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osamu · 21 March 2017, 07:14 AM

5167
15400/15300
BLNR

For me at least. Well technically the BLNR would be above specifically the 15400, because I found the 15400 slightly too big of my wrist, so I would have to go with the 15300 or 15450 (or 15202). But if your wrist is bigger than mine (and most are), then the 15400 would be 2nd for me.

MrGMT · 21 March 2017, 07:22 AM

Lol at the people all saying Rolex first. Get the pp or else AP for gods sake the rolex is a turd next to pp and AP

timepieceluvr · 21 March 2017, 07:28 AM

AP all the way. Aquanaut and BLNR aren't in the same league with the RO

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douglasf13 · 21 March 2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fmacken

AP all the way. Aquanaut and BLNR aren't in the same league with the RO

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A $20K Patek isn't in the same league as a $17K AP?

Power Play · 21 March 2017, 09:02 AM

I'm a Rolex guy at least 5 days per week but, given the options, I'd be all over the 5167. In fact, I acquired the 5176 (on the rare bracelet) and wear it when the occasion calls for something just a bit more special than a Rolex tool watch.

Something about the 5167 just absolutely speaks to me and the workmanship and visible movement are nothing short of breathtaking. I get a 'buzz' every time I wear it.

The AP's, on the other hand, don't really do it for me. I bought one for the Mrs and she mildly enjoyed it for a year or so; since there was no real connection we flipped it for a JLC Master Geographic (also on bracelet) which she much prefers.

Just our humble opinions; enjoy the hunt!

lecorsaire · 21 March 2017, 07:33 AM

The 15400st but only with the blue dial!!! That is the one to get. Otherwise BLNR. Not into the Aquanaut really. Yes it's a PP but so what?

Investr · 21 March 2017, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

The 15400st but only with the blue dial!!! That is the one to get. Otherwise BLNR. Not into the Aquanaut really. Yes it's a PP but so what?

perfect answer!!!

AMG RICH · 21 March 2017, 09:40 PM

I own both Batman and PP 5167-1A I liked the PP but it got old to me real quick.Batman is a watch that at any angle you look at it it sings.

RolexNorth · 21 March 2017, 10:17 AM

I hear the AP's are a b##$ch to service and costly. $3500 for typical service.

douglasf13 · 21 March 2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexNorth

I hear the AP's are a b##$ch to service and costly. $3500 for typical service.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/serv...ervice-prices/

pablo5 · 21 March 2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

https://www.fratellowatches.com/serv...ervice-prices/

Full service on my AP was $800 and took about 12 weeks.

Juantxo · 21 March 2017, 10:37 AM

When I buy a car, or a watch or so many other things, I always consider after-sale service. After-sale service accounts for some good 50% of my decision.

That said, in your case, I'd take PP right off the list. AP has rather decent service, and Rolex service is a bit better. Between AP and Rolex, I'm way over fashion and niceties, and prefer solid, reliable, durable watches... and in that realm Rolex is king. Just my $0.02.

dnpina · 21 March 2017, 10:57 AM

Patek. If I could, I would. That's the one. Gorgeous. Good luck

Mikegp · 21 March 2017, 11:42 AM

I'd go 5167. Had an AP 15202 and never really bonded with it. Sold it. The 5167 is my favorite watch right now. I also own a subc, Daytona Ceramic and a Nautilus 5711.

The BLNR has nothing on the Aquanaut. Not even a close call

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arguetaoscar · 21 March 2017, 12:30 PM

Just saw a BLNR at my AD the other day. So tempted

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DeeTee · 21 March 2017, 03:18 PM

No reason for the BLNR.

15400 is my pick out the bunch.

vladamir15 · 21 March 2017, 03:21 PM

Blnr

And1dre · 21 March 2017, 03:37 PM

BLNR for me!

PrinceT · 21 March 2017, 04:02 PM

I vote 15400

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Hank · 21 March 2017, 05:37 PM

The Aquanaut is super comfortable and discreet. The BLNR is a great daily wearer and very versatile. The AP is the most special among the three IMHO. It really comes down to what you want and what other watches you have in your collection.

Z3ke · 21 March 2017, 08:54 PM

fellow doc I work with owns the ro 15400. certainly holds up better than the jumbo and has a larger power reserve. certainly imo not as bulky on the wrist if a 40mm sub or gmt fits you nicely. He wears it everyday and Ive seen it up close, not much scratches. Depends what you want. if you like a high horology piece in ss thats good for daily wear youll be happy with the ro. aquanaut is not my taste as I prefer the 5711, but that would be a better daily wearer than the ro; however ro imo has the better look and feel (Ive tried these watches on before).

GMT cant go wrong as a daily wear, certainly would cost less to service overtime. GMT would be nice to add to the collection but having the RO or aquanaut would certainly round out your collection, not to mention owning a high horology piece.

try on the watches and just go with what you want and what makes you happy.

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Gob Bluth · 21 March 2017, 09:30 PM

I know it's not one of the 3 options but I'd go AP 15202 then aquanaut (on green rubber) then BLNR.

