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blah114 · 30 January 2017, 02:59 AM

I've 12,000$ to,spend on a new watch. I really like the 39mm steel white face gentra designed royal oak. Davidsw has a gorgeous one now. I am wondering about resale, though, resale IS. Factor to me. Is the 39 ambetter or worse seller than the 41? If you had 12k to spend on a sports watch, which AP would you choose.. I like the white dial AP MODEL.. his,price is higher than 12k, I know, but could stretch my budget to 14 max for,the right pied. I'd just rather not. I,welcome seller advice too. There is no authorized dealer near me, not even within 400 miles. https://davidsw.com/product/audemars...silver-dial-3/ Is the model at which I'm looking.

masterserg · 30 January 2017, 03:18 AM

15300 should be safe resale wise, but who knows. Buy it if you like it. Worst case you will lose a couple grand would be my guess.

SMD · 30 January 2017, 03:28 AM

May want to consider whether it is still under warranty. If it needs work it could be expensive. For that price you can get a new 15400.

masterserg · 30 January 2017, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMD

May want to consider whether it is still under warranty. If it needs work it could be expensive. For that price you can get a new 15400.

That's a good point ... more thank likely out of warranty.

To me, it boils down to whether you like / want the 15300 over the 15400 and whether you can justify the premium for that model.

GB-man · 30 January 2017, 04:38 AM

15300 has been pretty solid. Have you considered the 15450? Could get that new close to your budget.

Tay821 · 30 January 2017, 04:43 AM

^ this. The 15450 wears much bigger than 37mm. Good bang for the buck in your case

blah114 · 30 January 2017, 04:44 AM

Thanks for the responses. Because I don't have an AD too,close.. I'll have to find someone online I can trust. Buying pre owned wouldn't be my first choice.

anothernewphone · 30 January 2017, 09:07 AM

The 15450 is a good choice for A. smaller wrists and B. 12K budget -- but not C. resale. I don't think the 37mm Royal Oak will be great for resale, especially compared to the 15300.

Personally, I would buy the 15450 over the 15300.

Tay821 · 30 January 2017, 01:23 PM

I believe there is a white/silver 15450 for sale on the forum here. Think it's somewhere around $11,500 actually. Can't remember the user but know it's been listed for a while.. do a search and you'll find it

thomaspp · 30 January 2017, 01:43 PM

15300 is a sick watch!

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Ricky Spanish · 3 February 2017, 04:41 PM

I've found AP to be rock solid for keeping value so long as you have a complete and papered package. It also never hurts to know when the watch was last serviced. When I sold my black themes the top question was about service history. I wore that watch almost every day for a year and broke even.

EDIT: Clearwater is amazing at letting you know when/if the watch has been sent in. Write them with the serial/edition numbers and some pictures of the watch and they should fill you in.

Ahmadq87 · 3 February 2017, 05:37 PM

Go for 15400 41 size is more better than 39.

turillo · 4 February 2017, 12:19 AM

I think that watch has been sold...

But, it's a beauty none the less and will hold it's value...they're in demand.

Cheers and good luck.

FTE2014 · 4 February 2017, 12:23 AM

Obviously it is very personal: For me, I like the 39mm size, but I don't like the white dial version. I think the particular waffle pattern works best with the blue dial.
Good luck!

blah114 · 11 December 2018, 11:47 AM

I still haven’t gott n an AP.. prices are a bit nutty now. David saw had a 39 mm white dial that flew off his site. I still welcome feedback from owners of AP. 40mm is my ideal size. Thank you. It’s not that I’ve not been looking... it’s the market is high.

msma · 11 December 2018, 11:58 AM

The 15400 is a better choice.

Borossd · 11 December 2018, 12:20 PM

15400 100% anything smaller is for a lady wrist

Baco Noir · 11 December 2018, 12:40 PM

15400 wears larger than 41mm because of the lug design.

Great watch.

I have a 7.25” wrist for reference.

JCC296 · 12 December 2018, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Borossd

15400 100% anything smaller is for a lady wrist

that's so not true...

blah114 · 22 December 2018, 11:54 PM

I tried on a 41 mm.. it’s just too big. The lugs hang over the wrist. It’s a shame but at least I know. I might someday grab a 39mm.. my wrists are small.

jrs146 · 23 December 2018, 12:06 AM

They’re both trading rather high right now. Not that long ago a used 15400 was selling in the low 11’s range and 15300 were just a tad higher. So I’m not entirely sure either are greet picks from an investment standpoint.

That being said they’re both great watches. The decision in my mind comes down to size and age.

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blah114 · 23 December 2018, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs146

They’re both trading rather high right now. Not that long ago a used 15400 was selling in the low 11’s range and 15300 were just a tad higher. So I’m not entirely sure either are greet picks from an investment standpoint.

