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sdgadave · 22 July 2018, 10:35 AM

Need help, trade 2 Rolex for 1 AP ROO
I posted this on the Rolex side but want some AP experts to help. I am thinking of getting the 44mm Royal Oak offshore titanium and ceramic. I would sell my current Rolexes to fund the purchase.
Sell my 126600 Sea Dweller and sell my GMT II 16710 BLRO A Series never polished and recently serviced by RSC Dallas. Don’t wear the GMT anymore (too small, 8” wrist). Tried other brands but AP ticks all the boxes, size, chrono, date, sporty, dressy etc. What would you do?

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A3MED · 22 July 2018, 10:37 AM

Go for it! Looks good on you

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RW88 · 22 July 2018, 10:51 AM

The AP looks like a good size for you. Dont think it is as versatile as the other 2 watches though. But the 2 divers seem redundant. I say sell the gmt and pick up the AP.

Bushido · 22 July 2018, 11:06 AM

I have the 44mm Ti myself and absolutely enjoy wearing it in regular rotation. If this was my decision, I would move the Rolex for this AP. It all comes down to personal preference.

JorgeCCW · 22 July 2018, 11:30 AM

For sure , get the AP , why not sell the gmt only and save to get the AP ....keep seadweller

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HK Islandboy · 22 July 2018, 11:33 AM

That AP looks great on you. You should definitely find a way to get in on your wrist.

LAFLARE · 22 July 2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

That AP looks great on you. You should definitely find a way to get in on your wrist.

+1. The 44 looks like a match for your wrist

I wouldn't hesitate on moving those two pieces to fund the AP as I suspect the 44 to take over on wrist time

Jace · 22 July 2018, 12:04 PM

This watch is totally sporty and not dressy at all. It is difficult to argue with AP although I am personally a Royal Oak fan and not an offshore fan. This looks like it has the ceremet Bezel on it. Rubber strap is nice as well.

If you have never owned an AP before, please be aware that they patina rather easily and for whatever reason it is rather obvious. I’ve never understood why Rolex looks better with scratches and AP doesn’t.

Reasonable trade.

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Rachdanon · 22 July 2018, 12:10 PM

Just purely from a size perspective Id say yes. 8 inch wrist makes the Rolexes lady size for you. How about Panerai and U-boat.

kn_watches · 22 July 2018, 12:24 PM

I would do it!

sdgadave · 22 July 2018, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachdanon

Just purely from a size perspective Id say yes. 8 inch wrist makes the Rolexes lady size for you. How about Panerai and U-boat.

I’ve looked at other brands. Panerai is nice but I want a chronograph. The only other chrono that caught my eye was the Tag Heuer Carrera 01 Skeleton dial 45mm. I can get that without selling anything, lol.

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daveo5 · 22 July 2018, 12:31 PM

Dump the Rolexes, they are so common, everyone wears one. Go with the AP they are not common and stand out from the herd.

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lapince · 22 July 2018, 01:14 PM

I would do the trade of course, though if you could keep the SD that would be the best solution as with 8 inch wrists it is with the Deep Sea the only Rolex which is a good fit for you, but if you need to sell it to finance the AP purchase do it, AP is just on another level and the TI 44 is a great watch and IMHO priced pretty reasonably for what it is. So yes trade you won't regret

Burlington · 22 July 2018, 02:50 PM

It looks good ! But that strap looks like a little tight, so would also enquire about the XL rubber strap alongside it.

GB-man · 22 July 2018, 03:54 PM

Yes I’d do it. You have the wrist for it

AshAP · 22 July 2018, 04:17 PM

I’d do it, it’s easy to add back a Rolex if you really miss either of them. With an 8” wrist I don’t think you’ll find anything else at this level that looks even half as good.

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Colin W · 22 July 2018, 07:15 PM

Go for it - looks great on you

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tyler1980 · 22 July 2018, 07:46 PM

i would do it as well.

Urooj · 22 July 2018, 08:35 PM

AP 44 TI is a gorgeous watch...definitely get it not even a comparison to the others...

TeddyS · 22 July 2018, 08:41 PM

For me I say keep the SD43 and let the Pepsi go. I have a 9inch wrist and the SD43 looks perfect. You can get away with wearing the SD43 in almost any circumstance where as the AP can’t be dressed up at all. If you have he AP and the SD43 that’s a pretty good duo for my mind

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Trailboss516 · 22 July 2018, 09:10 PM

Do it. You have big wrists and that ROO sits well.

