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jseng27 · 2 March 2015, 07:21 AM

Hi all,

Looking into the RO 15400 for my first big splash. I really want something I can wear without constantly fretting over it. I'm wondering how durable is it? Been hearing how its quite easy to scratch and ding.
I'm a big fan of the sea and beaches, to the people who have/had experience with RO, what do you think about using this daily and on vacation??

Thanks guys

Tan · 2 March 2015, 07:25 AM

I've been wearing my 15300 3-4 times per week and it's a fine daily driver. I rotate my DJ2 the other days, which has taken a heck of a lot more abuse. You will be fine as long as you're not putting the watch under extraordinary strain.

GB-man · 2 March 2015, 09:37 AM

You can wear it everyday but will have to be comfortable living with the wear and tear. Some can, others can't bare it. I personally wear mine in rotation with 4 others.

thomaspp · 2 March 2015, 09:45 AM

It's a delicate watch when compared to a rolex or tudor.... But oh so gorgeous.

sturgeon123456 · 2 March 2015, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jseng27

Hi all,

Looking into the RO 15400 for my first big splash. I really want something I can wear without constantly fretting over it. I'm wondering how durable is it? Been hearing how its quite easy to scratch and ding.
I'm a big fan of the sea and beaches, to the people who have/had experience with RO, what do you think about using this daily and on vacation??

Thanks guys

I would get the diver for daily, more casual and no problems at the beach.

The 15400 is gorgeous but I just don't know how a leather strap watch would be a good fit. Unless you are getting the bracelet

Jp28 · 2 March 2015, 03:51 PM

An AP diver or 15400 will visibly scratch up quite a lot more than say a rolex sub. This is due to the nature of the finishing. Either accept it or budget for refinishing or look elsewhere :)

zama · 2 March 2015, 08:17 PM

I like mine, but if you are worried about scratches and dings then look elsewhere, I am a careful owner, but at some point a door or something minor will travel past you and a ding will result. They are a big and classic watch and worth the ownership experience.

RXAPPP · 3 March 2015, 09:33 AM

Don't do it - buy a sub instead. I love my 15400 and wear it in rotation but it's no beach wear watch

jseng27 · 3 March 2015, 11:52 AM

Thanks for the advice guys. I had a look at both of them side to side. The RO is stunning.. But seeing it will be my first foray I will actually get a Sub. Definitely will have an RO in my collection in the not so far future!

incontrol · 3 March 2015, 11:54 AM

There's always room for both!

agsstructures · 3 March 2015, 01:42 PM

I wear a 15202 all day every day. It's not a sub but not sure why so many people believe it belongs untouched in a museum. You'll be fine.

JizJizJiz · 3 March 2015, 04:06 PM

As others have said, it'll scratch more, but it's more than capable (and built for) daily wear.

vette boy 52 · 3 March 2015, 08:07 PM

Submariner, then you have NO worries.

zama · 3 March 2015, 08:16 PM

Sub sounds like a good choice...... look forward to the pictures.

VICI · 3 March 2015, 10:39 PM

That was a good decision.

Get the AP as a second

NoVaSubowner · 3 March 2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JizJizJiz

As others have said, it'll scratch more, but it's more than capable (and built for) daily wear.

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Tougher watch then a lot of people realize. I think we all tend to think of this watch as "fragile" because of the finish. It is actually as tough as a sub without the water resistance.

JLace · 4 March 2015, 12:49 AM

I wear my 15400 everyday...and the scratches are there but...you will get scratches on all steel watches at some point...even on a rolex sub. At the end of the day...the watch still bends bends light amazingly.

There is really one way to not get scratches on a watch...it's to not wear it...

I'm a beach head...so would I wear it to the beach...prob not...as i prefer to not have a watch tan line...that said...i think the sand could add a ton of hairline scratches over the brushed steel.

A white ceramic diver AP though...that's the perfect vacation beach watch in my book.

tomcorkery · 5 March 2015, 01:30 AM

ive had my ro for over 2 years. a couple of little scratches. Im careful with it

RICARDOVASCO · 5 March 2015, 04:54 AM

I just bought mine 15400 black dial. Don't you guys think it is not good for the beach? I mean, vacations in St. Barths,etc. Is it because the external part or also because the machine which is fragile ?

GB-man · 5 March 2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RICARDOVASCO

I just bought mine 15400 black dial. Don't you guys think it is not good for the beach? I mean, vacations in St. Barths,etc. Is it because the external part or also because the machine which is fragile ?

