Thoughts on this deal?

[Potawatomi]

Originally Posted by APWorldTour

In natural light and at a normal distance the scratches are almost invisible. I've seen some pictures of roughed up A serial oaks and to me that's just downright aesthetic.

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[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by neal.jy

Yep - I’ve worn it swimming a few times and I went snorkeling with it once as well. I take care of my watches, but I also trust in the water resistance ratings and want to be able to enjoy life with my watches!



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Looks fantastic

I wear my watches too (Rolex to work out and shower and swim)
however I have just been cautious with watches with just 50mm and if/when I get my RO, I was wondering how robust it would be but based on your pics it doesn’t appear to be a problem especially if screw down crown and seals checked

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

Traded a BLNR and 8k cash for a 15400 in 2018. Total deal was valued at 18,500. Been my most worn watch ever since. It gets banged up over time. I was more cautious at first but for my daily activities the bracelet scratches are unavoidable. With the camera flash on you can really see how scratched it is. With the flash off it looks like a new royal oak. I've hit the bezel a few times and those still hurt when I see them reflecting in the light.

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Well loved watch

Looks great

[crispyness87]

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

Traded a BLNR and 8k cash for a 15400 in 2018. Total deal was valued at 18,500. Been my most worn watch ever since. It gets banged up over time. I was more cautious at first but for my daily activities the bracelet scratches are unavoidable. With the camera flash on you can really see how scratched it is. With the flash off it looks like a new royal oak. I've hit the bezel a few times and those still hurt when I see them reflecting in the light.

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This watch has proper character.

[Potawatomi]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Well loved watch

Looks great

Originally Posted by crispyness87

This watch has proper character.

I fully expected "how could you live with yourself having those scratches" or "what kind of animal are you" or "that looks terrible". Thanks for the compliments. This thing still glistens in the sun and tells great time. No plastic stickers or protective film for me.

[scottywein]

Do it!

[schwartz914]

Chases 15500 is gone. Wonder if he bought it!

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by schwartz914

Chases 15500 is gone. Wonder if he bought it!

We need an update!

[CactusTreeFiddy]

That watch has so much character, it's almost a sentient human being

It has also grown balls

[psm11]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

We need an update!

Stay tuned...

[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

Traded a BLNR and 8k cash for a 15400 in 2018. Total deal was valued at 18,500. Been my most worn watch ever since. It gets banged up over time. I was more cautious at first but for my daily activities the bracelet scratches are unavoidable. With the camera flash on you can really see how scratched it is. With the flash off it looks like a new royal oak. I've hit the bezel a few times and those still hurt when I see them reflecting in the light.

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The epitome of enjoying life with your watch.. love it

[lmcgbaj]

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

In natural light and at a normal distance the scratches are almost invisible. I've seen some pictures of roughed up A serial oaks and to me that's just downright aesthetic.

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Looks great. I think you should leave it unpolished and enjoy it until it needs a service.

[Tomas Eriksson]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Looks fantastic

I wear my watches too (Rolex to work out and shower and swim)
however I have just been cautious with watches with just 50mm and if/when I get my RO, I was wondering how robust it would be but based on your pics it doesn’t appear to be a problem especially if screw down crown and seals checked

I can also vouch for the waterproofness. I bought my 15400 in the days when there cost less than 10k and used it for years as a sports watch. Used it in saunas, pools and in the ocean.
AP is on the defensive side with 50m, I had mine accidentally pressure tested for 10atm and it passed perfectly. The royal oak construction is very good, thick gaskets. One just needs to make sure the crown is screwed.

[macrowatch]

How’s the honeymoon going?