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watchguy1234 · 1 February 2021, 09:38 AM

Hi friends! Hope everyone is having a great year. I've had my eyes on a 26574ST Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, but haven't had any luck finding a boutique willing to take a deposit on it. I don't mind waiting for my turn in line if I could put a full deposit for one. I've chatted with my local boutique but the staff has been turning over often as of late and I haven't been able to find anyone interested in really getting to know me. I had a relationship with the boutique manager at the NYC boutique but she disappeared overnight about a year ago. I'd love an intro to a great SA who values watch collecting if anyone is interested in doing so (feel free to DM me). I already have a jumbo and some vintage AP that I bought on the secondary markets, so I'm not after the quintessential "hot" pieces. If anyone else has tips on how to navigate this space, that would be appreciated!

macrowatch · 1 February 2021, 10:24 AM

I could sorely be wrong, but I think based upon a huge absence of deliveries, may not be shipping anymore. (Or possibly movement being used for other more expensive or LE pieces now).

Good look to you. I've been hunting since late 2019, no luck.

chiscott_29 · 1 February 2021, 01:12 PM

Good luck, and get in line

This piece has become unobtainable...I’m not sure if that’s by design, or if it’s being discontinued.

DeeTee · 1 February 2021, 01:13 PM

It’s discontinued

chiscott_29 · 1 February 2021, 01:26 PM

Disappointing to hear this. And it seems odd that they discontinued it right after a massive price increase.

That means there are currently no Perpetuals that are even in the realm of possibility for anyone that’s a mere mortal. And that’s a shame because AP Perpetuals are simply gorgeous.

The Vacheron is becoming more appealing...

danicasi2002 · 1 February 2021, 01:32 PM

26574 is still on their website with a price quote.

WatchLover1234 · 1 February 2021, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

It’s discontinued

How do you know if this is discontinued? Any news from your boutique? They just had a massive price increase last month and it doesn't make sense to just discontinue after a price increase. From what I know, 26579CE will be discontinued..

VogelPhoenix · 1 February 2021, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by danicasi2002

26574 is still on their website with a price quote.

Unfortunately, that doesn't mean it's not discontinued.

azizu · 2 February 2021, 08:38 AM

That is a great watch, but the one o reallllyyyy wish to get is the ultrathin perpetual calendar 26586IP.OO.1240IP.01

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....01/#!/welcome

dauster · 2 February 2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by watchguy1234

Hi friends! Hope everyone is having a great year. I've had my eyes on a 26574ST Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, but haven't had any luck finding a boutique willing to take a deposit on it. I don't mind waiting for my turn in line if I could put a full deposit for one. I've chatted with my local boutique but the staff has been turning over often as of late and I haven't been able to find anyone interested in really getting to know me. I had a relationship with the boutique manager at the NYC boutique but she disappeared overnight about a year ago. I'd love an intro to a great SA who values watch collecting if anyone is interested in doing so (feel free to DM me). I already have a jumbo and some vintage AP that I bought on the secondary markets, so I'm not after the quintessential "hot" pieces. If anyone else has tips on how to navigate this space, that would be appreciated!

pretty certain 26574ST is a hot piece. about a year ago was trading around retail... too late my friend even though I have not checked pricing recently but I am sure it's way up.

chiscott_29 · 2 February 2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dauster

pretty certain 26574ST is a hot piece. about a year ago was trading around retail... too late my friend even though I have not checked pricing recently but I am sure it's way up.

$100k. I traded messages with a dealer and I don’t even think they really had one, and they made it clear there was no discount off the ask.

dauster · 2 February 2021, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

$100k. I traded messages with a dealer and I don’t even think they really had one, and they made it clear there was no discount off the ask.

damn was at below 70k last year... not that I was really going to pull the trigger but was tempted. (time to take my broke a** home)

chiscott_29 · 2 February 2021, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dauster

damn was at below 70k last year... not that I was really going to pull the trigger but was tempted. (time to take my broke a** home)

I’m right there with you...I balked at $70k. In hindsight that was a poor decision I guess :-)

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guanxi · 2 February 2021, 04:32 PM

Was fortunate enough to get this beauty at retail right before the entire world shut down back in April.

It was all thanks to the good relationship with the brand as well as multiple boutique closing (temporarily) and canceled orders.

I absolutely love that piece...it does get some considerable wrist time and I always come back to it!

Haven’t heard anything official about it being discontinued, the grey prices are crazy as many said before it used to be listed barely over retail and now it is going thru the roof.

