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EdwardC · 19 April 2018, 04:38 PM

I was fortunate enough to get a late 2016 Seadweller 116600 and I rarely wore it until late last year. While I really like it to be the last modestly sized, no-cyclops Seadweller, I found it a bit too sporty at times.

Last month I went to a Audemars Piguet boutique and spent some quality time with a sales person there (in Taipei 101). Not sure if it's due to the exceptional service the sales person gave me or the real charm of the Royal Oak, I am thinking if I should "upgrade" to a Royal Oak 15400 in black or blue dial.

Any opinion?

dave023 · 19 April 2018, 05:02 PM

The AP is gorgeous...but I'd keep my SD. Good luck!

Roger Lococco · 19 April 2018, 05:06 PM

I like your SD much more

Token74 · 19 April 2018, 05:09 PM

I wear my Dweller more than my RO. The RO is a stunning watch, but for sone reason I've not quite clicked with it.

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cfjan · 19 April 2018, 05:09 PM

To me they are very different.. so ideally get both.. but if only one, I might have to side with the SD.. !

Agree that the people at Taipei 101 boutique are very nice. I guess being a factory boutique helps. (I assume less financial pressure to make the sale)

Watch Admirer · 19 April 2018, 05:13 PM

save and buy a gold 15400, and make it your PM piece. I regret going two-tone only.

EdwardC · 19 April 2018, 05:25 PM

Thanks guys. I'm a bit surprised it's 5:0 so far, SD vs RO. What's the 1 factor you consider to side with the SD?

SC11 · 19 April 2018, 05:26 PM

My reply from your other thread.

I own both and can say the Royal Oak is amazing and by far the best watch I’ve owned!

Will say though the 116600 is a more versatile watch and if I had to go to a one watch collection it would most likely be the one I’d keep.

But in saying that if you don’t wear the 116600 it’s pointless keeping it! And trust me you will wear the Royal Oak

Benjo74 · 19 April 2018, 05:36 PM

I’d do it. The 15400 is another gear!

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G'ed · 19 April 2018, 06:11 PM

Own both previously and if I had to choose again, it’s SD. It’s more versatile.

JacksonStone · 19 April 2018, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwardC

What's the 1 factor you consider to side with the SD?

It's a Rolex forum.

My choice between those two watches is the AP, but that's because I'm not much of an SD fan. If it were any number of other Rolexes, I would choose differently, although I do like that RO.

stratguy · 19 April 2018, 09:58 PM

I'd go AP.

Michigan_State · 19 April 2018, 10:15 PM

Upgrade!

zjd168 · 19 April 2018, 10:21 PM

People would laugh at you if this question was asked 2 years ago when the sd4k was in production and offered at heavy discount.

It really depends on if you are purely a consumer or a collector. When both were readily available there was no contest at all.

AK797 · 19 April 2018, 10:31 PM

Go for the AP, different level if you like the style.

jed11 · 19 April 2018, 10:33 PM

Biased...but the AP is just on a whole other level. Great to have both as they are very different and personally think they serve different purposes but yeah...I’d go with this

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Dr.Smellody · 19 April 2018, 10:45 PM

SD by a mile and a half.

Dr.Smellody · 19 April 2018, 10:46 PM

NOT an upgrade in my book.

Maiden · 19 April 2018, 10:49 PM

I would in a heartbeat, but what do YOU like more?

ras47 · 19 April 2018, 10:52 PM

I’m not an AP fan at all. Nope, not one bit. The SD43 is much more my style and it’s a favorite of mine. I wouldn’t give up the Sea Dweller for an AP - any AP.

PLNYC · 19 April 2018, 10:53 PM

I’d save and add. The 116600 and 15400 can be a killer duo

SeaDweller50 · 19 April 2018, 11:00 PM

Not a lover of the AP bracelet. Looks like a Challenger 2 tank track. I’d keep the SD.

RichM · 19 April 2018, 11:14 PM

Keep the SD.

kans86 · 19 April 2018, 11:16 PM

I'd save up for the AP, but not let my SD4K go.

beshannon · 19 April 2018, 11:17 PM

I would get the one that fit my wrist the best and that I wanted to wear

fishingbear · 19 April 2018, 11:20 PM

You will regret letting the 116600 go.

Rolex fan 61 · 20 April 2018, 12:52 AM

Keep the SD!

masyv6 · 20 April 2018, 12:58 AM

I'd go for the AP in your case.

