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AwesomePico · 28 May 2016, 11:14 PM

Why are AP's ridiculously more expensive than Rolex?? Is it the hip hop/celebrity status that has made AP what it is? Will the popularity of AP drop? I'll always be a Rolex man, but when I was in Vegas last weekend. I couldn't believe the prices at the AP store in the Crystal's mall.

kevblah · 28 May 2016, 11:16 PM

it's not that AP seems more expensive than rolex

its that AP IS more expensive than rolex

rebel_1 · 28 May 2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

it's not that AP seems more expensive than rolex

its that AP IS more expensive than rolex

This.

AwesomePico · 28 May 2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

it's not that AP seems more expensive than rolex

its that AP IS more expensive than rolex

What makes them more expensive in your opinion?

Hollister · 28 May 2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AwesomePico

What makes them more expensive in your opinion?

The prices are higher.

You could do a little research, maybe.

AwesomePico · 29 May 2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

The prices are higher.

You could do a little research, maybe.

No thanks...that's why I have friends on here to help out. ✌🏻✌🏻

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Hollister · 29 May 2016, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AwesomePico

No thanks...that's why I have friends on here to help out. ✌🏻✌🏻

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Okey-dokey.

Fleetlord · 29 May 2016, 12:57 AM

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No thanks...that's why I have friends on here to help out. ✌��✌��

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Not for long....

eal15 · 29 May 2016, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

The prices are higher.

You could do a little research, maybe.

"The prices are higher". That made me burst out laughing.

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Everett
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Hollister · 29 May 2016, 06:37 AM

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"The prices are higher". That made me burst out laughing.

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Everett
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You're welcome. That was the intention.

masyv6 · 29 May 2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Stay out of the Patek store. God forbid you enter the Richard Mille or Greubel Forsey store

Hell, I know what prices to expect and I'd still feel lightheaded in there!

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Originally Posted by kevblah

it's not that AP seems more expensive than rolex

its that AP IS more expensive than rolex

Funny how that works

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Originally Posted by AwesomePico

What makes them more expensive in your opinion?

Well, AP has been around longer, is owned by its original families, and does higher end watch movements/finishing/complications. I'm sure you can add some other things in, but those are just a couple reasons why AP is more expensive than Rolex.

AwesomePico · 29 May 2016, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by masyv6

Hell, I know what prices to expect and I'd still feel lightheaded in there!

Funny how that works

Well, AP has been around longer, is owned by its original families, and does higher end watch movements/finishing/complications. I'm sure you can add some other things in, but those are just a couple reasons why AP is more expensive than Rolex.

Oh wow! Family owned is pretty impressive. Thanks for insight. It all makes sense now.

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JD521 · 29 May 2016, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

it's not that AP seems more expensive than rolex

its that AP IS more expensive than rolex

....Accurate statement....

brookish · 29 May 2016, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

it's not that AP seems more expensive than rolex

its that AP IS more expensive than rolex

You said what I was thinking!

GolfPunk · 28 May 2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AwesomePico

Why are AP's ridiculously more expensive than Rolex?? Is it the hip hop/celebrity status that has made AP what it is? Will the popularity of AP drop?

Much less supply of AP's than Rolex and they have a higher prestige (reputation wise) as a true high end watchmaker....nearer to A Langhe & PP etc.

Tony-GB · 28 May 2016, 11:19 PM

Why is your question aimed at AP? Why not include Patek, Breguet, Hublot or VC?

I notice you edited your post to include: "I'll always be a Rolex man, but when I was in Vegas last weekend. I couldn't believe the prices at the AP store in the Crystal's mall."

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AwesomePico · 28 May 2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Why is your question aimed at AP? Why not include Patek, Breguet, Hublot or VC?

I notice you edited your post to include: "I'll always be a Rolex man, but when I was in Vegas last weekend. I couldn't believe the prices at the AP store in the Crystal's mall."

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When I was in Vegas last week, it seemed 70% of the players at the bj & craps tables had AP's on. I don't know if they were real or not. Didn't see any other watches.

