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Exploradori · 9 December 2016, 02:40 AM

Hi everybody. I might be thinking of adding a 16570 to the collection next year. I would love a NOS, and searching in Chronos24 in the last few months I noticed that they are more or less widely available.

My question is: is it normal that one can find a 16570 NOS watch so easily? I struggle in my mind to think that a watch has remained new, unworn, and unsold for 10+ years. Could these ones really be NOS or should I worry about someone selling them as such when they are not.

Many thanks!

GerardoG · 9 December 2016, 03:16 AM

It is not strange. I have bought NOS with longer periods. If all stickers are in place (bracelet), that watch has never been adjusted. I have looked also for a 16570 but have had no luck with a good price.

Hope you find what you are looking for!

RW16610 · 9 December 2016, 11:22 AM

Yeah it's certainly possible. Some buy these things and just end up keeping it in a safe. Hope you find a good example, the 16570 is a great watch!

Ferdelious · 10 December 2016, 12:50 AM

I would just PM all the Trusted Sellers in the classified section and see if they can locate you one. I think finding any NOS watch would be tough, especially if price is a factor.

Old Expat Beast · 10 December 2016, 12:54 AM

It's a very expensive way of buying a 5-digit model.

Exploradori · 10 December 2016, 05:19 AM

As always many thanks for all the answers! This really helped. More and more I am attracted by the 5-digit references. I think mainly because of size and non-PCLs... And finding a NOS is a way of thinking you go to the store and get one fresh off the shelf. Although I understand that price might not make it worthwhile compared with a mint specimen.

lapince · 10 December 2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Exploradori

Hi everybody. I might be thinking of adding a 16570 to the collection next year. I would love a NOS, and searching in Chronos24 in the last few months I noticed that they are more or less widely available.

My question is: is it normal that one can find a 16570 NOS watch so easily? I struggle in my mind to think that a watch has remained new, unworn, and unsold for 10+ years. Could these ones really be NOS or should I worry about someone selling them as such when they are not.

Many thanks!

I found an AP 15300 totally NOS from 2009, so sure it's not 10+ years, but 7 is still not bad, but I would suggest seeing it in person

9 December 2016, 02:40 AM	#1
Exploradori "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Bethesda Watch: 214270, 1803 Posts: 399	Availability of New Old Stock (NOS) watches Hi everybody. I might be thinking of adding a 16570 to the collection next year. I would love a NOS, and searching in Chronos24 in the last few months I noticed that they are more or less widely available. My question is: is it normal that one can find a 16570 NOS watch so easily? I struggle in my mind to think that a watch has remained new, unworn, and unsold for 10+ years. Could these ones really be NOS or should I worry about someone selling them as such when they are not. Many thanks!

10 December 2016, 12:50 AM	#4
Ferdelious 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,206	I would just PM all the Trusted Sellers in the classified section and see if they can locate you one. I think finding any NOS watch would be tough, especially if price is a factor. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

9 December 2016, 03:16 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	It is not strange. I have bought NOS with longer periods. If all stickers are in place (bracelet), that watch has never been adjusted. I have looked also for a 16570 but have had no luck with a good price. Hope you find what you are looking for!

9 December 2016, 11:22 AM	#3
RW16610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,273	Yeah it's certainly possible. Some buy these things and just end up keeping it in a safe. Hope you find a good example, the 16570 is a great watch!

10 December 2016, 12:54 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,896	It's a very expensive way of buying a 5-digit model.

10 December 2016, 05:19 AM	#6
Exploradori "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Bethesda Watch: 214270, 1803 Posts: 399	As always many thanks for all the answers! This really helped. More and more I am attracted by the 5-digit references. I think mainly because of size and non-PCLs... And finding a NOS is a way of thinking you go to the store and get one fresh off the shelf. Although I understand that price might not make it worthwhile compared with a mint specimen.

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