AP RO Diver Availability?

[Honeytea]

Hi TRF,

I have been contemplating about buying RO Diver pre-owned from grey, but at the same time wanted to somehow start a relationship with an AD.

My closest AD is the one in Los Angeles / OC. I did not have a good experience with the Beverly Hills Boutique - I called to make an appointment and was told that they accepted walk-ins, so no need for an appointment, when I got there they had sign for appointment only and the security stayed behind the door and did not even bother to talk to me, so I just left. I have been put off from even trying ever since as I thought my chance is slim to none.

However, recently a friend of time told me that he got a diver as his first watch after waiting for a bit (he is not local in the US and got it from an AD in Asia) which makes me re-think if I should just give it another shot and maybe worth a try? Thoughts on this?

[psm11]

I can't speak to availability but if I had to wager a bet, the diver is probably scarce (but not as bad as a RO).

I would recommend going to the South Coast Plaza boutique. They are top notch and have a great group of people working there. Go in and be honest about what you're looking for and that you want to start a relationship.

[NB614]

I think a new 15720 AP Diver should be obtainable if you start a relationship with a boutique and wait a couple of months. I received mine in early April of 2021 when they were released and had only purchased one watch before while having less than a year-long relationship.

Based on what I see here and with friends, I do not think it will be too difficult. Just start that relationship and keep building it.

Best of luck!

[10XRolex]

Don't go grey. Call or stop in to express your interest. It will happen for you. Good luck.

[10XRolex]

Don't go grey. Call or stop in to express your interest. It will happen. Good luck.

[Burlington]

It’s worth the wait without going grey.

Just have a little patience.

[thekman]

I will always encourage starting a relationship with the boutique rather than grey market dealers but even after buying 2 ROs from AP I have not been able to get a diver from them. So do start that relationship but do expect that it will take time.

[Honeytea]

Thank you so much for the input! I will definitely put my Interest in!

[psm11]

Originally Posted by Honeytea

Thank you so much for the input! I will definitely put my Interest in!

Another thing to consider... If you have other models you want (e.g., a RO or ROO) will buying a diver help you get those hotter models? From what I see here and elsewhere its hit or miss as to if buying a diver will help you get those other models.

[Fifteen]

I’m picking up a ROO diver this wkend at South coast plaza. Hit it off with the sales rep and waited only 3 months. First AP purchase. DM me if you need a referral

[Honeytea]

Originally Posted by Fifteen

I’m picking up a ROO diver this wkend at South coast plaza. Hit it off with the sales rep and waited only 3 months. First AP purchase. DM me if you need a referral

PM'd

[Honeytea]

Thanks for the courage guys. Just made an appointment! Wish me luck (and good luck to whoever is also on the hunt) :)

[squall1]

I think the diver was in short supply last year, but has started opening up. I expressed interest about a month after the released announcement last year and got mine at the end of Jan. So around 8 or 9 months I guess? There may be some pent up demand, but it seems others are now getting them and as stated above, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. :D

[GW44]

Originally Posted by squall1

I think the diver was in short supply last year, but has started opening up. I expressed interest about a month after the released announcement last year and got mine at the end of Jan. So around 8 or 9 months I guess? There may be some pent up demand, but it seems others are now getting them and as stated above, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. :D

Unfortunately it's gone the other way for the UK market for the new Divers. 2022 is pretty much pre-sold/allocated now.

[squall1]

Originally Posted by GW44

Unfortunately it's gone the other way for the UK market for the new Divers. 2022 is pretty much pre-sold/allocated now.

Yeah, I shouldn't have implied it would become a walk up and buy. It seemed really stuck last year, seems a little less so now...will still be a wait for sure.