Snow-Dweller · 22 July 2018, 09:39 PM

A while ago I sold three Rolex to buy 2 APs (SS Diver and 15400). Two years later the APs went and I came home to Rolex.

AK797 · 22 July 2018, 10:23 PM

Ha, very different from the Rolex forum's answers, as you'd expect, go for the AP all the way!

skkali168 · 23 July 2018, 02:10 AM

Looks good but I you will miss the Eolex bracelets

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volcano · 23 July 2018, 03:39 AM

I did a similar deal and would do it again.
The 26400 is a great watch.

Regards,
Hans

sdgadave · 23 July 2018, 05:39 AM

Thanks all, yes slightly different answers than on the Rolex side. I’ll always love Rolex and I’m sure I’ll buy one again. But a watch that has the perfect size, chrono function, and looks... this is what I see in the AP.
Yes I will need the xl strap. Big watch, small band come on AP. Lol!

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bruinmd · 23 July 2018, 05:51 AM

Dude, that watch is SICK. Just pulled the trigger on my first AP and I think my next one will be a 42mm ROO. But with your wrists, you have much better options in the 44mm range, and that watch is exactly what I would want in a diver-- titanium and ceramic, and it's freaking amazing looking.

I would do it and not look back. Good luck

Oh, and go Dodgers (so pumped about the Machado trade).

sdgadave · 23 July 2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bruinmd

Dude, that watch is SICK. Just pulled the trigger on my first AP and I think my next one will be a 42mm ROO. But with your wrists, you have much better options in the 44mm range, and that watch is exactly what I would want in a diver-- titanium and ceramic, and it's freaking amazing looking.

I would do it and not look back. Good luck

Oh, and go Dodgers (so pumped about the Machado trade).

Congrats on the new AP, and yes Dodgers are looking good!!

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sdgadave · 23 July 2018, 06:04 AM

Where do you guys think best place to buy. Are these pieces discounted. Boutique I would imagine no, but what about AD?
Will they come close to a trusted seller price?

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chad362wiley · 23 July 2018, 06:19 AM

100%. AP over rolex any day of the week.

22 July 2018, 10:35 AM	#1
sdgadave "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: David Gallegos Location: Las Vegas Watch: 16710/SD43 Posts: 258	Trade 2 Rolex for an AP ROO Need help, trade 2 Rolex for 1 AP ROO I posted this on the Rolex side but want some AP experts to help. I am thinking of getting the 44mm Royal Oak offshore titanium and ceramic. I would sell my current Rolexes to fund the purchase. Sell my 126600 Sea Dweller and sell my GMT II 16710 BLRO A Series never polished and recently serviced by RSC Dallas. Don’t wear the GMT anymore (too small, 8” wrist). Tried other brands but AP ticks all the boxes, size, chrono, date, sporty, dressy etc. What would you do? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 1999 16710 GMT II 2018 126600 SD43

22 July 2018, 11:30 AM	#5
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	For sure , get the AP , why not sell the gmt only and save to get the AP ....keep seadweller Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

22 July 2018, 12:24 PM	#10
kn_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: P Location: CA Watch: AP/PP/Rolex/Pam Posts: 500	I would do it! __________________ PP 5990 * AP 26400IO * 116610lv * 116710ln * PAM 24 * Breitling 6.75 * Chopard Mille Miglia GMT * Chopard Mille Miglia Titanium IG: @kn_watches

22 July 2018, 02:50 PM	#14
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	It looks good ! But that strap looks like a little tight, so would also enquire about the XL rubber strap alongside it. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

22 July 2018, 03:54 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,862	Yes I’d do it. You have the wrist for it __________________

22 July 2018, 10:37 AM	#2
A3MED "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Ahmed Location: Abu Dhabi / LA Posts: 294	Go for it! Looks good on you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 10:51 AM	#3
RW88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York Watch: 116334 Posts: 195	The AP looks like a good size for you. Dont think it is as versatile as the other 2 watches though. But the 2 divers seem redundant. I say sell the gmt and pick up the AP.

