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#91 |
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: James Cline
Location: san antonio
Watch: 5711 white , 5990,
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Wow! Hard to believe some of these comments. I have a RO 15400
I bought used ( about 8 mos old) w box and papers about 3 years ago. I enjoy wearing it frequently and although I am always working on repairs on my rental properties, I have never had a problem w it. I just bought a Panda ( about 6mos old) w box and papers and love it! Frankly although I sent the warrenty papers in I really don't care about warrenty. I have 3 pp's including a Nautilus I love, 2 Rolex's , 3 Audemars- all purchased w box and papers used-anyone of which I can always sell and get what I paid and on most make a substantial profit. Do you homework, be sure to get box and papers and enjoy a wonderful timepiece- dare I say investment ? |
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#92 |
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Real Name: James Cline
Location: san antonio
Watch: 5711 white , 5990,
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Here they are
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#93 |
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: James Cline
Location: san antonio
Watch: 5711 white , 5990,
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Whoops that was a Breitling I want to sell ha! Here is the other RO
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#94 |
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
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So my takeaway from this thread is that APs are finicky and expensive to maintain. But beautiful. I find it hard to believe that modern sports watches like AP or PP are that delicate.
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Location: Australia
Watch: Audemars Piguet
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Anything specific to look out for when buying a 44mm Novelty that's a few years old from a trusted seller (box, papers). One in particular I wanted has just been serviced.
It's a 2015 I Series. I prefer the now "discontinued" novelties and have read the forum endlessly but would appreciate any advice |
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#97 |
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Real Name: Bello
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Great advice thanks !!
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#99 |
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Toronto
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Thanks for the great information. AP is definitely on my radar and it's a timepiece that I really want to own in the near future!
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#100 |
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Location: Colorado
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What happened around the F series? Why do you use this as a delineating time frame?
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#101 |
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Canada
Watch: AP 26300 ST 116500
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Great Advice!
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#102 |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Steve Gold
Location: California
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I just found this thread and it is excellent advice! There are good deals on beat up pieces and I have seen polish jobs from watchmakers and can tell you that they do not even come close to how AP refinishes. These specific polishing wheels are only located in Clearwater FL and I have yet to see a polish job come out looking AP factory fresh! So great advice and thanks!
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#103 |
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Jakarta
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Hello AP enthusiasts, I'm new to the forum. Hoping that some of you can answer my doubts.
Just last week, I was offered a very good deal of AP15202ST Blue Dial, year of 2016. I was very interested with AP15400 blue dial actually until I saw the AP15202ST in person. I was blown away. Anyway, the AP15202ST comes with a deep scratch on the bracelet. Is it a good idea to polish the bracelet? I've heard that polishing may drop the watch value on certain models. Or is it possible to just change the 1 plate of the bracelet? I live in Jakarta Indonesia and we don't have AP service center here. Can you recommend the nearest one? Please let me know what you think. Thanks |
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#104 |
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Las Vegas NV
Watch: 14060M COSC
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Hi and thanks for the info. I've just ordered a pre-owned ROO, a 140800ST, D series. Thankfully I purchased it from an AP dealer. They advised me they inspected the watch and found it keeping time within limits. They also warranty the watch for 15 months. It's a great looking watch, black dial, stainless steel. Also have a AP boutique here in Las Vegas that is a service center.
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#105 |
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Watch: Daytona
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Valuable info. Thanks
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#106 |
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Real Name: Diego
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: Audemars Piguet
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Useful info! Will take all into account! Thx
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#107 |
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: dallas
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great info!
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#108 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Yev
Location: SG/GVA/NYC/MEL ->
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Wow and I was considering a quartz RO for my wife as a next year's bday present...paying close to $1,000 for a battery change every 2-3 years is outrageous and I wonder who was the genius designer who come up with such an impractical design (from the owner's stand point of course - AP must love it). Thanks for saving me a bundle - I will look at quartz PP instead.
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#109 |
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Miami, fl
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Used 2016 AP Chrono blue face
Hello guys, I’m new to this forum. I currently have a 2018 sub in black date and a hulk. Someone is offering to trade me their blue AP royal oal chronograph from 2016 for my 2018 date black sub. Is this a good deal? He can get me the box and warranty card. No manuals. I really need help because I like the AP and it’d be something new but I’m not well versed in AP and don’t know if this is a good deal. Thank you for the help!
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#110 |
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Michigan
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Great info
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#111 |
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Location: Los Angeles
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Great advise- thanks!
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#112 |
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: USA
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I'm looking at getting a D-series 36mm royal oak - would they be considered and what would the service costs be like?
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#114 |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Nikos
Location: Greece
Watch: Audemars Piguet
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Very nice post. I might have some ideas to add in here.
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#115 |
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: united states
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this is great info thanks
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#116 |
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thanks for the info
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#117 |
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Awesome thank you!
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#118 |
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 49
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Any experience with the 39mm RO Chrono's 26300 series? Specifically things to look for and reliability? Same guidance F Serial or newer? Love the brown dial and the panda. Currently around 17-20k.
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#119 |
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Los Angeles
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Great information.
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