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glimmer · 27 June 2016, 06:28 PM

Hi all,

I have a six watch collection that includes two Rolexes (one Oyster Perpetual and one two tone GMT Master non-ceramic) and a Patek 5711 Nautilus blue dial. Last year I acquired an AP 15300 that is seeing less and less wrist time most likely due to its similarities to the Nautilus.

Recently I've taken a liking to the BLNR, and was thinking if selling the 15300 to fund one is a rational thought. Or, perhaps, hold out for the new Daytona Ceramic, though this might take much longer.

Don't get me wrong, I love the 15300 and thought I pretty much had a good collection, what with having a 5711 and a Royal Oak together...but, I guess I'll never be satisfied....

Do you guys think that the 15300 would start to get rarer in the future, and should I just hold on to this? Or just go with what I feel and get the BLNR?

Any thoughts guys?

Hank · 27 June 2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Hi all,

I have a six watch collection that includes two Rolexes (one Oyster Perpetual and one two tone GMT Master non-ceramic) and a Patek 5711 Nautilus blue dial. Last year I acquired an AP 15300 that is seeing less and less wrist time most likely due to its similarities to the Nautilus.

Recently I've taken a liking to the BLNR, and was thinking if selling the 15300 to fund one is a rational thought. Or, perhaps, hold out for the new Daytona Ceramic, though this might take much longer.

Don't get me wrong, I love the 15300 and thought I pretty much had a good collection, what with having a 5711 and a Royal Oak together...but, I guess I'll never be satisfied....

Do you guys think that the 15300 would start to get rarer in the future, and should I just hold on to this? Or just go with what I feel and get the BLNR?

Any thoughts guys?

One could entertain the idea of trading an AP RO for the new Daytona perhaps but a BLNR? Seems like a significant downgrade IMHO.

glimmer · 27 June 2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank

One could entertain the idea of trading an AP RO for the new Daytona perhaps but a BLNR? Seems like a significant downgrade IMHO.

Oh, I wasn't thinking of an apples to apples switch. Perhaps with the extra cash, I could get another piece, say, a Speedy. But thank you for your input.

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Snow-Dweller · 27 June 2016, 08:29 PM

If you're not wearing it then yes, make a change.

Le Chef · 27 June 2016, 11:30 PM

Owning both 15300 and BLNR, the 15300 would stay in the collection long after I sold the BLNR. It's beautifully finished, is an iconic design, is more than robust enough for daily wear, and you get great service from AP.

Patrick Lim · 27 June 2016, 11:55 PM

Keep the 15300. It's a timeless AP.
I have long regretted selling mine :(

GB-man · 28 June 2016, 01:38 AM

Sentimental value in the TT GMT I take it? Otherwise that's the one to flip towards a Blnr

woodsworth · 28 June 2016, 03:00 AM

If you really wanted to switch things up--

Replace the 15300 with a Ceramic Daytona

Replace the 16710(?) with a BLNR

lig · 28 June 2016, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gb-man

sentimental value in the tt gmt i take it? Otherwise that's the one to flip towards a blnr

x2

glimmer · 28 June 2016, 07:43 AM

Thanks everyone for the responses so far

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cervantes · 28 June 2016, 08:50 AM

Do what works for you. Regarding the 15300 getting rarer, well it's been discontinued and AP makes plenty of ROs in different sizes so I wouldn't anticipate it rising in value.

Peterandwatches · 28 June 2016, 09:04 AM

Ceramic's cool and all, but it's not enough to part with a Royal Oak.

AK797 · 28 June 2016, 09:11 AM

I really like the 300, and yes it is getting to be a rarer piece. I'd maybe sell it for a D500 but not BLNR.

glimmer · 28 June 2016, 10:46 AM

Appreciate all the input thus far!

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Samui · 28 June 2016, 06:44 PM

No way. Would not sell it for a rolex but you should get a daytona without selling. They make a great pair.

brandrea · 28 June 2016, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I really like the 300, and yes it is getting to be a rarer piece. I'd maybe sell it for a D500 but not BLNR.

I agree

The blnr seems readily available now and is flipped quite a bit from what I see. A great reference, but easy to pick up down the road.

lapince · 28 June 2016, 08:21 PM

had the blnr, nice watch but certainly no AP, if you don't wear it sell it but not for a blnr, for at least the Daytona or something else

Cabaiguan · 29 June 2016, 11:09 AM

I would not trade the 300.

27 June 2016, 06:28 PM	#1
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Sell my AP 15300 for a Daytona or GMT BLNR? Hi all, I have a six watch collection that includes two Rolexes (one Oyster Perpetual and one two tone GMT Master non-ceramic) and a Patek 5711 Nautilus blue dial. Last year I acquired an AP 15300 that is seeing less and less wrist time most likely due to its similarities to the Nautilus. Recently I've taken a liking to the BLNR, and was thinking if selling the 15300 to fund one is a rational thought. Or, perhaps, hold out for the new Daytona Ceramic, though this might take much longer. Don't get me wrong, I love the 15300 and thought I pretty much had a good collection, what with having a 5711 and a Royal Oak together...but, I guess I'll never be satisfied.... Do you guys think that the 15300 would start to get rarer in the future, and should I just hold on to this? Or just go with what I feel and get the BLNR? Any thoughts guys?

27 June 2016, 08:29 PM	#4
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	If you're not wearing it then yes, make a change. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

27 June 2016, 11:55 PM	#6
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Keep the 15300. It's a timeless AP. I have long regretted selling mine :( __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

29 June 2016, 11:09 AM	#18
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,152	I would not trade the 300. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

27 June 2016, 11:30 PM	#5
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Owning both 15300 and BLNR, the 15300 would stay in the collection long after I sold the BLNR. It's beautifully finished, is an iconic design, is more than robust enough for daily wear, and you get great service from AP.

28 June 2016, 01:38 AM	#7
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,009	Sentimental value in the TT GMT I take it? Otherwise that's the one to flip towards a Blnr

28 June 2016, 03:00 AM	#8
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	If you really wanted to switch things up-- Replace the 15300 with a Ceramic Daytona Replace the 16710(?) with a BLNR

28 June 2016, 07:43 AM	#10
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Thanks everyone for the responses so far Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2016, 08:50 AM	#11
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Do what works for you. Regarding the 15300 getting rarer, well it's been discontinued and AP makes plenty of ROs in different sizes so I wouldn't anticipate it rising in value.

28 June 2016, 09:04 AM	#12
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Ceramic's cool and all, but it's not enough to part with a Royal Oak.

28 June 2016, 09:11 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,305	I really like the 300, and yes it is getting to be a rarer piece. I'd maybe sell it for a D500 but not BLNR.

28 June 2016, 10:46 AM	#14
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Appreciate all the input thus far! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2016, 06:44 PM	#15
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	No way. Would not sell it for a rolex but you should get a daytona without selling. They make a great pair.

28 June 2016, 08:21 PM	#17
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	had the blnr, nice watch but certainly no AP, if you don't wear it sell it but not for a blnr, for at least the Daytona or something else

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