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kchu221 · 14 August 2021, 02:53 AM

Hey guys, I was hoping to get some opinions from members who've had both of these models and share which model you actually prefer?? I've had my 15500OR for about a month now and I love it but the Royal Oak Chrono in blue looks gorgeous. So my options right now are either order a rose gold bracelet from AP Clearwater or sell and get 26331ST. Thanks in advance!

dauster · 14 August 2021, 03:01 AM

I'd get the rosegold bracelet - there is something about AP's rose gold watches but the blue chrono is also beautiful, I guess it depends on preference.

AG_Watches · 14 August 2021, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kchu221

Hey guys, I was hoping to get some opinions from members who've had both of these models and share which model you actually prefer?? I've had my 15500OR for about a month now and I love it but the Royal Oak Chrono in blue looks gorgeous. So my options right now are either order a rose gold bracelet from AP Clearwater or sell and get 26331ST. Thanks in advance!

Both are fantastic watches. Only you truly know what is best for you in this situation as you would be trading all gold for steel.

Some advantages of the 26331st imo. I have a 26331st so I may be biased. Values are sky rocketing proportionately to 15500st and are likely to continue on that trend especially when the official announcement comes that the steel 26331st F. piguet movement will be phased out for the new in-house movements. Imo could/will see a Zenith Daytona effect in values.

That being said I see more value intrinsically in having an all Gold RO 15500 vs a Steel chrono. Blue face is amazing, but if you’re paying grey market prices I wouldn’t make the swap imo. If you’re getting the blue face from AD then this is certainly a different conversation to have.

Just my two cents fwiw, but truly only
You know what you would prefer long-term.

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macrowatch · 14 August 2021, 04:05 AM

ADD the bracelet.

FWIW, I went ROC Blue first but had the option of getting 155000OR as well. The grass is always greener on the other side when you long for the one you don't have.

By the way, have you tried a rubber strap on for the summer months yet?

Benzsiam · 14 August 2021, 05:22 AM

Add rose gold bracelet, AP rose gold bracelet is the most gorgeous timepiece.

Wait for the new Chrono comes out and add it later.

kchu221 · 14 August 2021, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AG_Watches

Both are fantastic watches. Only you truly know what is best for you in this situation as you would be trading all gold for steel.

Some advantages of the 26331st imo. I have a 26331st so I may be biased. Values are sky rocketing proportionately to 15500st and are likely to continue on that trend especially when the official announcement comes that the steel 26331st F. piguet movement will be phased out for the new in-house movements. Imo could/will see a Zenith Daytona effect in values.

That being said I see more value intrinsically in having an all Gold RO 15500 vs a Steel chrono. Blue face is amazing, but if you’re paying grey market prices I wouldn’t make the swap imo. If you’re getting the blue face from AD then this is certainly a different conversation to have.

Just my two cents fwiw, but truly only
You know what you would prefer long-term.

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Thank you very much! But yes, if i were to get the blue dial chrono, it will be from grey market.

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

ADD the bracelet.

FWIW, I went ROC Blue first but had the option of getting 155000OR as well. The grass is always greener on the other side when you long for the one you don't have.

By the way, have you tried a rubber strap on for the summer months yet?

Thank you! My 15500OR is on a OEM black rubber strap right now.

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Add rose gold bracelet, AP rose gold bracelet is the most gorgeous timepiece.

Wait for the new Chrono comes out and add it later.

Good call, I think I might just wait till AP comes out with the in-house movement and make my decision then!

Thanks everyone!

ramenlover · 14 August 2021, 11:44 AM

No don’t sell your 15500. I sold my 15400OR last year to fund another watch and it still hurts thinking about it. I ordered a 15500OR last month to fill that hole.

kchu221 · 15 August 2021, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ramenlover

No don’t sell your 15500. I sold my 15400OR last year to fund another watch and it still hurts thinking about it. I ordered a 15500OR last month to fill that hole.

