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Old 23 January 2013, 05:42 AM   #91
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I also prefer the Forged Carbon case, but the orange looks less IWC like to me.

I can't see the problem with that



Can you please elaborate on point number 2. Thanks!
Sure!

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Old 23 January 2013, 05:44 AM   #92
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I'm really starting to dig the Tourbillon Minute Repeater Chronograph after staring at it all day. Funny thing is I'm not a huge fan of Tourbillons or Chronographs.
Starting to dig it???


That beast is a stunner and wouldn't be any brainer for me if i had the coin for it
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Old 23 January 2013, 08:12 AM   #93
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Ok the new novelties are presented

The new ceramic diver is stunning however i do prefer FC over Ceramic, Orange is one of my favorite colors as you all know

Only the Diver is discontinued in FC so far but presenting a updated 44mm ROO gets curious if the actually will put the FC to ground in the future.

I could think of some reason why...

1 Cost more and takes more time to make the FC

2 The hole middle case needs to be replaced when tube is worned down, But i also think the new Ceramic cases would need to be replaced as well when the tube is bad.

Will let you know later this week after my friend has had there meeting with AP
Thomas. How often does the case middle need replacing, or what causes it to wear? As this info was quite interesting to read, not to mention slightly worrying
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Old 23 January 2013, 08:27 AM   #94
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Thomas. How often does the case middle need replacing, or what causes it to wear? As this info was quite interesting to read, not to mention slightly worrying
I think Thomas said only if the tube wears out...
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Old 23 January 2013, 08:32 AM   #95
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I think Thomas said only if the tube wears out...
I hope mine never wears out... But if there are any tips to stop that happening,, I'm all ears
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Old 23 January 2013, 08:35 AM   #96
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I hope mine never wears out... But if there are any tips to stop that happening,, I'm all ears
Maybe refrain from excessive crown fiddling??? Fiddling is a technical term
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Old 23 January 2013, 08:46 AM   #97
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I promise not to fiddle with my little crown .... Your honour
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Old 23 January 2013, 10:36 AM   #98
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Sure!
Even if I had to replace the middle case it's a reasonable $1212 per Clearwater.
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Old 23 January 2013, 11:38 AM   #99
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Thanks Kilyung.....


Now, the question is..... What will be the price point on the new ceramic 44 since the ceramic diver is a lot less!
Looks like $40k for the ceramic 44mm ROO per Howard @ TZ. Which I find odd since the FC is less at $36.5k...and then the Diver is opposite where the ceramic is almost 20% less than the FC.
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Old 23 January 2013, 11:42 AM   #100
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Looks like $40k for the ceramic 44mm ROO per Howard @ TZ. Which I find odd since the FC is less at $36.5k...and then the Diver is opposite where the ceramic is almost 20% less than the FC.
Same
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Old 23 January 2013, 12:32 PM   #101
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Looks like $40k for the ceramic 44mm ROO per Howard @ TZ. Which I find odd since the FC is less at $36.5k...and then the Diver is opposite where the ceramic is almost 20% less than the FC.
Ouch!
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Old 23 January 2013, 02:01 PM   #102
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Looks like $40k for the ceramic 44mm ROO per Howard @ TZ. Which I find odd since the FC is less at $36.5k...and then the Diver is opposite where the ceramic is almost 20% less than the FC.
Sounds like AP needs to clean up their product line a little.
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Old 23 January 2013, 02:12 PM   #103
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Looks like $40k for the ceramic 44mm ROO per Howard @ TZ. Which I find odd since the FC is less at $36.5k...and then the Diver is opposite where the ceramic is almost 20% less than the FC.
Honestly that pricing doesn't sound right at all.
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Old 23 January 2013, 02:19 PM   #104
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How can ceramic be cheaper to produce then FC then come out 10% higher and then the complete opposite for diver???????
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Old 23 January 2013, 05:18 PM   #105
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so maybe they will continue to offer both FC and Ceramic cases since they are at different price points
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Old 23 January 2013, 07:10 PM   #106
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The pricing structure of the 44's makes no sense to me at all!
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Old 24 January 2013, 02:08 AM   #107
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Old 24 January 2013, 02:14 AM   #108
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Honestly that pricing doesn't sound right at all.
does that mean its time to get the Ceramic D? :D
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Old 24 January 2013, 02:29 AM   #109
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I think Thomas said only if the tube wears out...
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Old 24 January 2013, 05:17 AM   #110
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Thomas, do you have the price list of the new Ceramic diver?

Will it be priced around 15-20k?
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Old 24 January 2013, 05:19 AM   #111
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Thomas, do you have the price list of the new Ceramic diver?

Will it be priced around 15-20k?
Will have it by tomorrow
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Old 24 January 2013, 05:37 AM   #112
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Will have it by tomorrow
cant wait, sounds like a bang-for-buck , if its really 20% cheaper than Fc. looking forward to it.

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Old 24 January 2013, 05:50 AM   #113
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21.8k for Ceramic Diver, boutique only.
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Old 24 January 2013, 05:53 AM   #114
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21.8k for Ceramic Diver, boutique only.
There we have it!

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Old 24 January 2013, 06:02 AM   #115
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FC 44 - 36.5
CR 44 - 40

FC Diver - 27.1
CR Diver - 21.8

I don't get it.. the FC Diver costs 24.31% more than the CR BUT the CR 44 costs 9.589% more than the FC 44..

Huh?
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I don't get it.. the FC Diver costs 24.31% more than the CR BUT the CR 44 costs 9.589% more than the FC 44..

Huh?
exactly...
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Old 24 January 2013, 06:45 AM   #118
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Volcano + Diver Ceramic

Bumblebee + Diver FC.

Is there a 5% discount on the new Diver?

Not sure either to get a Panda/Volcano @ 18-19k or a Diver Ceramic @21.8k. hmm

The panda and volcano gets 20-25% off at boutique and it has chrono features.
The diver doesnt have chrono features.

hmm.. decisions.. decisions..
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