Only due to the delicate finishing of the case and the poor water resistance. You would not swim in it.

herbalt · 5 March 2015, 02:05 PM

I've had the 15400 and was concerned about the same thing. I flipped it because the 41mm felt big on my wrist for a non ROO model, but not because of it's delicateness. It's a robust watch, but yes the surfaces will scratch easily. That's the nature of the beast.

Some think that the ROs look bad with some wabi, but I disagree. If you see photos of some of the pieces from the 70s and 80s, the scratches reach that critical mass eventually that makes a Royal Oak look super awesome. Like a worn battleship. I think it's getting to the edge of that critical mass that is the sting. I've seen quite a few photos of ROs on this site with scratches all over the bezels and bracelets. I think it looks great!

If the watch sings to you, buy and wear it with gusto.

RICARDOVASCO · 6 March 2015, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Only due to the delicate finishing of the case and the poor water resistance. You would not swim in it.

Thanks. You mean, I can't swim deeply or also 1..2 meters as well? No swimming pool? Just need to know how fragile it is .

NoVaSubowner · 6 March 2015, 10:45 AM

It's fine for light swimming. I would not take it diving but it will take everyday water activities.

RICARDOVASCO · 6 March 2015, 11:19 AM

Hum. Thats fine. I wouldn't diving with it. Just light swimming .

myc ritz · 6 March 2015, 12:32 PM

I'd go SD4000 or PP Aquanaut on rubber.

Lemarp · 6 March 2015, 01:51 PM

All watches will get scratches, particularly at the beach, be it a sub, SD, 15400, etc.

Best thing I've found is a true beater if needed like a Seiko black monster, or better yet, a G-shock.

Baco Noir · 6 March 2015, 02:25 PM

I wear mine a lot, but I have a Seiko Monster for beach/mtn biking days. Buy it, take it to the beach but wear it when the activities aren't getting rough.

Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs)

improviz · 7 March 2015, 03:02 AM

Yeah....frankly I think it's a bit too dressy for a swimming pool, a Diver or Sub or something like that would be better for this...

tom tom · 16 March 2015, 04:48 AM

Being an owner of 15400 I can say:
1. I wear the watch almost on a daily basis, to work (not an office job, hands on engineering, sometimes working with tools). I consider it a fine daily wearer, you just need to be aware that it is indeed a scratch magnet - I manage to put a little scratch on the polished bezel part - just with my fingernail

2. Never tried and probably would try to swim with it as it is rated to 50m - beach - yes, but no water activities

One more thing - I noticed that my watch gains time irregularly (one day, say +6s, another may be +10s) - may be caused by activities I am performing at work however it never happened with 116520 or BLNR - these two always gained same amount irrespectively of activities and other variables.

2 March 2015, 07:21 AM	#1
jseng27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: London Posts: 15	RO 15400 ?Durability Hi all, Looking into the RO 15400 for my first big splash. I really want something I can wear without constantly fretting over it. I'm wondering how durable is it? Been hearing how its quite easy to scratch and ding. I'm a big fan of the sea and beaches, to the people who have/had experience with RO, what do you think about using this daily and on vacation?? Thanks guys

2 March 2015, 09:45 AM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	It's a delicate watch when compared to a rolex or tudor.... But oh so gorgeous. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

2 March 2015, 08:17 PM	#7
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	I like mine, but if you are worried about scratches and dings then look elsewhere, I am a careful owner, but at some point a door or something minor will travel past you and a ding will result. They are a big and classic watch and worth the ownership experience. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

3 March 2015, 11:54 AM	#10
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	There's always room for both! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

3 March 2015, 04:06 PM	#12
JizJizJiz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Zack Location: OC, SoCal Posts: 1,362	As others have said, it'll scratch more, but it's more than capable (and built for) daily wear. __________________ Thank you, -Zack Ji 2FA on TRF enabled

2 March 2015, 07:25 AM	#2
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	I've been wearing my 15300 3-4 times per week and it's a fine daily driver. I rotate my DJ2 the other days, which has taken a heck of a lot more abuse. You will be fine as long as you're not putting the watch under extraordinary strain.

2 March 2015, 09:37 AM	#3
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,617	You can wear it everyday but will have to be comfortable living with the wear and tear. Some can, others can't bare it. I personally wear mine in rotation with 4 others.