22 July 2018, 11:06 AM	#4
Bushido "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 512	I have the 44mm Ti myself and absolutely enjoy wearing it in regular rotation. If this was my decision, I would move the Rolex for this AP. It all comes down to personal preference.

22 July 2018, 11:33 AM	#6
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	That AP looks great on you. You should definitely find a way to get in on your wrist.

22 July 2018, 12:04 PM	#8
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	This watch is totally sporty and not dressy at all. It is difficult to argue with AP although I am personally a Royal Oak fan and not an offshore fan. This looks like it has the ceremet Bezel on it. Rubber strap is nice as well. If you have never owned an AP before, please be aware that they patina rather easily and for whatever reason it is rather obvious. I’ve never understood why Rolex looks better with scratches and AP doesn’t. Reasonable trade. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 12:10 PM	#9
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	Just purely from a size perspective Id say yes. 8 inch wrist makes the Rolexes lady size for you. How about Panerai and U-boat.

22 July 2018, 12:31 PM	#12
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	Dump the Rolexes, they are so common, everyone wears one. Go with the AP they are not common and stand out from the herd. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 01:14 PM	#13
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I would do the trade of course, though if you could keep the SD that would be the best solution as with 8 inch wrists it is with the Deep Sea the only Rolex which is a good fit for you, but if you need to sell it to finance the AP purchase do it, AP is just on another level and the TI 44 is a great watch and IMHO priced pretty reasonably for what it is. So yes trade you won't regret

22 July 2018, 04:17 PM	#16
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I’d do it, it’s easy to add back a Rolex if you really miss either of them. With an 8” wrist I don’t think you’ll find anything else at this level that looks even half as good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 07:15 PM	#17
Colin W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 1,314	Go for it - looks great on you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

22 July 2018, 07:46 PM	#18
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i would do it as well. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

22 July 2018, 08:35 PM	#19
Urooj Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 352	AP 44 TI is a gorgeous watch...definitely get it not even a comparison to the others...

22 July 2018, 08:41 PM	#20
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	For me I say keep the SD43 and let the Pepsi go. I have a 9inch wrist and the SD43 looks perfect. You can get away with wearing the SD43 in almost any circumstance where as the AP can’t be dressed up at all. If you have he AP and the SD43 that’s a pretty good duo for my mind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 09:10 PM	#21
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,610	Do it. You have big wrists and that ROO sits well.

22 July 2018, 09:39 PM	#22
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	A while ago I sold three Rolex to buy 2 APs (SS Diver and 15400). Two years later the APs went and I came home to Rolex. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

22 July 2018, 10:23 PM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Ha, very different from the Rolex forum's answers, as you'd expect, go for the AP all the way!

23 July 2018, 02:10 AM	#24
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Looks good but I you will miss the Eolex bracelets Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

23 July 2018, 03:39 AM	#25
volcano "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spain Posts: 17	I did a similar deal and would do it again. The 26400 is a great watch. Regards, Hans

23 July 2018, 05:39 AM	#26
sdgadave "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: David Gallegos Location: Las Vegas Watch: 16710/SD43 Posts: 258	Thanks all, yes slightly different answers than on the Rolex side. I’ll always love Rolex and I’m sure I’ll buy one again. But a watch that has the perfect size, chrono function, and looks... this is what I see in the AP. Yes I will need the xl strap. Big watch, small band come on AP. Lol! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1999 16710 GMT II 2018 126600 SD43

23 July 2018, 05:51 AM	#27
bruinmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sal Location: Las Vegas Watch: Patek/Rolex/GS Posts: 1,096	Dude, that watch is SICK. Just pulled the trigger on my first AP and I think my next one will be a 42mm ROO. But with your wrists, you have much better options in the 44mm range, and that watch is exactly what I would want in a diver-- titanium and ceramic, and it's freaking amazing looking. I would do it and not look back. Good luck Oh, and go Dodgers (so pumped about the Machado trade).

23 July 2018, 06:04 AM	#29
sdgadave "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: David Gallegos Location: Las Vegas Watch: 16710/SD43 Posts: 258	Where do you guys think best place to buy. Are these pieces discounted. Boutique I would imagine no, but what about AD? Will they come close to a trusted seller price? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 1999 16710 GMT II 2018 126600 SD43

23 July 2018, 06:19 AM	#30
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	100%. AP over rolex any day of the week. __________________ 116506

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