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GB-man · 14 November 2014, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlongisland

Beautiful GB-man!

Thanks Pete! I also have a 16710ln and am struggling to let it go even though I told myself I would before buying the hulk, and again after buying the 15400

00pumpkin · 14 November 2014, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlongisland

00pumpkin, was the issue that you were noticing scratches much more so than other timepieces (e.g., Rolex Sub/GMT/Explorer)?

Because of the superb finishing on the AP, scratches seem to stand out more vs. my Rolex models. My AP is actually in pristine shape because it doesn't see as much wrist time (shared with 2 others) and I'm super careful with it.

mrlongisland · 14 November 2014, 07:23 AM

Thanks 00pumpkin. That's really good insight.

AK797 · 14 November 2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

All you need is love, and these two...
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Scambled eggs, oh my baby how I love those legs!

(To keep the Beatles theme going, Yesterday's working lyrics)

GB-man · 14 November 2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Scambled eggs, oh my baby how I love those legs!

(To keep the Beatles theme going, Yesterday's working lyrics)

love the Beatles

Hairdude1 · 14 November 2014, 12:39 PM

I have four watches and tend to wear my EXI more as daily. Only bc I don't want to add any excess scratches to my 15300

mrlongisland · 17 November 2014, 04:09 AM

I just tried the 15400 on again and there's no doubt that it's the next timepiece. A beautiful work of art. The question will be what to have as a daily driver when I do upgrade to the 15400, and a Sub sounds like a good choice. Really love what AP are doing, as someone who was obvious for all too long.

lapince · 17 November 2014, 12:37 PM

I was told that Nautilus models especially on SS bracelets are scratch magnets, I have one for 5 months now, it got probably 40-50% wrist time in that period, and even if I'm very careful, it got only 1 micro scratch practically not visible on a link near the clasp, so I really think it depends how you are with your watches, of course there will be scratches, but if you manage them to be only micro scratches and not serious ones or bumps it's ok...

mrlongisland · 17 November 2014, 01:38 PM

Lapince, I think you're right. I've been pretty safe with my GMTc, and I've noticed some signs of wear on the PCLs but that is expected. Because I'm so obsessed with watches, I'm definitely careful with how I move my arms when I'm wearing my GMTc. I imagine I'd be the same with the RO, maybe even more so. Monday through Friday, I'm going to be at the office. Saturday through Sunday, I'll just have to be careful with it (or get a Sub for the weekend, or keep the GMTc as the beater).

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Originally Posted by lapince

I was told that Nautilus models especially on SS bracelets are scratch magnets, I have one for 5 months now, it got probably 40-50% wrist time in that period, and even if I'm very careful, it got only 1 micro scratch practically not visible on a link near the clasp, so I really think it depends how you are with your watches, of course there will be scratches, but if you manage them to be only micro scratches and not serious ones or bumps it's ok...

lmcgbaj · 17 November 2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

All you need is love, and these two...
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Funny. I had the same combo.

OP: I would not do 15400 as the only watch. You need a Rolex for sure IMO.

Littlelad2 · 6 December 2014, 03:28 AM

I actually made the jump as well.

yjfang · 6 December 2014, 09:04 AM

I just received this yesterday. First time with 15400. Fantastic watch.

Chute · 7 December 2014, 03:22 AM

I yearn for a 15400. For now I get by with a few Rolex. My GMTIIc is my daily wearer and I don't worry about scratches etc. My other watches are babied and only worn when I know I'll be careful with them. If I'm lucky enought to get the AP someday, I will definitely baby it, but I'll always have one good beater watch.

AK797 · 7 December 2014, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chute

I yearn for a 15400. For now I get by with a few Rolex. My GMTIIc is my daily wearer and I don't worry about scratches etc. My other watches are babied and only worn when I know I'll be careful with them. If I'm lucky enought to get the AP someday, I will definitely baby it, but I'll always have one good beater watch.

Why not sell a Rolex or two and get one as you have quite a few? I would.

yjfang · 7 December 2014, 04:55 AM

Warning: Once you go to AP, you are unlikely to buy more Rolexes... or have reduced wear time with them.

VICI · 7 December 2014, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by yjfang

Warning: Once you go to AP, you are unlikely to buy more Rolexes... or have reduced wear time with them.

Agreed!!

Tjänsteman · 7 December 2014, 07:21 PM

I have a 15300 that I use almost all the time. My view is that its a sportswatch and thus meant to be actively worn. And the RO is so great I want to use it all the time! On the other hand the RO is such a scratch magnet that if scratches worry you too much the RO doesn't seem like the right choice.

My other watches are a JLC MUT Moon and a Omega Dynamic chrono from the 90s. The JLC deserves more wrist time as the RO usually ends up taking it's place. Mostly I wear the JLC when I want a more subtle watch for certain business meeting or the finest parties. The Omega I only use when there's danger of theft or high risk for damage (last time being Oktoberfest in Munich). For occational manual labor that has high risk for watch damage its best to simply take it of (or get a G-SHOCK).

