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Malren · 25 July 2019, 09:08 PM

Hey,

Was wondering if you guys think the new 38 mm chrono steel would be a hard to get piece? Compared to 15400/15500

Thanks

soran · 25 July 2019, 09:23 PM

The chronos are normally not hard to get, compared to the models you mention, so I do not anticipate it

WWC · 25 July 2019, 09:30 PM

If the 41mm isn’t that hard to obtain, I doubt it’ll move its way down to the 38mm. But with the 2019/2020 watch craze, you never know.

Kliminator · 26 July 2019, 07:52 PM

Haven't seen it but I'd imagine the 38mm size will appeal to people with a variety of wrist sizes. For that reason I can see it being more popular

Mike Jab · 26 July 2019, 10:21 PM

No

T3F · 30 July 2019, 02:04 AM

It got a ton of attention initially and everyone is out of allocations for the year now, but I don't expect it to last. I suspect the "HODINKEE effect" took hold when it came out -- they loved it and were pushing it hard -- but I don't that momentum will be maintained. Additionally, I've heard the proportions and bracelet taper are very similar to that of the 15450, which is a watch that many like in photos and think will work well but don't like in person. I'm going to predict that the 2019 ones sell out -- they actually already have, other than in gold -- but that they are pretty easily available once 2020 rolls around.

Alan111 · 30 July 2019, 03:12 AM

I'd be interested in seeing one in the flesh. I think it will stack up nicely against the 116500 / 116505 and they could be cross shopped in the future.

JCZ5 · 5 August 2019, 02:09 AM

Went to the AP boutique in nyc to check it out and it is amazing. Unfortunately, allocations for all of 2019 was sold out by March. But will definitely be added to the list in 2020.

I predict it’s going to be a hot seller with sustained demand.

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faimag · 11 August 2019, 08:19 PM

Indeed, beautiful and particularly in the grey dial IMO, but I just cannot come to terms with that unevenly placed date window between 4 and 5 o'clock.

Golf&Watches · 16 August 2019, 02:18 PM

It is likely it shall not be easy to get, though a determined buyer shall be able to source one within 12 months.

25 July 2019, 09:08 PM	#1
Malren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 58	Do you anticipate the new chrono 38 to be a rare piece? Hey, Was wondering if you guys think the new 38 mm chrono steel would be a hard to get piece? Compared to 15400/15500 Thanks

25 July 2019, 09:30 PM	#3
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,434	If the 41mm isn’t that hard to obtain, I doubt it’ll move its way down to the 38mm. But with the 2019/2020 watch craze, you never know. __________________ 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

30 July 2019, 02:04 AM	#6
T3F "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 457	It got a ton of attention initially and everyone is out of allocations for the year now, but I don't expect it to last. I suspect the "HODINKEE effect" took hold when it came out -- they loved it and were pushing it hard -- but I don't that momentum will be maintained. Additionally, I've heard the proportions and bracelet taper are very similar to that of the 15450, which is a watch that many like in photos and think will work well but don't like in person. I'm going to predict that the 2019 ones sell out -- they actually already have, other than in gold -- but that they are pretty easily available once 2020 rolls around. __________________ Instagram: @watchadmiral

25 July 2019, 09:23 PM	#2
soran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: wait list Watch: Daytona Posts: 551	The chronos are normally not hard to get, compared to the models you mention, so I do not anticipate it

26 July 2019, 07:52 PM	#4
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,349	Haven't seen it but I'd imagine the 38mm size will appeal to people with a variety of wrist sizes. For that reason I can see it being more popular

26 July 2019, 10:21 PM	#5
Mike Jab Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: London Posts: 265	No

30 July 2019, 03:12 AM	#7
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I'd be interested in seeing one in the flesh. I think it will stack up nicely against the 116500 / 116505 and they could be cross shopped in the future.

5 August 2019, 02:09 AM	#8
JCZ5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 572	Went to the AP boutique in nyc to check it out and it is amazing. Unfortunately, allocations for all of 2019 was sold out by March. But will definitely be added to the list in 2020. I predict it’s going to be a hot seller with sustained demand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11 August 2019, 08:19 PM	#9
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,071	Indeed, beautiful and particularly in the grey dial IMO, but I just cannot come to terms with that unevenly placed date window between 4 and 5 o'clock.

16 August 2019, 02:18 PM	#10
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 480	It is likely it shall not be easy to get, though a determined buyer shall be able to source one within 12 months.

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