My favorite new Rolex is an AP

[RyanO]

Originally Posted by illini675

The "watch that saved watches" likely has a bit more long term juice than that, but to each their own.

I love my 114060 and my 116520, and always will. But close minded brand loyalty is not my thing either OP, and there are so many amazing watches out there to experience, enjoy, and make memories with. Loving my newest edition, Royal Oak 15500ST. It will live in harmony right along side my favorite Rolex and other pieces :)

That gray dial is stunning. I might have considered adding a RO to the collection (and actually tried to do so) but my dealer lost the brand and these aren’t all that easy to come by at retail now.


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[illini675]

Originally Posted by RyanO

That gray dial is stunning. I might have considered adding a RO to the collection (and actually tried to do so) but my dealer lost the brand and these aren’t all that easy to come by at retail now.


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Thank you! I'm absolutely in love with it :)

Sorry to hear about your dealer losing the brand, that's a bummer all around... On a positive note, the AP boutique experience is phenomenal, and they do seem to be very enthusiast focussed. Can't hurt to reach out to whoever is closest and have a conversation. Best of luck!

[Mr.Jack]

Originally Posted by RyanO

That gray dial is stunning. I might have considered adding a RO to the collection (and actually tried to do so) but my dealer lost the brand and these aren’t all that easy to come by at retail now.


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Had a talk with the new AP boutique in ATL recently and they said they're slowly pulling from every AD to go solely to an AP boutique model. Not sure how true, but that's what I was told.

Also, what's the wait time on these actually? Some say impossible and some say a few months?

[Mr.Jack]

Originally Posted by illini675

The "watch that saved watches" likely has a bit more long term juice than that, but to each their own.

I love my 114060 and my 116520, and always will. But close minded brand loyalty is not my thing either OP, and there are so many amazing watches out there to experience, enjoy, and make memories with. Loving my newest edition, Royal Oak 15500ST. It will live in harmony right along side my favorite Rolex and other pieces :)

This is absolutely stunning. Never considered an APRO before as I'd imagined I'd jump from Rolex to a 5711, but this has me reconsidering... Curious, what was your wait time if you purchased primary from a boutique/AD?

Also, what's your wrist size? It's perfect on you.

[RyanO]

Originally Posted by illini675

Thank you! I'm absolutely in love with it :)



Sorry to hear about your dealer losing the brand, that's a bummer all around... On a positive note, the AP boutique experience is phenomenal, and they do seem to be very enthusiast focussed. Can't hurt to reach out to whoever is closest and have a conversation. Best of luck!

Good to know, thanks. I actually visited the NYC boutique to do just that. They were very friendly and my interest is registered, but they didn’t give
much reason to be hopeful if you know what I mean. It doesn’t help that there are so few boutiques, and they all seem to be located in major cities with plenty of money flowing through them.


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[DoctorA]

Beautiful watch but I’d say much harder to get than most rolex models
It’s a boutique only model!

[cloudplay]

Originally Posted by superpop

I just do not get the whole AP thing. These watches look like something out of the 70's, and not in a good way. Look is way to retro and not timeless at all. I get that the finishing work is amazing but at the end of the day these are fashion baubles and I can see them being worth next to nothing at some point as they are so different.

Given that the 70's ended 40 years ago and that the RO matching the 70's original most closely goes for >1.5x retail at this time, you may have to wait a while for the point when they are "worth next to nothing".

[illini675]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jack

This is absolutely stunning. Never considered an APRO before as I'd imagined I'd jump from Rolex to a 5711, but this has me reconsidering... Curious, what was your wait time if you purchased primary from a boutique/AD?

Also, what's your wrist size? It's perfect on you.

Thanks so much I was fortunate to purchase from the boutique. They were able to confirm an allocation for me in around 6 weeks, at which point I was able to pay in full, and then wait another ~4 weeks for delivery. What I found interesting (and refreshing) was the transparency in communication and strong indication of knowing what the allocations would look like ahead of time.

My wrist is 7.5", and very flat across the top. The watch looks like it was tailored for my wrist. I got quite lucky in that way

Originally Posted by RyanO

Good to know, thanks. I actually visited the NYC boutique to do just that. They were very friendly and my interest is registered, but they didn’t give
much reason to be hopeful if you know what I mean. It doesn’t help that there are so few boutiques, and they all seem to be located in major cities with plenty of money flowing through them.


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I agree, the boutiques are unfortunately very few and far between, and primarily in areas with a tremendous number of bigger clients... With that said, it's still a business of people, and they are not ignorant to the grey market shenanigans. I wouldn't lose hope if you're really into the watch- keep in touch with the people you met there and it will eventually work out!

[pkincy]

That blue dialed AP is stunning! Congratulations.

[Muxi]

I can attest to the RO being a great Rolex palate cleaner. I recently got one and have bonded very well with it so much so that rotating with my Rolex watches seem like a bit of a letdown already.

Aside from the exquisite finishing, the precise feel of the crown “click-clicking” during manual wind is so mesmerizing to the touch.

I have also deciphered its characteristics to achieve spot-on timekeeping.

It highlights a great Rolex lineup. I doubt it can withstand the rough handling or sports activities that a Rolex can hurdle without breaking a sweat.

