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s14roller · 9 November 2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

I know the AP is in an elite class, the movement, the quality and finish, but the bracelet doesn't get my motor running. Only pictures, never seen one in person or tried one on, so my perspective is limited. The Aquanaut, now that's a different story

There you have it...pics can make anything look more boring or nicer than it really is.

In this case, the RO bracelet is my absolute favorite of any brand. The shimmer and finish in person is outstanding. Same with their new ceramic watches...eh in pics, amazing in person as the ceramic just shimmers like crazy.

I also did not like the Nautilus bracelet in pics, but was quite fond of it in person.

AP is still nicer than the PP bracelet though ;)

Aarcher@McDGA · 9 November 2013, 02:14 PM

Hey Kilyung. Just curious. What watch brand do you own most of?

GsurgBM · 9 November 2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I have both and love both. If money is no object, the 15400 is a very nice watch with exquisite finish work and a truly artistic movement. The DJII is nice because I never have to worry about it. It wears tough as nails and feels a little more rugged. That is a tough choice. If I could only keep one...probably AP by a hair:)

I love these two watches. That DJ II is gorgeous. !

toph · 9 November 2013, 02:32 PM

We'll it seems I am in the minority here, I have tried on many AP and I have not liked one of them. I find them quite dull and underwhelming. They look great in pics but I would go the DJII easily.

Aarcher@McDGA · 9 November 2013, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I have both and love both. If money is no object, the 15400 is a very nice watch with exquisite finish work and a truly artistic movement. The DJII is nice because I never have to worry about it. It wears tough as nails and feels a little more rugged. That is a tough choice. If I could only keep one...probably AP by a hair:)

Hey SaddleSC. Do you have a lume shot of the 2 watches?

handsfull · 9 November 2013, 03:11 PM

Very lopsided comp.....one is about double the price of the other. I pick the AP.

That said....If you add an ALS to the options....I pick the ALS. LOL.

Watcheroo · 9 November 2013, 03:52 PM

Easy choice; the AP. Try and source a blue dial 15400 - it a beauty.

Cheers!

jctrolex · 9 November 2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ardalan

AP is one of the 3 high end swiss watch company, however between the two models that you asked, DJJ II looks nicer to me.

One of the 3 high end Swiss watch company?

improviz · 9 November 2013, 05:47 PM

Seeing an AP RO in motion gives a much better sense of its intrinsic beauty, high quality finish, and complex interplay between brushed/polished surfaces. These are for 15300 (39mm vs 15400's 41mm), but they get the point across nicely.

A nice 15300 review on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64uEe2P5ZMk

And a very nice short video of another 15300:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOaQrYOCPzw

sportsmaven20 · 9 November 2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

We'll it seems I am in the minority here, I have tried on many AP and I have not liked one of them. I find them quite dull and underwhelming. They look great in pics but I would go the DJII easily.

I'm with you...aesthetics come in to play for me. I have to like the look of any watch to put it on my wrist and there is nothing I like about the look of the AP RO.

I know there's a lot of posters who are in love with the AP RO, I just happen to not be one of them....that's what makes our collective affection for watches so unique.

I'd go with the DJII...

Aarcher@McDGA · 9 November 2013, 10:37 PM

My Fiancé says both are beautiful watches but says that the DJ II just pops. I think you really see that difference in SaddleSC's wrist shot comparison. That said, she also has a 116234 that she just loves too.

I am seeing DJ II pricing around 7 - 8K and 15400 pricing around 12 - 13k. So not double. But a healthy 5k or so.

AK797 · 9 November 2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jctrolex

One of the 3 high end Swiss watch company?

He means the famed holy trinity of AP, PP and VC.

AK797 · 9 November 2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by improviz

Seeing an AP RO in motion gives a much better sense of its intrinsic beauty, high quality finish, and complex interplay between brushed/polished surfaces. These are for 15300 (39mm vs 15400's 41mm), but they get the point across nicely.

