Sell GMT BLRO + Submariner 126610LV to fund AP Chrono

[Vigilante24]

Hey TRF,

Need some advice. Would you sell GMT BLRO and Submariner 126610LV Cermit to fund Audemars Piguet 38mm Chronograph Blue dial ref. 26715st? AP would be from AD at retail. This would be my first AP which I plan on wearing often.

Rest of my collection consists of Daytona black SS and Olive Green Day Date which I would never part with.

Thanks in advance and your kind opinions.

[emersm]

That AP is gorgeous, but no way I would do it.

[buknoy]

AP chrono movement are not the best in terms of reliability. but if you are not happy of those 2 rolex then go upgrade to the holy trinity.

[Roger Lococco]

No way


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[PossumDixon]

I would say get the AP, but you are going to need to daily one of the chronos, the AP or the Daytona, as you likely won't daily a PM watch. You do lose a diver and a GMT, and get a bit redundant with 2 chronos. But, AP is a level beyond Rolex, and you have 2 Rolex icons still.

[Cleveland Rocks]

RO is awesome , but I don’t like any watch with a 4:30 date.

Pass.

[Tools]

Not an AP guy, so, no.

[Driver8]

For me, I'd definitely trade the BLRO and the LV... simply because I'm not a huge fan of either, and I'd much rather have an AP than those two. Just not that particular AP though, as I hate 4:30 date positions! Personally I'd prefer the simpler, cleaner (and cheaper!) 15500ST.

[serenerabbit]

You win either way, all incredible.

[JMGoodnight369]

Man to be straight up I am not a fan of AP quality. The Royal Oak bracelet catches scratches like crazy. They stretch out really quick and it takes months to get a new one. Plus they are quite expensive. I used to think AP was a grail watch and then after spending time with one I put my trusty Rolex back on. They have a great history in the Swiss industry but not my cup of tea

[cloudken]

Keep all if you can but if you can't then yeah do it. AP is a much harder watch to get and it has a high beta. The Pepsi and cermit you can always buy back in time.

[Harry-57]

I wouldn't buy anything that ugly or a watch with such small sub dials, let alone throw away two such superb watches to acquire it. If you have to ask you likely have a doubt, and if you have a doubt there is no doubt. Bottom line: you should do as you see fit.

[FrankNYC]

If you can get it at retail, sure. The AP itch is one that needs scratching. My first was the 25860… glad I did it but I still prefer Rolex.

[yachty 1]

I love APs. They were the watch I strived for in my collection. . I Had 3 ROOs, and they all got sent back more then twice in a year. I will say there service is the best I've seen. That being said I am back to Rolex.Scratch the itch but you will see in time what I am talking about.

[AlabamaLawyer1988]

I’d do whatever makes you happy.

DM


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[Mystro]

Pass

[Seddyspaghetti]

Id do it if i were you. Ap chrono, daytona, and dd40 olive is a great 3 piece collection. I wouldnt really miss the blro or the cermit. Tbh i have dd40 olive and rather wear that daily over my sport rolexes and royal oaks.

[Hkspwrsche]

I’d be tempted to move the Daytona for the AP. Just pay any difference

[springer]

Not a chance.

[EEpro]

No. Just add. LV/BLRO is my only SS Rolex right now and every time I think about parting ways and buying more VC I wear them and realize they aren't perfect but are damn great.

[tedo]

Maybe consider for the plain blue dial RO, but certainly not the chrono.

[jb335]

Based on what you have, I probably would. Would be a nice trio.

Put me down as a likely



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[Benzsiam]

I would do it. AP ROC is gorgeous but I preferred 26240 (41 mm) to 26715 (38 mm).

I am looking for 26240OR at a more reasonable price, right now the secondary market price is 2 x MSRP.

You're very lucky to get it from the boutique, so go for it now.

[Vigilante24]

I appreciate the feedback and insight. Definitely helps with the decision making.

[danwang0520]

Personally, I wouldn't trade your BLRO and LV towards a AP chrono....the GMT and the Submariner are two iconic sports watch in their own complication rights and they are much robust/reliable.....

Also, I'm not a fan of AP......you have a Daytona which is itself a great chronograph already; if you like the AP enough, I would add to the collection instead


Current collection: 1) Rolex Submariner(116610LV), 2) Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional(311.30.42.30.01.006), 3) Rolex GMT-Master II(126710BLNR), 4) Breitling B01 Navitimer 43(AB0138211B1A1)

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by emersm

That AP is gorgeous, but no way I would do it.

My sentiments

[Laostuh]

Only if I weren't wearing the LV and BLRO anymore. Also 38mm would be kind of small coming from those 2.

[messikens]

Nope, I'd consider the trade the other way around to be way better...
At some point you're going to be able to be adding the AP at retail but I suggest you SHOULD get the Chrono if you can... bracelet is special!

[Bmats]

You are going from a great collection of dive, GMT, chrono, DD to 2 chronos and a DD. You add brand diversity, but sacrifice function diversity.

Obviously it’s all preference, but I’d probably move the Daytona for the AP or if I was moving the BLRO and LV because they weren’t worn then I might look at other pieces. Personally, I’d want to keep one of the BLRO or LV, because I’d like a watch with a bezel like the sub and GMT have.

[Trailboss516]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Rocks

I don’t like any watch with a 4:30 date.

Pass.

+1

Also, $35k is a LOT for a steel watch.