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thehoracle · 26 October 2015, 04:20 AM

I've been thinking of swapping my BLNR for a used 15400. The polished links on the BLNR are not my favorite, and an AP has always been a grail for me. Any thoughts or opinions?

Al1969 · 26 October 2015, 04:22 AM

If you feel that the BLNR doesn't do it for you, I say go for it. I recently swapped an Exp II towards and AP 15400. It's fair to say I haven't missed the Exp II.

jrs146 · 26 October 2015, 04:24 AM

Just a caution... The 15400 has its share of polished parts. It's not a watch that is "worry free" from scratches and swirls. That being said, it's a great swap and I highly recommend the 15400

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zama · 27 October 2015, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

Just a caution... The 15400 has its share of polished parts. It's not a watch that is "worry free" from scratches and swirls. That being said, it's a great swap and I highly recommend the 15400

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acuteperformance · 26 October 2015, 05:41 AM

Quite happy with mine but as jrs146 mentioned it has its share of polished parts

subtona · 26 October 2015, 05:53 AM

the AP may appear just as polished as the BLNR due to its choice of polishing on the bracelet and angles.

have you been able to try on the 15400?

both great choices, i would probably stick with the BLNR but that is mostly due to the better water resistance.

jjnd08 · 26 October 2015, 06:29 AM

As someone that traded their Daytona for a 15400...

YES!!!

Hairdude1 · 26 October 2015, 06:52 AM

I would

thejerseyrock · 26 October 2015, 06:56 AM

If I had to choose one or the other between BLNR and 15400, that would be a tough call (I'm thankful to have both). But if the AP 15400 has been a grail for you, then my two cents is, go for it.

rolex_addict · 26 October 2015, 07:31 AM

I would do the swap

AK797 · 26 October 2015, 07:38 AM

I would, the finish on the AP is lovely, esp if you don't have a sunburst dial Rolex.

s14roller · 26 October 2015, 07:46 AM

I would

theflywrist · 26 October 2015, 08:30 AM

I would not, and this is a guy that has huge love for AP.
Would certainly not give up the BLNR for one though.
If the BLNR actually does nothing for you anymore, then by all means do it.
If the scratch prone PCLs is what bothers you about the BLNR, the RO gets marked by just looking at it.

Ideally I would add one whenever I can.

Good luck!

mfer · 4 November 2015, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by crazypilot

I would not, and this is a guy that has huge love for AP.
Would certainly not give up the BLNR for one though.
If the BLNR actually does nothing for you anymore, then by all means do it.
If the scratch prone PCLs is what bothers you about the BLNR, the RO gets marked by just looking at it.

Ideally I would add one whenever I can.

Good luck!

jack81 · 11 November 2015, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by crazypilot

I would not, and this is a guy that has huge love for AP.
Would certainly not give up the BLNR for one though.
If the BLNR actually does nothing for you anymore, then by all means do it.
If the scratch prone PCLs is what bothers you about the BLNR, the RO gets marked by just looking at it.

Ideally I would add one whenever I can.

Good luck!

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Lordofrolex · 26 October 2015, 08:48 AM

I would also.

Is it a straight trade or you adding money?

Al1969 · 26 October 2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I would also.

Is it a straight trade or you adding money?

Good point. I'd assume the OP has to add money.

thehoracle · 26 October 2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

the AP may appear just as polished as the BLNR due to its choice of polishing on the bracelet and angles.

have you been able to try on the 15400?

both great choices, i would probably stick with the BLNR but that is mostly due to the better water resistance.

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Good point. I'd assume the OP has to add money.

Yeah I'd have to add about $3k

NoVaSubowner · 26 October 2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thehoracle

Yeah I'd have to add about $3k

On a BNIB 15400??? Actually not a bad deal.

GB-man · 26 October 2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

On a BNIB 15400??? Actually not a bad deal.

OP states preowned

Still a good deal depending on age and condition. Blnr trades around 7500 and 15400 around 10500 if I recall.

thehoracle · 26 October 2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I would also.

Is it a straight trade or you adding money?

Sorry, see above - about $3k

denmanproject · 26 October 2015, 10:38 AM

Do it

NoVaSubowner · 26 October 2015, 11:54 AM

Do it!!!! Do it!!! I traded a LV-C for one.....