A nice 15300 review on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64uEe2P5ZMk

And a very nice short video of another 15300:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOaQrYOCPzw

Yes I like Michael's videos, his one of the RG RO helped convince me to get mine.

s14roller · 9 November 2013, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aarcher@McDGA

My Fiancé says both are beautiful watches but says that the DJ II just pops. I think you really see that difference in SaddleSC's wrist shot comparison. That said, she also has a 116234 that she just loves too.

I am seeing DJ II pricing around 7 - 8K and 15400 pricing around 12 - 13k. So not double. But a healthy 5k or so.

In terms of bling or pop, I'd probably tend to agree, but that's just 1 aspect.

Since you asked which is the one to go with in totality, the AP.

I have a Daytona which has more "pop" per se than my 15400, but feel overall if I could keep one of the 2, it might be the 15400.

Aarcher@McDGA · 10 November 2013, 01:14 AM

Improviz thank you for posting the YouTube video links. I think I have a better appreciation for the beauty of the AP after watching. I may have to resist my urge to buy now so I can save the extra dough needed for the AP.

Anyone have any random DJ II & 15400 dial pics. I think this May be a factor.

kjp1 · 10 November 2013, 01:36 AM

Both are fantastic, but for me, the "too small" hands when compared to the dial markers on the DJ II just spoil it. The AP is double the price but pretty close to the "perfect" watch.

improviz · 10 November 2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Aarcher@McDGA

Improviz thank you for posting the YouTube video links. I think I have a better appreciation for the beauty of the AP after watching. I may have to resist my urge to buy now so I can save the extra dough needed for the AP.

Anyone have any random DJ II & 15400 dial pics. I think this May be a factor.

Thanks! You will find plenty of excellent 15400 dial pics in the Audemars Piguet forum of this site, worth a look!

improviz · 10 November 2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yes I like Michael's videos, his one of the RG RO helped convince me to get mine.

Same here, those two videos put the RO at the top of the short list...from there it was a matter of deciding the size and dial color, and pouncing!

up2nogood · 10 November 2013, 02:15 AM

Does the DJII come on jubilee? If so, that would make the choice tougher.

SaddleSC · 10 November 2013, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by up2nogood

Does the DJII come on jubilee? If so, that would make the choice tougher.

No…the DJII is only available on Oyster.

toph · 10 November 2013, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

I'm with you...aesthetics come in to play for me. I have to like the look of any watch to put it on my wrist and there is nothing I like about the look of the AP RO.

I know there's a lot of posters who are in love with the AP RO, I just happen to not be one of them....that's what makes our collective affection for watches so unique.

I'd go with the DJII...

It is funny how people see the same thing differently

. I agree with you totally obviously. In pictures they look fantastic, exciting, etc etc but in real life I was nearly shocked by how much I didn't like any AP RO or ROO. Was nit impressed by finishing, dimensions or the detail

wisguy · 10 November 2013, 04:10 AM

Used to own a 116300 that went out the door after I got the 15400... No comparison

FTX I · 10 November 2013, 04:20 AM

DJ would be my choice

Le Chef · 10 November 2013, 04:28 AM

I happened to be in the Rolex boutique in Chicago with a friend a while back. He was looking at a DJII and I happened to be wearing my AP 15300. In his view the DJII was too blingy. We crossed the street and he bought an AP 15400.

Gerardus · 10 November 2013, 04:42 AM

DJ2 for me

VICI · 10 November 2013, 08:26 AM

AP - just look at the details and you'll see why.

That being said - Rolex is a more identifyable brand.

improviz · 10 November 2013, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by improviz

Thanks! You will find plenty of excellent 15400 dial pics in the Audemars Piguet forum of this site, worth a look!

Also here's another "in motion" video of a 15300 with black dial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNBm73cilHs

Sam Philip · 10 November 2013, 10:51 AM

Ap

Lrlx · 10 November 2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14roller

In this case, the RO bracelet is my absolute favorite of any brand. The shimmer and finish in person is outstanding.

x2. The AP Bracelet/case attention to detail is something else.