2 March 2015, 03:51 PM	#6
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 578	An AP diver or 15400 will visibly scratch up quite a lot more than say a rolex sub. This is due to the nature of the finishing. Either accept it or budget for refinishing or look elsewhere :)

3 March 2015, 09:33 AM	#8
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Don't do it - buy a sub instead. I love my 15400 and wear it in rotation but it's no beach wear watch

3 March 2015, 11:52 AM	#9
jseng27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: London Posts: 15	Thanks for the advice guys. I had a look at both of them side to side. The RO is stunning.. But seeing it will be my first foray I will actually get a Sub. Definitely will have an RO in my collection in the not so far future!

3 March 2015, 01:42 PM	#11
agsstructures 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,429	I wear a 15202 all day every day. It's not a sub but not sure why so many people believe it belongs untouched in a museum. You'll be fine.

3 March 2015, 08:07 PM	#13
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	Submariner, then you have NO worries.

3 March 2015, 08:16 PM	#14
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	Sub sounds like a good choice...... look forward to the pictures. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

3 March 2015, 10:39 PM	#15
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	That was a good decision. Get the AP as a second

4 March 2015, 12:49 AM	#17
JLace "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 11	I wear my 15400 everyday...and the scratches are there but...you will get scratches on all steel watches at some point...even on a rolex sub. At the end of the day...the watch still bends bends light amazingly. There is really one way to not get scratches on a watch...it's to not wear it... I'm a beach head...so would I wear it to the beach...prob not...as i prefer to not have a watch tan line...that said...i think the sand could add a ton of hairline scratches over the brushed steel. A white ceramic diver AP though...that's the perfect vacation beach watch in my book. Attached Images

5 March 2015, 01:30 AM	#18
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	ive had my ro for over 2 years. a couple of little scratches. Im careful with it

5 March 2015, 04:54 AM	#19
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	I just bought mine 15400 black dial. Don't you guys think it is not good for the beach? I mean, vacations in St. Barths,etc. Is it because the external part or also because the machine which is fragile ?

5 March 2015, 02:05 PM	#21
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	I've had the 15400 and was concerned about the same thing. I flipped it because the 41mm felt big on my wrist for a non ROO model, but not because of it's delicateness. It's a robust watch, but yes the surfaces will scratch easily. That's the nature of the beast. Some think that the ROs look bad with some wabi, but I disagree. If you see photos of some of the pieces from the 70s and 80s, the scratches reach that critical mass eventually that makes a Royal Oak look super awesome. Like a worn battleship. I think it's getting to the edge of that critical mass that is the sting. I've seen quite a few photos of ROs on this site with scratches all over the bezels and bracelets. I think it looks great! If the watch sings to you, buy and wear it with gusto.

6 March 2015, 10:45 AM	#23
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,097	It's fine for light swimming. I would not take it diving but it will take everyday water activities.

6 March 2015, 11:19 AM	#24
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	Hum. Thats fine. I wouldn't diving with it. Just light swimming .

6 March 2015, 12:32 PM	#25
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	I'd go SD4000 or PP Aquanaut on rubber.

6 March 2015, 01:51 PM	#26
Lemarp "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 169	All watches will get scratches, particularly at the beach, be it a sub, SD, 15400, etc. Best thing I've found is a true beater if needed like a Seiko black monster, or better yet, a G-shock.

6 March 2015, 02:25 PM	#27
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 5,001	I wear mine a lot, but I have a Seiko Monster for beach/mtn biking days. Buy it, take it to the beach but wear it when the activities aren't getting rough. Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs) __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

7 March 2015, 03:02 AM	#28
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Yeah....frankly I think it's a bit too dressy for a swimming pool, a Diver or Sub or something like that would be better for this... __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

16 March 2015, 04:48 AM	#29
tom tom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: world Watch: PP,AP,Rolex Posts: 30	Being an owner of 15400 I can say: 1. I wear the watch almost on a daily basis, to work (not an office job, hands on engineering, sometimes working with tools). I consider it a fine daily wearer, you just need to be aware that it is indeed a scratch magnet - I manage to put a little scratch on the polished bezel part - just with my fingernail 2. Never tried and probably would try to swim with it as it is rated to 50m - beach - yes, but no water activities One more thing - I noticed that my watch gains time irregularly (one day, say +6s, another may be +10s) - may be caused by activities I am performing at work however it never happened with 116520 or BLNR - these two always gained same amount irrespectively of activities and other variables.

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