ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

mmyer14 · 26 September 2018, 06:57 AM

Looking to purchase my first AP and of course I am very interested in the 15400 blue dial. I visited the AP boutique in NYC this weekend and was shocked at how empty the cases were, but they had received a gray dial 15400 that I was able to look at. Someone had put a deposit on the watch an hour before I arrived, which was probably lucky as I may have walked out with the gray dial when I really want the blue. They did have a nice blue Jumbo, it was a demo watch and not for sale.

My question is, are people still seeing insane waiting times for the blue dial 15400. Is it even worth the hunt at this point? Are the white and gray dial 15400 pretty easy to find, or was it just luck I stumbled upon one.

Any guidance is appreciated

Gh0st0 · 26 September 2018, 07:20 AM

Wait lists for the 15400 do exist, not sure on how long or how much back log there is. Mine is supposedly due sometime in November

R!$ · 26 September 2018, 07:45 AM

This is a VERY popular watch. You were lucky to find the gray dial

Chary · 26 September 2018, 09:23 AM

I think the blue might have a long wait, but they over quote to over deliver! that's what a few members have experienced so far

VICI · 26 September 2018, 11:17 AM

My understanding is that the ruthenium dial is boutique only as well.

Choose the color you like and then put a deposit. It’ll make the acquisition that much more worth it.

GB-man · 26 September 2018, 12:15 PM

Seems like it’s much easier to get a blue 15400 as a second purchase but first time customer might be difficult. Other dials I would expect a 0- 3 month wait.

Sydny2 · 27 September 2018, 03:21 AM

Really? I went to the nyc boutique last week and she said the boutique doesn’t do any deposit.

GB-man · 27 September 2018, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sydny2

Really? I went to the nyc boutique last week and she said the boutique doesn’t do any deposit.

What did you ask for? I have always been asked for 25%.

hodie9 · 27 September 2018, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

What did you ask for? I have always been asked for 25%.

That’s what I have put down at that very boutique to reserve my pieces.

myporsche · 27 September 2018, 07:43 AM

Don't be afraid to to buy a gray dial if you like it more, it really is gorgeous. Also the blue 15400 is not the same blue as your picture with is a 15202 jumbo.

myporsche · 27 September 2018, 07:46 AM

AP with it's allocated boutique only Blue dial and forums such as this one have done a great job of really hyping up the blue dial when the real star of the show is the watch itself and not the dial color. They are all really nice in their own ways, buy what you like not what is most limited or hyped. I saw all 4 colors before deciding on my ruthenium, but in all honesty black and silver weren't far behind. Pick the one you like and you won't go wrong.

2nastie · 27 September 2018, 10:10 AM

Blue is the hardest to find (customary).

I would say the 3 others colors (white/silver, black, grey) are about the same in availability. It depends where you are. I've seen either a grey 15450 or 15400 in stock (when they come in stock) where I'm located. The black and silver always seem to go quick and/or waitlist.

Overall 15400 market has tighten up.

lhawli · 27 September 2018, 10:15 AM

OP,

Your first picture seems to be a black dial not a ruthenium dial in my eyes.

Personally, I’m getting the black dial 15400 as I find it makes the contrast with the markets pop like no other color. Blue would be nice but less versatile for a watch I want to wear with everything. Ruthenium Dial I find a little flush.

One thing to note that the blue on the /202 is flat compared to a more shiny blue of the /400. I prefer the latter between the 2. Not to mention the /202 has a quirky movement, which does not have a seconds hand or a quick set date.

My opinion of course.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

mmyer14 · 28 September 2018, 05:21 AM

I just heard back from a representative at the NYC boutique and they stated they will not receive anymore pieces that are not already spoken for until 2019, and that I should check back in with them in December to see if they are taking deposits for “rare” pieces.

Knew this process wouldn’t be easy, but this seems a little ominous.

tton · 28 September 2018, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmyer14

I just heard back from a representative at the NYC boutique and they stated they will not receive anymore pieces that are not already spoken for until 2019, and that I should check back in with them in December to see if they are taking deposits for “rare” pieces.

Knew this process wouldn’t be easy, but this seems a little ominous.

Wow, any more pieces at all or just the blue?

Gh0st0 · 28 September 2018, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmyer14

I just heard back from a representative at the NYC boutique and they stated they will not receive anymore pieces that are not already spoken for until 2019, and that I should check back in with them in December to see if they are taking deposits for “rare” pieces.

