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jrs146 · 14 March 2016, 01:07 AM

Both amazing watches for a laundry list of reasons. The BLRO gives you the the feel of gold without the bling. The AP, although not gold gives you a true grail that truly flies under the radar.

When I'm ready to buy a PM Rolex, it will be the BLRO.

My next AP will most likely be the Jumbo.

But not sure that I would try to compare the two any further than simply deciding which one I want next. They are just both so fantastic.

I think the only way to answer this question is to end up deciding which brand you want. Rolex or AP. I would start there and then the decision will be much easier.

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Boaters · 14 March 2016, 01:08 AM

BLRO just beautiful

capote · 14 March 2016, 01:28 AM

Both the 15202 and GMT blue/red are iconic as steel watches, so between the two the AP makes more sense IMO.

singe89 · 14 March 2016, 02:15 AM

I like both but would lean towards the AP. I really think you need both in a collection.

I'll also add I don't know where people pull these AP service times and prices from. I have an AP getting serviced at Clearwater right now. Less than $1k and 4 week turnaround time. It's the 7th AP I've sent to Clearwater and AP service is probably the best in the business.

mike · 14 March 2016, 07:13 AM

I'm constantly amazed by the lack of civility that has become the hallmark of many on TRF. Gone are the days when we could ask questions and learn.

Some of you are just plain jerks,

HauteHorlogerie · 14 March 2016, 02:23 AM

Haha I have both. I did this to stir up some controversy. Which it did! My word. My collection as it sits this week is a 5711/1P (my grail I got last year) 15202 (my second one after some small problems with the first one), 116719BLRO incoming this week. I also have some other less important steel pieces for fun...

Pieces I let go from boredom last year: 5205R black, 1675 Gilt, 5517, 16520 (white), Speedy Pro, 5396G non sector, 5164, 5712/1A

Incoming piece this year: 5170G-010, 16520 drop dial, 6262 Paul Newman (if things continue to go well with business), 116655 (for fun, probably won't last long in the collection).

texex91 · 14 March 2016, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HauteHorlogerie

Haha I have both. I did this to stir up some controversy. Which it did! My word. My collection as it sits this week is a 5711/1P (my grail I got last year) 15202 (my second one after some small problems with the first one), 116719BLRO incoming this week. I also have some other less important steel pieces for fun...

Pieces I let go from boredom last year: 5205R black, 1675 Gilt, 5517, 16520 (white), Speedy Pro, 5396G non sector, 5164, 5712/1A

Incoming piece this year: 5170G-010, 16520 drop dial, 6262 Paul Newman (if things continue to go well with business), 116655 (for fun, probably won't last long in the collection).

To the add list: RM

HauteHorlogerie · 14 March 2016, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

To the add list: RM

Hahaha I've had both RM035's! I lose interest, I think an RM030 black rose will be my next RM.

SamiKssiaa · 14 March 2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HauteHorlogerie

Haha I have both. I did this to stir up some controversy. Which it did!

aprasert · 14 March 2016, 02:38 AM

15202

Robb · 14 March 2016, 04:43 AM

BLRO

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tkerrmd · 14 March 2016, 06:13 AM

Much prefer the Rolex

Cru Jones · 14 March 2016, 06:15 AM

[Trying to get this thread back on track]

BLRO is a beauty for sure and more robust, but if I could only have one, I'd get the Jumbo for sure.

It's really on a different level on so many ways.

SamiKssiaa · 14 March 2016, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

It's really on a different level on so many ways.

Its just an over priced steel watch with a none magnified date, I'd love to hear the pretentious reasons that anyone on this forum has for pretending that its on the same level as a solid gold ceramic Rolex.

JapRs · 14 March 2016, 06:22 AM

Both

View Poll Results: 15202ST v. 116719BLRO
15202 (steel jumbo, 40th anniversary)	52	38.81%
116719 (white gold pepsi)	82	61.19%
Voters: 134. You may not vote on this poll

14 March 2016, 01:07 AM	#1
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Both amazing watches for a laundry list of reasons. The BLRO gives you the the feel of gold without the bling. The AP, although not gold gives you a true grail that truly flies under the radar. When I'm ready to buy a PM Rolex, it will be the BLRO. My next AP will most likely be the Jumbo. But not sure that I would try to compare the two any further than simply deciding which one I want next. They are just both so fantastic. I think the only way to answer this question is to end up deciding which brand you want. Rolex or AP. I would start there and then the decision will be much easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

14 March 2016, 04:43 AM	#11
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	BLRO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

14 March 2016, 01:08 AM	#2
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	BLRO just beautiful

14 March 2016, 01:28 AM	#3
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Both the 15202 and GMT blue/red are iconic as steel watches, so between the two the AP makes more sense IMO.

14 March 2016, 02:15 AM	#4
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	I like both but would lean towards the AP. I really think you need both in a collection. I'll also add I don't know where people pull these AP service times and prices from. I have an AP getting serviced at Clearwater right now. Less than $1k and 4 week turnaround time. It's the 7th AP I've sent to Clearwater and AP service is probably the best in the business.

14 March 2016, 07:13 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'm constantly amazed by the lack of civility that has become the hallmark of many on TRF. Gone are the days when we could ask questions and learn. Some of you are just plain jerks,

14 March 2016, 02:23 AM	#6
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	Haha I have both. I did this to stir up some controversy. Which it did! My word. My collection as it sits this week is a 5711/1P (my grail I got last year) 15202 (my second one after some small problems with the first one), 116719BLRO incoming this week. I also have some other less important steel pieces for fun... Pieces I let go from boredom last year: 5205R black, 1675 Gilt, 5517, 16520 (white), Speedy Pro, 5396G non sector, 5164, 5712/1A Incoming piece this year: 5170G-010, 16520 drop dial, 6262 Paul Newman (if things continue to go well with business), 116655 (for fun, probably won't last long in the collection).

14 March 2016, 02:38 AM	#10
aprasert "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 184	15202

14 March 2016, 06:13 AM	#12
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Much prefer the Rolex

14 March 2016, 06:15 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	[Trying to get this thread back on track] BLRO is a beauty for sure and more robust, but if I could only have one, I'd get the Jumbo for sure. It's really on a different level on so many ways.

14 March 2016, 06:22 AM	#15
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Both

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