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GB-man · 13 February 2020, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Would an AP boutique go for this?

DoxaDavid · 13 February 2020, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Would an AP boutique go for this?

If its new and you didn't remove the stickers, maybe but not sure. My AD will give me a 5 day return policy if unworn and unsized. They hold the warranty card and don’t fill it out until a final OK is given. Perhaps this one would as well? Can’t hurt to ask what their policies are.

Dino944 · 13 February 2020, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Would an AP boutique go for this?

Check directly with your local AP boutique. I can't speak for an AP boutique, but I know I have shopped at some boutiques that only give store/merchandise credits.

Calatrava r · 13 February 2020, 08:02 AM

I suspect there is more handwork to the AP movement and finish and to the bracelet. The RO bracelet is a work of art. Whether AP is a step-up is really a matter of taste. Rolex makes an excellent product which is rugged, durable, reliable and well finished. Stranded somewhere I would prefer my Rolex to my AP any day.

TheDude · 13 February 2020, 10:01 AM

Isn’t it about time some Grand Seiko devotee hijacks the thread to tell us we’re all fools? LOLOLOL

That’s not an invitation BTW...

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Horolojust · 13 February 2020, 10:04 AM

I discussed this on my channel sometime ago - not the best lighting I had at that time, but i hope it still helps :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW9BOuUvvlE

Muxi · 13 February 2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Thanks. Seen them all - blue wins by a mile. Don’t like white and grey looks washed out IMO. Is the 15450 worth that much more than the BLNR in your opinion?

I think it is, I have the blue 15450 and 7 Rolex watches. Durability-wise though, nothing beats Rolex. Knock on wood my AP is still doing well. Timekeeping-wise, Rolex is solid too.

PPFANBOY · 13 February 2020, 01:15 PM

G Shocks are durable as well. They're great watches but they are no Rolex.

The same goes for Rolex and AP. Rolex are great tool watches. But they're not high end like APs.

Jesse_ · 15 February 2020, 02:12 AM

I recently acquired an AP RO, owned a Rolex DSSD. In my opinion, there are apple and orange, AP being so elegant and exquisite (it is a piece of art), Rolex being so sturdy and reliable (it is one of the best tools you can own).

Perhaps I am new to AP, I enjoy wearing it much more than my Rolex, I can't stop staring at it, my colleagues thought I have a neck sprain or something. It's just WOW! It's still WOWs me till today.

The experience of having an AP is priceless for me! It's like I am part of something rather than I own something.

adnydrum · 15 February 2020, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Hi all,

"I'd like some advice on whether I should make the move from Rolex to AP. More specifically a...."

Thanks

I think you should go looking then buy whatever you decide you like

TankTom · 16 February 2020, 04:12 AM

Decision time guys - do I part with the 126710 BLNR and £9k for the blue dial 15450?

MrEleven · 16 February 2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Decision time guys - do I part with the 126710 BLNR and £9k for the blue dial 15450?

Yes do it. Rolex are average watches nothing special about then at all and as for them being durable. They ceramic bezels are far more fragile than any part of an AP also the high polished centre links on the gmts are more prone to scratches than the AP.
AP beats rolex in every department

NYG1121 · 16 February 2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Decision time guys - do I part with the 126710 BLNR and £9k for the blue dial 15450?

No way man. Thats too steep

HK Islandboy · 16 February 2020, 04:39 PM

For what it’s worth, my Rolexes get more wrist time during the week, as they are more low key for the office - on weekends, or after work, my APs are pretty much all I wear.

benlee · 16 February 2020, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TankTom

Hi all,

Newbie here. I'm going to ask the same question on the AP forum and I appreciate you guys here are Rolex fans but I'd like some advice on whether I should make the move from Rolex to AP. More specifically, a steel royal oak blue dial.

For those that have made the move, is AP significantly a step up from Rolex please?

Thanks

Actually, it's a question you have to ask yourself. Objectively, AP is better finished but less robust for daily wear than Rolex. Aesthetically, which is subjective, AP for me looks nicer. I have a lot more APs than Rolex so it's a significant step up in my case.

ikincooper · 16 February 2020, 06:02 PM

A sub and a 15450 would be awesome. I’ve got an SD4K and should all being well be getting my blue dial RO in the summer.

I’d try and get the additional cash required down to £8k rather than £9k which I think was your initial consideration.