[Mr.Jack]

Originally Posted by illini675

Thanks so much I was fortunate to purchase from the boutique. They were able to confirm an allocation for me in around 6 weeks, at which point I was able to pay in full, and then wait another ~4 weeks for delivery. What I found interesting (and refreshing) was the transparency in communication and strong indication of knowing what the allocations would look like ahead of time.

My wrist is 7.5", and very flat across the top. The watch looks like it was tailored for my wrist. I got quite lucky in that way



I agree, the boutiques are unfortunately very few and far between, and primarily in areas with a tremendous number of bigger clients... With that said, it's still a business of people, and they are not ignorant to the grey market shenanigans. I wouldn't lose hope if you're really into the watch- keep in touch with the people you met there and it will eventually work out!

Love the transparency! That's a breath of fresh air to hear. I was hoping you said ~7 inches as I'm sitting a hair over 6.5 inches. I'll need to go try on some 41mm there. 114060 sits about right on me, but I'm not sure how the AP wears.

[illini675]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jack

Love the transparency! That's a breath of fresh air to hear. I was hoping you said ~7 inches as I'm sitting a hair over 6.5 inches. I'll need to go try on some 41mm there. 114060 sits about right on me, but I'm not sure how the AP wears.

Definitely try them on- the 15450 might be the right fit for you. I prefer smaller watches in general, and was initially on the fence between the two. In the end, the 15500 was the right one, but that may not be the case at 6.5”. Tim Mosso’s review of the 15400 on YouTube would be a helpful test as his wrist is the same size!

I snapped a quick pic for you next to my 114060 to try and help as well.


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[illini675]

Sorry, meant to attach this. Hope it helps.


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[Jamie1111]

Very very nice RO


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[214270Explorer]

I really like that small, simple clasp.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by superpop

I just do not get the whole AP thing. These watches look like something out of the 70's, and not in a good way. Look is way to retro and not timeless at all. I get that the finishing work is amazing but at the end of the day these are fashion baubles and I can see them being worth next to nothing at some point as they are so different.

That's okay! It is a much smaller company than rolex and will never share the mass appeal that you desire. Have to buy what you like.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by illini675

Sorry, meant to attach this. Hope it helps.


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You take excellent pictures

[illini675]

Originally Posted by GB-man

You take excellent pictures

Thank you! If only I remembered to wipe my fingerprints from the bezel before snapping this one!


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[moneymike83]

Ap & pateks are nice but those watches are scratch magnets


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[Muxi]

Originally Posted by moneymike83

Ap & pateks are nice but those watches are scratch magnets


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Surprisingly not, as I found out provided you have good wrist presence. Before I got my RO my nephew (he owns an ROC and ROO) cautioned me that it is a scratch magnet. It turns out not as bad as I expected. It is unforgiving though if you hit a metal object but it does not get mysterious scratches or dings.

[Jsol]

Originally Posted by moneymike83

Ap & pateks are nice but those watches are scratch magnets


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The polished links on some of my Rolex sport watches are more scratch prone in my experience

[H_UK]

The market in general is bananas! When Watchfinder is selling a 15400 (blue dial) for £27,500 and a BLNR/LV for £14,000 it's all monkey business!! People who have never shown an interest in watches are now desperate to get on the game as 'it's such a good investment" (in London anyway).

I'm not going to lie - I'm hoping for a brexit inspired crash so all these guys can go looking for 'investments' back to the stock or forex market and leave watches for those with a passion for the timepieces not the supposed 'investment.'

[thejerseyrock]

Beautiful piece! congrats!

(and fwiw, glad i got mine 5 years ago)

[Gwai]

Terrific pictures, probably the best I've seen of the 15500. Grey is my favorite dial color, too. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers
Marc

[Gwai]

I meant Max's pictures, sorry. Hadn't reloaded the page.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jack

Love the transparency! That's a breath of fresh air to hear. I was hoping you said ~7 inches as I'm sitting a hair over 6.5 inches. I'll need to go try on some 41mm there. 114060 sits about right on me, but I'm not sure how the AP wears.

Def try a 15450 and forget about the 15500 which will be too large for you


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[Muxi]

Originally Posted by JR16

Def try a 15450 and forget about the 15500 which will be too large for you


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I agree. My wrist is 6.7”-ish and the 15450 is just right for me.

[moneymike83]

Originally Posted by Jsol

The polished links on some of my Rolex sport watches are more scratch prone in my experience

I don’t mind the bracelet to be scratched. The frame of the frame of ap & Patek scratches so easily. Tell me if I am wrong.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by H_UK

The market in general is bananas! When Watchfinder is selling a 15400 (blue dial) for £27,500 and a BLNR/LV for £14,000 it's all monkey business!! People who have never shown an interest in watches are now desperate to get on the game as 'it's such a good investment" (in London anyway).

I'm not going to lie - I'm hoping for a brexit inspired crash so all these guys can go looking for 'investments' back to the stock or forex market and leave watches for those with a passion for the timepieces not the supposed 'investment.'

Well Brexit caused all this mess with the currency collapse and now if we leave with no deal, as seems likely, the currency will stay weak which will mean we are still cheap and thus very popular. If we remain then things could change but seems very unlikely now.

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by moneymike83

I don’t mind the bracelet to be scratched. The frame of the frame of ap & Patek scratches so easily. Tell me if I am wrong.


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15300st original finish.

You’re wrong.




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