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Malren · 19 October 2021, 04:32 PM

Hey Everyone,

I have a 15400 blue face for almost 3 years now, and that is my single watch.
Just love it!

What do you think/suggest should be my next AP purchase, assuming:
1. Budget is not more than 35k EUR.
2. Boutique would get me any piece I ask for (besides 15202 :)).

Thanks!!

Nutkunkup · 19 October 2021, 04:45 PM

Your budget is very tight for this brand.

I think you could only get 15500 any dial and offshore diver.

I suggest go for 26420SO smoke dial but around 38k euro instead.

This piece is stunning.

MP777 · 19 October 2021, 05:11 PM

The new 43mm ROO looks great and would pair nicely with your 15400

Benzsiam · 19 October 2021, 09:30 PM

Roc 26331st.

Lkdub24 · 20 October 2021, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutkunkup

Your budget is very tight for this brand.

I think you could only get 15500 any dial and offshore diver.

I suggest go for 26420SO smoke dial but around 38k euro instead.

This piece is stunning.

+1 if you are looking for a ROO the smoked dial is amazing. Just tried one on today and the pictures do not come close to bringing out the depth of the dial.

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CoveWatch · 20 October 2021, 02:28 AM

If boutique can you any piece as you mention, I say up the budget (sell the 15400 if needed) and go for one of the spectacular QP's or openworked ref's. Many to choose from and all are so good.

10XRolex · 20 October 2021, 03:07 AM

I'm guessing you are not parting with the 15400 since you say you love it.

Since I am more casual and sporty I personally would gravitate towards the ROO before another RO or look at a Code or a Millenary. I'm not saying I'm not a fan of those, I just wouldn't go that route for my second piece. I wear my watches hard so I would go towards a ceramic bezel before a metal one.

The Diver is fantastic and below budget but in theory it does somewhat mimick the look of the RO. Sure it's on a rubber strap but the esthetics are to close to your RO for it to become the second watch. This leaves you with the new 43mm ROO ceramic bezel unless there are some 44mm still floating around to be had.

Any one of these three would be an incredible addition to your already incredible 15400.

That's my opionion.

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10XRolex · 20 October 2021, 03:10 AM

Sorry, it doubled up the picture. Here is the taupe.

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messikens · 20 October 2021, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malren

Hey Everyone,

I have a 15400 blue face for almost 3 years now, and that is my single watch.
Just love it!

What do you think/suggest should be my next AP purchase, assuming:
1. Budget is not more than 35k EUR.
2. Boutique would get me any piece I ask for (besides 15202 :)).

Thanks!!

Hey Malren, not to throw a wrench in the works (congrats on your 15400 BTW, great looking watch) but:

It seems like you're budget constrained... And I say this with a smile since 35k disposable watch spend is nothing to sneeze at but in the grand scheme of AP it's relatively small and #2 you seemingly have only bought one watch from the boutique, ie. Your purchase history with the brand is minimal...

So either you have a truly magic relationship (in that case please do share the secret via DM :-) or are you simply looking for the next obtainable and likely watch to fit your budget?

I don't think they'd be wheeling out their QPs, green dials or Ceramics for a person with 1 watch history that is looking to spend 35k... Have they really offered you ANY watch you want?

VogelPhoenix · 20 October 2021, 09:38 AM

I assume OP didn't mean that the boutique promised any watch of his/her choice, but that we should just disregard questions of availability for pieces in the stated price range.

In that case I'd go for one of the remaining 26331ST (unless the 26315 is a better fit). I prefer the 41mm Panda, but most would want blue. Next would be a 43mm ROO chrono (grey dial titanium or taupe dial).

jkesquire · 20 October 2021, 11:24 PM

offshore all the way

TunaTuna · 21 October 2021, 04:04 AM

I'd save more and get a more expensive harder to get piece if they will give you anything you want. It will be a better investment

Malren · 21 October 2021, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunaTuna

I'd save more and get a more expensive harder to get piece if they will give you anything you want. It will be a better investment

Which one would that be?

Malren · 21 October 2021, 06:53 AM

Thanks all for the help so far.

rockdrock · 30 October 2021, 04:51 PM

ROO is my vote. Which one did you end up with?

TunaTuna · 31 October 2021, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malren

Which one would that be?

Take your pick. Green platinum jumbo, any tourbillon or concept for starters. You will make more money with these

watchloversg · 31 October 2021, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunaTuna

Take your pick. Green platinum jumbo, any tourbillon or concept for starters. You will make more money with these

Pretty sure concepts lose loads of money. Except
Black panther

KBM · 31 October 2021, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunaTuna

Take your pick. Green platinum jumbo, any tourbillon or concept for starters. You will make more money with these

OP, what do you like so far in your price range?

19 October 2021, 04:32 PM	#1
Malren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 58	What should be my next AP? Hey Everyone, I have a 15400 blue face for almost 3 years now, and that is my single watch. Just love it! What do you think/suggest should be my next AP purchase, assuming: 1. Budget is not more than 35k EUR. 2. Boutique would get me any piece I ask for (besides 15202 :)). Thanks!!

19 October 2021, 09:30 PM	#4
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19 October 2021, 04:45 PM	#2
Nutkunkup "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Th Posts: 28	Your budget is very tight for this brand. I think you could only get 15500 any dial and offshore diver. I suggest go for 26420SO smoke dial but around 38k euro instead. This piece is stunning.

19 October 2021, 05:11 PM	#3
MP777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: US Posts: 287	The new 43mm ROO looks great and would pair nicely with your 15400

20 October 2021, 02:28 AM	#6
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	If boutique can you any piece as you mention, I say up the budget (sell the 15400 if needed) and go for one of the spectacular QP's or openworked ref's. Many to choose from and all are so good.

20 October 2021, 03:07 AM	#7
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,580	I'm guessing you are not parting with the 15400 since you say you love it. Since I am more casual and sporty I personally would gravitate towards the ROO before another RO or look at a Code or a Millenary. I'm not saying I'm not a fan of those, I just wouldn't go that route for my second piece. I wear my watches hard so I would go towards a ceramic bezel before a metal one. The Diver is fantastic and below budget but in theory it does somewhat mimick the look of the RO. Sure it's on a rubber strap but the esthetics are to close to your RO for it to become the second watch. This leaves you with the new 43mm ROO ceramic bezel unless there are some 44mm still floating around to be had. Any one of these three would be an incredible addition to your already incredible 15400. That's my opionion. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

20 October 2021, 03:10 AM	#8
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,580	Sorry, it doubled up the picture. Here is the taupe. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

20 October 2021, 09:38 AM	#10
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,599	I assume OP didn't mean that the boutique promised any watch of his/her choice, but that we should just disregard questions of availability for pieces in the stated price range. In that case I'd go for one of the remaining 26331ST (unless the 26315 is a better fit). I prefer the 41mm Panda, but most would want blue. Next would be a 43mm ROO chrono (grey dial titanium or taupe dial).

20 October 2021, 11:24 PM	#11
jkesquire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York City Posts: 120	offshore all the way

21 October 2021, 04:04 AM	#12
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,310	I'd save more and get a more expensive harder to get piece if they will give you anything you want. It will be a better investment

21 October 2021, 06:53 AM	#14
Malren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 58	Thanks all for the help so far.

30 October 2021, 04:51 PM	#15
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	ROO is my vote. Which one did you end up with?

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