Senorx · 20 April 2018, 01:05 AM

No idea what y’all see in the AP RO. It does zero for me.

FTX I · 20 April 2018, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr.smellody

not an upgrade in my book.

+1

19 April 2018, 04:38 PM	#1
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,595	Keep the Seadweller 116600, or get the Royal Oak 15400? I was fortunate enough to get a late 2016 Seadweller 116600 and I rarely wore it until late last year. While I really like it to be the last modestly sized, no-cyclops Seadweller, I found it a bit too sporty at times. Last month I went to a Audemars Piguet boutique and spent some quality time with a sales person there (in Taipei 101). Not sure if it's due to the exceptional service the sales person gave me or the real charm of the Royal Oak, I am thinking if I should "upgrade" to a Royal Oak 15400 in black or blue dial. Any opinion?

19 April 2018, 05:06 PM	#3
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	I like your SD much more __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

19 April 2018, 05:09 PM	#4
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	I wear my Dweller more than my RO. The RO is a stunning watch, but for sone reason I've not quite clicked with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

19 April 2018, 10:15 PM	#13
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	Upgrade! __________________ Have a nice day!

19 April 2018, 10:49 PM	#19
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	I would in a heartbeat, but what do YOU like more? __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

19 April 2018, 05:02 PM	#2
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	The AP is gorgeous...but I'd keep my SD. Good luck!

19 April 2018, 05:09 PM	#5
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	To me they are very different.. so ideally get both.. but if only one, I might have to side with the SD.. ! Agree that the people at Taipei 101 boutique are very nice. I guess being a factory boutique helps. (I assume less financial pressure to make the sale)

19 April 2018, 05:13 PM	#6
Watch Admirer Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: somewhere Posts: 350	save and buy a gold 15400, and make it your PM piece. I regret going two-tone only.

19 April 2018, 05:25 PM	#7
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,595	Thanks guys. I'm a bit surprised it's 5:0 so far, SD vs RO. What's the 1 factor you consider to side with the SD?

19 April 2018, 05:26 PM	#8
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	My reply from your other thread. I own both and can say the Royal Oak is amazing and by far the best watch I’ve owned! Will say though the 116600 is a more versatile watch and if I had to go to a one watch collection it would most likely be the one I’d keep. But in saying that if you don’t wear the 116600 it’s pointless keeping it! And trust me you will wear the Royal Oak

19 April 2018, 05:36 PM	#9
Benjo74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,125	I’d do it. The 15400 is another gear! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 April 2018, 06:11 PM	#10
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Own both previously and if I had to choose again, it’s SD. It’s more versatile.

19 April 2018, 09:58 PM	#12
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	I'd go AP.

19 April 2018, 10:21 PM	#14
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	People would laugh at you if this question was asked 2 years ago when the sd4k was in production and offered at heavy discount. It really depends on if you are purely a consumer or a collector. When both were readily available there was no contest at all.

19 April 2018, 10:31 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Go for the AP, different level if you like the style.

19 April 2018, 10:33 PM	#16
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,718	Biased...but the AP is just on a whole other level. Great to have both as they are very different and personally think they serve different purposes but yeah...I’d go with this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 April 2018, 10:45 PM	#17
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,414	SD by a mile and a half.

19 April 2018, 10:46 PM	#18
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,414	NOT an upgrade in my book.

19 April 2018, 10:52 PM	#20
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I’m not an AP fan at all. Nope, not one bit. The SD43 is much more my style and it’s a favorite of mine. I wouldn’t give up the Sea Dweller for an AP - any AP. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

19 April 2018, 10:53 PM	#21
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I’d save and add. The 116600 and 15400 can be a killer duo __________________

19 April 2018, 11:00 PM	#22
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Not a lover of the AP bracelet. Looks like a Challenger 2 tank track. I’d keep the SD.

19 April 2018, 11:14 PM	#23
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,753	Keep the SD. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

19 April 2018, 11:16 PM	#24
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	I'd save up for the AP, but not let my SD4K go.

19 April 2018, 11:17 PM	#25
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would get the one that fit my wrist the best and that I wanted to wear __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 April 2018, 11:20 PM	#26
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	You will regret letting the 116600 go.

20 April 2018, 12:52 AM	#27
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Keep the SD!

20 April 2018, 12:58 AM	#28
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	I'd go for the AP in your case.

20 April 2018, 01:05 AM	#29
Senorx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Ed Location: Texas Watch: Sub 14060M Posts: 104	No idea what y’all see in the AP RO. It does zero for me.

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