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Old 6 October 2019, 05:29 PM   #1
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Thought. Trade my hulk for an AP

Hi,
I’m thinking about trading my Hulk for a 15450 white Royal Oak.

I like the APs and specifically the Royal Oak line a long
time. Until now they were just out of reach.

But with money I could get by trading/selling the Hulk, I
Just need to add let say 3000 dollar on top.
I own the Hulk since 2 years as my daily (so no flipper here) and
buying the Royal Oak while keeping the Hulk is no option.

What do you think about?

Should I wait until next Basel World eventuall discontinuation
of the Hulk?

Thanks for your inputs.
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Old 6 October 2019, 05:32 PM   #2
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If your only adding $3000 on top that is a no brainer for me. 1000000% do that deal as long as the AP is in good condition. The 15450 is a great watch!!! And its AP - your stepping up your game.
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Old 6 October 2019, 05:50 PM   #3
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If you want that AP so bad why wait ? Go for it
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Old 6 October 2019, 05:52 PM   #4
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Should I wait until next Basel World eventuall discontinuation
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Why? How much you think its going to go up? - there are 10s of 1000s of LVs everywhere. Watchtradingco has at least 12 in the safe right now to purchase immediate next day delivery.
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Old 6 October 2019, 06:01 PM   #5
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Why? How much you think its going to go up? - there are 10s of 1000s of LVs everywhere. Watchtradingco has at least 12 in the safe right now to purchase immediate next day delivery.
Another facetious reply that seem to appear on this forum all the time. Of course it will go up if discontinued at Basel. Are you aware that the 116710 BLNR is everywhere yet still went up when discontinued? You’re argument is so flawed yet you think you’re being clever and making patronising comments towards another member to boot - not a good look
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Old 7 October 2019, 12:54 AM   #6
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Another facetious reply that seem to appear on this forum all the time. Of course it will go up if discontinued at Basel. Are you aware that the 116710 BLNR is everywhere yet still went up when discontinued? You’re argument is so flawed yet you think you’re being clever and making patronising comments towards another member to boot - not a good look
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Old 6 October 2019, 06:21 PM   #7
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Hi,
I’m thinking about trading my Hulk for a 15450 white Royal Oak.

I like the APs and specifically the Royal Oak line a long
time. Until now they were just out of reach.

But with money I could get by trading/selling the Hulk, I
Just need to add let say 3000 dollar on top.
I own the Hulk since 2 years as my daily (so no flipper here) and
buying the Royal Oak while keeping the Hulk is no option.

What do you think about?

Should I wait until next Basel World eventuall discontinuation
of the Hulk?

Thanks for your inputs.


2 weeks ago, I swapped my GMT LN and BLRO plus £2250 for the blue dial 15400. So, I would say “yes” go AP.




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Old 6 October 2019, 07:46 PM   #8
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2 weeks ago, I swapped my GMT LN and BLRO plus £2250 for the blue dial 15400. So, I would say “yes” go AP.




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Old 7 October 2019, 04:34 AM   #9
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2 weeks ago, I swapped my GMT LN and BLRO plus £2250 for the blue dial 15400. So, I would say “yes” go AP.




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You got slautered in that trade. Your BLRO alone should have been enough for an even swap for a 15400.
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Old 7 October 2019, 04:51 AM   #10
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You got slautered in that trade. Your BLRO alone should have been enough for an even swap for a 15400.
Show me anywhere a used BLRO goes for the same as a 15400 blue dial? Not even close.
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Old 7 October 2019, 05:41 AM   #11
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You got slautered in that trade. Your BLRO alone should have been enough for an even swap for a 15400.
You obviously don’t know much about the current AP market (respectfully).
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Old 7 October 2019, 07:07 AM   #12
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You got slautered in that trade. Your BLRO alone should have been enough for an even swap for a 15400.


I’m talking SS BLRO. If you thought I meant the WG BLRO, then you wouldn’t be far from correct. If not, then you’re far off the mark. AP 15400, especially the boutique only blue dial, commands a much higher price than a SS BLRO.


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Old 8 October 2019, 03:17 AM   #13
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You got slautered in that trade. Your BLRO alone should have been enough for an even swap for a 15400.
No. Just no.
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Old 7 October 2019, 02:10 PM   #14
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2 weeks ago, I swapped my GMT LN and BLRO plus £2250 for the blue dial 15400. So, I would say “yes” go AP.




