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curare78 · 18 November 2021, 05:54 PM

Hello everyone

I understand that this is a subjective question and ultimately my decision but I like to hear feedback from those who have owned these pieces.

Looking to add to my collection and I believe I have narrowed it down to these 2 pieces. I know they are 2 completely different piece but I've lusted after both of them for sometime now and unfortunately I cant have them both.

Thanks in advance

SB

RolexZen · 18 November 2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by curare78

Hello everyone

I understand that this is a subjective question and ultimately my decision but I like to hear feedback from those who have owned these pieces.

Looking to add to my collection and I believe I have narrowed it down to these 2 pieces. I know they are 2 completely different piece but I've lusted after both of them for sometime now and unfortunately I cant have them both.

Thanks in advance

SB

Don’t you have a 15400 that you said you never wear?

curare78 · 18 November 2021, 06:22 PM

I recently sold it and having buyers remorse.

Willyjo · 18 November 2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by curare78

Hello everyone

I understand that this is a subjective question and ultimately my decision but I like to hear feedback from those who have owned these pieces.

Looking to add to my collection and I believe I have narrowed it down to these 2 pieces. I know they are 2 completely different piece but I've lusted after both of them for sometime now and unfortunately I cant have them both.

Thanks in advance

SB

This is hard to compare. I have the 15500 Blue and 116719BLRO Meteorite dial. I love both, but they are so different. Go with the one you can't live without the most!

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Armis · 18 November 2021, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by curare78

Hello everyone

I understand that this is a subjective question and ultimately my decision but I like to hear feedback from those who have owned these pieces.

Looking to add to my collection and I believe I have narrowed it down to these 2 pieces. I know they are 2 completely different piece but I've lusted after both of them for sometime now and unfortunately I cant have them both.

Thanks in advance

SB

Do you have the option to get one or the other at MSRP? You didn’t mention that as an issue, but just wondering with regards to the RO if you would take a hit (compared to the 15400 you sold) and therefore be bothered by that too. Otherwise, unless you have other comparable ROs, the 15500 grey is hard to ignore IMHO. Good luck with your choice, both excellent pieces.

curare78 · 18 November 2021, 08:36 PM

Unfortunately, most likely both would have to be from trusted grey dealer. There’s small chance I can get BLRO at retail. ��

Benzsiam · 18 November 2021, 08:40 PM

If you can get 15500ST at MSRP, it's a lot cheaper, I would go for this one.

If you have to go at secondary market, I would go for WG GMT 116719BLRO.

15500ST at secondary market is too much premium and you might not like it since you sold 15400ST once before.

Skyrider01 · 19 November 2021, 02:46 AM

I have the grey dial 15500ST and the BLNR. If I had to keep only one, it would be the AP.

TunaTuna · 19 November 2021, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by curare78

I recently sold it and having buyers remorse.

Chute · 21 November 2021, 10:49 AM

If you have another Rolex in the collection I would go for the 15500.
I have a 15400 and it’s such a beauty. But if I didn’t have a Rolex GMT already in my collection, I would get that first.
Rolex are more durable and reliable, AP is more fragile and delicate

Famz_01 · 22 November 2021, 01:10 AM

I just bought the ap 15500 in grey its stunning

acaixguard · 22 November 2021, 03:18 AM

Are you getting these at MSRP or current grey prices?

rolex16 · 22 November 2021, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chute

If you have another Rolex in the collection I would go for the 15500.
I have a 15400 and it’s such a beauty. But if I didn’t have a Rolex GMT already in my collection, I would get that first.
Rolex are more durable and reliable, AP is more fragile and delicate

Is this still true these days on watches with newer movements with modern lubricants, ceramic bearings, and full balance bridges? Seems like they are pretty comparable to Rolex on paper, but maybe I am wrong.

lovewatches1987 · 22 November 2021, 03:54 PM

Ap

RyanO · 22 November 2021, 10:46 PM

I was given the choice of blue grey or black for the 15500. The grey is so special, it was my choice. Let us know what you decide.

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brandrea · 22 November 2021, 10:47 PM

The AP didn’t stick for a reason … go for the BLRO

ts3 · 23 November 2021, 12:54 AM

I'd go with the 15500 if I had the wrist size for it. But I don't. On my 6.5 to 6.75 wrists the 15500 looks too large.

curare78 · 23 November 2021, 04:00 AM

Beautiful watch. Congratulations. It looks great on you.

bullies · 23 November 2021, 04:56 AM

Tough one.
The white gold is pretty awesome to have on the wrist, but the AP just wears so nicely and is so damn gorgeous. I’ve been wearing the 400 more often lately (but I wore the hell out of the sub over the summer).
If you didn’t bond with the 15400 then maybe it’s time for the Rolex
Good luck

gregouille · 23 November 2021, 06:33 AM

Personally I would go with the Rolex. I don’t like the 15500 at all…

agsstructures · 23 November 2021, 01:44 PM

Blro!

curare78 · 24 November 2021, 02:44 AM

Thanks again guys!!!!!

macrowatch · 24 November 2021, 08:21 AM

so what was the verdict?

Neom · 24 November 2021, 03:46 PM

You can't compare a Rolex to an AP IMO, so I would go for the AP if it was me, and i did.

