15500ST discontinued?

[AperolSpritz]

Originally Posted by gregouille

The new reference of the 15500 will be 15600

It won't. Will be 15510... Don't ask me why...

[kimwizzzuuu]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I didn't realize they did it to all the models. What a shame.

It looks so much better with the AP logo.



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Just realized that they also change the crown side detail to rose gold. that's a nice touch, other than that I prefer AP logo over the new.

[Rockland]

Now that the 15500 is discontinued my insurance replacement policy appraised value on my 15500 can now be increased from the $22k MSRP to the $70k real world price. Yay.

[Reign]

Originally Posted by Rockland

Now that the 15500 is discontinued my insurance replacement policy appraised value on my 15500 can now be increased from the $22k MSRP to the $70k real world price. Yay.

It’s a major downside - while higher prices are nice most of us here aren’t sellers so we’re just burdened with higher carrying costs


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[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by Reign

It’s a major downside - while higher prices are nice most of us here aren’t sellers so we’re just burdened with higher carrying costs


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So true!

[Vince_76]

A lot of threads Re: the 15500. Posting here in case.

Since now that it looks like a 15510 will be released in July, do we know when the 15500 will cease production?

Curious about the timing especially since we saw some 26315s rolling in after the 26715 release.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

A lot of threads Re: the 15500. Posting here in case.

Since now that it looks like a 15510 will be released in July, do we know when the 15500 will cease production?

Curious about the timing especially since we saw some 26315s rolling in after the 26715 release.

I suspect the 15500 has already stopped production Vince. No way of confirming that, but it's just my gut feel...

Am hoping we might see the 15510 being available before July but, as ever, lets wait and see.

[Zeitgeister]

Originally Posted by AperolSpritz

It won't. Will be 15510... Don't ask me why...

My understanding is the 15510 reference will only be used for the 50th anniversary year (as it has the anniversary rotor). From 2023, they will need to create a brand new reference for the ‘normal’, non-anniversary version of the 15510…my guess is that will be 15600, which would be consistent with the naming convention of the 15400 and 15500.

[Zeitgeister]

There’s another thread called “Replacement for 15500 seen in the flesh”, which should answer many of the questions and comments mentioned above. There are also some photos, so you can see the new 15510 for real.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

A lot of threads Re: the 15500. Posting here in case.

Since now that it looks like a 15510 will be released in July, do we know when the 15500 will cease production?

Just a detail, but AP House Munich claims that the 15510 will be released in August. They of course wouldn't confirm the CE 26240, but if that model existed it would also be released in August

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Just a detail, but AP House Munich claims that the 15510 will be released in August. They of course wouldn't confirm the CE 26240, but if that model existed it would also be released in August

Thank you. Sounds like the 15500s may continue to trickle in.

[xjeeunitx]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Not sure about the source of confusion? The AP logo is gone from all updated references from 34mm to 41mm (77350CE.A, 15550, 26715, 26240), except for the Jumbo. It would be rather surprising if it had remained on the 15500 successor.

[xjeeunitx]

Yeah with logo is 1000% times better ������

[GW44]

Originally Posted by Zeitgeister

My understanding is the 15510 reference will only be used for the 50th anniversary year (as it has the anniversary rotor). From 2023, they will need to create a brand new reference for the ‘normal’, non-anniversary version of the 15510…my guess is that will be 15600, which would be consistent with the naming convention of the 15400 and 15500.

Yes, I see the logic there

Thanks

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by Zeitgeister

My understanding is the 15510 reference will only be used for the 50th anniversary year (as it has the anniversary rotor). From 2023, they will need to create a brand new reference for the ‘normal’, non-anniversary version of the 15510…my guess is that will be 15600, which would be consistent with the naming convention of the 15400 and 15500.

Thank you. Do you have any insight if the 2023 model is the same as the 15510 (excluding the 50th rotor of course)? It seems odd that they would change the ref number if it’s the same…

[fistwatches]

I believe AP owners might prefer the AP logo on the new reference. Makes the watch more unique considering it was a reference.

[Zeitgeister]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

Thank you. Do you have any insight if the 2023 model is the same as the 15510 (excluding the 50th rotor of course)? It seems odd that they would change the ref number if it’s the same…

I’ve no idea about 2023 plans, so for me to guess would be pure speculation. That being said, the 15510 has several differences to the 15500, therefore it would make sense to have a production run of more than just one year (2022). Perhaps the 15510 will revert to having the pink gold rotor, and everything else will remain the same.

I’m assuming even changing one little detail (such as the rotor) would require a new reference to be created (E.g. 15600). My assumption is this logic will apply to all anniversary models across the AP range. As soon as the anniversary rotor is swapped out, brand new reference numbers will be needed for all models.

My photos and details of the 15510 in the other thread were based on fact, whereas everything I’ve written in this post is just speculating what could happen. AP will keep us guessing, no doubt…

[GW44]

Originally Posted by Zeitgeister

I’ve no idea about 2023 plans, so for me to guess would be pure speculation. That being said, the 15510 has several differences to the 15500, therefore it would make sense to have a production run of more than just one year (2022). Perhaps the 15510 will revert to having the pink gold rotor, and everything else will remain the same.

I’m assuming even changing one little detail (such as the rotor) would require a new reference to be created (E.g. 15600). My assumption is this logic will apply to all anniversary models across the AP range. As soon as the anniversary rotor is swapped out, brand new reference numbers will be needed for all models.

My photos and details of the 15510 in the other thread were based on fact, whereas everything I’ve written in this post is just speculating what could happen. AP will keep us guessing, no doubt…

Were the photo's you posted from a Media event? Thanks for sharing them here.

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by Zeitgeister

I’ve no idea about 2023 plans, so for me to guess would be pure speculation. That being said, the 15510 has several differences to the 15500, therefore it would make sense to have a production run of more than just one year (2022). Perhaps the 15510 will revert to having the pink gold rotor, and everything else will remain the same.

Ahh I see. In that case I agree. Really appreciate all the info and your insight.

[supernova]

Originally Posted by Zeitgeister

My understanding is the 15510 reference will only be used for the 50th anniversary year (as it has the anniversary rotor). From 2023, they will need to create a brand new reference for the ‘normal’, non-anniversary version of the 15510…my guess is that will be 15600, which would be consistent with the naming convention of the 15400 and 15500.

My understanding from speaking to AP house is that the new models will remain post 2022, only without the 50th rotor, model numbers will remain the same with the same changes that were made to the dial and case, along with new movements in some of the references.


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[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by GW44

Yes, I see the logic there

Impressive - for me trying to discern the pattern in AP's model number changes feels like I'm failing some kind of IQ test