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RLROCK · 14 March 2015, 07:48 AM

I went to a local AP AD while visiting my parents in Naples, FL today.

I never saw an AP Royal Oak 15400 in person and had to try one on.

Before I had seen it in person, I was skeptical of what others had seen in this watch. The pictures did not thrill my soul or create the "I must have this - I NEED THIS!" syndrome that I have been inflicted with when seeing other watches on line.

As I took off my newly acquired Hulk and placed the silver dial RO on my wrist, I became enamored with this exquisite timepiece. The watch and I took to each other the way Thor and his hammer must have when they first met.

Now, the dilemma has set in. I have found my grail (or maybe it has found me) and have to think about how I can eventually acquire one.

I know that of the 4 Rolex watches I own, the EXP II would be the first to go. Then I am guessing that my PAM 048 would be next. That still is not enough to come close to financing my silver cloud grail.

Oh the joy and agony of truly finding your grail and the strategic nuances that go through one's mind when trying to obtain such a masterpiece.

RICARDOVASCO · 14 March 2015, 08:27 AM

Why don't you buy a mint one?

This one is from NY
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=15400

Another one:

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=15400

Good luck

AK797 · 14 March 2015, 10:23 AM

Talk to the trusteds here I am sure they can get you one for a very good price and not so much selling needed.

RICARDOVASCO · 14 March 2015, 10:55 AM

Thats what I mean.

malarky_hk · 14 March 2015, 12:23 PM

Good luck. The gnawing feeling will never go away until it's finally on the wrist. That is until you find the next piece that catches your eye.

zama · 14 March 2015, 01:49 PM

Sounds like a plan flip 2 and pay the gap to get what will make you happy.

thomaspp · 14 March 2015, 02:18 PM

Its a great watch man. It was my entry into AP and +$10k plus time pieces!

Lemarp · 14 March 2015, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Its a great watch man. It was my entry into AP and +$10k plus time pieces!

+1.

People that say 'there's nothing quite like a Rolex' haven't tried on an AP... It's a different league altogether.

Hairdude1 · 14 March 2015, 03:28 PM

The RO is an excellent watch, you cannot go wrong with it! Happy hunting

AK797 · 14 March 2015, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemarp

+1.

People that say 'there's nothing quite like a Rolex' haven't tried on an AP... It's a different league altogether.

I have both and love both.

Baco Noir · 15 March 2015, 12:14 AM

I know the feeling. The magnificence of the RO just doesn't get captured in photos. All the facets of the dial, case and bracelet catch light with the slightest movement and it just radiates elegance in person. You can get a significant discount with your name on the papers through some of the resellers here, so don't even consider buying from an AD unless they are willing to do 30% off.

Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs)

s14roller · 15 March 2015, 01:57 AM

EXP2 and PAM48 would be an easy decision...

Fearsome Puppy · 15 March 2015, 02:38 AM

I'd trade the PAM48 and Speedmaster vs ExpII...

GB-man · 15 March 2015, 02:45 AM

What is US retail on 15400st these days?

Go for it! I first tried it on at the same shop, presumably exquisite timepieces, and bought it a year later!

csi-n · 15 March 2015, 05:12 AM

Wow...sounds like you're pretty excited about the AP, and I can't blame you. They can be mesmerizing.

Time to trade in and trade up.

Good luck.

Sam

kilyung · 15 March 2015, 06:58 AM

Exquisite Timepieces?

RLROCK · 15 March 2015, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

What is US retail on 15400st these days?

Go for it! I first tried it on at the same shop, presumably exquisite timepieces, and bought it a year later!

Yes, it was Exquisite Timepieces. It's $17,100 list.

Can you PM me what you did there to get it? Thank you.

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RICARDOVASCO · 15 March 2015, 08:21 AM

You can buy a BNIB from a trusted member here for 13..13.5k or mint one for 11...11.5k..
msrp is 17,100 but the new price is 17,800 in some stores + tax.

Cru Jones · 15 March 2015, 09:11 AM

I would flip the Breitling and ExII and (GMTIIc if needed), keep the others and go for the AP.

