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  1. MrJKLFoams Jul 27, 2020

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    Hey guys I just want your opinion about swapping rolex to AP. I went and see my local grey market dealer to check out timepieces. To my surprise the owner showed me an AP 15400st blue dial and god its gorgeous and fits perfectly on my wrist. Since Im known to him and he's aware that I owned few rolex he said he will take my BLNR 116710 and submariner 114060 plus 12K aud. Not really keen but bit tempted. Sticker price for AP 15400st blue dial is 49Kaud. Is it fair or too much? He also have the 15500 grey dial for 41Kaud.Thanks
     
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  2. lillatroll Jul 27, 2020

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    I would say that the batman is generally going for 15k usd plus and a stab in the dark would suggest 8k for the other Rolex which is over 35k aud. He wants another 12 on top of that. If my prices for the Rolexes are correct, then it seems he is getting a better deal than you.
     
  3. DSotW Jul 27, 2020

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    Personally, I like the two Rolex better than either of the Audemars Piguet, but that's just my opinion.
     
  4. MrJKLFoams Jul 27, 2020

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    He only asked the year I purchased the rolexes and he said another 12K aud top up. I didnt do my math there and I said Il think about it. At the moment here in oz batman is about 19-20K aud and nodate sub is 12.5K aud. I donno whats the retail for the 15500st since 15400st is already discontinued. Not really sold to this deal and by the way its a 2016 AP model as well. Thanks
     
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  5. MrJKLFoams Jul 27, 2020

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    Thanks. Still thinking about this specially the AP 15400st warranty is over. I heard servicing AP is atrocious ;(
     
  6. killer67 Jul 27, 2020

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    I believe retail is 25K aud retail. Service is more expensive and takes longer. Can you live with just 1 watch? That would be hard for me. You have 2 nice trades that you could sell privately for more money to shrink the difference. I think the 15202
    Is nicer but that’s a bigger jump in price.
     
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  7. MrJKLFoams Jul 27, 2020

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    Got a small collection. yeah you are right since I wont be able to get them for retail again without building relation with local AD. Il think about it coz I dont wanna rush specially Im gonna loose 2 of my watches. Thanks
     
  8. killer67 Jul 27, 2020

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    shop around at other grey dealers; some may have a used 15400 at a better price. Try to get a breakdown on specific trade values for each of your 2 watches and buy price for the AP; you may do better just selling them on this forum. Just some thoughts
     
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  9. DSotW Jul 27, 2020

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    Thinking about this, if you really wanted to sell your two Rolex and buy the AP, I would sell them yourself, you are likely to get more money than he is offering as a trade-in (he does, after all, have to then sell them on with his markup)
     
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  10. MrJKLFoams Jul 27, 2020

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    Thanks for your advice I will look around its just my OCD kickin in :) I will think about it before I made my decision because I dont wanna regret this sudden move. Cheers
     
  11. MrJKLFoams Jul 27, 2020

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    Thanks and I will think about this if Im actually doing the right thing here. Ive been looking for this blue 15400st but I dont wanna rush it as well. Cheers
     
  12. Watchout312 Aug 10, 2020

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    Stick with the Rolex.
     
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  13. Dan S Aug 10, 2020

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    I usually only trade watches that I was already thinking about selling. The only exception would be if it was a unique watch that I couldn't get any other way. But this is purely about money, so really it's totally a matter of personal preference for the OP. Obviously the dealer is looking to make money on both ends.
     
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  14. MrJKLFoams Aug 10, 2020

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    I just call it off since they low ball me more and clearly making more money out of me which is expected but thiers is on highest degree. So I said Il keep my rolex and keep their AP. Cheers
     
  15. Evitzee Aug 10, 2020

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    Stay wih what you have. The deal is not in you favor unless you can seriously whittle the 12k Aud down.