End Of Days 2023 edition

[vdm9]

Hello all

Any thoughts on the End of Days 2023 edition?

Does anyone have one?

Special Limited Edition?

Asking for a friend ...

vdm

[conkers]

Originally Posted by vdm9

Hello all

Any thoughts on the End of Days 2023 edition?

Does anyone have one?

Special Limited Edition?

Asking for a friend ...

vdm

Nice but far too expensive.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by conkers

Nice but far too expensive.

At least AP's recently found conviction that ceramic should be priced ~ the same as gold makes the pricing structure easy to remember.

Cost aside, the end-of-days II is my favorite of the 43mm ROOs, together with the similarly priced "Le Bon" color scheme novelty. The RG/grey ROO is maybe visually more appealing, but the black ceramic makes for a very wearable, if expensive, daily watch. OTOH, the end-of-days makes the pre-owned prior gen ceramic ROOs look like great bargains.

[AEV]

I had the chance to try it during a recent visit together with the ''ceramic beast'' and taupe ROO.
The end of days is phenomenal. The yellow complements nicely the full ceramic case and dial.
AP has somehow made the 43mm ROO fit better than the 42M ROO.

[rcwatchcollector]

How bright is the yellow in person? I used to own the 1st edition EOD. I thought the yellow markers were too big and prominent. Made it hard to wear as a daily for me.


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[messikens]

Originally Posted by rcwatchcollector

How bright is the yellow in person? I used to own the 1st edition EOD. I thought the yellow markers were too big and prominent. Made it hard to wear as a daily for me.


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Not that bright.

As others said, very light and under the radar. IMO though outrageously priced like Vogel said.... At least $15k too much for my liking

[rcwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by messikens

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Not that bright.

As others said, very light and under the radar. IMO though outrageously priced like Vogel said.... At least $15k too much for my liking

Looks great on. Thanks for info. I want one now. Wonder how hard it is to get as a 2nd piece from boutique.


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[Armis]

Originally Posted by rcwatchcollector

Looks great on. Thanks for info. I want one now. Wonder how hard it is to get as a 2nd piece from boutique.


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Wouldn’t hurt to ask and put on your list, especially if many others are inclined to pass on it given the price.

[APhound]

The yellow is very subtle compared to online pics, in a good way. Very easy to wear. Very comfortable, very light, very cool!




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[Armis]

Originally Posted by arbees319

The yellow is very subtle compared to online pics, in a good way. Very easy to wear. Very comfortable, very light, very cool!

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Great wrist shot, and just the right amount of yellow.
Is this your allocated piece, arbees? If so, congratulations as I have not seen any wrist shots besides from within the boutiques.

[APhound]

Originally Posted by Armis

Great wrist shot, and just the right amount of yellow.
Is this your allocated piece, arbees? If so, congratulations as I have not seen any wrist shots besides from within the boutiques.

No it’s not. My nomads came in town to take us out to dinner. One of them was wearing this. Got to try it out. I did get offered one here the other day but at the same time had deals going on three Pateks and decided to pass as I’m waiting for two APs that I am told will happen soon. It was really hard to pass on!
Unfortunately cant buy them all.


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[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by conkers

Nice but far too expensive.

Agreed. I get ceramic is harder to work on and probably higher risk for case damage/warranty....but not sure if I had the new grey/rg and end of days in front of me for MSRP that I would ever chose the end of the days.

Killer watch though...just wish it was priced in the middle between SS/Ti and Gold.

[Steele]

Love the balance of yellow in the watch.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by arbees319

No it’s not. My nomads came in town to take us out to dinner. One of them was wearing this. Got to try it out. I did get offered one here the other day but at the same time had deals going on three Pateks and decided to pass as I’m waiting for two APs that I am told will happen soon. It was really hard to pass on!
Unfortunately cant buy them all.
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Ouch, that’s a tricky scenario indeed, but strategically decided I’m sure. I hope your other incomings arrive soon.

[APhound]

Originally Posted by Armis

Ouch, that’s a tricky scenario indeed, but strategically decided I’m sure. I hope your other incomings arrive soon.

