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1AP · 29 August 2015, 02:09 AM

Hi boys !

Very happy to say that I have my first AP on the way, after a few Rolex I finally tried on the silver dial 15400 and I was hooked.

Is there anything I need to know ? I'm very used to Rolex being built like tanks I'm just wondering if there's something I should know about. Like Omega's 'don't change the date between 10 and 2'.

My mindset with Rolex has been to send for service only when needed, it always ended up being cheaper then just sending it in every 5 years even if something happen to break. I'm talking 10 years or so not 20-30. Should I be more careful with the AP ?

What about swimming with the AP ?

I'm sure this is mostly dumb questions just rather be safe then sorry.

jjnd08 · 29 August 2015, 02:32 AM

Congrats, I just made the upgrade from Rolex to AP as well with a 15400!

Don't let the RO's beautiful looks fool you into thinking it isn't tough. I don't think it shows scratches as much as the PCLs on a Rolex does. But it does hurt more when a scratch happens because of the level of finishing on the RO.

The RO isn't as water resistant as a Rolex, but I wouldn't hesitate showering or wearing it in the pool with a beer.

Something you should know is that your Rolex watches will be seeing a lot of your watch case - because you won't want to take that bad boy off your wrist!

Amme · 29 August 2015, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by eli9

I'm sure this is mostly dumb questions just rather be safe then sorry.

There is no dumb questions :)
Congrats on the new watch

I would be careful with swimming salty waters and beaches. One of the beautiful things of the RO is the contrast between brushed and polished. Some off the polished parts aren't accessible, like in the bracelet so you'll get an dull finish after a while. But hey, watches are ment to be used :)

1AP · 29 August 2015, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Congrats, I just made the upgrade from Rolex to AP as well with a 15400!

Don't let the RO's beautiful looks fool you into thinking it isn't tough. I don't think it shows scratches as much as the PCLs on a Rolex does. But it does hurt more when a scratch happens because of the level of finishing on the RO.

The RO isn't as water resistant as a Rolex, but I wouldn't hesitate showering or wearing it in the pool with a beer.

Something you should know is that your Rolex watches will be seeing a lot of your watch case - because you won't want to take that bad boy off your wrist!

Haha ok I'll make sure to enjoy wearing the daytona before the AP arrives !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amme

There is no dumb questions :)
Congrats on the new watch

I would be careful with swimming salty waters and beaches. One of the beautiful things of the RO is the contrast between brushed and polished. Some off the polished parts aren't accessible, like in the bracelet so you'll get an dull finish after a while. But hey, watches are ment to be used :)

Got it. I'll use the Sub for the ocean ! Or maybe a rubber strap ?

Hairdude1 · 31 August 2015, 03:07 PM

Congrats!

lapince · 31 August 2015, 03:53 PM

Got it. I'll use the Sub for the ocean ! Or maybe a rubber strap ?

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As far as I know the RO models have 50m WR, that's not a lot, I wouldn't personally but only you can decide

Sso · 31 August 2015, 06:20 PM

Grats

Snow-Dweller · 31 August 2015, 07:15 PM

I regularly swim with mine...

Psmith · 31 August 2015, 08:11 PM

Congrats

benlee · 31 August 2015, 08:56 PM

Congrats! And welcome to the AP family

nick c · 31 August 2015, 10:27 PM

Congrats!

gummy · 1 September 2015, 02:05 AM

Congrats and enjoy!

Depending on how you purchased your AP (Boutique vs AD) I would keep in mind sending it back to AP Clearwater for the B1 test for the extra warranty!

As for wear - I wear my AP's just like any of my watches.

Real Life - scratches happen - I'm just "wrist aware"

Have fun with your new AP

Lower Saxony · 1 September 2015, 02:46 AM

Wonderful photo, Clive! Perfect shoot...

AK797 · 1 September 2015, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

I regularly swim with mine...

Gotta take the dial with you tho, Clive...

beer · 1 September 2015, 03:14 AM

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Manofsteelpt · 1 September 2015, 03:26 AM

Huge congrats, and welcome to the club!!!!

Sevada84 · 1 September 2015, 04:19 AM

Congrats! Silver dial is stunning.

