Hey guys. I have been thinking about AP latley, Royal Oak 15400 blue dial. I have never owned an AP before and was wondering if anyone here owns this piece and what are some feedback. I have a decent collection of some omega and Rolex and as I am getting older now (32) my taste in watches are changing as well. I also love the Patek world time in white metal. But what are some thoughts here. I will post a photo of my collection let me know if you would sale any of them to put towards the AP??

 

Own a couple vintage AP's myself and my advice is to do it.

Have a buddy in Florida who has a YG Patek World Timer 5110. Whenever we GTG he lets me wear it and I (used to) let him wear my VC. That watch feels like it was designed for me. Luckily they use that same case on a few Calatrava models, which I plan on owning one day.

Sell the Rolex on the top right (ceramic bezel?) and one of the Speedmasters.

ps - I wish I could go back in time 16 years and be 32 again. Oh, to have a chest BIGGER than my waistline again!

 

I've had a couple of Royal Oaks...

Beautiful watches & movement, but for me, too hard to live with. The bezel is a scratch magnet, as is the bracelet.

If I add an AP, it definitely won't be a RO.

YMMV.

 

You know you still can have it, right?

 

[QUOTE="Darlinboy, post: 220643, member: 5382" The bezel is a scratch magnet, as is the bracelet. [/QUOTE]

I had a vintage RO and agree that it is a scratch magnet. So it should not be a daily wearer unless you don't mind to have expensive (new) watch with a lot of scratches. I knew I would be miserable.

 

I would consider the 15300 instead, the proportions are much better and closer to the original as well.

 

There's more than a few redundant models in that collection...
I wish I could help...
I Keep thinking that I need an AP to be a proper watch snob , but they just do nothing for me...

I Would look more seriously at the PP...
Your collection needs something you can wear with a tux/suit/ French cuff