considering this color: it is only reflective when it is under direct indoor lamp / overhead light. Otherwise, in natural light or most indoor settings that aren’t at a desk with lights overhead, it does not appear shiny, but various versions of a matte finish.

I bought this somewhat spur of the moment, but unlike some other watches, I’ve bonded with it quickly!

Looks fantastic! Great choice and welcome to the club!

SC11 · 30 May 2018, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myporsche

This makes sense, I haven't seen one for sale since I got mine the week it came out. I regularly monitor trusted sellers and visit several boutiques and never saw one for sale since I got mine a year ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnl

Yeah I’m not sure why but even the boutique that I ordered it from told me that it was a boutique exclusive when I first made the call and they told me that I could be put on the list if I wanted it. But the website only shows the blue dial as boutique exclusive…

The first one I saw was at Arije which is an AP AD not boutique.

Think is we are finding different levels of supply and what’s classed as BO in different countries.

Think the scenario here is similar to the Ce44 where it’s technically not a BO piece but supply is so limited it’s really only boutiques which are getting them, but that’s not to say an AD can’t and won’t its just a case of supply not meeting demand.

Take the 15407st that’s not listed as BO yet I’m still to here of one being supplied by an AD.

Rode · 30 May 2018, 06:02 PM

Very nice congrats

30 May 2018, 04:47 AM	#1
TTAlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 72	Incoming Ruthenium 15400! The choice came down to the white (silver) dial and this one. Went with Ruthenium because I felt the silver dial was too close to my white Sky Dweller. Things I like: Feels great on the wrist. Comfortable. Very good looking. Different than anything that isn’t AP — and adds an entirely new component to my small collection. But my favorite thing is the huge range of colors the dial can display (see below). From reflective shiny silver which matches the bezel to nearly black. One of my favorite looks is the creamy gray. I’ve tried to capture this in the first pic below (yes, the the dial is still wrapped as I was still evaluating it when taking pics). I know there have been some questions about contrast and the whole ensemble appearing too monochromatic. Thus far in my early experience, there is a ton of contrast 90% of the time. A note for those considering this color: it is only reflective when it is under direct indoor lamp / overhead light. Otherwise, in natural light or most indoor settings that aren’t at a desk with lights overhead, it does not appear shiny, but various versions of a matte finish. I bought this somewhat spur of the moment, but unlike some other watches, I’ve bonded with it quickly!

30 May 2018, 06:57 AM	#6
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30 May 2018, 04:55 AM	#2
APRolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London Posts: 91	congrats on that beauty

30 May 2018, 05:01 AM	#3
Kjp061987 Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Watch: PAM512 Posts: 333	Beautiful piece. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 05:14 AM	#4
mnl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: sf Watch: 15450ST Posts: 543	Looks great! Congrats!!! And I love to hear how you described the dial, I have yet to see this color in person and it’s the one I ordered for my 15450. What you describe is more or less what I’ve noticed in photos and makes me feel even better about having ordered this color.

30 May 2018, 06:49 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Nice piece!

30 May 2018, 07:39 AM	#7
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	That looks great! Congrats!

30 May 2018, 07:48 AM	#8
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	15400 dial is very difficult to capture on camera. It has to be seen in real life to appreciate. Congratulations on picking a modern classic!

30 May 2018, 07:49 AM	#9
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	Congrats!

30 May 2018, 08:22 AM	#10
karasus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: N/A Watch: Royal Oak Posts: 345	The Ruthenium dial is really good looking and interesting as it keeps changing depending on the light condition. I had one, gave it to my old man though as I found a blue 15300.

30 May 2018, 08:30 AM	#12
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Very nice! Great choice, definitely better than the Skydweller imo!

30 May 2018, 08:33 AM	#13
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	congrats!!!!

30 May 2018, 08:34 AM	#14
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,426	Congratulations beauty

30 May 2018, 09:33 AM	#15
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	Congrats on an iconic piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 09:43 AM	#17
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Congrats, nice looking piece. Love that dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 10:22 AM	#18
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Nice one, congrats!

30 May 2018, 12:23 PM	#19
KevinP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 257	Great pick up, congrats! I recently went looking for the blue 15450 but the shop brought out a ruthenium instead. It was the first time I saw one and a part of me REALLY just wanted to leave with it on the spot.

30 May 2018, 12:50 PM	#20
5Zigen 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 750	Looks good, congrats!

30 May 2018, 02:52 PM	#21
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations! I like the ruthenium dial a lot

30 May 2018, 03:35 PM	#23
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Very good choice, this dial choice is also very limited in supply. My AD is limited to 1 per year and it seems that there is also a wait if buying directly from the boutique. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 06:02 PM	#30
Rode Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Posts: 242	Very nice congrats

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