Root Beer or AP 15400??

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Paul_I

I really like the root beer, but many (most) would probably go for the AP. What speaks to you more?

I'd skip the AP.

The Rolex will serve you reliably for years without the hassles.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

I'd skip the AP.

The Rolex will serve you reliably for years without the hassles.

Reliability over fashion.

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by vtsyrlin

AP - fragile, requires regular and expensive servicing, scratch magnet and quite frankly oversold, over hyped and repeated million times over.

I’d guess you’ve never owned one? FYI - not everything you read on the internet is true.

I’m not OCD with my watches and my 15400 looks great after nearly 5 years. Sure, it has some scratches but the PCLs on my BLNR look worse than the AP RO bracelet.

It hasn’t required service yet, it’s been mogul skiing with me many times over the years - including crashes and is running great. Basic services just under $1k.

And for those who say value retention is better with Rolex - that’s BS. I paid $11,300 and it’s worth around $16k today.

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by MavaTalluru

I see you have the root beer, how are you liking it ? Do you think it will too over the top on the wrist of a 25 year old ? And is it a good first Rolex ? My AD has both the Black dial gmt and the root beer for me if I want to put in a deposit - also, I really don’t care too much about resale value but I would feel bad if the root beer becomes a 10k watch in a few years ..

I love it. When people say pictures don’t do it justice, they don’t. It’s an amazing watch in person. That being said, if this is going to be your only watch....it’s a bit much for everyday normal use in terms of flash. That’s the only way I’d choose the AP over this...but again, for $19k....I can find watches I like better for everyday use for half that.

I just find APs boring. They have a good name but I don’t feel most of their designs are unique. They are watches that, unless you are a WIS, you probably wouldn’t look twice at.

[MavaTalluru]

Originally Posted by mjr24

I love it. When people say pictures don’t do it justice, they don’t. It’s an amazing watch in person. That being said, if this is going to be your only watch....it’s a bit much for everyday normal use in terms of flash. That’s the only way I’d choose the AP over this...but again, for $19k....I can find watches I like better for everyday use for half that.

I just find APs boring. They have a good name but I don’t feel most of their designs are unique. They are watches that, unless you are a WIS, you probably wouldn’t look twice at.

I know. It’s my wedding watch and I want it be special. My everyday right now is a gshock all steel and the speedmaster sapphire sandwich which I love. If I go for the AP, it will be a watch that I’ll wear maybe every Friday to the office, weekends (no clubs), and an evening out for a dinner and similar scenarios. Something I’ll remember my wedding for life with. I will be super happy if no one notices it. No one notices my speedy but everyone used to notice the Rolex I wear and it makes me feel uncomfy as I love the watches for their esthetics, movement and design.

[timepieceluvr]

I love Rolex but there is no question the AP dial is something special


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[Navarino]

Have you had a chance to try both on yet? Each of these will have a very different presence on your wrist. I have a feeling if you had the chance to see it on your wrist with your own eyes it will be much easier to make a decision.

Just out of curiosity, what color dial are you considering for the 15400?

If you're worried about flashiness, I would maybe lean towards the AP. Yes the bracelet is more like a piece of jewelry than a traditional watch bracelet, but to the untrained ordinary eye I think you will be getting a lot more "looks" with the CHNR on.

I also wanted to get a RO 15400 blue as my wedding watch. The big day is only a few months away and I am 99.9% sure I won't be getting one in time (at least at MSRP from a boutique). I am just going to wait it out for the new 15500 now and hope I get the call someday!

[MavaTalluru]

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

Have you had a chance to try both on yet? Each of these will have a very different presence on your wrist. I have a feeling if you had the chance to see it on your wrist with your own eyes it will be much easier to make a decision.

Just out of curiosity, what color dial are you considering for the 15400?

If you're worried about flashiness, I would maybe lean towards the AP. Yes the bracelet is more like a piece of jewelry than a traditional watch bracelet, but to the untrained ordinary eye I think you will be getting a lot more "looks" with the CHNR on.

I also wanted to get a RO 15400 blue as my wedding watch. The big day is only a few months away and I am 99.9% sure I won't be getting one in time (at least at MSRP from a boutique). I am just going to wait it out for the new 15500 now and hope I get the call someday!

I am thinking about going for the white dial. That’s the thing - it’s like having an omega and then skipping Rolex straight to AP. That jump is making me scared .

[Hollie_Rollie]

I’d go with the AP here...


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[epc2]

15400.

[MR. STEEL]

I prob go with the 15400. Having owned one however I'd say it's a watch you really have to try on since it wears big. If you have small wrists the root beer would prob fit you best.

[asq69]

Another vote for GMT CHNR. Especially for a wedding! Congrats!