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Lenny1989 · 24 January 2020, 09:33 PM

Old news I know but can someone tell me why the 15450 has gone up so dramatically please? Also, what was the exact old price in £ please?

Matic · 24 January 2020, 10:32 PM

Probably to balance margin rate vs other models...

Rwatcher · 24 January 2020, 11:42 PM

Yeah it went up huge, I have one expected in the summer if not before but the rise is making me question the purchase.

Previous UK RRP: £16,100.00

New UK RRP as of January 2020 : £18,900.00

The notes I was sent from the AD detail 15% increase

Horrible.

NYG1121 · 24 January 2020, 11:53 PM

Their new strategy seems to be extreme exclusivity. Which I guess makes sense but also seems a bit too much of a rise particularly for that one with no upgrades to justify the increase

GB-man · 25 January 2020, 12:04 AM

AP decided "oh men want to wear this now?" Charge them more.

Rwatcher · 25 January 2020, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NYG1121

Their new strategy seems to be extreme exclusivity. Which I guess makes sense but also seems a bit too much of a rise particularly for that one with no upgrades to justify the increase

The recent rise was inconsistent across the steel references with some only having 3-4% rise, it feels as if they are chasing the grey market pricing and matching with RRP.

Good for previous owners but for future customers the price just keeps going up up up!

Rwatcher · 25 January 2020, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

AP decided "oh men want to wear this now?" Charge them more.

tcpx · 25 January 2020, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

AP decided "oh men want to wear this now?" Charge them more.

Funny but I'm sure this is a legitimate conversation that happened over at AP corporate.. haha

NYG1121 · 25 January 2020, 01:33 AM

Look at the 38mm chrono vs 41mm chrono prices. Pretty much identical because smaller size becoming more popular

Vaxe · 25 January 2020, 01:43 AM

Just saw it too, $16.5k to $19.3.
Texted my SA thanking her for selling me the blue one.

Lenny1989 · 25 January 2020, 06:47 AM

You can get a blue dial from a grey dealer now for the same price as a white or grey dial from boutique. Surprising to be honest

Token74 · 25 January 2020, 06:57 AM

It’s worth every penny.

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easterbunny · 25 January 2020, 08:03 AM

15450 is perfect. definitely worth it.

Lenny1989 · 25 January 2020, 08:19 AM

For those that own one and have owned or currently own Rolex - what’s the equivalent model in the Rolex line up in terms of ‘specialness’?

Token74 · 25 January 2020, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lenny1989

For those that own one and have owned or currently own Rolex - what’s the equivalent model in the Rolex line up in terms of ‘specialness’?

I own two 15450’s (one blue and one silver dial).

In terms of Rolex, I have a 116519LN, 126710BLRO, and a 116600. I’ve previously owned a 16600, 116710, 116710BLNR, 116500 and a 116613LB.

The only Rolex that I’ve had that comes close to feeling as special as the 15450 is the White Gold Daytona, and even then, the AP is different gravy.

Just my view of course.

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pepsiretail · 25 January 2020, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lenny1989

For those that own one and have owned or currently own Rolex - what’s the equivalent model in the Rolex line up in terms of ‘specialness’?

Oyster Date 34mm

GB-man · 25 January 2020, 09:58 AM

Oysterquartz!

Token74 · 25 January 2020, 09:36 PM

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Oysterquartz!

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Token74 · 25 January 2020, 09:37 PM

It’s a bargain!

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nyc2la · 26 January 2020, 12:58 AM

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It’s a bargain!

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Looks great!

How big is your wrist?

Token74 · 26 January 2020, 01:01 AM

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Looks great!

How big is your wrist?

6.5”

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huncho · 26 January 2020, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lenny1989

You can get a blue dial from a grey dealer now for the same price as a white or grey dial from boutique. Surprising to be honest

not sure what you mean, blue dials were 23kish before the price increase. i got my white dial for 19.3 1 week before the increase and since then there's been 1 listing for a 15450 white at 18.5 which makes no sense (unless it was sold at a price that wasn't updated). i assume these will now be going for 20+ once they start popping up

Lenny1989 · 26 January 2020, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

not sure what you mean, blue dials were 23kish before the price increase. i got my white dial for 19.3 1 week before the increase and since then there's been 1 listing for a 15450 white at 18.5 which makes no sense (unless it was sold at a price that wasn't updated). i assume these will now be going for 20+ once they start popping up

A friend of mine is selling his blue dial 15450 for £18k. 2018 but serviced in 2019 by AP in readiness for sale. Full set. I think that’s a good deal. What are your thoughts?

huncho · 26 January 2020, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lenny1989

A friend of mine is selling his blue dial 15450 for £18k. 2018 but serviced in 2019 by AP in readiness for sale. Full set. I think that’s a good deal. What are your thoughts?

pretty decent deal i would say. that's pretty much what preowned blue dials were going for before the increase. can't really imagine it being the same price now but you can always email a grey dealer here and see how much a blue dial would run you today

steeevvvooo · 26 January 2020, 10:14 AM

26331 chrono is now £26.2k! That feels like a serious bump higher!

