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Shem · 6 February 2014, 05:07 AM

Yes, I understand they are very different watches from very different brands, but they occupy a similar price point, so I'm curious how the community would evaluate them.

Questions:
- Which would you choose, assuming you could get a recent like-new APRO 15400 or a Dark Side at the same price?
- Which do you just plain like better?
- Which do you think is a better value?

APRO 15400
Case, Bezel, Pushers: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black tapisserie
Size: 41mm
Display back: Yes
Movement hand-finishing: Yes
Features: Time, Date
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless Steel bracelet, faceted
Water resistance: 50m
Service interval: 4-5 years
Service cost (2014): ~$1,100 USD

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon
Case, Bezel, Pushers: Black ZrO2 Ceramic monobloc
Dial: Black ZrO2 ceramic
Size: 44.25mm
Display back: Yes
Movement hand-finishing: No
Features: Time, Date, Chronograph
Bracelet/Strap: Cordura nylon strap lined with genuine leather
Water resistance: 50m
Service interval: 8-10 years
Service cost (2014): $710

Lgear080 · 6 February 2014, 05:16 AM

Truthfully depends on the price point you're referring to.

salem65 · 6 February 2014, 05:27 AM

The Dark Side is such a nice looking watch in real life. I think I would still choose the AP though because I just prefer the design.

woodsworth · 6 February 2014, 06:41 AM

15400. Nothing really beats an RO's finishing in the 9-13k range, imho. Value wise, I am a firm believer that the RO is an excellent entrance to haute horology and I don't think the same can be said for the DSOTM.

Wesley Crusher · 6 February 2014, 06:43 AM

AP, all day, every day.

laphroaig007 · 6 February 2014, 07:18 AM

Dark side except if you have no other watch...
None of them are good value retainers.
But the Omega really is awesome.

Cru Jones · 6 February 2014, 08:39 AM

Blue 15400.

AK797 · 6 February 2014, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

AP, all day, every day.

x 1000

s14roller · 6 February 2014, 09:13 AM

AP. Had the DSOTM on twice and it's a decent watch, but $12K for a blacked out Omega??? The orange bezel PO looks a bit nicer to me.

15400 brings a smile to my face.

bayerische · 6 February 2014, 07:17 PM

Nothing wrong with Omega, but I don't think that watch is worth the same money as the AP.

AP for this amount of money.

mjclark32 · 7 February 2014, 07:30 AM

AP for sure, zero hesitation

masterserg · 7 February 2014, 08:23 AM

AP by miles. Looks better on your wrist as well.

anothernewphone · 7 February 2014, 09:27 AM

There's absolutely no reason why the DSOTM Speedy should cost $12K. It's priced among elite in-house movements from finer companies. Omega's "in-house" Swatch movement can't compete with AP.

Bangel · 7 February 2014, 10:20 AM

For me, the AP.

GB-man · 7 February 2014, 04:06 PM

AP for me.

6 February 2014, 05:27 AM	#3
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	The Dark Side is such a nice looking watch in real life. I think I would still choose the AP though because I just prefer the design. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

6 February 2014, 07:18 AM	#6
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	Dark side except if you have no other watch... None of them are good value retainers. But the Omega really is awesome. __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

6 February 2014, 07:17 PM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nothing wrong with Omega, but I don't think that watch is worth the same money as the AP. AP for this amount of money. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 February 2014, 07:30 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	AP for sure, zero hesitation __________________

7 February 2014, 08:23 AM	#12
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	AP by miles. Looks better on your wrist as well. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

6 February 2014, 05:16 AM	#2
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Truthfully depends on the price point you're referring to.

6 February 2014, 06:41 AM	#4
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	15400. Nothing really beats an RO's finishing in the 9-13k range, imho. Value wise, I am a firm believer that the RO is an excellent entrance to haute horology and I don't think the same can be said for the DSOTM.

6 February 2014, 06:43 AM	#5
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	AP, all day, every day.

6 February 2014, 08:39 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Blue 15400.

6 February 2014, 09:13 AM	#9
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	AP. Had the DSOTM on twice and it's a decent watch, but $12K for a blacked out Omega??? The orange bezel PO looks a bit nicer to me. 15400 brings a smile to my face.

7 February 2014, 09:27 AM	#13
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	There's absolutely no reason why the DSOTM Speedy should cost $12K. It's priced among elite in-house movements from finer companies. Omega's "in-house" Swatch movement can't compete with AP.

7 February 2014, 10:20 AM	#14
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	For me, the AP.

7 February 2014, 04:06 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	AP for me.

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