Swimming with the RO is ok. Sports that have impact etc. I don't do with it.

zama · 7 December 2014, 09:08 PM

Like JF my 15400 is new to me today picked it up from the AD. I don't plan to treat it differently to my other watches, i.e. one week on 4 weeks off in rotation. Scratches are part of life, it seems sufficiently robust like my PP if not quite at the same level as Rolex for battle toughness.

Watcheroo · 8 December 2014, 05:26 AM

This is my current trio. Wear the APs daily and pull the LV out for beach, travel and other rougher activities.

Works well for me. I'd definitely recommend having a Rolex to go with your future 15400.

Cheers.

masterkiller · 9 December 2014, 05:17 PM

As previously said, in my book no watch can beat a Rolex Sportmodel IF you really need to use it 24/7 no matter what...

A Rolex Sub will look good even with scratches etc, the AP will not...

jjam · 9 December 2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by masterkiller

As previously said, in my book no watch can beat a Rolex Sportmodel IF you really need to use it 24/7 no matter what...

A Rolex Sub will look good even with scratches etc, the AP will not...

Agree with you! That's why I always miss my Sub!!

And I only wear AP with sporty clothes but wont do sport with it.

Littlelad2 · 11 December 2014, 09:25 PM

Chute · 12 December 2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Why not sell a Rolex or two and get one as you have quite a few? I would.

All the Rolex mean something to me, so I can't trade or sell them.
I have thought of trading my Daytona but know I would regret it.
Next watch I'd like to own is a 15400 or maybe a 15202. Just need to save up and do it.

14 November 2014, 12:39 PM	#36
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I have four watches and tend to wear my EXI more as daily. Only bc I don't want to add any excess scratches to my 15300 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

7 December 2014, 09:08 PM	#48
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	Like JF my 15400 is new to me today picked it up from the AD. I don't plan to treat it differently to my other watches, i.e. one week on 4 weeks off in rotation. Scratches are part of life, it seems sufficiently robust like my PP if not quite at the same level as Rolex for battle toughness. Attached Images __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

9 December 2014, 05:17 PM	#50
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	As previously said, in my book no watch can beat a Rolex Sportmodel IF you really need to use it 24/7 no matter what... A Rolex Sub will look good even with scratches etc, the AP will not... __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

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14 November 2014, 07:23 AM	#33
mrlongisland "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 201	Thanks 00pumpkin. That's really good insight.

17 November 2014, 04:09 AM	#37
mrlongisland "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 201	I just tried the 15400 on again and there's no doubt that it's the next timepiece. A beautiful work of art. The question will be what to have as a daily driver when I do upgrade to the 15400, and a Sub sounds like a good choice. Really love what AP are doing, as someone who was obvious for all too long.

17 November 2014, 12:37 PM	#38
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I was told that Nautilus models especially on SS bracelets are scratch magnets, I have one for 5 months now, it got probably 40-50% wrist time in that period, and even if I'm very careful, it got only 1 micro scratch practically not visible on a link near the clasp, so I really think it depends how you are with your watches, of course there will be scratches, but if you manage them to be only micro scratches and not serious ones or bumps it's ok...

6 December 2014, 03:28 AM	#41
Littlelad2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Glen Location: UK Posts: 127	I actually made the jump as well.

6 December 2014, 09:04 AM	#42
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	I just received this yesterday. First time with 15400. Fantastic watch.

7 December 2014, 03:22 AM	#43
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,564	I yearn for a 15400. For now I get by with a few Rolex. My GMTIIc is my daily wearer and I don't worry about scratches etc. My other watches are babied and only worn when I know I'll be careful with them. If I'm lucky enought to get the AP someday, I will definitely baby it, but I'll always have one good beater watch.

7 December 2014, 04:55 AM	#45
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	Warning: Once you go to AP, you are unlikely to buy more Rolexes... or have reduced wear time with them.

7 December 2014, 07:21 PM	#47
Tjänsteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Finland Posts: 1	I have a 15300 that I use almost all the time. My view is that its a sportswatch and thus meant to be actively worn. And the RO is so great I want to use it all the time! On the other hand the RO is such a scratch magnet that if scratches worry you too much the RO doesn't seem like the right choice. My other watches are a JLC MUT Moon and a Omega Dynamic chrono from the 90s. The JLC deserves more wrist time as the RO usually ends up taking it's place. Mostly I wear the JLC when I want a more subtle watch for certain business meeting or the finest parties. The Omega I only use when there's danger of theft or high risk for damage (last time being Oktoberfest in Munich). For occational manual labor that has high risk for watch damage its best to simply take it of (or get a G-SHOCK). Swimming with the RO is ok. Sports that have impact etc. I don't do with it.

8 December 2014, 05:26 AM	#49
Watcheroo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,928	This is my current trio. Wear the APs daily and pull the LV out for beach, travel and other rougher activities. Works well for me. I'd definitely recommend having a Rolex to go with your future 15400. Cheers.

11 December 2014, 09:25 PM	#52
Littlelad2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Glen Location: UK Posts: 127

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