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bokmeipai · 5 December 2018, 10:13 PM

Thinking about trading my white gold sub "smurf" for AP 15400. Do you think this is a good trade with some cash coming my way ?

beshannon · 5 December 2018, 10:18 PM

I guess that depends on which watch you want more, condition, remaining warranty and how much cash.

Personally I would not do that trade.

Ballzzz · 5 December 2018, 10:19 PM

PM for SS choice is yours - I think the gold sub is a soft pm model compared to say a DD in the way of value retention - if you don’t mind the weight difference the AP bracelt is very nice and cash always helps.

How much exactly?

Cru Jones · 5 December 2018, 10:20 PM

For a 15200 or 15300, sure. Personally, I find the proportions a bit off on the 15400.

DoctorA · 5 December 2018, 10:22 PM

I wouldn’t do it but it’s your wrist and your money!

joli160 · 5 December 2018, 10:23 PM

No way

brandrea · 5 December 2018, 10:24 PM

For a 15202 I would, but then you’d have to pony up

TimeToWatch · 5 December 2018, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bokmeipai

Thinking about trading my white gold sub "smurf" for AP 15400. Do you think this is a good trade with some cash coming my way ?

The WG sub is a better watch. I would not

Jim Smyth · 5 December 2018, 10:55 PM

Nope not me although I do like the AP.

AK797 · 5 December 2018, 10:59 PM

I prefer the blue dial of the 400 to the Smurf and the 202 so I'd go for it, with some money back.

904VT · 5 December 2018, 11:04 PM

Not a fan really of the 15400. Ultra thin blue dial is nice however. I wouldn't trade a Smurf for either of those even if it was watch plus $10k

GSBC · 5 December 2018, 11:18 PM

I have to agree with others...15400 does not have great proportions. The flared lug to lug dimensions coupled with the thin case is a bit odd to my eyes...especially in comparison to the classic.

I would keep the smurf or trade for something else.

dubins930 · 5 December 2018, 11:45 PM

I probably wouldn’t trade a WG watch for steel... however the AP movement is beautiful and much more highly decorated... a true peice of holorolgical effort.

jeffnnj · 5 December 2018, 11:49 PM

If you can live with the 15400, you should go for it. Just remember that it's a scratch magnet and it looks bad with even minimal abuse. Go to a dealer that sells them preowned and have a look so you know what you're getting into. I wore mine tucked under a sleeve or not at all & couldn't wait to unload it. The topic's been discussed here many times.

ap1 · 6 December 2018, 12:11 AM

Neither is super high on my wrist but I give the edge to AP. Prefer the 15300

ppalasthira · 6 December 2018, 12:52 AM

I was in a similar situation to you about a month ago.

A full gold YG GMT2 for a SS PP 5711 + cash. It depends how much you like the 15400.

Personally, I’ve been lusting over the 5711 since my early 20s. That is why I did the trade.

It was hard while I was doing the trade. A PM for a SS.

watchwatcher · 6 December 2018, 01:44 AM

Not in a hundred million years would I even consider that.

rmlovett1 · 6 December 2018, 01:48 AM

I personally wouldn’t. But I’d like to know what else is in your collection

wiswrist · 6 December 2018, 01:56 AM

For me it would depend on what else you have and how much cash would be coming your way.

If it's the blue dial 15400 you'd pretty much be at an even trade. I'd probably want ~$5K cash my way for any of the other dial colors.

strettyend · 6 December 2018, 02:00 AM

No, absolutely not. PM for an inflated price SS? Nope.

Toony · 6 December 2018, 02:00 AM

I would not make that deal. I prefer the sub

subprimero · 6 December 2018, 02:00 AM

Not for the 15400. 39mm is the best size for the RO.

t65tampa · 6 December 2018, 02:16 AM

There is no way I would ever do that trade. Unless I was sending you my 15400 for your white gold Submariner.

I love my 15400, don't get me wrong. I would rather have a white gold Submariner, though.

SpunkyQ8 · 6 December 2018, 02:52 AM

If u like 15400 go for it.. specially it's the blue dial

MBYSF · 6 December 2018, 04:11 AM

Purely financial : not an even trade.

ILikeTacos · 6 December 2018, 04:28 AM

Financially, the right trade would depend on the dial color, condition, etc. In terms of pure watch, the AP RO is on another level. Furthermore, the 15400 is being replaced by a new model number next year. Look at the prices of the 26320 which was replaced by the 26331, gives you a decent idea of what might happen to the 15400. Get one while you still can!

~Haze~ · 6 December 2018, 04:34 AM

I wouldn’t do it. But that’s if it was my watch and my money.

How about some pics?

hodie9 · 6 December 2018, 04:34 AM

Tough decision for me. I have a RO and love it but also really like the blue sub. Do what makes you happy.
On another note, post this in the AP section and see what answers you get over there.

sager · 6 December 2018, 04:37 AM

I wouldn't do it.

NavitimerNut · 6 December 2018, 04:42 AM

The AP 15400 is my grail so I'd do it, but that's just me

5 December 2018, 10:13 PM	#1
bokmeipai "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 257	White gold sub for AP 15400 ? Thinking about trading my white gold sub "smurf" for AP 15400. Do you think this is a good trade with some cash coming my way ?

