The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 17 August 2017, 02:42 PM   #1
ezinhk
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: hk
Posts: 691
Caught a nasty bug!!!

Been drooling over ALS 1815 chronograph blk dial just released in June. See link below from HODINKEE. What a stunning piece with probably the best movement ever made, dial to die for and the openwork back case literally made me fall off my chair. Earlier this year, I acquired 15400ST + 26400IO and thinking to let 1 go...very very tough decision as I love both. Also thinking to release 2 Pams (which I've worn only 5x) to own this holy grail. What do you think?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...ith-black-dial
ezinhk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 August 2017, 03:23 PM   #2
tyler1980
"TRF" Member
 
tyler1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
I would do it, that 1815 with the black dial is awesome. For me the datograph is probably my grail. However with the 1815, now that it comes with a black dial i would seriously consider that. Its basically the dato without the date and at a much more attractive price point.

Flip the Pams for sure. Try to hold the AP's if possible , but for sure keep the ROO as you should always have at least one big watch.
tyler1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 August 2017, 03:53 PM   #3
socalwatchcollector
"TRF" Member
 
socalwatchcollector's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Real Name: John
Location: newport beach
Watch: Pateks Plural
Posts: 1,621
I agree with Tyler to let go of the Pams

Upgrading to that beautiful piece is a no brainer when you have excess watches to contribute to it...
socalwatchcollector is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 August 2017, 04:11 PM   #4
ezinhk
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: hk
Posts: 691
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyler1980 View Post
I would do it, that 1815 with the black dial is awesome. For me the datograph is probably my grail. However with the 1815, now that it comes with a black dial i would seriously consider that. Its basically the dato without the date and at a much more attractive price point.

Flip the Pams for sure. Try to hold the AP's if possible , but for sure keep the ROO as you should always have at least one big watch.

i agree & now seriously thinking to keep both AP's. Thanks mate!
ezinhk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 August 2017, 08:27 PM   #5
dmash
"TRF" Member
 
dmash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: USA <> BKK
Posts: 5,912
Would do this in a heartbeat, the 1815 chrono movement is a work of art. It's even more-so a 'no brainer' if you're only having to give up 2 PAMs to fund it.
dmash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 August 2017, 09:08 PM   #6
AK797
2024 Pledge Member
 
AK797's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,066
I would, this and the Dato's movements are the most beautiful and mesmerising I have ever seen. At 1.5mm slimmer than the original Dato hopefully it has less of the mini-burger effect on the wrist which was one of the issues at 39mm. I'd sell the PAMs and 15400 if you have to, not the ROO.
AK797 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 August 2017, 09:53 PM   #7
AshAP
"TRF" Member
 
AshAP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Ash
Location: UK
Watch: AP Royal Oak
Posts: 4,544
If you're not interested in the watches you've got then I'd do it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
AshAP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 August 2017, 01:11 AM   #8
GB-man
2024 Pledge Member
 
GB-man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 36,815
Sure why not if the price is right. Otherwise I'm inclined to cough up the difference for a pre owned dato.
__________________
GB-man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 August 2017, 05:39 AM   #9
rossi46
"TRF" Member
 
rossi46's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Dan
Location: CT, by a lake
Watch: shopping
Posts: 1,461
I'd absolutely do it! 1815 black dial Chrono is my new grail piece.
__________________
A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob
rossi46 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 August 2017, 05:52 AM   #10
locutus49
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
Posts: 12,194
I would do whatever it takes to acquire that black-dialed beauty. Whatever it takes.
locutus49 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 August 2017, 07:31 AM   #11
Hairdude1
"TRF" Member
 
Hairdude1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
Move the Pam's and get your grail!
__________________
Instagram: @Hairdude
Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238

16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped)
Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016
Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017
Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018
Hairdude1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 August 2017, 08:06 AM   #12
Abdullasaif
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Dubai
Watch: bipolar
Posts: 2,854
What ever gets you excited do it
Abdullasaif is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 August 2017, 08:23 AM   #13
dmash
"TRF" Member
 
dmash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: USA <> BKK
Posts: 5,912
Quote:
Originally Posted by Abdullasaif View Post
What ever gets you excited do it
If only this could apply to all aspects of life
dmash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 August 2017, 02:52 PM   #14
tyler1980
"TRF" Member
 
tyler1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmash View Post
If only this could apply to all aspects of life
tyler1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 August 2017, 11:30 AM   #15
wach16
"TRF" Member
 
wach16's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: Boston, MA
Watch: 228239, PAM00684
Posts: 2,116
If you can keep both APs that is obviously ideal...If not, I would keep the 15400 so you have something other than a chronograph in the collection!
__________________

Rolex 228239
PAM00684
wach16 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 August 2017, 11:59 AM   #16
AK797
2024 Pledge Member
 
AK797's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,066
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmash View Post
If only this could apply to all aspects of life
Just add - within the law, and you're good to go.
AK797 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 August 2017, 11:22 PM   #17
ezinhk
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: hk
Posts: 691
Thanks guys for your comments. I've decided to keep both AP's and sell 2 Pams + add extra cash. But the problem now, I went to ALS boutique today and they showed me THE boutique edition (white dial with WG hands) which is also fricken amazing.