Snow-Dweller · 1 September 2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Gotta take the dial with you tho, Clive...

The dial is the one bit I would rather not get wet Neil!

sea-dweller · 1 September 2015, 11:48 AM

Congrats!

Rob_watch · 3 September 2015, 06:59 AM

Congrats! Wear it in good health!

I also purchased a 15400 Silver 3 weeks ago.

Oyster99 · 3 September 2015, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Gotta take the dial with you tho, Clive...

manilenyo · 4 September 2015, 12:45 AM

Congrats!

Abdullasaif · 7 September 2015, 04:33 PM

Congrats can't wait for the unveiling

yajeeps · 7 September 2015, 04:43 PM

Congratulations! Wear it in good health

29 August 2015, 02:09 AM	#1
1AP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The North Posts: 264	First AP ! Hi boys ! Very happy to say that I have my first AP on the way, after a few Rolex I finally tried on the silver dial 15400 and I was hooked. Is there anything I need to know ? I'm very used to Rolex being built like tanks I'm just wondering if there's something I should know about. Like Omega's 'don't change the date between 10 and 2'. My mindset with Rolex has been to send for service only when needed, it always ended up being cheaper then just sending it in every 5 years even if something happen to break. I'm talking 10 years or so not 20-30. Should I be more careful with the AP ? What about swimming with the AP ? I'm sure this is mostly dumb questions just rather be safe then sorry.

29 August 2015, 02:32 AM	#2
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Congrats, I just made the upgrade from Rolex to AP as well with a 15400! Don't let the RO's beautiful looks fool you into thinking it isn't tough. I don't think it shows scratches as much as the PCLs on a Rolex does. But it does hurt more when a scratch happens because of the level of finishing on the RO. The RO isn't as water resistant as a Rolex, but I wouldn't hesitate showering or wearing it in the pool with a beer. Something you should know is that your Rolex watches will be seeing a lot of your watch case - because you won't want to take that bad boy off your wrist! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

31 August 2015, 03:07 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! __________________ 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

31 August 2015, 03:53 PM	#6
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Got it. I'll use the Sub for the ocean ! Or maybe a rubber strap ?[/QUOTE] As far as I know the RO models have 50m WR, that's not a lot, I wouldn't personally but only you can decide

31 August 2015, 07:15 PM	#8
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I regularly swim with mine... Attached Images __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

31 August 2015, 06:20 PM	#7
Sso "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Indonesia Posts: 43	Grats

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31 August 2015, 08:56 PM	#10
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1 September 2015, 02:05 AM	#12
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Congrats and enjoy! Depending on how you purchased your AP (Boutique vs AD) I would keep in mind sending it back to AP Clearwater for the B1 test for the extra warranty! As for wear - I wear my AP's just like any of my watches. Real Life - scratches happen - I'm just "wrist aware" Have fun with your new AP

1 September 2015, 02:46 AM	#13
Lower Saxony "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Hans Location: Northwest Germany Watch: 5712,15707,PAM233 Posts: 32	Wonderful photo, Clive! Perfect shoot...

1 September 2015, 03:14 AM	#15
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 September 2015, 03:26 AM	#16
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Huge congrats, and welcome to the club!!!!

1 September 2015, 04:19 AM	#17
Sevada84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Sevada Location: Los Angeles, Ca Watch: RolexGMT/AP RO/SMP Posts: 72	Congrats! Silver dial is stunning. __________________ @SPLTSEC_GTR on Instagram @OnTimePodcast on Instagram AP RO 15400, Rolex GMT 116710LN, IWC Mark XVIII Le Petite Prince, Omega Speedy, Seiko Blue Lagoon Turtle, Oak&Oscar Jackson, Rolex 31mm Datejust 178274 (wife's) Omega Dynamic 1967 (wife's)

1 September 2015, 11:48 AM	#19
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3 September 2015, 06:59 AM	#20
Rob_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 6	Congrats! Wear it in good health! I also purchased a 15400 Silver 3 weeks ago.

4 September 2015, 12:45 AM	#22
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7 September 2015, 04:33 PM	#23
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Congrats can't wait for the unveiling

7 September 2015, 04:43 PM	#24
yajeeps Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 30	15400 Congratulations! Wear it in good health

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