Seeking advice if i should sell my AP 15500st

[Tanvo]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

This just came in today… I know I’m still in the honeymoon stage but I couldn’t imagine swapping it out for the GMT. Against my Black Daytona C… that might be a little harder.




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it looks better without the bezel protector.

[acaixguard]

I would never make a trade like that. Regardless of the current grey prices, the BLRO is still a sub-10k pieces while the RO is over double that. You will be taken advantage of by today’s hype and inflated prices if you give up the RO for a steel GMT.
I would not even make that trade for a steel Daytona.

[Rodsky]

Originally Posted by Fishrus

The RO still has a special place in my heart and i really don't wanna sell it. However i can't justify having so many watches for only 1 wrist hence why I'm considering my options.

Its a personal decision but my 2 cents. Hell no :)

You have 4 "sport watches" and 2 elegant watches. You said it has a special place in your heart. Keep it - its a case of grass being greener, FOMO etc. I'd swap out another watch for the BLRO before the AP. AP > BLRO.

[NYG1121]

You are trading one inflated piece for another. So its really a wash. As long as the numbers work out and you maintain your equity, it doesn't matter and you should get the watch you want to wear!

[Bbp]

I assume the patek and tudor were purchased from the same AD? Cortina or THG? If yes, the spending was not bad, you can be upfront to ask for the requirements to get the blro… or like Ash said be patient…. maybe in your journey of watch collecting... Perhaps you can add other brands for diversity to stregthen you profile and relationship with the AD and the blro will come. To answer your question, no i will not sell the RO for blro and etf/investment. I prefer to upgrade.

[Fenrira]

From a horological standpoint I wouldn’t do it, but if you want liquidity to invest, then you should go for it. But selling your 15500 will leave a hole in your collection, and within a year you’ll probably find yourself wanting a Royal Oak again.

[Bearxj86]

Would stick with the 15500.

[Ichiran]

Mr Goh, I will keep the AP. To me it's more special.

[Fishrus]

Thanks for all the advice and opinions. Have decided to keep it for the time being and maybe look to add the BLRO in the future.

[Vince_76]

No chance. Keep the AP. BLRO will come in due time anyway.

[CoveWatch]

had both, and while I wore my GMT's much more often (mainly because i could just wear them and not care), i wouldn't trade a RO for a GMT.

[GW44]

Without a doubt keep the 15500. They are incredibly hard to get and will only get even more hard.

Whilst I have a Pepsi on Jubilee it’s not even close to being in the same ballpark as your 15500.

Order the Rolex and just wait for it. No GMT is ever worth double retail in my book and I say that an owner of several now and in the past.

[fsprow]

Originally Posted by Fishrus

Ouch that hurts. The problem in this case is that the game is currently rigged in favour of those with good existing relationships with ADs or the big spenders, of which i am neither.

Don't think "rigged" is correct. If your business, wouldn't you favor long term customers and people who purchase numerous high priced items, if supplies are limited and lower than demand?

[TunaTuna]

Originally Posted by Fishrus

I have always wanted a Rolex Pepsi BLRO and did not get it when it first launched because i felt paying 2x MSRP back in 2018 was utter bullcrap. Getting one at an AD for MSRP is impossible for a normal person like me. I thought after a few years the price will come down but here we are today and nothing much has changed.

At that point of time, as much as i lusted over the BLRO, logic prevailed and i put myself on the waiting list for a 15500st grey dial instead when it was still available at MSRP. i did get it after 1 year and along the way, i have managed to add other pieces to my collection (Tudor BBB, Patek 5205g) but never the BLRO which was always elusive and just didnt make sense to get at grey prices.

However, with the recent run up of the AP prices, if i were to sell my AP, the profits alone from this sale will cover 2/3 the price of a brand new BLRO at grey prices and i effectively get the watch for cheap. Of course, i lose my AP along the way and i still like the watch very much as it adds a little diversity to my collection. I know the AP is a better watch horogically in almost every way but its been 3 years and i feel like I've waited long enough for a BLRO. What would you do?

Why would you buy a new BLRO? Once you wear it you will lose thousands and it will be used anyways. You should just buy a used one with cash when you can afford it

[TunaTuna]

Originally Posted by AshAP

I’d grow up, waiting is part of the game. Failing that find a new hobby.


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Wow

[Cryptochonos1]

I think you should hold on to your Ap for a few more months as a investment they keep rising considerably

[Cryptochonos1]

But if you insist on a Pepsi buy what you like

[Benzsiam]

Both Pepsi and 15500ST are gorgeous timepieces. Both are worth at their own price. You cannot said that 15500ST is a lot better than Pepsi. The price of Pepsi is less than half of 15500ST.

I think it depends on personal preference. somebody might want the Hulk+Pepsi more than 15500ST for the same amount of money.

If you still love 15500ST, keep it and save more money to get Pepsi later.

[Xerxes77]

Sell it and buy BLRO…. From what I read it’s obviously that you want BLRO….
I have both but I wear more BLRO….
Enjoy what you like….

[Rockland]

I have a BLNR, and a 15500. I never wear the BLNR now. I would like a BLRO too (just to have it), but I will still choose the 15500 over the BLRO.

[Erin07]

I wouldn't do that if I were you. You probably enjoy BLRO for awhile. Maybe a month or so but from my past experience (some painful ones as well), wanting a certain model is not the same as owning one. Especially with Rolex, you don't get to walk in and try on the model you are interested to buy just to find out if its the right model for you or not. In the end, that might not be the case. I owned a 5 digits pepsi for awhile and I found that the color theme may not fit for all occasion unlike grey dial RO that can go with any color tone of your daily outfits. I eventually traded it with extra cash for BLNR and I couldn't be happier with the Batman....well until I got my first RO which I now fvaorite watch I've own so far.
It is totally up to you to decide, there is no wrong answer here. But my 2 cents would be keep the RO!

[SoylentGreenChi]

I’m in strong agreement with the advice on thread: no, you should absolutely not do this move! Stand pat, exercise patience, and look to add that BLRO down the line. What an amazing addition that will be to your already strong collection, WITH the AP.

Disclaimer: at the end of the day, the heart wants what the heart wants, and you should do what makes you happy! But if you make this move and regret it, remember that the forum gave you an emphatic head’s up before you pulled the trigger.