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brandrea · 21 March 2017, 09:41 PM

If you need the GMT function then the choice is obvious. If not, the 5167 would be my choice.

Andad · 21 March 2017, 10:03 PM

Don't let the BLNR hype get to you, it is really just an SS GMTc with a different bezel insert.

Try them all on and choose the one you want to KEEP.

E.

21 March 2017, 07:33 AM	#6
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	The 15400st but only with the blue dial!!! That is the one to get. Otherwise BLNR. Not into the Aquanaut really. Yes it's a PP but so what? __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

21 March 2017, 03:18 PM	#16
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	No reason for the BLNR. 15400 is my pick out the bunch. Attached Images

21 March 2017, 03:21 PM	#17
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Blnr __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

21 March 2017, 05:37 PM	#20
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	The Aquanaut is super comfortable and discreet. The BLNR is a great daily wearer and very versatile. The AP is the most special among the three IMHO. It really comes down to what you want and what other watches you have in your collection. Attached Images

21 March 2017, 10:03 PM	#24
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Don't let the BLNR hype get to you, it is really just an SS GMTc with a different bezel insert. Try them all on and choose the one you want to KEEP. E. __________________ E

21 March 2017, 07:14 AM	#1
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	5167 15400/15300 BLNR For me at least. Well technically the BLNR would be above specifically the 15400, because I found the 15400 slightly too big of my wrist, so I would have to go with the 15300 or 15450 (or 15202). But if your wrist is bigger than mine (and most are), then the 15400 would be 2nd for me.

21 March 2017, 07:22 AM	#2
MrGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: Omega-Rolex Posts: 230	Lol at the people all saying Rolex first. Get the pp or else AP for gods sake the rolex is a turd next to pp and AP

21 March 2017, 07:28 AM	#3
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	AP all the way. Aquanaut and BLNR aren't in the same league with the RO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2017, 09:02 AM	#5
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	I'm a Rolex guy at least 5 days per week but, given the options, I'd be all over the 5167. In fact, I acquired the 5176 (on the rare bracelet) and wear it when the occasion calls for something just a bit more special than a Rolex tool watch. Something about the 5167 just absolutely speaks to me and the workmanship and visible movement are nothing short of breathtaking. I get a 'buzz' every time I wear it. The AP's, on the other hand, don't really do it for me. I bought one for the Mrs and she mildly enjoyed it for a year or so; since there was no real connection we flipped it for a JLC Master Geographic (also on bracelet) which she much prefers. Just our humble opinions; enjoy the hunt!

21 March 2017, 09:40 PM	#8
AMG RICH "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 1	I own both Batman and PP 5167-1A I liked the PP but it got old to me real quick.Batman is a watch that at any angle you look at it it sings.

21 March 2017, 10:17 AM	#9
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	I hear the AP's are a b##$ch to service and costly. $3500 for typical service.

21 March 2017, 10:37 AM	#12
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	When I buy a car, or a watch or so many other things, I always consider after-sale service. After-sale service accounts for some good 50% of my decision. That said, in your case, I'd take PP right off the list. AP has rather decent service, and Rolex service is a bit better. Between AP and Rolex, I'm way over fashion and niceties, and prefer solid, reliable, durable watches... and in that realm Rolex is king. Just my $0.02.

21 March 2017, 10:57 AM	#13
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	Patek. If I could, I would. That's the one. Gorgeous. Good luck

21 March 2017, 11:42 AM	#14
Mikegp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Unites States Posts: 790	I'd go 5167. Had an AP 15202 and never really bonded with it. Sold it. The 5167 is my favorite watch right now. I also own a subc, Daytona Ceramic and a Nautilus 5711. The BLNR has nothing on the Aquanaut. Not even a close call Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

21 March 2017, 12:30 PM	#15
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Just saw a BLNR at my AD the other day. So tempted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2017, 03:37 PM	#18
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	BLNR for me!

21 March 2017, 04:02 PM	#19
PrinceT "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: One Degree North Posts: 340	I vote 15400 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2017, 08:54 PM	#21
Z3ke "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northeast US Posts: 67	fellow doc I work with owns the ro 15400. certainly holds up better than the jumbo and has a larger power reserve. certainly imo not as bulky on the wrist if a 40mm sub or gmt fits you nicely. He wears it everyday and Ive seen it up close, not much scratches. Depends what you want. if you like a high horology piece in ss thats good for daily wear youll be happy with the ro. aquanaut is not my taste as I prefer the 5711, but that would be a better daily wearer than the ro; however ro imo has the better look and feel (Ive tried these watches on before). GMT cant go wrong as a daily wear, certainly would cost less to service overtime. GMT would be nice to add to the collection but having the RO or aquanaut would certainly round out your collection, not to mention owning a high horology piece. try on the watches and just go with what you want and what makes you happy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2017, 09:30 PM	#22
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	I know it's not one of the 3 options but I'd go AP 15202 then aquanaut (on green rubber) then BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2017, 09:41 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	If you need the GMT function then the choice is obvious. If not, the 5167 would be my choice.

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