Which one to choose - black dial or boutique edition in white dial?
ezinhk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 August 2017, 11:23 PM   #18
tyler1980
"TRF" Member
 
tyler1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
Quote:
Originally Posted by ezinhk View Post
Thanks guys for your comments. I've decided to keep both AP's and sell 2 Pams + add extra cash. But the problem now, I went to ALS boutique today and they showed me THE boutique edition (white dial with WG hands) which is also fricken amazing.

Which one to choose - black dial or boutique edition in white dial?
black for sure, no question
tyler1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 August 2017, 11:34 PM   #19
dmash
"TRF" Member
 
dmash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: USA <> BKK
Posts: 5,912
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyler1980 View Post
black for sure, no question
x2
dmash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 September 2017, 10:05 PM   #20
ezinhk
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: hk
Posts: 691
Released 1 Pam, 1 more to go to raise funds for 1815 chrono blk which I ordered 3 weeks ago. Now I'm also thinking to sell my GMT IIc (which I don't wear much) but after changing back to steel bracelet from nato, I'm a bit hesitant to let it go.... I'll might miss this watch.

What would you do?
ezinhk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 September 2017, 11:06 PM   #21
PJ S
Banned
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 3,990
^
You don't wear it much, it can be easily replaced again — get it sold, and get the 1815 Chrono you're obviously much more interested in having!
I promise, there's no rocket science involved in such a simple decision!
PJ S is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 September 2017, 11:06 PM   #22
PJ S
Banned
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 3,990
....
PJ S is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 September 2017, 11:43 PM   #23
kingofthehill
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: World
Posts: 485
Quote:
Originally Posted by ezinhk View Post
Released 1 Pam, 1 more to go to raise funds for 1815 chrono blk which I ordered 3 weeks ago. Now I'm also thinking to sell my GMT IIc (which I don't wear much) but after changing back to steel bracelet from nato, I'm a bit hesitant to let it go.... I'll might miss this watch.

What would you do?
Given that you do not wear the GMTIIC much, I would suggest the capital is better allocated to a piece that you will wear and enjoy, like the 1815 you are currently seeking and which is a fantastic piece!
kingofthehill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2017, 03:04 AM   #24
AK797
2024 Pledge Member
 
AK797's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,066
Quote:
Originally Posted by PJ S View Post
^
You don't wear it much, it can be easily replaced again — get it sold, and get the 1815 Chrono you're obviously much more interested in having!
I promise, there's no rocket science involved in such a simple decision!
Agree, the GMTc is easily replaceable so make sure you stay on course for the 1815, we all want to see pics, seems we are all loving Langes in the AP forum at the moment!
AK797 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 September 2017, 07:39 PM   #25
LAFLARE
"TRF" Member
 
LAFLARE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: SF, CA
Posts: 833
I'm not a fan of ALS at all but that 1815 black is quite stunning! Good luck with your decision!
LAFLARE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 September 2017, 09:14 PM   #26
ezinhk
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: hk
Posts: 691
Quote:
Originally Posted by LAFLARE View Post
I'm not a fan of ALS at all but that 1815 black is quite stunning! Good luck with your decision!
I'm not a fan of ALS either as I only collect PP & AP but 1815 chrono blk as well as the boutique edition is, like you say...quite stunning!
ezinhk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 September 2017, 09:16 PM   #27
ezinhk
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: hk
Posts: 691
Quote:
Originally Posted by PJ S View Post
^
You don't wear it much, it can be easily replaced again — get it sold, and get the 1815 Chrono you're obviously much more interested in having!
I promise, there's no rocket science involved in such a simple decision!
Sold it. Thx for the advice.
ezinhk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2017, 02:08 AM   #28
Jenkinscc
"TRF" Member
 
Jenkinscc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 88
The ideal situation would be to keep both.
Jenkinscc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2017, 03:18 AM   #29
rossi46
"TRF" Member
 
rossi46's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Dan
Location: CT, by a lake
Watch: shopping
Posts: 1,461
Quote:
Originally Posted by ezinhk View Post
Sold it. Thx for the advice.
Nice! When does your 1815 arrive?

Still yet to see the black dial version at the NYC boutique.
__________________
A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob
rossi46 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2017, 03:23 AM   #30
lapince
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Mars
Watch: 5712
Posts: 11,509
I would let the 15400 go, but no way for the ROO, trying to stop my collection but it does come in my head from time to time, awesome watch
lapince is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.