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BlueRoyaloak · 17 July 2019, 04:02 AM

Vote based on overall aesthetics

wiswrist · 18 July 2019, 01:55 AM

Purely on aesthetics I'd go 400. The 500 gains some ground if we start to factor in new movement. The 3120 has been perfectly reliable for me though and is beautifully finished for a base movement ... so other than the smallish size in the 41mm case, it's hard to knock it.

And before anyone claims bias (I own a blue 15400), I could pick up a 500 at MSRP and sell my 400 for a nice profit. So if I did like the 500 more I'd have an additional incentive to make the move.

fermi · 20 July 2019, 03:32 AM

blue 15400 because I have the same :)

GB-man · 20 July 2019, 03:50 AM

15500 it looks better in person. The chapter ring may look a bit off in pics but not an issue in hand.

tcpx · 20 July 2019, 04:44 AM

The 500 looks “empty” in the bottom half. I know the “automatic” text is unnecessary but IMO it gave the 400 a more balanced look..

DGB · 20 July 2019, 08:38 AM

I don’t know, I prefer the 500.

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AK797 · 20 July 2019, 08:40 AM

I prefer the blue dial over the model variant, so whichever one in blue.

tyler1980 · 20 July 2019, 08:43 AM

I general, 15500 wins in the date window but the 15400 wins everywhere else.... 15400

If its a blue 15400 and a grey 15500 specifically you are asking about and not the models, its still the 15400.

P2725TMB · 20 July 2019, 10:20 PM

I much prefer the 15500, but only with blue dia, so in this case I'd go for the 15400 because of dial colour. If I was offered a choice of 15500 or 15400 in blue, I'd go 155.

AshAP · 20 July 2019, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

15500 it looks better in person. The chapter ring may look a bit off in pics but not an issue in hand.

Exactly this, the 15500 dial looks amazing when it’s on the wrist.

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RolexFan007 · 24 July 2019, 01:33 AM

15500

Tmac478 · 24 July 2019, 01:46 AM

I'm probably biased because I own one, but I really think the 15400 looks much better. The 15500 dial looks a little naked to me and I actually prefer the date window inside the stick marking.

CoveWatch · 24 July 2019, 03:10 AM

blue 15400 > grey 15500

if it were a blue 15500 then i don't know

P2725TMB · 24 July 2019, 05:30 AM

Interesting seeing the pole. Personally I think once the 15500 has had time to become acclimatised it will be accepted above the 15400.

masterserg · 24 July 2019, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Interesting seeing the pole. Personally I think once the 15500 has had time to become acclimatised it will be accepted above the 15400.

I like the 15400 (granted, I own one) but would be equally happy with either. Very subtle differences in real life. Either has a couple things I like over the other if I slice it too fine.

ragsk · 24 July 2019, 06:19 AM

No contest. The 15500 all day long. I dont need my AP dial to tell me its not a quartz....

Plus much better power reserve. And the blue shade to my eyes is nicer on the 15500.

wiswrist · 24 July 2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ragsk

No contest. The 15500 all day long. I dont need my AP dial to tell me its not a quartz....

Plus much better power reserve. And the blue shade to my eyes is nicer on the 15500.

It's 70 hours on 500 vs 60 on the 400. An improvement, yes, but not "much better" IMO. Either will still be beating on Monday morning if you don't wear it for the weekend.

KBM · 24 July 2019, 07:11 AM

400 ftw. I think the half marker at 3 does a great job of keeping the dial more symmetrical, and I also feel the bottom half of the dial is missing something on the 500.

andrewjoo7 · 24 July 2019, 07:27 AM

400 imo, the 500 has no white/silver dial which is ashame

HL65 · 24 July 2019, 09:37 AM

15400 dial just looks so much better than 15500 in my opinion.

jfestrelabr · 24 July 2019, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

15400 dial just looks so much better than 15500 in my opinion.

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Goldnlivin · 24 July 2019, 11:24 AM

Apparently the 15500 is much better in person/on wrist.....I'll know by end of week, mine should be here by then :-) Let's see!

HK Islandboy · 24 July 2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hl65

15400 dial just looks so much better than 15500 in my opinion.

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GB-man · 24 July 2019, 03:25 PM

I am willing to bet this poll reverses if we re do it in 2 years when more members have had the 15500 on their wrist.

Nimszy · 24 July 2019, 05:06 PM

15400, not least of all because it’s thinner

duc888 · 28 July 2019, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I am willing to bet this poll reverses if we re do it in 2 years when more members have had the 15500 on their wrist.

