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thlax · 5 April 2019, 08:22 AM

I am a one watch man and currently have a BLRO and am given the opportunity buy a 15500 Grey from and AP AD.

Thoughts? Both are/would be purchased at MSRP and im initially thinking to cash in on the BLRO bubble and get the AP...

Polling - what would you'll do?

Daryl · 5 April 2019, 08:32 AM

Go with the watch you really like.

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thlax · 5 April 2019, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Daryl

Go with the watch you really like.

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Duly noted

Just polling the WIS community

~JJ · 5 April 2019, 08:39 AM

I prefer the 15500... Love this new model. Plus, the BLRO is soooo hyped at the moment, its kinda off putting at this point.

AK797 · 5 April 2019, 08:48 AM

I do prefer the 15500, but would keep hold of a Rolex too, so I'd sell the BLRO and buy back a Sub or the new SMP.

subtona · 5 April 2019, 09:09 AM

Would rather wear the blro

s14roller · 5 April 2019, 09:10 AM

AP is a finer piece, you kind of need both tbh. I wouldnt daily the AP but would the Rolex. This isnt due to robustness, this is purely from picking up scratches etc.

bobernet · 5 April 2019, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thlax

I am a one watch man and currently have a BLRO and am given the opportunity buy a 15500 Grey from and AP AD.

Thoughts? Both are/would be purchased at MSRP and im initially thinking to cash in on the BLRO bubble and get the AP...

Polling - what would you'll do?

“I am a one watch man...” This is the only part that would concern me. A Royal Oak is a great watch. I’m not sure it’s a great only watch. That depends on your lifestyle.

In terms of which I’d rather have as part of a collection (even a collection of two), 15500 all day.

Helmi · 5 April 2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

AP is a finer piece, you kind of need both tbh. I wouldnt daily the AP but would the Rolex. This isnt due to robustness, this is purely from picking up scratches etc.

Exactly, AP as single watch is not the best idea IMHO. Having hoth blro and 15500 is ldeal case.

MrPorter_008 · 5 April 2019, 03:49 PM

Like others have said if you are a one watch man it is more practical to keep the BLRO -- for wearability and durability.

WWC · 5 April 2019, 06:26 PM

Investment purposes I’d keep the BLRO. Otherwise, cash in on it and go for the RO. AP is at another level and the bracelet is second to none.

didyunt · 5 April 2019, 08:58 PM

BLRO for me

masterserg · 6 April 2019, 12:23 AM

For a one and only probably the BLRO is a better choice. If possible, I'd try to add the 15500 (a nicer watch in my opinion).

wiswrist · 6 April 2019, 12:49 AM

Getting some cash out of the BLRO is definitely enticing right now.

Maybe sell the BLRO, pick up the 15500 and a Tudor BB58 or GMT?

Skyrider01 · 6 April 2019, 01:06 AM

I prefer the 15500. However, as an only watch, the BLRO is more versatile.

Tschyvon · 6 April 2019, 01:16 AM

RO much nicer/premium piece, BLRO more versatile. Your call

pgasparro · 6 April 2019, 01:23 AM

15500 no questions asked especially with the ridiculously inflated price of the BLRO. I wouldn't compare a 9K watch to one that retails for +2x this.

thlax · 6 April 2019, 12:34 PM

AP it is! Confirmed. Deposit made with an AP Boutique through the AP website for a 15500ST Grey. Woohoo!

myporsche · 6 April 2019, 12:37 PM

Get the AP and don't look back but I'm biased (gray 15400).

thlax · 6 April 2019, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by myporsche

Get the AP and don't look back but I'm biased (gray 15400).

See post above. Completed

aa909 · 6 April 2019, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thlax

I am a one watch man and currently have a BLRO and am given the opportunity buy a 15500 Grey from and AP AD.

Thoughts? Both are/would be purchased at MSRP and im initially thinking to cash in on the BLRO bubble and get the AP...

Polling - what would you'll do?

IMO the AP is the superior piece, but if you're only going to have 1 watch and never anymore, then the BLRO is probably the more versatile piece.

aa909 · 6 April 2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thlax

AP it is! Confirmed. Deposit made with an AP Boutique through the AP website for a 15500ST Grey. Woohoo!

LOL! posted earlier before seeing this... nice choice and congrats!

Ku5165 · 6 April 2019, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thlax

AP it is! Confirmed. Deposit made with an AP Boutique through the AP website for a 15500ST Grey. Woohoo!