Colin W · 16 March 2015, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I have both and love both.

Variety is indeed the Spice of life😄

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AS1 · 16 March 2015, 03:37 AM

very well written post - captures the AP experience!

lapince · 20 March 2015, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin W

Variety is indeed the Spice of life😄

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Well I have 2 Nautilus and am very happy, variety was getting in second the 5167R, but I got the one I prefer

14 March 2015, 07:48 AM	#1
RLROCK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: New Jersey Watch: Depends on my mood Posts: 515	My First AP Experience I went to a local AP AD while visiting my parents in Naples, FL today. I never saw an AP Royal Oak 15400 in person and had to try one on. Before I had seen it in person, I was skeptical of what others had seen in this watch. The pictures did not thrill my soul or create the "I must have this - I NEED THIS!" syndrome that I have been inflicted with when seeing other watches on line. As I took off my newly acquired Hulk and placed the silver dial RO on my wrist, I became enamored with this exquisite timepiece. The watch and I took to each other the way Thor and his hammer must have when they first met. Now, the dilemma has set in. I have found my grail (or maybe it has found me) and have to think about how I can eventually acquire one. I know that of the 4 Rolex watches I own, the EXP II would be the first to go. Then I am guessing that my PAM 048 would be next. That still is not enough to come close to financing my silver cloud grail. Oh the joy and agony of truly finding your grail and the strategic nuances that go through one's mind when trying to obtain such a masterpiece. __________________ 116333, 116610LV, 116710LN, 126300, 126710BLNR, Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial, Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph, Breitling Superocean 42, PAM 392, PAM 973 Submersible

14 March 2015, 01:49 PM	#6
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	Sounds like a plan flip 2 and pay the gap to get what will make you happy. __________________ 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

14 March 2015, 02:18 PM	#7
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Its a great watch man. It was my entry into AP and +$10k plus time pieces! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

14 March 2015, 03:28 PM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	The RO is an excellent watch, you cannot go wrong with it! Happy hunting __________________ 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

15 March 2015, 12:14 AM	#11
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 5,000	I know the feeling. The magnificence of the RO just doesn't get captured in photos. All the facets of the dial, case and bracelet catch light with the slightest movement and it just radiates elegance in person. You can get a significant discount with your name on the papers through some of the resellers here, so don't even consider buying from an AD unless they are willing to do 30% off. Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs) __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

14 March 2015, 08:27 AM	#2
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	Why don't you buy a mint one? This one is from NY http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=15400 Another one: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=15400 Good luck

14 March 2015, 10:23 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Talk to the trusteds here I am sure they can get you one for a very good price and not so much selling needed.

14 March 2015, 10:55 AM	#4
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	Thats what I mean.

14 March 2015, 12:23 PM	#5
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Good luck. The gnawing feeling will never go away until it's finally on the wrist. That is until you find the next piece that catches your eye.

15 March 2015, 01:57 AM	#12
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	EXP2 and PAM48 would be an easy decision...

15 March 2015, 02:38 AM	#13
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I'd trade the PAM48 and Speedmaster vs ExpII... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

15 March 2015, 02:45 AM	#14
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,592	What is US retail on 15400st these days? Go for it! I first tried it on at the same shop, presumably exquisite timepieces, and bought it a year later! __________________

15 March 2015, 05:12 AM	#15
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Wow...sounds like you're pretty excited about the AP, and I can't blame you. They can be mesmerizing. Time to trade in and trade up. Good luck. Sam

15 March 2015, 06:58 AM	#16
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	Exquisite Timepieces?

15 March 2015, 08:21 AM	#18
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	You can buy a BNIB from a trusted member here for 13..13.5k or mint one for 11...11.5k.. msrp is 17,100 but the new price is 17,800 in some stores + tax.

15 March 2015, 09:11 AM	#19
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,559	I would flip the Breitling and ExII and (GMTIIc if needed), keep the others and go for the AP.

16 March 2015, 03:37 AM	#21
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	very well written post - captures the AP experience!

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