5 December 2018, 10:18 PM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I guess that depends on which watch you want more, condition, remaining warranty and how much cash. Personally I would not do that trade. __________________ 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

5 December 2018, 10:19 PM	#3
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	PM for SS choice is yours - I think the gold sub is a soft pm model compared to say a DD in the way of value retention - if you don’t mind the weight difference the AP bracelt is very nice and cash always helps. How much exactly? __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

5 December 2018, 10:22 PM	#5
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I wouldn’t do it but it’s your wrist and your money! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

5 December 2018, 10:23 PM	#6
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	No way __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

5 December 2018, 10:20 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	For a 15200 or 15300, sure. Personally, I find the proportions a bit off on the 15400.

5 December 2018, 10:24 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	For a 15202 I would, but then you’d have to pony up

5 December 2018, 10:55 PM	#9
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Nope not me although I do like the AP.

5 December 2018, 10:59 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I prefer the blue dial of the 400 to the Smurf and the 202 so I'd go for it, with some money back.

5 December 2018, 11:04 PM	#11
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Not a fan really of the 15400. Ultra thin blue dial is nice however. I wouldn't trade a Smurf for either of those even if it was watch plus $10k

5 December 2018, 11:18 PM	#12
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	I have to agree with others...15400 does not have great proportions. The flared lug to lug dimensions coupled with the thin case is a bit odd to my eyes...especially in comparison to the classic. I would keep the smurf or trade for something else.

5 December 2018, 11:45 PM	#13
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	I probably wouldn’t trade a WG watch for steel... however the AP movement is beautiful and much more highly decorated... a true peice of holorolgical effort.

5 December 2018, 11:49 PM	#14
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	If you can live with the 15400, you should go for it. Just remember that it's a scratch magnet and it looks bad with even minimal abuse. Go to a dealer that sells them preowned and have a look so you know what you're getting into. I wore mine tucked under a sleeve or not at all & couldn't wait to unload it. The topic's been discussed here many times.

6 December 2018, 12:11 AM	#15
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Neither is super high on my wrist but I give the edge to AP. Prefer the 15300

6 December 2018, 12:52 AM	#16
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I was in a similar situation to you about a month ago. A full gold YG GMT2 for a SS PP 5711 + cash. It depends how much you like the 15400. Personally, I’ve been lusting over the 5711 since my early 20s. That is why I did the trade. It was hard while I was doing the trade. A PM for a SS.

6 December 2018, 01:44 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Not in a hundred million years would I even consider that.

6 December 2018, 01:48 AM	#18
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	I personally wouldn’t. But I’d like to know what else is in your collection

6 December 2018, 01:56 AM	#19
wiswrist 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,086	For me it would depend on what else you have and how much cash would be coming your way. If it's the blue dial 15400 you'd pretty much be at an even trade. I'd probably want ~$5K cash my way for any of the other dial colors. __________________ @wiswrist

6 December 2018, 02:00 AM	#20
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	No, absolutely not. PM for an inflated price SS? Nope. __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

6 December 2018, 02:00 AM	#21
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	I would not make that deal. I prefer the sub

6 December 2018, 02:00 AM	#22
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Not for the 15400. 39mm is the best size for the RO.

6 December 2018, 02:16 AM	#23
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,262	There is no way I would ever do that trade. Unless I was sending you my 15400 for your white gold Submariner. I love my 15400, don't get me wrong. I would rather have a white gold Submariner, though. __________________ t65tampa

6 December 2018, 02:52 AM	#24
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	If u like 15400 go for it.. specially it's the blue dial

6 December 2018, 04:11 AM	#25
MBYSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: LA / HI Watch: Rolex / Patek Posts: 475	Purely financial : not an even trade. __________________ Spread Aloha, -MB

6 December 2018, 04:28 AM	#26
ILikeTacos Banned Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: IL Posts: 133	Financially, the right trade would depend on the dial color, condition, etc. In terms of pure watch, the AP RO is on another level. Furthermore, the 15400 is being replaced by a new model number next year. Look at the prices of the 26320 which was replaced by the 26331, gives you a decent idea of what might happen to the 15400. Get one while you still can!

6 December 2018, 04:34 AM	#27
~Haze~ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: BOSTON, MA USA Posts: 373	I wouldn’t do it. But that’s if it was my watch and my money. How about some pics?

6 December 2018, 04:34 AM	#28
hodie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Kyle Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 116500LN,116519LN Posts: 792	Tough decision for me. I have a RO and love it but also really like the blue sub. Do what makes you happy. On another note, post this in the AP section and see what answers you get over there. __________________ AP 26480TI; 116500LN White; 116500LN Black; 116519LN OF; 126600; 116610LV; 114300 Black; 16710 Pepsi; 16710T Coke; 16610LV; IWC IW377714; Omega PO 8900

6 December 2018, 04:37 AM	#29
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	I wouldn't do it.

6 December 2018, 04:42 AM	#30
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	The AP 15400 is my grail so I'd do it, but that's just me

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