Thank you!

nuwildcat928 · 27 August 2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kchu221

Hey guys, I was hoping to get some opinions from members who've had both of these models and share which model you actually prefer?? I've had my 15500OR for about a month now and I love it but the Royal Oak Chrono in blue looks gorgeous. So my options right now are either order a rose gold bracelet from AP Clearwater or sell and get 26331ST. Thanks in advance!

Did you ever contact Clearwater? Any idea the turnaround time for the bracelet?
Thanks.

kchu221 · 28 August 2021, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nuwildcat928

Did you ever contact Clearwater? Any idea the turnaround time for the bracelet?
Thanks.

Yes, I've been in constant contact with a rep from clearwater and he told me that they will be accepting full deposit starting the first week of September and will start delivery around February 2022.

TunaTuna · 28 August 2021, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kchu221

Yes, I've been in constant contact with a rep from clearwater and he told me that they will be accepting full deposit starting the first week of September and will start delivery around February 2022.

May I ask how much they quoted you for the bracelet?

TunaTuna · 28 August 2021, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ramenlover

No don’t sell your 15500. I sold my 15400OR last year to fund another watch and it still hurts thinking about it. I ordered a 15500OR last month to fill that hole.

You were able to order a 15500OR on a strap? Is that a model available for orders, how long is the wait after you order? Thanks!

kchu221 · 28 August 2021, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TunaTuna

May I ask how much they quoted you for the bracelet?

They quoted me $25,969.00 plus tax. Hopefully shipping is free lol

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Originally Posted by TunaTuna

You were able to order a 15500OR on a strap? Is that a model available for orders, how long is the wait after you order? Thanks!

I got mine from APBH, I got very lucky and was able to get it as my first purchase at the boutique.

TunaTuna · 28 August 2021, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kchu221

They quoted me $25,969.00 plus tax. Hopefully shipping is free lol

I got mine from APBH, I got very lucky and was able to get it as my first purchase at the boutique.

It will look great on the bracelet, enjoy buddy!

ShinyVenusaur · 28 August 2021, 04:09 AM

I would never ever give 26k for a bracelet.

TunaTuna · 29 August 2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ShinyVenusaur

I would never ever give 26k for a bracelet.

The OR on a bracelet is about 20k more than on the strap, so there is a premium to buying the bracelet afterwards

14 August 2021, 02:53 AM	#1
kchu221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: los ángeles Posts: 68	15500OR(black alligator strap) VS 26331ST(blue) Hey guys, I was hoping to get some opinions from members who've had both of these models and share which model you actually prefer?? I've had my 15500OR for about a month now and I love it but the Royal Oak Chrono in blue looks gorgeous. So my options right now are either order a rose gold bracelet from AP Clearwater or sell and get 26331ST. Thanks in advance!

14 August 2021, 05:22 AM	#5
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,954	Add rose gold bracelet, AP rose gold bracelet is the most gorgeous timepiece. Wait for the new Chrono comes out and add it later. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

14 August 2021, 03:01 AM	#2
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,887	I'd get the rosegold bracelet - there is something about AP's rose gold watches but the blue chrono is also beautiful, I guess it depends on preference.

14 August 2021, 04:05 AM	#4
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	ADD the bracelet. FWIW, I went ROC Blue first but had the option of getting 155000OR as well. The grass is always greener on the other side when you long for the one you don't have. By the way, have you tried a rubber strap on for the summer months yet?

14 August 2021, 11:44 AM	#7
ramenlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SG Posts: 103	No don’t sell your 15500. I sold my 15400OR last year to fund another watch and it still hurts thinking about it. I ordered a 15500OR last month to fill that hole.

28 August 2021, 04:09 AM	#15
ShinyVenusaur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Real Name: Vladimir Location: Vladivostok Watch: AP 15000ST Blue Posts: 46	I would never ever give 26k for a bracelet.

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