Depends on the prices of the second market then

Benjamin Lin · 29 July 2019, 03:03 AM

15400, I love its rotor since it looks more classical and like a piece of art.

wiswrist · 31 July 2019, 03:09 AM

A better pic from this thread ... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=688818

leisen · 3 August 2019, 05:44 AM

I don’t really like the ring around the 15500 bezel.

masterserg · 3 August 2019, 05:47 AM

Looking at that wrist pic above, the 15400 is SOOOOOOOOOOO much nicer. It's not even close.

View Poll Results: If blue & grey are equally scarce
15500	87	41.43%
15400	123	58.57%
Voters: 210. You may not vote on this poll

17 July 2019, 04:02 AM	#1
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	15500 Vs 15400 Vote based on overall aesthetics Attached Images

18 July 2019, 01:55 AM	#2
wiswrist 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,087	Purely on aesthetics I'd go 400. The 500 gains some ground if we start to factor in new movement. The 3120 has been perfectly reliable for me though and is beautifully finished for a base movement ... so other than the smallish size in the 41mm case, it's hard to knock it. And before anyone claims bias (I own a blue 15400), I could pick up a 500 at MSRP and sell my 400 for a nice profit. So if I did like the 500 more I'd have an additional incentive to make the move. __________________ @wiswrist

20 July 2019, 03:50 AM	#4
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,590	15500 it looks better in person. The chapter ring may look a bit off in pics but not an issue in hand. __________________

20 July 2019, 08:43 AM	#8
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,619	I general, 15500 wins in the date window but the 15400 wins everywhere else.... 15400 If its a blue 15400 and a grey 15500 specifically you are asking about and not the models, its still the 15400. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

20 July 2019, 03:32 AM	#3
fermi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: eu Posts: 11	blue 15400 because I have the same :)

20 July 2019, 04:44 AM	#5
tcpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 375	The 500 looks “empty” in the bottom half. I know the “automatic” text is unnecessary but IMO it gave the 400 a more balanced look..

20 July 2019, 08:38 AM	#6
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	I don’t know, I prefer the 500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 July 2019, 08:40 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I prefer the blue dial over the model variant, so whichever one in blue.

20 July 2019, 10:20 PM	#9
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,373	I much prefer the 15500, but only with blue dia, so in this case I'd go for the 15400 because of dial colour. If I was offered a choice of 15500 or 15400 in blue, I'd go 155.

24 July 2019, 01:33 AM	#11
RolexFan007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: US and AU Watch: YM2 116680 Posts: 545	15500 __________________ --------------------------------------

24 July 2019, 01:46 AM	#12
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	I'm probably biased because I own one, but I really think the 15400 looks much better. The 15500 dial looks a little naked to me and I actually prefer the date window inside the stick marking.

24 July 2019, 03:10 AM	#13
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	blue 15400 > grey 15500 if it were a blue 15500 then i don't know

24 July 2019, 05:30 AM	#14
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,373	Interesting seeing the pole. Personally I think once the 15500 has had time to become acclimatised it will be accepted above the 15400.

24 July 2019, 06:19 AM	#16
ragsk Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,505	No contest. The 15500 all day long. I dont need my AP dial to tell me its not a quartz.... Plus much better power reserve. And the blue shade to my eyes is nicer on the 15500.

24 July 2019, 07:11 AM	#18
KBM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,478	400 ftw. I think the half marker at 3 does a great job of keeping the dial more symmetrical, and I also feel the bottom half of the dial is missing something on the 500.

24 July 2019, 07:27 AM	#19
andrewjoo7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Seoul Korea Posts: 149	400 imo, the 500 has no white/silver dial which is ashame

24 July 2019, 09:37 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,203	15400 dial just looks so much better than 15500 in my opinion. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

24 July 2019, 11:24 AM	#22
Goldnlivin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Coast 2 Coast Posts: 301	Apparently the 15500 is much better in person/on wrist.....I'll know by end of week, mine should be here by then :-) Let's see!

24 July 2019, 03:25 PM	#24
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,590	I am willing to bet this poll reverses if we re do it in 2 years when more members have had the 15500 on their wrist. __________________

24 July 2019, 05:06 PM	#25
Nimszy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54	15400, not least of all because it’s thinner

29 July 2019, 03:03 AM	#27
Benjamin Lin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ROC Watch: AP, Rolex Posts: 12	15400, I love its rotor since it looks more classical and like a piece of art.

31 July 2019, 03:09 AM	#28
wiswrist 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,087	A better pic from this thread ... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=688818 Attached Images __________________ @wiswrist

3 August 2019, 05:44 AM	#29
leisen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 250	I don’t really like the ring around the 15500 bezel.

3 August 2019, 05:47 AM	#30
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Looking at that wrist pic above, the 15400 is SOOOOOOOOOOO much nicer. It's not even close. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

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