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HogwldFLTR · 20 October 2017, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod297

Birthday coming up, planned on getting the 15400 RG on Leather. But my Seller has a SD43 in-shop.

Now I'm stomped.

For what purpose? SD43 is far more rugged and a great all around watch. AP is far dressier and wouldn't survive well outside that niche imho. AP is more collectible.

Hotrod297 · 20 October 2017, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For what purpose? SD43 is far more rugged and a great all around watch. AP is far dressier and wouldn't survive well outside that niche imho. AP is more collectible.

All my watches are Rolex. Never owned an AP, always admired the 15400 RG on Leather. But since it's release, been wanting a SD43 also.

I'll just get the SD43 later when the $ calm down.

Mystro · 20 October 2017, 10:51 PM

They are two vastly different watches and their intended use. The Rolex is a more rugged watch and cost less to own in the long term.

JManuel · 20 October 2017, 11:52 PM

Totally different watches, but for my taste the SD43 suits better as an everyday - no compromises watch.

AK797 · 21 October 2017, 12:40 AM

AP in RG is different gravy, add the SD43 in time.

Syed117 · 21 October 2017, 01:01 AM

The SD43 is growing on me. I would take it over that particular AP, but not over a 15400 on a bracelet.

wongwong5 · 21 October 2017, 01:21 AM

SD43 is the winner in my book. That AP doesn't look good imo.

nigelUK · 21 October 2017, 01:39 AM

SD

AP's styling does absolutely nothing for me. And I look at my wrist a lot.

But, I would add, that I've never had one in my hand or on wrist so you can never be 100% until you've seen it in the flesh.

lpolito415 · 21 October 2017, 01:47 AM

My vote goes to the AP

Joearch · 21 October 2017, 02:30 AM

I did a black face AP 15400 and after about 6 months moved it for my Daytona. I really liked it but just felt a bit to precious for my lifestyle.

moby33 · 22 October 2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-B

I’d go for the SD43 just because AP do absolutely nothing for me. Apologies to AP owners but to me they are fugly looking watches.

X2. I've never understood the esthetic appeal. Not a fan of the dials, the hands/markers remind me of plain-Jane Breitling w/ no bold statement (so ordinary, they put me to sleep) and the cases have too hard of edges for my eyes...I've just never understood the hype.

Yes, mechanically I get it, they are a workhorse and no doubt will last a lifetime without missing a beat. But like others have said, I too have to like what I'm looking at. Glad so many people are fans, more power to you, I'm just not one of them. That OP picture...wow...I can't take my eyes off the 126600.

Etschell · 22 October 2017, 12:19 PM

ap

brandrea · 22 October 2017, 12:20 PM

Two different animals. I don't pretend to know much about AP, but I do know a bit about the SD43... If you're looking for something to wear anywhere, do anything I vote SD43

rad87gn · 22 October 2017, 12:22 PM

Sweet AP!! Little gold on the wrist isn't a bad idea!

AK797 · 22 October 2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by moby33

X2. I've never understood the esthetic appeal. Not a fan of the dials, the hands/markers remind me of plain-Jane Breitling w/ no bold statement (so ordinary, they put me to sleep) and the cases have too hard of edges for my eyes...I've just never understood the hype.

Yes, mechanically I get it, they are a workhorse and no doubt will last a lifetime without missing a beat. But like others have said, I too have to like what I'm looking at. Glad so many people are fans, more power to you, I'm just not one of them. That OP picture...wow...I can't take my eyes off the 126600.

With a name like moby surely you can understand not everyone finds the same things attractive.

donut · 22 October 2017, 01:24 PM

Oh it's hard to choose. Because you have many Rolex watches, AP seems to be a good choice. But, SD43 looks so good on your wrist. Sorry can't help >_<

regnant · 22 October 2017, 04:05 PM

Sea Dweller

GMTMasterII44 · 22 October 2017, 05:10 PM

AP for sure. Agreed with rolex can be found in the not so distant future discounted

B737 · 23 October 2017, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTMasterII44

AP for sure. Agreed with rolex can be found in the not so distant future discounted

What are you basing this on?

Nycturbovr6 · 23 October 2017, 12:13 AM

I would go with the ap

Roleχ · 23 October 2017, 12:24 AM

If you want an AP, why not go for something more special than a basic RO rose gold on alligator? Since you're interested in the SD43 you'd also be interested in a RO Carbon diver, which IMO is a much more special watch.

20 October 2017, 10:51 PM	#33
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	They are two vastly different watches and their intended use. The Rolex is a more rugged watch and cost less to own in the long term. __________________

22 October 2017, 12:19 PM	#42
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	ap __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 October 2017, 12:22 PM	#44
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Sweet AP!! Little gold on the wrist isn't a bad idea! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

22 October 2017, 04:05 PM	#47
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Sea Dweller __________________

20 October 2017, 11:52 PM	#34
JManuel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Mexico Watch: 1975 Explorer II Posts: 123	Totally different watches, but for my taste the SD43 suits better as an everyday - no compromises watch.

21 October 2017, 12:40 AM	#35
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	AP in RG is different gravy, add the SD43 in time.

21 October 2017, 01:01 AM	#36
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	The SD43 is growing on me. I would take it over that particular AP, but not over a 15400 on a bracelet.

21 October 2017, 01:21 AM	#37
wongwong5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 38	SD43 is the winner in my book. That AP doesn't look good imo.

21 October 2017, 01:39 AM	#38
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,057	SD AP's styling does absolutely nothing for me. And I look at my wrist a lot. But, I would add, that I've never had one in my hand or on wrist so you can never be 100% until you've seen it in the flesh.

21 October 2017, 01:47 AM	#39
lpolito415 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Loren Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 224	My vote goes to the AP

21 October 2017, 02:30 AM	#40
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,471	I did a black face AP 15400 and after about 6 months moved it for my Daytona. I really liked it but just felt a bit to precious for my lifestyle.

22 October 2017, 01:24 PM	#46
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	Oh it's hard to choose. Because you have many Rolex watches, AP seems to be a good choice. But, SD43 looks so good on your wrist. Sorry can't help >_<

22 October 2017, 05:10 PM	#48
GMTMasterII44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boca Raton Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 277	AP for sure. Agreed with rolex can be found in the not so distant future discounted

23 October 2017, 12:13 AM	#50
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I would go with the ap

23 October 2017, 12:24 AM	#51
Roleχ "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 22	If you want an AP, why not go for something more special than a basic RO rose gold on alligator? Since you're interested in the SD43 you'd also be interested in a RO Carbon diver, which IMO is a much more special watch.

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