RO 15300 help first AP watch

[lupin88l]

Hi fam I'm new to this forum and I'm thinking to buy this 15300 as my wrist is 6,5 and I think the 39mm dial will fit better can anyone help me with this watch:

http://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarspi...arch/index.htm

Do you guys think is been polished?

Also watch in question doesn't have any revision from AP and is from 2009 do you think is needed?

Also what you think about price
Thanks in advance

[samuelhuntington]

I think price might be a tad high but in the ball park. I'm going to guess that it's been polished because of its age but looks ok to me. Even though I own this reference I'm not a pro at polished/not polished. If it hasn't been serviced I would budget in a full service from AP. I think it runs around 1,300 usd, again don't quote me on that price. They are getting harder to find but make sure you trust seller first and foremost. Good luck

[Speed]

Hmm. $14,188 usd

Photos do not show lug holes. That's a good place to look to see how far down the case has been refinished.

It's a bit of a high price unless the watch has been a safe queen IMO...unless it's been serviced - BY AP - recently.

I take it you know nothing about the seller? I'd be hard pressed to pay that much. Unless you have assurances about the seller and returns.

Agree that a service may be in order.

I have the same wrist size - which is why I opted for this model.

Big risk here is the seller and a fair representation in the pics. Can you get more close ups of the sides and where the screws meet the bezel? That is also an area which can indicate extent of polishing.

[masyv6]

High price for that, if you ask me.

[lupin88l]

The watch doesn't have any service from what they said and I'm a bit worried as I don't know nothing about to spot if is been polished or not �� Also I'm givin my new Rolex Daytona 116520 2016 as part exchange for this watch so I might need some help from experts on here

[lupin88l]

Anyone that know a good seller in London where I can buy a mint 15300 black or blue dial?

[namussuz bilo]

I would like into the mid size 15450st 37mm. It might look better on your wrists.

I tried one on the other day on my 7 inch wrists and I thought it looked good.

[lupin88l]

The only one that I like is 15300 to be honest the other 15450 is not for me as style

[Speed]

Originally Posted by lupin88l

The watch doesn't have any service from what they said and I'm a bit worried as I don't know nothing about to spot if is been polished or not 😅 Also I'm givin my new Rolex Daytona 116520 2016 as part exchange for this watch so I might need some help from experts on here

Well you've been given some tips in this thread about evidence of polishing.

It may be that you'll need to call around and find a local dealer with one in stock...or get satisfactory assurances about your sellers rep and return policy. You could have the watch inspected - potentially. But there is risk.

Edit - sending in your Daytona complicates things even more.

You need a local / face to face deal.

[lupin88l]

I'll try to add some pics

[lupin88l]

Anyone that can check if is been polished from those pics? Thanks tough really appreciate

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[Lordofrolex]

Price is way off. To expensive.

[lupin88l]

Any expert that can check if is been polished or not? For the price I will take some money off from that price

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Any help if is been polished ?

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[kaiser soze]

I'm no expert, but I've owned a few Royal Oaks, including a chrono I still have, so I did a bit of research on this very topic when I bought mine a few years ago. I have a strong suspicion that this watch has been polished before. The giveaway is that the screws in the bezels should be countersunk and normally sit below the surface in an unpolished watch, as seen in the photo below. In comparison, the screws in the watch you are considering are flush with the surface.

[lupin88l]

True this or could be that they are closed stronger too?

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[Peterandwatches]

No idea here - and that's part why I went with a new 15400 instead.

[lupin88l]

I'm stuck to find a nice 15300 I don't trust anyone anymore:(

[lupin88l]

http://precious-time-watches.com/sho...al-box-papers/

Watch is this one in those pics looks fine for me I need help

[AK797]

Looks good, go and check it out. Try to knock the price down.

[lupin88l]

The other one is this one
http://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarspi...arch/index.htm