GB-man · 28 May 2016, 11:20 PM

Stay out of the Patek store. God forbid you enter the Richard Mille or Greubel Forsey store

Slippy Chips · 28 May 2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Stay out of the Patek store. God forbid you enter the Richard Mille or Greubel Forsey store

You're not kidding about Greubel and Foresy. I touched one (not tried on) a long time ago that was $750k. Gorgious but goodness...

lapince · 29 May 2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Stay out of the Patek store. God forbid you enter the Richard Mille or Greubel Forsey store

OP. Did you see the difference of finishing between Rolex and AP? I had both, for me Rolex is a good middle end watch brand, AP is a high end brand, you can't compare them, just look at a Rolex movement and an AP movement, 2 different worlds...

bgbg13 · 28 May 2016, 11:33 PM

Contrary to what you may believe, Rolex is not at the top of the price range in Horology.
Big misconception, but since Rolex is at the top for marketing and brand recognition the general public assumes they are the end all be all.

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Daycruiser · 28 May 2016, 11:52 PM

In the Horological hierarchy

I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5

AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive

PP are the Rolls Royce of watches
Lange are the Aston Martins
Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

AwesomePico · 29 May 2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

In the Horological hierarchy

I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5

AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive

PP are the Rolls Royce of watches
Lange are the Aston Martins
Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

Thanks for breaking it down. Looks like you hit it on the head .

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alljunks · 29 May 2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

In the Horological hierarchy

I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5

AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive

PP are the Rolls Royce of watches
Lange are the Aston Martins
Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

PrinceT · 29 May 2016, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

In the Horological hierarchy

I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5

AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive

PP are the Rolls Royce of watches
Lange are the Aston Martins
Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

I happen to like Aston Martin and ALS... Perfect fit ha ha

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Mainewatchman · 1 June 2016, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

In the Horological hierarchy

I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5

AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive

PP are the Rolls Royce of watches
Lange are the Aston Martins
Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

Spot on....

I have said this in a previous post but used Mercedes instead of BMW and some people thought that was accurate!

conkers · 3 June 2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

In the Horological hierarchy

I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5

AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive

PP are the Rolls Royce of watches
Lange are the Aston Martins
Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

Great analogy Ed. I wonder whether RM is more Pagani Zonda than Veyron. Then Greubel Forsey can snap up the Veyron tag?

GB-man · 3 June 2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Great analogy Ed. I wonder whether RM is more Pagani Zonda than Veyron. Then Greubel Forsey can snap up the Veyron tag?

Outsourced engines from the best builders and a stunning carbon case? Sounds like a zonda to me

benz63 · 3 June 2016, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

In the Horological hierarchy

I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5

AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive

PP are the Rolls Royce of watches
Lange are the Aston Martins
Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

nicely put

benlee · 29 May 2016, 12:10 AM

More limited supply, hence more exclusive, better dial and case finishing, better movement decoration etc..

For the above reasons, people willing to pay more for it then Rolex. That is also true of other haute horology brands.

28 May 2016, 11:14 PM	#1
AwesomePico "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 116660 V series Posts: 54	Why does it seem that Audmars Piguet are more expensive than Rolex? Why are AP's ridiculously more expensive than Rolex?? Is it the hip hop/celebrity status that has made AP what it is? Will the popularity of AP drop? I'll always be a Rolex man, but when I was in Vegas last weekend. I couldn't believe the prices at the AP store in the Crystal's mall.

28 May 2016, 11:19 PM	#16
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Why is your question aimed at AP? Why not include Patek, Breguet, Hublot or VC? I notice you edited your post to include: "I'll always be a Rolex man, but when I was in Vegas last weekend. I couldn't believe the prices at the AP store in the Crystal's mall." . __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

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28 May 2016, 11:16 PM	#2
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	it's not that AP seems more expensive than rolex its that AP IS more expensive than rolex

28 May 2016, 11:20 PM	#18
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,356	Stay out of the Patek store. God forbid you enter the Richard Mille or Greubel Forsey store

28 May 2016, 11:33 PM	#21
bgbg13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: fl Posts: 383	Contrary to what you may believe, Rolex is not at the top of the price range in Horology. Big misconception, but since Rolex is at the top for marketing and brand recognition the general public assumes they are the end all be all. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

28 May 2016, 11:52 PM	#22
Daycruiser "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ed Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLRO 5712 Posts: 787	In the Horological hierarchy I feel that Rolex are like a BMW, sub = 3 series, Daytona = 5 series, PM= 7 series. Of course you can get the DSSD as your X5 AP are more like a Bentley, more prestigious and more exclusive PP are the Rolls Royce of watches Lange are the Aston Martins Richard Mille are the Bugatti Veyron

29 May 2016, 12:10 AM	#30
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	More limited supply, hence more exclusive, better dial and case finishing, better movement decoration etc.. For the above reasons, people willing to pay more for it then Rolex. That is also true of other haute horology brands.

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