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scheneider · 26 January 2020, 01:53 PM

Same here. Im still in the Q for one. My AD told me they increased the price 15%. But still able to give me 10% discount so...

Rwatcher · 28 January 2020, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by scheneider

Same here. Im still in the Q for one. My AD told me they increased the price 15%. But still able to give me 10% discount so...

10% discount...

My AD offered no discount when we discussed putting my name down but I asked about the AP Chrono wall clock and that maybe something I get.

Lo0o0o0n · 28 January 2020, 02:40 PM

17.5% increase for the 15450 here in Singapore. yet to see anything else increase as much from any other brand or model. Chasing the grey market prices seems like what they are doing, but that's just for the blue dials. the silver and grey dials are just left behind and are now going for below retail...

Token74 · 28 January 2020, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lo0o0o0n

17.5% increase for the 15450 here in Singapore. yet to see anything else increase as much from any other brand or model. Chasing the grey market prices seems like what they are doing, but that's just for the blue dials. the silver and grey dials are just left behind and are now going for below retail...

I think the Nautilus 5711 had a 20%+ increase a while ago.

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Louis (Toronto) · 28 January 2020, 05:50 PM

Anyone know the new Canadian price for the 15450? Was the price increase also 15%?

24 January 2020, 09:33 PM	#1
Lenny1989 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK Posts: 100	15450 price Old news I know but can someone tell me why the 15450 has gone up so dramatically please? Also, what was the exact old price in £ please?

25 January 2020, 12:04 AM	#5
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,621	AP decided "oh men want to wear this now?" Charge them more. __________________

25 January 2020, 06:57 AM	#12
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,748	It’s worth every penny. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

25 January 2020, 09:58 AM	#17
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,621	Oysterquartz! __________________

25 January 2020, 09:37 PM	#19
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,748	It’s a bargain! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

24 January 2020, 10:32 PM	#2
Matic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: France Posts: 32	Probably to balance margin rate vs other models...

24 January 2020, 11:42 PM	#3
Rwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North,UK Posts: 445	Yeah it went up huge, I have one expected in the summer if not before but the rise is making me question the purchase. Previous UK RRP: £16,100.00 New UK RRP as of January 2020 : £18,900.00 The notes I was sent from the AD detail 15% increase Horrible.

24 January 2020, 11:53 PM	#4
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,908	Their new strategy seems to be extreme exclusivity. Which I guess makes sense but also seems a bit too much of a rise particularly for that one with no upgrades to justify the increase

25 January 2020, 01:33 AM	#9
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,908	Look at the 38mm chrono vs 41mm chrono prices. Pretty much identical because smaller size becoming more popular

25 January 2020, 01:43 AM	#10
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,121	Just saw it too, $16.5k to $19.3. Texted my SA thanking her for selling me the blue one.

25 January 2020, 06:47 AM	#11
Lenny1989 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK Posts: 100	You can get a blue dial from a grey dealer now for the same price as a white or grey dial from boutique. Surprising to be honest

25 January 2020, 08:03 AM	#13
easterbunny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 384	15450 is perfect. definitely worth it.

25 January 2020, 08:19 AM	#14
Lenny1989 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK Posts: 100	For those that own one and have owned or currently own Rolex - what’s the equivalent model in the Rolex line up in terms of ‘specialness’?

26 January 2020, 10:14 AM	#25
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,366	26331 chrono is now £26.2k! That feels like a serious bump higher! Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

26 January 2020, 01:53 PM	#26
scheneider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Singapore/London Posts: 558	Same here. Im still in the Q for one. My AD told me they increased the price 15%. But still able to give me 10% discount so...

28 January 2020, 02:40 PM	#28
Lo0o0o0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 39	17.5% increase for the 15450 here in Singapore. yet to see anything else increase as much from any other brand or model. Chasing the grey market prices seems like what they are doing, but that's just for the blue dials. the silver and grey dials are just left behind and are now going for below retail...

28 January 2020, 05:50 PM	#30
Louis (Toronto) "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Watch: Yachtmaster & SubC Posts: 641	Anyone know the new Canadian price for the 15450? Was the price increase also 15%?

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