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AK797 · 18 February 2018, 12:33 AM

When the light hits that AP blue dial just right it looks better than anything else really.

DoctorA · 18 February 2018, 12:48 AM

Even if both were for the same price, I would pick the BLNR. I know a lot will disagree but I choose what my eyes and wrist like, not based on price or others’ hype

At the end pick what you like more

tcheeco · 18 February 2018, 12:49 AM

AP for me... today I had the chance to try the BLNR (BNIB for €8.2k) and sadly I decided to pass. It seems I like it the most on pic than on my wrist :( My AD said she has 5 pers waiting for her call she didn’t push me to much

melrob1 · 18 February 2018, 12:58 AM

Because you have owned the BLNR three times you should try something different. I’d go AP for that reason and because it’s a super cool watch. Plus you don’t see AP’s every day on the streets. If money isn’t the issue try the AP. Good thing is you can flip either of those anytime and not lose out

soflonative · 18 February 2018, 01:09 AM

Of the two I would go with the AP. I’m a sucker for blue, I like the AP dial better!

ranxoren · 18 February 2018, 01:30 AM

Thanks so much for all the opinions everyone... it's a tough choice and I'm still going back and forth and back and forth... Will report back when I've made my decisions!

madgraf · 18 February 2018, 01:32 AM

I think Royal Oaks are hideous, so BLNR all the way.

rebel_1 · 18 February 2018, 02:16 AM

Why did you get rid of your other two BLNRs?

jed11 · 18 February 2018, 02:16 AM

Easy decision for me...AP...All day, everyday

fskywalker · 18 February 2018, 02:50 AM

BLNR from those 2

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dave023 · 18 February 2018, 05:12 AM

Ap

inosaris · 19 February 2018, 03:30 PM

I’m on the hunt for a blue 15450 so my answer is obvious

have you made a decision one way or tha other?

doboy007 · 19 February 2018, 03:43 PM

I’ll probably get flamed for this, but I think AP watches look ugly as sin and don’t get the appeal so BLNR for me.

Justindo · 19 February 2018, 03:44 PM

I dislike the looks of the Royal Oaks, so I would definitely go for the BLNR. It's also a lot more robust and I think it will stand the test of time better.

boktan · 19 February 2018, 03:49 PM

Another vote for BLNR

prozac51 · 19 February 2018, 04:23 PM

I'm of the camp which tried on the BLNR several times fueled by the trend, cash in hand. But instead walked away with an LN.

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4srolex · 19 February 2018, 04:32 PM

Take a poll on the AP forum and compare your results from the answers on this site. FWIW My daily is a BLNR and I think its a great watch.

Fanofsteel · 19 February 2018, 06:30 PM

The AP looks like 1980’s art nouveaux. Literally 80’s fashion art-deco, hahaha. The GMT looks timeless and badass. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though, you need to go with your gut on this. People in the WIS community get easily swept up in the perceived value of AP because of its higher price, but... Aesthetically, APs fall between amusing and forgettable. One man’s opinion, of course.

LAFLARE · 19 February 2018, 08:13 PM

If all else equal, assuming the money invested in either watch is the same portion to you and attraction and feeling to both watches are the same, I would see if your daily life and habits would deter you from wearing one or the other.

Only after I got my first AP did I realize that it wasn't fit for my everyday lifestyle and that was a huge turn off. On the bright side, whenever I put it on it brings endless joy

Sarosh · 19 February 2018, 08:24 PM

BLNR, it’s tough as nails, I’d have to concentrate very hard to not knock the AP or ding it more than the BLNR.

Dan stillwood · 19 February 2018, 08:33 PM

BLNR is so sporty with the blue/black bezel.

FSUGeoff · 19 February 2018, 10:53 PM

AP is too small, go with BLNR. but I'd take a blue 15400 over the BLNR

Krash · 19 February 2018, 11:08 PM

AP

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watchwatcher · 20 February 2018, 01:14 AM

I think you need to come to grips with the fact you need both.

Seriously though, it sounds like there's something that doesn't sit right with the BLNR as this is your third one. I'd think about that a little more.

Toony · 20 February 2018, 01:22 AM

I'm not the biggest AP fan so I would choose the BLNR. Both are great so no wrong decision here.

abozz · 20 February 2018, 03:04 AM

Rolex, always Rolex.

Bagman · 20 February 2018, 01:45 PM

Rolex every time.