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Gladiat0r · 18 February 2020, 12:55 PM

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So to sum up your diatribe, an AP is a step down because YOU are not a fan of the design of the Ro and Roo models (assume this is your screw head reference to the Genta design), their history has no bearing and primarily because Rolex has a greater name recognition with the ma and pa, joe regular public right?

To follow your line of thought, a Chevrolet Corvette C7 is the better car than a McLaren 720. I mean 99.9 percent of folks across the great US of A knows what a Vette is and that same percentage have no idea what a McLaren is, it’s significance to the automotive world, racing history, technology or value. Maybe even those same folks might think a new Vette is better looking as well.

So in your world, a Corvette is better than a 720...except it’s not. Not to say a C7 isn’t a great car, a bargain for the performance and reliability.

But if you KNOW cars, there is almost no one on the planet who wouldn't state emphatically that a McLaren is the finer vehicle by a long shot. This doesn’t diminish how fine a car a Corvette is, only it isn’t a McLaren.

That is AP and Rolex summed up. You may not like the design of some models or their price points or their lack of name recognition to the masses but there is little doubt that an AP is not a step down from a Rolex.

From a mclaren and corvette owner, I like the analogy 👍🏻

pkincy · 19 February 2020, 01:38 AM

Buy the AP you will love it. And if you don't you can sell it and move back to Rolex as they hold their value as well or better. AP is more expensive but worth it as the (mine is a 15400) AP has far more wrist prescence due to its inteegrated band and its design. Clearly I personally value my 15400 over my Sub or my Daytona, but than again it cost twice as much, so that is not terribly unusual.

DoxaDavid · 19 February 2020, 10:48 AM

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From a mclaren and corvette owner, I like the analogy 👍🏻

13 February 2020, 01:15 PM	#68
PPFANBOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 324	G Shocks are durable as well. They're great watches but they are no Rolex. The same goes for Rolex and AP. Rolex are great tool watches. But they're not high end like APs. __________________ PP, AP, VC, RM, FPJ, GF, GS, ALS, JLC, GO, Breitling, Zenith, Bulgari, Rolex, Tudor

13 February 2020, 08:02 AM	#64
Calatrava r 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,773	I suspect there is more handwork to the AP movement and finish and to the bracelet. The RO bracelet is a work of art. Whether AP is a step-up is really a matter of taste. Rolex makes an excellent product which is rugged, durable, reliable and well finished. Stranded somewhere I would prefer my Rolex to my AP any day.

13 February 2020, 10:01 AM	#65
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Isn’t it about time some Grand Seiko devotee hijacks the thread to tell us we’re all fools? LOLOLOL That’s not an invitation BTW... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 February 2020, 10:04 AM	#66
Horolojust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 259	I discussed this on my channel sometime ago - not the best lighting I had at that time, but i hope it still helps :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW9BOuUvvlE

15 February 2020, 02:12 AM	#69
Jesse_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3	I recently acquired an AP RO, owned a Rolex DSSD. In my opinion, there are apple and orange, AP being so elegant and exquisite (it is a piece of art), Rolex being so sturdy and reliable (it is one of the best tools you can own). Perhaps I am new to AP, I enjoy wearing it much more than my Rolex, I can't stop staring at it, my colleagues thought I have a neck sprain or something. It's just WOW! It's still WOWs me till today. The experience of having an AP is priceless for me! It's like I am part of something rather than I own something.

16 February 2020, 04:12 AM	#71
TankTom Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 489	Decision time guys - do I part with the 126710 BLNR and £9k for the blue dial 15450?

16 February 2020, 04:39 PM	#74
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	For what it’s worth, my Rolexes get more wrist time during the week, as they are more low key for the office - on weekends, or after work, my APs are pretty much all I wear.

16 February 2020, 06:02 PM	#76
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 854	A sub and a 15450 would be awesome. I’ve got an SD4K and should all being well be getting my blue dial RO in the summer. I’d try and get the additional cash required down to £8k rather than £9k which I think was your initial consideration. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2020, 01:38 AM	#78
pkincy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 525	Buy the AP you will love it. And if you don't you can sell it and move back to Rolex as they hold their value as well or better. AP is more expensive but worth it as the (mine is a 15400) AP has far more wrist prescence due to its inteegrated band and its design. Clearly I personally value my 15400 over my Sub or my Daytona, but than again it cost twice as much, so that is not terribly unusual.

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