Jaypremium · 25 November 2021, 08:10 AM

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You can't compare a Rolex to an AP IMO, so I would go for the AP if it was me, and i did.

Yea that royal oak bracelet is a sight to be seen in person.

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curare78 · 25 November 2021, 09:39 AM

Thanks again everyone and happy thanksgiving. I’ve decided to go with AP but now trying to decide between 15400 vs 15500 in SS….. vs 15300 in RG. ��

DentistRodman · 25 November 2021, 01:17 PM

Did you like how your 15400 fit? I'm assuming the 15300 will be on a strap. How do you feel about strap vs bracelet?

Neom · 25 November 2021, 03:45 PM

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Yea that royal oak bracelet is a sight to be seen in person.

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Agreed they really nailed the design of this watch back in the days. But i must say Rolex is amazing too, the president bracelet is to die for as well.

As others mentioned OP, if you already had a RO before and didn't bond with it, might not be much different this time around.

Jaypremium · 25 November 2021, 05:08 PM

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Agreed they really nailed the design of this watch back in the days. But i must say Rolex is amazing too, the president bracelet is to die for as well.

As others mentioned OP, if you already had a RO before and didn't bond with it, might not be much different this time around.

As a current RG olive dial owner i definitely agree. But man the amount of bevels and cuts on the ap is insane.

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KBM · 26 November 2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bullies

Tough one.
The white gold is pretty awesome to have on the wrist, but the AP just wears so nicely and is so damn gorgeous. I’ve been wearing the 400 more often lately (but I wore the hell out of the sub over the summer).
If you didn’t bond with the 15400 then maybe it’s time for the Rolex
Good luck

Outstanding pic! I own the exact same duo and absolutely love them.

18 November 2021, 05:54 PM	#1
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Help me decide AP 15500(grey dial) or 116719BLRO(blue dial) Hello everyone I understand that this is a subjective question and ultimately my decision but I like to hear feedback from those who have owned these pieces. Looking to add to my collection and I believe I have narrowed it down to these 2 pieces. I know they are 2 completely different piece but I've lusted after both of them for sometime now and unfortunately I cant have them both. Thanks in advance SB

18 November 2021, 08:40 PM	#7
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	If you can get 15500ST at MSRP, it's a lot cheaper, I would go for this one. If you have to go at secondary market, I would go for WG GMT 116719BLRO. 15500ST at secondary market is too much premium and you might not like it since you sold 15400ST once before. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

23 November 2021, 04:56 AM	#19
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,437	Tough one. The white gold is pretty awesome to have on the wrist, but the AP just wears so nicely and is so damn gorgeous. I’ve been wearing the 400 more often lately (but I wore the hell out of the sub over the summer). If you didn’t bond with the 15400 then maybe it’s time for the Rolex Good luck __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

18 November 2021, 06:22 PM	#3
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	I recently sold it and having buyers remorse.

18 November 2021, 08:36 PM	#6
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Unfortunately, most likely both would have to be from trusted grey dealer. There’s small chance I can get BLRO at retail. ��

19 November 2021, 02:46 AM	#8
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,304	I have the grey dial 15500ST and the BLNR. If I had to keep only one, it would be the AP.

21 November 2021, 10:49 AM	#10
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,549	If you have another Rolex in the collection I would go for the 15500. I have a 15400 and it’s such a beauty. But if I didn’t have a Rolex GMT already in my collection, I would get that first. Rolex are more durable and reliable, AP is more fragile and delicate

22 November 2021, 01:10 AM	#11
Famz_01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Francesco Location: Toronto Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 176	I just bought the ap 15500 in grey its stunning

22 November 2021, 03:18 AM	#12
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	Are you getting these at MSRP or current grey prices?

22 November 2021, 03:54 PM	#14
lovewatches1987 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 129	Ap

22 November 2021, 10:46 PM	#15
RyanO 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: DMV Watch: LVc Posts: 2,111	I was given the choice of blue grey or black for the 15500. The grey is so special, it was my choice. Let us know what you decide. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 November 2021, 10:47 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,360	The AP didn’t stick for a reason … go for the BLRO

23 November 2021, 12:54 AM	#17
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,370	I'd go with the 15500 if I had the wrist size for it. But I don't. On my 6.5 to 6.75 wrists the 15500 looks too large.

23 November 2021, 04:00 AM	#18
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Beautiful watch. Congratulations. It looks great on you.

23 November 2021, 06:33 AM	#20
gregouille "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Paris Posts: 480	Personally I would go with the Rolex. I don’t like the 15500 at all…

23 November 2021, 01:44 PM	#21
agsstructures 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,371	Blro!

24 November 2021, 02:44 AM	#22
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Thanks again guys!!!!!

24 November 2021, 08:21 AM	#23
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	so what was the verdict?

24 November 2021, 03:46 PM	#24
Neom Banned Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: . Posts: 134	You can't compare a Rolex to an AP IMO, so I would go for the AP if it was me, and i did.

25 November 2021, 09:39 AM	#26
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Thanks again everyone and happy thanksgiving. I’ve decided to go with AP but now trying to decide between 15400 vs 15500 in SS….. vs 15300 in RG. ��

25 November 2021, 01:17 PM	#27
DentistRodman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lakers Posts: 22	Did you like how your 15400 fit? I'm assuming the 15300 will be on a strap. How do you feel about strap vs bracelet?

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