Any serious vintage AP collectors here?

[thekman]

When it comes to Rolex and Patek there are many threads about vintage models and many people on this forum collect the new and older references but it feels that on the AP sub-forum most threads are about newer references only. I have only recently acquired my first AP and find myself drawn to the brand and would love to add AP watches from different eras including ROs and other lines. AP has such a rich history but unfortunately focused way too much on their moneymaker line in recent times. I have decided to buy this newly released book about AP ( https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...d-wristwatches) to know more about their history but in the meantime I wanted to open a discussion here about vintage AP collection. Any collectors here? If yes please share your collections

[rockdrock]

Just one: my on AP 14700BA from 1990.


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[karasus]

I have 1 25+ year old piece, don't know if can be called serious vintage more like almost vintage. It's a 25721ST beast D series from 1994.

[thekman]

Originally Posted by karasus

I have 1 25+ year old piece, don't know if can be called serious vintage more like almost vintage. It's a 25721ST beast D series from 1994.

Wow. It i actually one of my dream AP pieces. Any pictures?

[karasus]

Originally Posted by thekman

Wow. It i actually one of my dream AP pieces. Any pictures?

Its a pretty one ;)

[shteam]

I just got my first AP a few days ago as well and I must say, i'm intrigued!

[Pixiedust]

Hello, This thread looks relevant. Can anybody recognize this 1960´s, 1970´s piece? It has a very rare electric blue dial which is stunning. I can see there are other extra flat watches but this seems to be a rare piece which I cannot find any information on and difficult to value. Its got a white gold case numbered 42036 and a blue sapphire on the crown. Calibre 2003.

[Pixiedust]

Originally Posted by Pixiedust

Hello, This thread looks relevant. Can anybody recognize this 1960´s, 1970´s piece? It has a very rare electric blue dial which is stunning. I can see there are other extra flat watches but this seems to be a rare piece which I cannot find any information on and difficult to value. Its got a white gold case numbered 42036 and a blue sapphire on the crown. Calibre 2003.

Its a pity I cant post a picture as I´m new I need to post 10 times...

[Pixiedust]

Originally Posted by Pixiedust

Hello, This thread looks relevant. Can anybody recognize this 1960´s, 1970´s piece? It has a very rare electric blue dial which is stunning. I can see there are other extra flat watches but this seems to be a rare piece which I cannot find any information on and difficult to value. Its got a white gold case numbered 42036 and a blue sapphire on the crown. Calibre 2003.

[Palex]

Originally Posted by thekman

When it comes to Rolex and Patek there are many threads about vintage models and many people on this forum collect the new and older references but it feels that on the AP sub-forum most threads are about newer references only. I have only recently acquired my first AP and find myself drawn to the brand and would love to add AP watches from different eras including ROs and other lines. AP has such a rich history but unfortunately focused way too much on their moneymaker line in recent times. I have decided to buy this newly released book about AP ( https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...d-wristwatches) to know more about their history but in the meantime I wanted to open a discussion here about vintage AP collection. Any collectors here? If yes please share your collections

This is a great book! Enjoy it!

Today, this neo-vintage 25807 is on my wrist:

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Pixiedust

I still remember my first time on the internet. Marvelous thing, isn't it?

[edo]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

I still remember my first time on the internet. Marvelous thing, isn't it?

[stefan]

I had two pocket watches from 1996, skeleton pieces. Those came in the set.

[Pixiedust]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

I still remember my first time on the internet. Marvelous thing, isn't it?

Marvelous indeed, Hail the round blue dial! hexagon crew. So no love for the vintage AP? surprising...

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Pixiedust

Marvelous indeed, Hail the round blue dial! hexagon crew. So no love for the vintage AP? surprising...

The 2003 movement looks like the real deal at first glance, and was used in a number of "extra flat" models, but I haven't seen any other electric blue dial/sapphire crown combos. Good luck with getting more info.

[Pixiedust]

I have asked AP to register the watch and submitted the information they requested. Just waiting for a reply now.