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I’m thinking of doing the Same - taking advantage of the current premium crazy people is paying for the SS Rolex - and finally get an AP
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Old 7 October 2019, 05:45 PM   #15
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I’m thinking of doing the Same - taking advantage of the current premium crazy people is paying for the SS Rolex - and finally get an AP


That’s exactly my thought.




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Old 6 October 2019, 06:32 PM   #16
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Sorry but I can’t see what you see in the AP. To me it looks too plain and unconvincing, don’t get me wrong I’m not into bling that’s why I wouldn’t get a Daytona.
It’s only my opinion, and if we were all the same the world wouldn’t go round.
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Old 6 October 2019, 06:37 PM   #17
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Sorry but I can’t see what you see in the AP. To me it looks too plain and unconvincing, don’t get me wrong I’m not into bling that’s why I wouldn’t get a Daytona.
It’s only my opinion, and if we were all the same the world wouldn’t go round.


+1. I don’t get AP.


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Old 7 October 2019, 11:46 PM   #18
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Sorry but I can’t see what you see in the AP. To me it looks too plain and unconvincing, don’t get me wrong I’m not into bling that’s why I wouldn’t get a Daytona.
It’s only my opinion, and if we were all the same the world wouldn’t go round.
[QUOTE=GGGMT;10034044]+1. I don’t get AP.


People that say this then have just Rolex, to me a very boring run of the mill watch, especially the SS models.

Go for the trade, you won't look back.
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Old 6 October 2019, 08:26 PM   #19
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Sorry but I can’t see what you see in the AP. To me it looks too plain and unconvincing, don’t get me wrong I’m not into bling that’s why I wouldn’t get a Daytona.
It’s only my opinion, and if we were all the same the world wouldn’t go round.


It wouldn’t be for the bling more the watchmaking skills.


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Old 7 October 2019, 12:19 AM   #20
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Sorry but I can’t see what you see in the AP. To me it looks too plain and unconvincing, don’t get me wrong I’m not into bling that’s why I wouldn’t get a Daytona.
It’s only my opinion, and if we were all the same the world wouldn’t go round.
Everyone has the right to dislike any watch, even the "hot" ones. Bu calling a watch that is different to anything before its release and has set the trend for almost all sports watch brands for the past 50 years "plain and unconvincing" sounds a bit too harsh to me.

To each his own I guess.
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Old 6 October 2019, 08:22 PM   #21
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AP has its charm too.
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Old 6 October 2019, 10:01 PM   #22
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I like the LVC but think its a good chance to get into an AP. Lvc will not be discoed but may get the new mvmnt so price change won't be significant to wait till Basel.
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Depending on what you have in the Hulk you could leverage those funds plus a little more and get a different, more expensive watch. The question is do you like the AP more than the Hulk? If the answer is yes, then go for it. If the Hulk is discontinued it will be replaced at some point and it is not a rare watch though it is desirable in the current market. Have some fun and do what you want. Wear what you can afford and want. When you want something else, get it. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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Old 6 October 2019, 10:23 PM   #24
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I’m not a big fan of the LV. So I’ll say go for the Ap it’s beautiful.
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Old 6 October 2019, 10:47 PM   #25
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Hi,
I’m thinking about trading my Hulk for a 15450 white Royal Oak.

I like the APs and specifically the Royal Oak line a long
time. Until now they were just out of reach.

But with money I could get by trading/selling the Hulk, I
Just need to add let say 3000 dollar on top.
I own the Hulk since 2 years as my daily (so no flipper here) and
buying the Royal Oak while keeping the Hulk is no option.

What do you think about?

Should I wait until next Basel World eventuall discontinuation
of the Hulk?

Thanks for your inputs.


The way I look at it ... you enjoyed your Hulk, it’s selling now at a premium, you would like to obtain the AP RO ... that’s a perfect scenario. Do it.




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Old 6 October 2019, 11:16 PM   #26
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Keep the Hulk. Save up and get the RO. Everyman needs a rolex and the hulk is a keeper
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Old 6 October 2019, 11:46 PM   #27
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If you don’t like the hulk anymore, then do the trade. I believe the hulk is a keeper.
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Old 7 October 2019, 12:16 AM   #28
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I am new 15500ST owner and I can tell you that since owning it even trying on full PM GMTs and subs at ADs does not impress me. AP is really on another level. My only caveat in your situation would be if you have another watch to daily since you say you daily the LV. I can not daily the AP in my line of work so you have to think about that before flipping a sub into a RO.
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Old 7 October 2019, 01:14 AM   #29
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Sounds like a great chance to trade up for some haute horology - go for it !
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I would wait until Basel. Meantime you can pester AP about the exact 15450 you want and secure an allocation.
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