Knew this process wouldn’t be easy, but this seems a little ominous.

Odd, just put a deposit on my 15400 2 weeks ago and got a call that it’s already here.

mmyer14 · 29 September 2018, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gh0st0

Odd, just put a deposit on my 15400 2 weeks ago and got a call that it’s already here.

Blue dial? I believe her comments were specific to the 15400st blue dial.

amracer · 28 September 2018, 06:40 PM

the grey looks good

26 September 2018, 06:57 AM	#1
mmyer14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13	Searching for my first AP Looking to purchase my first AP and of course I am very interested in the 15400 blue dial. I visited the AP boutique in NYC this weekend and was shocked at how empty the cases were, but they had received a gray dial 15400 that I was able to look at. Someone had put a deposit on the watch an hour before I arrived, which was probably lucky as I may have walked out with the gray dial when I really want the blue. They did have a nice blue Jumbo, it was a demo watch and not for sale. My question is, are people still seeing insane waiting times for the blue dial 15400. Is it even worth the hunt at this point? Are the white and gray dial 15400 pretty easy to find, or was it just luck I stumbled upon one. Any guidance is appreciated Attached Images

26 September 2018, 11:17 AM	#5
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Searching for my first AP My understanding is that the ruthenium dial is boutique only as well. Choose the color you like and then put a deposit. It’ll make the acquisition that much more worth it.

26 September 2018, 12:15 PM	#6
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Seems like it’s much easier to get a blue 15400 as a second purchase but first time customer might be difficult. Other dials I would expect a 0- 3 month wait. __________________

27 September 2018, 10:15 AM	#13
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	Searching for my first AP OP, Your first picture seems to be a black dial not a ruthenium dial in my eyes. Personally, I’m getting the black dial 15400 as I find it makes the contrast with the markets pop like no other color. Blue would be nice but less versatile for a watch I want to wear with everything. Ruthenium Dial I find a little flush. One thing to note that the blue on the /202 is flat compared to a more shiny blue of the /400. I prefer the latter between the 2. Not to mention the /202 has a quirky movement, which does not have a seconds hand or a quick set date. My opinion of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

26 September 2018, 07:20 AM	#2
Gh0st0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 136	Wait lists for the 15400 do exist, not sure on how long or how much back log there is. Mine is supposedly due sometime in November

26 September 2018, 07:45 AM	#3
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	This is a VERY popular watch. You were lucky to find the gray dial

26 September 2018, 09:23 AM	#4
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	I think the blue might have a long wait, but they over quote to over deliver! that's what a few members have experienced so far

27 September 2018, 03:21 AM	#7
Sydny2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: SubC, GMT, Daytona Posts: 266	Really? I went to the nyc boutique last week and she said the boutique doesn’t do any deposit.

27 September 2018, 07:43 AM	#10
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Don't be afraid to to buy a gray dial if you like it more, it really is gorgeous. Also the blue 15400 is not the same blue as your picture with is a 15202 jumbo.

27 September 2018, 07:46 AM	#11
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	AP with it's allocated boutique only Blue dial and forums such as this one have done a great job of really hyping up the blue dial when the real star of the show is the watch itself and not the dial color. They are all really nice in their own ways, buy what you like not what is most limited or hyped. I saw all 4 colors before deciding on my ruthenium, but in all honesty black and silver weren't far behind. Pick the one you like and you won't go wrong.

27 September 2018, 10:10 AM	#12
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Blue is the hardest to find (customary). I would say the 3 others colors (white/silver, black, grey) are about the same in availability. It depends where you are. I've seen either a grey 15450 or 15400 in stock (when they come in stock) where I'm located. The black and silver always seem to go quick and/or waitlist. Overall 15400 market has tighten up.

28 September 2018, 05:21 AM	#14
mmyer14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13	I just heard back from a representative at the NYC boutique and they stated they will not receive anymore pieces that are not already spoken for until 2019, and that I should check back in with them in December to see if they are taking deposits for “rare” pieces. Knew this process wouldn’t be easy, but this seems a little ominous.

28 September 2018, 06:40 PM	#18
amracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London Watch: Rolex, AP, Bvlgari Posts: 126	the grey looks good

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)