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18 February 2018, 12:48 AM	#32
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Even if both were for the same price, I would pick the BLNR. I know a lot will disagree but I choose what my eyes and wrist like, not based on price or others’ hype At the end pick what you like more __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

18 February 2018, 01:30 AM	#36
ranxoren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: OT Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 489	Thanks so much for all the opinions everyone... it's a tough choice and I'm still going back and forth and back and forth... Will report back when I've made my decisions! __________________ ______________________________ OT

18 February 2018, 02:16 AM	#38
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Why did you get rid of your other two BLNRs? __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

18 February 2018, 02:50 AM	#40
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,603	BLNR from those 2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

19 February 2018, 04:32 PM	#47
4srolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Gears in motion Posts: 572	Take a poll on the AP forum and compare your results from the answers on this site. FWIW My daily is a BLNR and I think its a great watch. __________________ Rolex, Zenith, Omega, Tag Heuer When people ask how was your day? I tell them: "Same circus just different clowns!"

18 February 2018, 12:33 AM	#31
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	When the light hits that AP blue dial just right it looks better than anything else really.

18 February 2018, 12:49 AM	#33
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	AP for me... today I had the chance to try the BLNR (BNIB for €8.2k) and sadly I decided to pass. It seems I like it the most on pic than on my wrist :( My AD said she has 5 pers waiting for her call she didn’t push me to much

18 February 2018, 12:58 AM	#34
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	Because you have owned the BLNR three times you should try something different. I’d go AP for that reason and because it’s a super cool watch. Plus you don’t see AP’s every day on the streets. If money isn’t the issue try the AP. Good thing is you can flip either of those anytime and not lose out

18 February 2018, 01:09 AM	#35
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,044	Of the two I would go with the AP. I’m a sucker for blue, I like the AP dial better!

18 February 2018, 01:32 AM	#37
madgraf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Minnesota Watch: 114060 Posts: 25	I think Royal Oaks are hideous, so BLNR all the way.

18 February 2018, 02:16 AM	#39
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Easy decision for me...AP...All day, everyday

18 February 2018, 05:12 AM	#41
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	Ap

19 February 2018, 03:30 PM	#42
inosaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: United States Posts: 46	I’m on the hunt for a blue 15450 so my answer is obvious have you made a decision one way or tha other?

19 February 2018, 03:43 PM	#43
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	I’ll probably get flamed for this, but I think AP watches look ugly as sin and don’t get the appeal so BLNR for me.

19 February 2018, 03:44 PM	#44
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I dislike the looks of the Royal Oaks, so I would definitely go for the BLNR. It's also a lot more robust and I think it will stand the test of time better.

19 February 2018, 03:49 PM	#45
boktan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 214	Another vote for BLNR

19 February 2018, 04:23 PM	#46
prozac51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 131	I'm of the camp which tried on the BLNR several times fueled by the trend, cash in hand. But instead walked away with an LN. Sent from my HTC_2Q4D100 using Tapatalk

19 February 2018, 06:30 PM	#48
Fanofsteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South of Heaven Posts: 287	The AP looks like 1980’s art nouveaux. Literally 80’s fashion art-deco, hahaha. The GMT looks timeless and badass. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though, you need to go with your gut on this. People in the WIS community get easily swept up in the perceived value of AP because of its higher price, but... Aesthetically, APs fall between amusing and forgettable. One man’s opinion, of course.

19 February 2018, 08:13 PM	#49
LAFLARE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF, CA Posts: 833	If all else equal, assuming the money invested in either watch is the same portion to you and attraction and feeling to both watches are the same, I would see if your daily life and habits would deter you from wearing one or the other. Only after I got my first AP did I realize that it wasn't fit for my everyday lifestyle and that was a huge turn off. On the bright side, whenever I put it on it brings endless joy

19 February 2018, 08:24 PM	#50
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,218	BLNR, it’s tough as nails, I’d have to concentrate very hard to not knock the AP or ding it more than the BLNR. __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

19 February 2018, 08:33 PM	#51
Dan stillwood Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 73	BLNR is so sporty with the blue/black bezel.

19 February 2018, 10:53 PM	#52
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	AP is too small, go with BLNR. but I'd take a blue 15400 over the BLNR __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

19 February 2018, 11:08 PM	#53
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,054	AP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2018, 01:14 AM	#54
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I think you need to come to grips with the fact you need both. Seriously though, it sounds like there's something that doesn't sit right with the BLNR as this is your third one. I'd think about that a little more.

20 February 2018, 01:22 AM	#55
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	I'm not the biggest AP fan so I would choose the BLNR. Both are great so no wrong decision here.

20 February 2018, 03:04 AM	#56
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Rolex, always Rolex.

20 February 2018, 01:45 PM	#57
Bagman Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Pepsi Posts: 543	Rolex every time. Richard B 36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

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