Good luck with your quest, you never know.

dauster · 3 February 2021, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

I’m right there with you...I balked at $70k. In hindsight that was a poor decision I guess :-)

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Story of my watch life... All my life I saw all the watches I wanted for sale but didnt really have enough money and now that I have some more disposable income, nothing is available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by guanxi

Was fortunate enough to get this beauty at retail right before the entire world shut down back in April.

It was all thanks to the good relationship with the brand as well as multiple boutique closing (temporarily) and canceled orders.

I absolutely love that piece...it does get some considerable wrist time and I always come back to it!

Haven’t heard anything official about it being discontinued, the grey prices are crazy as many said before it used to be listed barely over retail and now it is going thru the roof.

Good luck with your quest, you never know.

good for you, it's definitely a great piece.

VogelPhoenix · 4 February 2021, 01:57 AM

I was told that the QP is NOT discontinued, it's just that new models (CODE 11.59) and limited editions (e.g. Switzerland, China, Thailand) have hoovered up most of the QP movements, slowing the flow of regular 26574STs to a trickle. Makes some sense, depending on what the annual supply of cal. 5134 is.

m3jasper · 6 February 2021, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

It’s discontinued

Incorrect.

As of 02/05/2021 the 26574ST has NOT been discontinued.

WatchLover1234 · 6 February 2021, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3jasper

Incorrect.

As of 02/05/2021 the 26574ST has NOT been discontinued.

Maybe he is referring to the white dial in steel.. That has already been discontinued..

DeeTee · 7 February 2021, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m3jasper

Incorrect.

As of 02/05/2021 the 26574ST has NOT been discontinued.

They ran out of the caliber, expect another one in the future.

1 February 2021, 09:38 AM	#1
watchguy1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 93	Do Folks Have Tips On Acquiring A Perpetual Calendar? Hi friends! Hope everyone is having a great year. I've had my eyes on a 26574ST Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, but haven't had any luck finding a boutique willing to take a deposit on it. I don't mind waiting for my turn in line if I could put a full deposit for one. I've chatted with my local boutique but the staff has been turning over often as of late and I haven't been able to find anyone interested in really getting to know me. I had a relationship with the boutique manager at the NYC boutique but she disappeared overnight about a year ago. I'd love an intro to a great SA who values watch collecting if anyone is interested in doing so (feel free to DM me). I already have a jumbo and some vintage AP that I bought on the secondary markets, so I'm not after the quintessential "hot" pieces. If anyone else has tips on how to navigate this space, that would be appreciated!

1 February 2021, 01:12 PM	#3
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	Good luck, and get in line This piece has become unobtainable...I’m not sure if that’s by design, or if it’s being discontinued. __________________ __________________

1 February 2021, 01:26 PM	#5
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	Disappointing to hear this. And it seems odd that they discontinued it right after a massive price increase. That means there are currently no Perpetuals that are even in the realm of possibility for anyone that’s a mere mortal. And that’s a shame because AP Perpetuals are simply gorgeous. The Vacheron is becoming more appealing... __________________ __________________

2 February 2021, 08:38 AM	#9
azizu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Patek 3700/11AJ Posts: 717	That is a great watch, but the one o reallllyyyy wish to get is the ultrathin perpetual calendar 26586IP.OO.1240IP.01 https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....01/#!/welcome __________________ Current Collection: PP 3700/11AJ, PP 5170G, PP 5320G, PP 5712/1A, APRO 15500, Rolex 116234, Rolex GMT Master2 BLNR, Omega SMP, Baume & Mercier M0A10280

1 February 2021, 10:24 AM	#2
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	I could sorely be wrong, but I think based upon a huge absence of deliveries, may not be shipping anymore. (Or possibly movement being used for other more expensive or LE pieces now). Good look to you. I've been hunting since late 2019, no luck.

1 February 2021, 01:13 PM	#4
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	It’s discontinued

1 February 2021, 01:32 PM	#6
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 826	26574 is still on their website with a price quote.

2 February 2021, 04:32 PM	#14
guanxi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 640	Was fortunate enough to get this beauty at retail right before the entire world shut down back in April. It was all thanks to the good relationship with the brand as well as multiple boutique closing (temporarily) and canceled orders. I absolutely love that piece...it does get some considerable wrist time and I always come back to it! Haven’t heard anything official about it being discontinued, the grey prices are crazy as many said before it used to be listed barely over retail and now it is going thru the roof. Good luck with your quest, you never know.

4 February 2021, 01:57 AM	#16
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,866	I was told that the QP is NOT discontinued, it's just that new models (CODE 11.59) and limited editions (e.g. Switzerland, China, Thailand) have hoovered up most of the QP movements, slowing the flow of regular 26574STs to a trickle. Makes some sense, depending on what the annual supply of cal. 5134 is.

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