Advise on which audemars to get :)

[Jazz71]

I know this thread might be repititve but I would appreciate any advice from you guys. So I decided to buy my first AP, and I have a budget between 23-34, what I'm between pretty much is the new chrono panda blue dial stainless for 24k, the gold royal oak chromo with black leather strap 28k pre owned, or the gold royal oak chrono with blue dial and blue leather strap 35k. I like all of them actually but I was looking more of what's more exclusive and would hold its value more than the other :)

[AshAP]

All three a solid choices, but if holding value is a high priority I'd buy a Rolex instead. If you're relaxed about losing a bit if you sell after a short time then stick with AP. I'm confused though as only one of the three matches your budget.


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[texex91]

Bracelet ROC gets my vote.

[toucan]

I saw the blue ss in person during previews and it's great looking. When buying an AP RO you should always go bracelet! ROO is a different story.

[SMD]

SS Chrono of those.

[Jazz71]

Originally Posted by AshAP

All three a solid choices, but if holding value is a high priority I'd buy a Rolex instead. If you're relaxed about losing a bit if you sell after a short time then stick with AP. I'm confused though as only one of the three matches your budget.


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They're all in my budget, I know Rolex hold the most, however, i don't mind losing a bit in them, but like out of those I was wondering which one is more limited production and that in the long run it would hold its value the most.

[Jazz71]

Originally Posted by toucan

I saw the blue ss in person during previews and it's great looking. When buying an AP RO you should always go bracelet! ROO is a different story.

I was planning to change the leather on the gold ones either way and put a rubber strap :)

[AK797]

I'd go with the SS ROC. None will hold their value very well so you need a good price, but this will more than the RGs.

[5Zigen]

SS ROC would be my choice between the 3

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd go with the SS ROC. None will hold their value very well so you need a good price, but this will more than the RGs.

Agreed.

[whatching]

+1 on bracelet. Ss

[gummy]

That watch...whatever the metal...gotta go bracelet.

You are going to love it!

[texasmade]

SS bracelet.

[7sins]

Limited edition will be your best bet for retaining value.

Otherwise, I would spring for the bracelet




15400OR/15202OR w blue dial is truly stunning in person.

[Xerxes77]

Ss roc

[Jazz71]

It seems like everyone agreeing with the SS ROC, over any of the gold ones, I think I'll go for it then, do you guys have any guys that can source them for an amazing price compared to the boutique ? I'm located in south Florida by the way

[benlee]

SS ROC with the blue panda dial is my choice. I am biased because I got one.

[tcheeco]

SS ROC all the way ;-)

[edo]

As many others said bracelet is the way to go with the RO... so SS in this price range...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by benlee

SS ROC with the blue panda dial is my choice. I am biased because I got one.

Great pic, I've taken a similar one of my RG 44... I've been Ben-ed

[kangajack]

You wore your battery down looking for watches on your phone. ;) I've been there!!!

My opinion would be go with the SS. Good luck!


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[APAP]

Originally Posted by kangajack

You wore your battery down looking for watches on your phone. ;) I've been there!!!

My opinion would be go with the SS. Good luck!


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That's what I initially thought but op was actually charging the phone while looking at watches (given the time stamps). Just saying

[jem7v]

I'd go ROC RG on a bracket over a SS ROC. But that would be out of your stated budget. Any ROC will depreciate. But the gold ones may hold value better depending on the price of gold. Because the price of gold will keep AP from changing the price too much unless it plunges.

But honestly if you want value retention from a steel AP, get a 15407 or a 15202. Same with the gold equivalents.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jem7v

I'd go ROC RG on a bracket over a SS ROC. But that would be out of your stated budget. Any ROC will depreciate. But the gold ones may hold value better depending on the price of gold. Because the price of gold will keep AP from changing the price too much unless it plunges.
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I strongly disagree there.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I strongly disagree there.

Which part? Pretty sure any SS ROC just continues to go down from the 39mm to the 41mm.

Steel is nothing. It will just slowly go down over time as it gets older and older. It has no intrinsic value really.

If you disagree with my 15202 statement, I won't even go into the facts on that one. That's probably the best holding RO short of some crazy limited one. That has been proven numerous times already.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jem7v

Which part? Pretty sure any SS ROC just continues to go down from the 39mm to the 41mm.

Steel is nothing. It will just slowly go down over time as it gets older and older. It has no intrinsic value really.

If you disagree with my 15202 statement, I won't even go into the facts on that one. That's probably the best holding RO short of some crazy limited one. That has been proven numerous times already.

Strictly on the idea of a gold AP holding its value better than a steel one and your logic behind it. No offense just a different opinion.

[RolexAviator]

I would go with the bracelet. I absolutely love my blue dial 26300. Can't go wrong with a royal oak chrono on a bracelet

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Strictly on the idea of a gold AP holding its value better than a steel one and your logic behind it. No offense just a different opinion.

I see. Just going by the historical data.

[lapince]

The RO bracelet is a work of art, so almost any piece with bracelet would make the win for me over a piece on strap, except if you want to add the bracelet later on