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Chadridv · 31 March 2017, 06:15 AM

Hello folks!

I've been loving my somewhat recently acquired 15400ST with white dial. I'd be lying if I said I didn't often think about the blue and black dial versions. However, I have no regrets. The three dials are all so awesome for different reasons, sometimes I feel the only way to relieve the doubt is to own them all lol!

So movIng on, I'm considering adding an AP Diver and now I'm faced with the same decision. For some reason I'm very drawn to the white dial Diver, while I feel like the black dial is a little bit of a safer long term choice.

Considering this Diver would accompany my 15400st as my only two APs, would it make sense to own two white dial watches? I'm really not sure what to do.

Btw: part of the reason I like the white Diver too is that It'd only be a matter of time before a put it on a gray rubber strap, and IMO the gray would look a lot better with the white dial. I also think on a bracelet the white dial looks killer! Looks great on black too, but for some reason I prefer the look of the bracelet better on white.

Some pics :)

My AP 15400ST

Diver Dials

Islatate · 31 March 2017, 06:23 AM

I love white, especially AP's large white tapisserie dials. Go for the white Diver since you currently have black dials in your PAM and Rolex(es)

AshAP · 31 March 2017, 06:30 AM

The white dial on the Diver irl is stunning, I've owned the black dial before but I think I'd get the white dial if I bought another.

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AK797 · 31 March 2017, 07:20 AM

I'd get the white Diver and switch to the magnificent blue 400.

GB-man · 31 March 2017, 07:21 AM

I don't think there's any rules Chadri! I'm a proponent of ignoring how things fit into your collection and just getting what you like best

GB-man · 31 March 2017, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I'd get the white Diver and switch to the magnificent blue 400.

By the way Neil, how long until you flip your YM for a blue 15400?

DramaTurtle · 31 March 2017, 08:19 AM

White on the offshore diver is absolute insanity in person. Do et.

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Hairdude1 · 31 March 2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I'd get the white Diver and switch to the magnificent blue 400.

gummy · 31 March 2017, 09:58 AM

You can't go wrong with either diver...So I say aim and fire! White dial is so solid.

Also, the "white" dial Diver vs the 15400 "white" you own - the dials will iMO appear much different in the metal.

Let it rip!

jrs146 · 31 March 2017, 10:18 AM

Since you have the white (silver) 15400 I'd switch it up with the diver and go black

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texasmade · 31 March 2017, 10:46 AM

If you like the white dial more on the diver then get the white one. I wouldn't get the black one if I didn't like it just to get a different color.

AK797 · 31 March 2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

By the way Neil, how long until you flip your YM for a blue 15400?

I think you've forgotten where I live.

Actually I'm thinking more of the SkyD but now I'm forgetting where I live...

1st amg · 31 March 2017, 12:07 PM

The white diver is a beauty, I think you can add without any problems

Islatate · 31 March 2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I don't think there's any rules Chadri! I'm a proponent of ignoring how things fit into your collection and just getting what you like best

I am with Tom here.

GB-man · 31 March 2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I think you've forgotten where I live.

Actually I'm thinking more of the SkyD but now I'm forgetting where I live...

There is a cure! I might have to move to England just to get out of this flipping cycle. Brings new meaning to the term brexit

Chadridv · 31 March 2017, 01:05 PM

All great advice friends! Thanks very much. I think I know what I need to do.

chemistman · 31 March 2017, 03:04 PM

White +1 just because I've got one

My rationale : too many black dial arounds (Sub / GMT...) and with AP's iconic design white really pops!

Put on a white strap and it's killer!

7sins · 31 March 2017, 03:53 PM

Guess I will go against the grain here, I have several white dial AP's and recently bought a 15400OR in black dial along with a 15400ST in blue dial. While I loved having the white dials, having the different colors really provides more variety when it comes to a rotation and limits the need to flip (if such a thing exists). The blue boutique dial is BY FAR my favorite, I picked it up this week so no pics yet, but if you haven't seen it in person, it is truly wonderful. My vote goes towards a different dial color.

Lordofrolex · 31 March 2017, 04:19 PM

Id go with the black dial diver.

Chadridv · 31 March 2017, 11:06 PM

Thanks for chiming in, much appreciated.

LOVE that panda Daytona btw.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7sins

Guess I will go against the grain here, I have several white dial AP's and recently bought a 15400OR in black dial along with a 15400ST in blue dial. While I loved having the white dials, having the different colors really provides more variety when it comes to a rotation and limits the need to flip (if such a thing exists). The blue boutique dial is BY FAR my favorite, I picked it up this week so no pics yet, but if you haven't seen it in person, it is truly wonderful. My vote goes towards a different dial color.

7sins · 31 March 2017, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Thanks for chiming in, much appreciated.

LOVE that panda Daytona btw.

Thank you!

The panda Daytona is for sale at a killer price, listed in the classified section!

masterserg · 1 April 2017, 01:02 AM

If that's what you like, why not. I prefer the black dial Diver but they are both awesome.

benlee · 1 April 2017, 01:08 AM

Go with your gut and buy what you like. If its white dial so be it. No rule that say you have to have different dial colors or different lines. Heck, I have two divers and both are black dial.