That being said they’re both great watches. The decision in my mind comes down to size and age.

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Yes, now is not the time to buy any Rolex, AP, Patek, etc.

H_UK · 4 January 2019, 06:51 AM

get the AP 15400 blue dial - you cant beat it!

30 January 2017, 02:59 AM	#1
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	Advice on AP purchase. I've 12,000$ to,spend on a new watch. I really like the 39mm steel white face gentra designed royal oak. Davidsw has a gorgeous one now. I am wondering about resale, though, resale IS. Factor to me. Is the 39 ambetter or worse seller than the 41? If you had 12k to spend on a sports watch, which AP would you choose.. I like the white dial AP MODEL.. his,price is higher than 12k, I know, but could stretch my budget to 14 max for,the right pied. I'd just rather not. I,welcome seller advice too. There is no authorized dealer near me, not even within 400 miles. https://davidsw.com/product/audemars...silver-dial-3/ Is the model at which I'm looking.

30 January 2017, 03:18 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	15300 should be safe resale wise, but who knows. Buy it if you like it. Worst case you will lose a couple grand would be my guess. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

30 January 2017, 01:43 PM	#10
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	15300 is a sick watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

11 December 2018, 12:40 PM	#18
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,971	15400 wears larger than 41mm because of the lug design. Great watch. I have a 7.25” wrist for reference. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

23 December 2018, 12:06 AM	#21
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	They’re both trading rather high right now. Not that long ago a used 15400 was selling in the low 11’s range and 15300 were just a tad higher. So I’m not entirely sure either are greet picks from an investment standpoint. That being said they’re both great watches. The decision in my mind comes down to size and age. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

30 January 2017, 03:28 AM	#3
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	May want to consider whether it is still under warranty. If it needs work it could be expensive. For that price you can get a new 15400.

30 January 2017, 04:38 AM	#5
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	15300 has been pretty solid. Have you considered the 15450? Could get that new close to your budget.

30 January 2017, 04:43 AM	#6
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	^ this. The 15450 wears much bigger than 37mm. Good bang for the buck in your case

30 January 2017, 04:44 AM	#7
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	Thanks for the responses. Because I don't have an AD too,close.. I'll have to find someone online I can trust. Buying pre owned wouldn't be my first choice.

30 January 2017, 09:07 AM	#8
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	The 15450 is a good choice for A. smaller wrists and B. 12K budget -- but not C. resale. I don't think the 37mm Royal Oak will be great for resale, especially compared to the 15300. Personally, I would buy the 15450 over the 15300.

30 January 2017, 01:23 PM	#9
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	I believe there is a white/silver 15450 for sale on the forum here. Think it's somewhere around $11,500 actually. Can't remember the user but know it's been listed for a while.. do a search and you'll find it

3 February 2017, 04:41 PM	#11
Ricky Spanish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: AP/YMii/50Fathoms Posts: 22	I've found AP to be rock solid for keeping value so long as you have a complete and papered package. It also never hurts to know when the watch was last serviced. When I sold my black themes the top question was about service history. I wore that watch almost every day for a year and broke even. EDIT: Clearwater is amazing at letting you know when/if the watch has been sent in. Write them with the serial/edition numbers and some pictures of the watch and they should fill you in.

3 February 2017, 05:37 PM	#12
Ahmadq87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Doha Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 142	Go for 15400 41 size is more better than 39.

4 February 2017, 12:19 AM	#13
turillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: AP, Omega, Posts: 257	I think that watch has been sold... But, it's a beauty none the less and will hold it's value...they're in demand. Cheers and good luck.

4 February 2017, 12:23 AM	#14
FTE2014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Tim Location: Dubai Watch: 5712&5167&5130G Posts: 221	Obviously it is very personal: For me, I like the 39mm size, but I don't like the white dial version. I think the particular waffle pattern works best with the blue dial. Good luck!

11 December 2018, 11:47 AM	#15
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	I still haven’t gott n an AP.. prices are a bit nutty now. David saw had a 39 mm white dial that flew off his site. I still welcome feedback from owners of AP. 40mm is my ideal size. Thank you. It’s not that I’ve not been looking... it’s the market is high.

11 December 2018, 11:58 AM	#16
msma Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 70	The 15400 is a better choice.

11 December 2018, 12:20 PM	#17
Borossd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 58	15400 100% anything smaller is for a lady wrist

22 December 2018, 11:54 PM	#20
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	I tried on a 41 mm.. it’s just too big. The lugs hang over the wrist. It’s a shame but at least I know. I might someday grab a 39mm.. my wrists are small.

4 January 2019, 06:51 AM	#23
H_UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London Watch: AP 15400 Posts: 104	get the AP 15400 blue dial - you cant beat it!

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