Shimmer:

Making the Bracelet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh1Xww576Yc

Making the Dial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_052N4oq2k

Making the case:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn0UHZuOEeY

Casing Up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC-y5QRCUUA

Open working:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCvtuAbr7L8

I'm a fan of the new DJ2 and almost purchased it. Decided on the AP in the end.

Qimchi · 10 November 2013, 03:02 PM

For me AP in a heart beat, and still AP after many million heart beats. And I predict AP in the next future million heart beats.

9 November 2013, 02:32 PM	#34
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	We'll it seems I am in the minority here, I have tried on many AP and I have not liked one of them. I find them quite dull and underwhelming. They look great in pics but I would go the DJII easily. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

9 November 2013, 05:47 PM	#39
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Seeing an AP RO in motion gives a much better sense of its intrinsic beauty, high quality finish, and complex interplay between brushed/polished surfaces. These are for 15300 (39mm vs 15400's 41mm), but they get the point across nicely. A nice 15300 review on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64uEe2P5ZMk And a very nice short video of another 15300: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOaQrYOCPzw __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

10 November 2013, 04:10 AM	#52
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Used to own a 116300 that went out the door after I got the 15400... No comparison __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

10 November 2013, 04:28 AM	#54
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Side by side I happened to be in the Rolex boutique in Chicago with a friend a while back. He was looking at a DJII and I happened to be wearing my AP 15300. In his view the DJII was too blingy. We crossed the street and he bought an AP 15400.

10 November 2013, 04:42 AM	#55
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	DJ2 for me __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

9 November 2013, 02:14 PM	#32
Aarcher@McDGA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: McDonough, GA Watch: 116710BLNR 15400ST Posts: 303	Hey Kilyung. Just curious. What watch brand do you own most of?

9 November 2013, 03:11 PM	#36
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Very lopsided comp.....one is about double the price of the other. I pick the AP. That said....If you add an ALS to the options....I pick the ALS. LOL.

9 November 2013, 03:52 PM	#37
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Easy choice; the AP. Try and source a blue dial 15400 - it a beauty. Cheers!

9 November 2013, 10:37 PM	#41
Aarcher@McDGA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: McDonough, GA Watch: 116710BLNR 15400ST Posts: 303	My Fiancé says both are beautiful watches but says that the DJ II just pops. I think you really see that difference in SaddleSC's wrist shot comparison. That said, she also has a 116234 that she just loves too. I am seeing DJ II pricing around 7 - 8K and 15400 pricing around 12 - 13k. So not double. But a healthy 5k or so.

10 November 2013, 01:14 AM	#45
Aarcher@McDGA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: McDonough, GA Watch: 116710BLNR 15400ST Posts: 303	Improviz thank you for posting the YouTube video links. I think I have a better appreciation for the beauty of the AP after watching. I may have to resist my urge to buy now so I can save the extra dough needed for the AP. Anyone have any random DJ II & 15400 dial pics. I think this May be a factor.

10 November 2013, 01:36 AM	#46
kjp1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Keith Location: So-Cal Watch: 1680 Sub Posts: 840	Both are fantastic, but for me, the "too small" hands when compared to the dial markers on the DJ II just spoil it. The AP is double the price but pretty close to the "perfect" watch.

10 November 2013, 02:15 AM	#49
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Does the DJII come on jubilee? If so, that would make the choice tougher.

10 November 2013, 04:20 AM	#53
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	DJ would be my choice

10 November 2013, 08:26 AM	#56
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	AP - just look at the details and you'll see why. That being said - Rolex is a more identifyable brand.

10 November 2013, 10:51 AM	#58
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Ap

10 November 2013, 03:02 PM	#60
Qimchi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Earth Watch: Everything Posts: 154	For me AP in a heart beat, and still AP after many million heart beats. And I predict AP in the next future million heart beats.

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