Nice choice. Appreciate you going with your gut!

myporsche · 6 April 2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thlax

See post above. Completed

Nice work, congrats! Your going to love it.

bobernet · 6 April 2019, 03:47 PM

Awesome. Enjoy it!

duc888 · 6 April 2019, 04:34 PM

I would say go for the AP and it´s absolute no problem to wear it as your one an only watch. I use to do the same with my 15400 (the Daytona sleeps in the bank safe for months) and an AP is versatile enough to wear it all day.

bronzeband00 · 7 April 2019, 01:17 PM

I would've told you what I prefer, but it won't matter. Just go for what you like

benlee · 7 April 2019, 02:09 PM

Like others have said. It depends on how you wear it and your tolerance of scratches. The BLRO is a more robust watch.

Kliminator · 17 April 2019, 11:36 AM

Did you end up moving the BLRO?

goog53 · 17 April 2019, 04:25 PM

I’d keep the BLRO as it is very versatile and CE Bezel makes a huge difference

5 April 2019, 08:22 AM	#1
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	BLRO or 15500ST Grey? I am a one watch man and currently have a BLRO and am given the opportunity buy a 15500 Grey from and AP AD. Thoughts? Both are/would be purchased at MSRP and im initially thinking to cash in on the BLRO bubble and get the AP... Polling - what would you'll do? __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

5 April 2019, 08:32 AM	#2
Daryl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,325	Go with the watch you really like. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 April 2019, 09:09 AM	#6
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Would rather wear the blro __________________

5 April 2019, 03:49 PM	#10
MrPorter_008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 265	Like others have said if you are a one watch man it is more practical to keep the BLRO -- for wearability and durability. __________________ AP 15202st, PP 5167a, VC 4500v (blue dial), Rolex Daytona 116500ln (white dial), and Rolex Batgirl 126710BLNR

5 April 2019, 06:26 PM	#11
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,434	Investment purposes I’d keep the BLRO. Otherwise, cash in on it and go for the RO. AP is at another level and the bracelet is second to none. __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

5 April 2019, 08:39 AM	#4
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,130	I prefer the 15500... Love this new model. Plus, the BLRO is soooo hyped at the moment, its kinda off putting at this point.

5 April 2019, 08:48 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	I do prefer the 15500, but would keep hold of a Rolex too, so I'd sell the BLRO and buy back a Sub or the new SMP.

5 April 2019, 09:10 AM	#7
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,246	AP is a finer piece, you kind of need both tbh. I wouldnt daily the AP but would the Rolex. This isnt due to robustness, this is purely from picking up scratches etc.

5 April 2019, 08:58 PM	#12
didyunt Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 129	BLRO for me

6 April 2019, 12:23 AM	#13
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	For a one and only probably the BLRO is a better choice. If possible, I'd try to add the 15500 (a nicer watch in my opinion). __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

6 April 2019, 12:49 AM	#14
wiswrist 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,076	Getting some cash out of the BLRO is definitely enticing right now. Maybe sell the BLRO, pick up the 15500 and a Tudor BB58 or GMT? __________________ Instagram: @wiswrist

6 April 2019, 01:06 AM	#15
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,278	I prefer the 15500. However, as an only watch, the BLRO is more versatile.

6 April 2019, 01:16 AM	#16
Tschyvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Switzerland Watch: RO41, BLNR, LV,... Posts: 60	RO much nicer/premium piece, BLRO more versatile. Your call

6 April 2019, 01:23 AM	#17
pgasparro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY, NY Watch: 15500Blue&26470IO Posts: 107	15500 no questions asked especially with the ridiculously inflated price of the BLRO. I wouldn't compare a 9K watch to one that retails for +2x this.

6 April 2019, 12:34 PM	#18
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	AP it is! Confirmed. Deposit made with an AP Boutique through the AP website for a 15500ST Grey. Woohoo! __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

6 April 2019, 12:37 PM	#19
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Get the AP and don't look back but I'm biased (gray 15400).

6 April 2019, 03:47 PM	#25
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Awesome. Enjoy it!

6 April 2019, 04:34 PM	#26
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 861	I would say go for the AP and it´s absolute no problem to wear it as your one an only watch. I use to do the same with my 15400 (the Daytona sleeps in the bank safe for months) and an AP is versatile enough to wear it all day.

7 April 2019, 01:17 PM	#27
bronzeband00 Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 320	I would've told you what I prefer, but it won't matter. Just go for what you like

7 April 2019, 02:09 PM	#28
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Like others have said. It depends on how you wear it and your tolerance of scratches. The BLRO is a more robust watch. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

17 April 2019, 11:36 AM	#29
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,349	Did you end up moving the BLRO?

17 April 2019, 04:25 PM	#30
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	I’d keep the BLRO as it is very versatile and CE Bezel makes a huge difference __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

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