RHIII · 26 October 2015, 01:36 PM

Yep. Go for it!

thehoracle · 26 October 2015, 01:46 PM

Thanks everyone! I'll have to add a couple thousand $ but bonus season comes at year end so not too long of a wait.

GB-man · 26 October 2015, 01:58 PM

I think it's a fine idea but be sure to try the 15400 on a few times if you have not already. It's also quite shiny in its own way. Thoroughly enjoyed mine while I had it though. Case and bracelet finishing is second to none.

h999r · 26 October 2015, 05:21 PM

Easy yes for upgrade.

Snow-Dweller · 26 October 2015, 05:34 PM

Be very careful....I'm having second thoughts about my AP purchases.

jjnd08 · 26 October 2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

Be very careful....I'm having second thoughts about my AP purchases.

Really, why? You were a big enabler when I was considering my trade.

Snow-Dweller · 27 October 2015, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Really, why? You were a big enabler when I was considering my trade.

I love my APs to look at....trouble is that's about all it takes to scratch them. They are beautiful watches, but oh so fragile compared to Rolex.

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26 October 2015, 04:20 AM	#1
thehoracle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: America Posts: 351	Swap BLNR for RO 15400? I've been thinking of swapping my BLNR for a used 15400. The polished links on the BLNR are not my favorite, and an AP has always been a grail for me. Any thoughts or opinions?

26 October 2015, 04:22 AM	#2
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	If you feel that the BLNR doesn't do it for you, I say go for it. I recently swapped an Exp II towards and AP 15400. It's fair to say I haven't missed the Exp II. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

26 October 2015, 04:24 AM	#3
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Just a caution... The 15400 has its share of polished parts. It's not a watch that is "worry free" from scratches and swirls. That being said, it's a great swap and I highly recommend the 15400 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

26 October 2015, 05:41 AM	#5
acuteperformance "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 132	Quite happy with mine but as jrs146 mentioned it has its share of polished parts __________________ Rolex BLNR "Batman" \| AP RO 15400 \| AP ROO 26470 "Elephant"

26 October 2015, 05:53 AM	#6
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	the AP may appear just as polished as the BLNR due to its choice of polishing on the bracelet and angles. have you been able to try on the 15400? both great choices, i would probably stick with the BLNR but that is mostly due to the better water resistance. __________________

26 October 2015, 06:29 AM	#7
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	As someone that traded their Daytona for a 15400... YES!!! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

26 October 2015, 06:52 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

26 October 2015, 06:56 AM	#9
thejerseyrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 991	If I had to choose one or the other between BLNR and 15400, that would be a tough call (I'm thankful to have both). But if the AP 15400 has been a grail for you, then my two cents is, go for it.

26 October 2015, 07:31 AM	#10
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	I would do the swap

26 October 2015, 07:38 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would, the finish on the AP is lovely, esp if you don't have a sunburst dial Rolex.

26 October 2015, 07:46 AM	#12
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I would

26 October 2015, 08:30 AM	#13
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	I would not, and this is a guy that has huge love for AP. Would certainly not give up the BLNR for one though. If the BLNR actually does nothing for you anymore, then by all means do it. If the scratch prone PCLs is what bothers you about the BLNR, the RO gets marked by just looking at it. Ideally I would add one whenever I can. Good luck!

26 October 2015, 08:48 AM	#16
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I would also. Is it a straight trade or you adding money? __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

26 October 2015, 10:38 AM	#22
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Do it

26 October 2015, 11:54 AM	#23
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,095	Do it!!!! Do it!!! I traded a LV-C for one..... Attached Images

26 October 2015, 01:36 PM	#24
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Yep. Go for it!

26 October 2015, 01:46 PM	#25
thehoracle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: America Posts: 351	Thanks everyone! I'll have to add a couple thousand $ but bonus season comes at year end so not too long of a wait.

26 October 2015, 01:58 PM	#26
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I think it's a fine idea but be sure to try the 15400 on a few times if you have not already. It's also quite shiny in its own way. Thoroughly enjoyed mine while I had it though. Case and bracelet finishing is second to none.

26 October 2015, 05:21 PM	#27
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Easy yes for upgrade.

26 October 2015, 05:34 PM	#28
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Be very careful....I'm having second thoughts about my AP purchases. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

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