Is AP twice as good as Rolex?

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by MiloDiThernan

I’m considering trading two Rolex Hulks for the taupe ROO. Am I mad? Would you?

I feel the suggested retail price accurately reflects what the watch is worth without the hype. That's why Rolex does not sell SS Daytonas for 50K because they know sooner or later the market will correct itself and they would look foolish asking 50K for a 15K watch.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by Reign

Do it. You’re trading two $10k watches for a $40k one. There MSRPs are set that way for a reason.

You get an integrated flyback, smoked dial and exhibition case back. It is way more watch than two subs

This


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[AshAP]

Originally Posted by MiloDiThernan

Thank you for all the thought provoking replies. The interesting message for me is that it’s close. I think the right answer is to sell one (I bought two for my wife and I, so I’ll sell mine and keep her’s even though she’s happy for it to go) and find the top up cash. One last question. Is there anything I should know about ROO dials, which ones are good or bad? I like the taupe because, apart from the colour being a bit special, I like: 1. black subdials and 2. batons, not Arabic numerals. Are all ROO dials the same apart from these two distinctions? One response intriguingly suggested that I should be able to find much more attractive ROO dials than the taupe. So, on dials, what should I be looking out for?

Finally, I’ve been long Rolex since 2019. But I recently bought a 15400OR on strap and am astonished by my reaction, which is now to neglect some very sought after Rolexes because I love the 15400 so much. Maybe it’s just me. But at the heart of all this is how much more refined the AP is. Of course, any sports Rolex is very special too, in a robust, confident way. But there is something exquisite and delicate about the RO. Apologies if this comes across as gumph, but maybe someone can explain the difference with more insight than I can.

The people who are not responding positively to the taupe dial probably haven’t ever had it on their wrist. IRL it’s stunning.


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[HMHM]

Originally Posted by AshAP

The people who are not responding positively to the taupe dial probably haven’t ever had it on their wrist. IRL it’s stunning.


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LOL! Can't believe that having a difference in taste = haven't seen the watch IRL!

[daveo5]

I have never understood the “fascination” for a Hulk. My interest in RO’s and ROO’s has likewise wained.


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[taitun4life]

Originally Posted by rolex16

Trade 1 hulk, keep the other, add cash if possible.

[cornsyrup_bezel]

Originally Posted by 7sins

You really need the AP bracelet when concluding AP is twice as good as rolex

this this this…. the AP bracelet made me rethink watch priorities

[dauster]

Just tried on a 43mm ROO and don’t agree with people that say it wears smaller I have an 8 inch wrist and didn’t like it. That’s why I sold my ROO 42mm didn’t feel like it was an improvement but definitely try it on before

Also think the price is crazy - 2019 I paid 26-28k now it’s 40k plus not worth imp

[MiloDiThernan]

Blown the doors off…

[rumnyc]

Originally Posted by MiloDiThernan

I’m considering trading two Rolex Hulks for the taupe ROO. Am I mad? Would you?

any AP to me is worth lot more than 2x for any rolex cos i don't even like rolexes

[TunaTuna]

Originally Posted by MiloDiThernan

I’m considering trading two Rolex Hulks for the taupe ROO. Am I mad? Would you?

It's 3-4 times better, but if the only way you can afford buying AP is by selling other watches, then I would pass. Just wait till you see the service costs!

If you can't afford to buy it, then I would pass and enjoy the subs

[jarecki]

Originally Posted by MiloDiThernan

Blown the doors off…

So you did it? Congrats! AP is on a completely different level than Rolex, enjoy!

And looks like you managed to hold on to one of the Hulks?

[MrEleven]

I don’t even think you can compare the two brands. I would say my rolex is more comparable to my my omega and my AP is in a completely different world to they brands. If I’m honest I would pick my speedy over my rolex gmt everyday of the week.