First AP thoughts - Pics from browsing at AD on a lazy Sunday

[Minimalist]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

15400 blue dial.... Do you guys think the blue dial is really worth the extra $$$?
It's almost $4K more
But I do love it much more than the black or the White dial

If you can get this piece, I'd go for it. This is hopefully going to be my first AP when I'm ready.....blue is my favourite colour so to me 4k extra would be fine, especially to own something that in my eyes is perfection.

Good luck!

[Lordofrolex]

Love the blue dial not not worth the price increase in my opinion

[RationalPragmatist]

15400 blue dial would be my choice but I'd try to find it a lower price via a trusted seller

[csquared317]

Are you at the boutique or just an AD?

I know the ADs would rather hold cash than stock. When I get my white 15400 they offered me 25% off right away. The black dial was offered to me at 28%. If they have the watch in stock they are willing to give a bigger discount. The white was lower discount because they had to ask another store to bring it over, they were a chain, the black they had in stock so it was a higher discount.

[Daycruiser]

So basically I am going for the SS version of both these watches.

15400 blue dial on waiting list
26320ST blue dial, the boutique has in stock. The retail is $189000 HKD, I managed to negotiate down to 157000, when I pull the trigger this week I would get it down to 145- 150K. I am happy with 20% off. I find dealers are more eager to give you a bigger discount when you have cash ready on hand.
But I agree with one gent above for PM versions I wouldn't buy it unless a 25% or above discount is on offer

[s14roller]

That RG RO looks awesome

[LeooooFerdinand]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

That's right, it's my first AP, so of course I am not a VIP.

I'll try to negotiate down a little more tomorrow, it's my first watch, and judging by what you say, I might just try for a 30% off.

First AP or first watch LOL? If u bought watches before, they are likely to offer you something. I like being offered "30% off" than to negotiate it. Good Luck with that.

[Daycruiser]

Originally Posted by LeooooFerdinand

First AP or first watch LOL? If u bought watches before, they are likely to offer you something. I like being offered "30% off" than to negotiate it. Good Luck with that.

This is a boutique. I got some of my watches from king fook which is the AD for AP but they don't have the blue dial in SS.

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

I have been mulling over this. I think I should start my first AP piece with stainless steel. I am still not ready for a PM watch + braclet yet.

I am debating between 15400 Blue dial and
26327TI, it's a ROC that is limited to HK, apparently only 200 have been made.

Both these watches would be costing the same as the RG piece. I just can't really justify that. Perhaps in time I will realise the less is more principle. But at this age of exploration, I think I am going to play the field a little more first.

That would be one hell of a starter piece. I love this ROC...

[LeooooFerdinand]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

This is a boutique. I got some of my watches from king fook which is the AD for AP but they don't have the blue dial in SS.

Mate, do u know some ADs in HK will get the blue dial (BT version) occasionally and offer discount as well? Of coz it depends on your relationship to these ADs.

[Daycruiser]

Originally Posted by LeooooFerdinand

Mate, do u know some ADs in HK will get the blue dial (BT version) occasionally and offer discount as well? Of coz it depends on your relationship to these ADs.

Pretty much looked all over town for it, but the search has come out empty, none of the AD has it.

I am getting the 26320ST blue dial, also a boutique version. With 20% off retail I can't complain. I can wait for the 15400 blue dial, when and if they have it I am going to get that as well.

[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

Pretty much looked all over town for it, but the search has come out empty, none of the AD has it.



I am getting the 26320ST blue dial, also a boutique version. With 20% off retail I can't complain. I can wait for the 15400 blue dial, when and if they have it I am going to get that as well.

You got 20% discount from an AP AD on the blue roc?


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[Daycruiser]

Originally Posted by watchlover135

You got 20% discount from an AP AD on the blue roc?

In the end got an 18% discount. Pretty good considering there are only 2 left in town and this is Hong Kong! I am certainly a happy Chappy

[watchlover135]

I know boutiques in USA don't discount the blue dial roc at all


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[Daycruiser]

That's why I went with the AD. The boutique in HK would not offer me discounts either.

It just happens so that the AD had one left.

[GB-man]

Nice pickup

[csquared317]

Congratulations!!

[dogdoghowl]

Sweet!

[lapince]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

15400 blue dial.... Do you guys think the blue dial is really worth the extra $$$?
It's almost $4K more
But I do love it much more than the black or the White dial

RO looks better in blue, after that it's up to you if it's worth it or not, I thought yes for my 15300, could have gotten a white or black one for much less...

Cool pick up, congrats looks great

[wach16]

Love the stainless steel panda...You cant go wrong with that

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

As much as I agree with that, I still think this statement piece is a little premature for a 30 year old man like myself.

I am going stay a little more grounded for my first AP.

I don't understand this logic. You only live once. Go big or go home. No such thing as grounded when talking AP. 15k on a steel watch is not grounded what so ever.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

This is a boutique. I got some of my watches from king fook which is the AD for AP but they don't have the blue dial in SS.

You mean the boutique af IFC mall? If yes, i am surprised. They dont usually do more than 5%. Besides this IFC boutique, the others are not "real" AP boutique as they are managed by Ads even thought their stores are dedicated to AP watches only.

Between your two choices, I will go for the YG bluedial chrono. I think it looksmore distinctive.

[sssteel]

Old thread bump!!

[7sins]

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

As much as I agree with that, I still think this statement piece is a little premature for a 30 year old man like myself.

I am going stay a little more grounded for my first AP.

I would politely disagree, I am 29 and don't think it is premature in the slightest bit. The RG finish is remarkable and isn't as ostentatious in person, granted I tend to not wear these at work or in-front of clients.

[Sammk]

And for me