Chadridv · 1 April 2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Go with your gut and buy what you like. If its white dial so be it. No rule that say you have to have different dial colors or different lines. Heck, I have two divers and both are black dial.

Haha that's awesome!! One 15703 and one 15710, or even cooler, the ceramic Diver?

Islatate · 2 April 2017, 03:42 AM

Chadri, hope this pic of my ss Daytona and two-day old 15450st helps push you further along the 2 white dial decision.

benlee · 2 April 2017, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Haha that's awesome!! One 15703 and one 15710, or even cooler, the ceramic Diver?

It's actually the first gen Diver ( forgot the ref ) and the Ceramic Diver.

SMD · 2 April 2017, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

It's actually the first gen Diver ( forgot the ref ) and the Ceramic Diver.

15703 and 15707ce

SMD · 2 April 2017, 05:34 AM

Islatate · 2 April 2017, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Amazing pics!

toucan · 2 April 2017, 07:00 AM

Have you considered any of the new divers?

31 March 2017, 06:15 AM	#1
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	2 white dial watches in AP collection of 2 watches? Hello folks! I've been loving my somewhat recently acquired 15400ST with white dial. I'd be lying if I said I didn't often think about the blue and black dial versions. However, I have no regrets. The three dials are all so awesome for different reasons, sometimes I feel the only way to relieve the doubt is to own them all lol! So movIng on, I'm considering adding an AP Diver and now I'm faced with the same decision. For some reason I'm very drawn to the white dial Diver, while I feel like the black dial is a little bit of a safer long term choice. Considering this Diver would accompany my 15400st as my only two APs, would it make sense to own two white dial watches? I'm really not sure what to do. Btw: part of the reason I like the white Diver too is that It'd only be a matter of time before a put it on a gray rubber strap, and IMO the gray would look a lot better with the white dial. I also think on a bracelet the white dial looks killer! Looks great on black too, but for some reason I prefer the look of the bracelet better on white. Some pics :) My AP 15400ST Diver Dials __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

31 March 2017, 06:23 AM	#2
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	I love white, especially AP's large white tapisserie dials. Go for the white Diver since you currently have black dials in your PAM and Rolex(es) __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

31 March 2017, 10:18 AM	#10
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Since you have the white (silver) 15400 I'd switch it up with the diver and go black Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

31 March 2017, 01:05 PM	#16
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	All great advice friends! Thanks very much. I think I know what I need to do. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

31 March 2017, 03:53 PM	#18
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,673	Guess I will go against the grain here, I have several white dial AP's and recently bought a 15400OR in black dial along with a 15400ST in blue dial. While I loved having the white dials, having the different colors really provides more variety when it comes to a rotation and limits the need to flip (if such a thing exists). The blue boutique dial is BY FAR my favorite, I picked it up this week so no pics yet, but if you haven't seen it in person, it is truly wonderful. My vote goes towards a different dial color. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

31 March 2017, 06:30 AM	#3
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	The white dial on the Diver irl is stunning, I've owned the black dial before but I think I'd get the white dial if I bought another. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 March 2017, 07:20 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'd get the white Diver and switch to the magnificent blue 400.

31 March 2017, 07:21 AM	#5
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,590	I don't think there's any rules Chadri! I'm a proponent of ignoring how things fit into your collection and just getting what you like best

31 March 2017, 09:58 AM	#9
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,353	You can't go wrong with either diver...So I say aim and fire! White dial is so solid. Also, the "white" dial Diver vs the 15400 "white" you own - the dials will iMO appear much different in the metal. Let it rip!

31 March 2017, 10:46 AM	#11
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,397	If you like the white dial more on the diver then get the white one. I wouldn't get the black one if I didn't like it just to get a different color.

31 March 2017, 12:07 PM	#13
1st amg 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,545	The white diver is a beauty, I think you can add without any problems

31 March 2017, 03:04 PM	#17
chemistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Auckland Watch: BLNR, Exp II, SubC Posts: 155	White +1 just because I've got one My rationale : too many black dial arounds (Sub / GMT...) and with AP's iconic design white really pops! Put on a white strap and it's killer!

31 March 2017, 04:19 PM	#19
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Id go with the black dial diver. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

1 April 2017, 01:02 AM	#22
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	If that's what you like, why not. I prefer the black dial Diver but they are both awesome. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 April 2017, 01:08 AM	#23
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Go with your gut and buy what you like. If its white dial so be it. No rule that say you have to have different dial colors or different lines. Heck, I have two divers and both are black dial. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

2 April 2017, 03:42 AM	#25
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	Chadri, hope this pic of my ss Daytona and two-day old 15450st helps push you further along the 2 white dial decision. Attached Images __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

2 April 2017, 05:34 AM	#28
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,707

2 April 2017, 07:00 AM	#30
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	Have you considered any of the new divers? Attached Images

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