It’s such a cool watch it just wasn’t on my radar and I hadn’t requested it.
It’s always a little awkward turning something down, I’m not worried they’re having a hard time getting rid of it but you still just want to say yes. It always works out, in fact when I have turned things down I’ve gotten what I wanted or something better. And I do try to justify it like oh well if I bought it then for sure I’d get x, then I could probably get y, and then I can get all thez’s.
It’s crazy


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[rcwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by arbees319

The yellow is very subtle compared to online pics, in a good way. Very easy to wear. Very comfortable, very light, very cool!




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The 2nd pic under direct light shows the yellow as very muted. Perfect. Thanks. Fantastic watch. With a black or grey rubber strap this watch would be exactly my cup of tea.


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[Reign]

Was allocated one and turned it down. $65k is frankly too much when I paid $38k for a ceramic 44 back in 2020


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[rcwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by Reign

Was allocated one and turned it down. $65k is frankly too much when I paid $38k for a ceramic 44 back in 2020


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Had no idea prices went up that much. Wow.


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[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by Reign

Was allocated one and turned it down. $65k is frankly too much when I paid $38k for a ceramic 44 back in 2020


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Weird to me that they would offer it to you over MSRP ($60,300)? Or did the price drop?

[Reign]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

Weird to me that they would offer it to you over MSRP ($60,300)? Or did the price drop?

Need to be more clear on my end. $65k is inclusive of tax and compared to my 44mm offshore in 2020 for $38k (also inclusive of tax)


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[messikens]

Originally Posted by Reign

Need to be more clear on my end. $65k is inclusive of tax and compared to my 44mm offshore in 2020 for $38k (also inclusive of tax)


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Ouch... Remind me again but isnt $65k about the price that a QP piece was about 4y ago...? How times have changed


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[rcwatchcollector]

Want so bad. Lol. My SA told me he can get me the blue diver I want. Waiting for that and then eod is next.


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[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by rcwatchcollector

Want so bad. Lol. My SA told me he can get me the blue diver I want. Waiting for that and then eod is next.


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How long do we think the production of the 500 watches will be spread over? IE ship date guess on final batch?

[GW44]

Originally Posted by conkers

Nice but far too expensive.

100%

It’s £53,900 here in Blighty but that’s £9-£11k too much IMO

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Reign

Was allocated one and turned it down. $65k is frankly too much when I paid $38k for a ceramic 44 back in 2020


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Agree. I bought my 44mm CE for $28k tax not included back in 2017. The prices of the new ones are eye watering.

I also bought my QP Royal Oak SS for $83k before taxes just last April.

I would have to imagine we are at the upper range of pricing given the macro backdrop.

[gretch6364]

Side note…I just noticed the new ceramic blue bezel 43 is priced at $57,900 USD…versus the EOD and ceramic YG at $60,300

[rcwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

How long do we think the production of the 500 watches will be spread over? IE ship date guess on final batch?

Guess this means I will not get one from AP.... if its that limited.

[AEV]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

How long do we think the production of the 500 watches will be spread over? IE ship date guess on final batch?

It comes to roughly 7 pieces per AP sales point.
Given that it was launched in April, and AP usually has the watches available right away it could mean it may go into 2024.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by Reign

Need to be more clear on my end. $65k is inclusive of tax and compared to my 44mm offshore in 2020 for $38k (also inclusive of tax)


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Originally Posted by mickyd329

Agree. I bought my 44mm CE for $28k tax not included back in 2017. The prices of the new ones are eye watering.

I also bought my QP Royal Oak SS for $83k before taxes just last April.

I would have to imagine we are at the upper range of pricing given the macro backdrop.

Originally Posted by gretch6364

Side note…I just noticed the new ceramic blue bezel 43 is priced at $57,900 USD…versus the EOD and ceramic YG at $60,300

Given the pricing of the ceramic blue bezel being so close to the EOD, it seems that these prices are more in line with the premium they put on ceramic pieces (on top of the regularly scheduled price increases throughout the year).
I had wondered if this pricing was actually related to inflation, but that doesn’t seem to be the main argument.
When you say “upper range of pricing,” do you mean just for the year? Because, especially in a healthy economy, price increases are expected. It honestly seems like the sky is the limit (i.e. limitless) with there always being buyers ready/able to buy.