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brandon13 · 31 January 2019, 12:33 PM

For years I’ve strictly stayed in the Rolex, Pam, Omega section of this website. I own a few Rolex, Pam, Omega and a Cartier. Recently have gotten the itch for an AP...specifically the Steel Offshore models.

As new AP fanboy, I have a few (silly) questions. Research will probably get me to the answers but I am hoping someone can put me out of my missery faster:

1) The watches I like (steel offshores) list at approx $21k on the AP site. Should I expect to get a discount at dealers? Is it common?

2) Are the new steel $21k APs hard to find, making the used or grey market models sell higher than MSRP? (Think Rolex BLRO, Hulk). Or is it fair to say I should always pay under MSRP.

3) Which steel models are more desirable, less desirable.

4) If you had $20k to spend on an AP offshore (new or used) which would you get?

Million thanks!

AK797 · 31 January 2019, 10:33 PM

The 42mm SS bezel ROOs should be buyable for a small discount at ADs, altho they are getting tighter so greys/lightly used may be the best option now as they will fall in value. I'd go for the older Panda or Safari for a SS bezel, but if you are worried about scratches then the 2 new CE bezel models are best altho expect no discount on those.

Betta01 · 31 January 2019, 11:02 PM

I will get a reverse panda rubber clad and a steel bracelet to wear it on..

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pgasparro · 6 February 2019, 07:40 AM

When I was looking around at the new CE "vampire" model, i was quoted -500 under MSRP at London Jewelers in Manhasset.

zly512 · 6 March 2019, 06:20 AM

ADs do give discount, normally 3-5% on 20k price range. See it more like a kind gesture.

For me I would definitely go for the new 26315ST!!!

Doctock · 6 March 2019, 11:27 AM

Unless you want only the Chrono version of a 42mm ROO, try a Diver.
With a <$20K budget you can easily go either AD or Grey.

If you are located in Miami you have several locations to find and try both Chrono and Diver and see what feels/ looks best to you.

31 January 2019, 12:33 PM	#1
brandon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 113	New AP fan questions... For years I’ve strictly stayed in the Rolex, Pam, Omega section of this website. I own a few Rolex, Pam, Omega and a Cartier. Recently have gotten the itch for an AP...specifically the Steel Offshore models. As new AP fanboy, I have a few (silly) questions. Research will probably get me to the answers but I am hoping someone can put me out of my missery faster: 1) The watches I like (steel offshores) list at approx $21k on the AP site. Should I expect to get a discount at dealers? Is it common? 2) Are the new steel $21k APs hard to find, making the used or grey market models sell higher than MSRP? (Think Rolex BLRO, Hulk). Or is it fair to say I should always pay under MSRP. 3) Which steel models are more desirable, less desirable. 4) If you had $20k to spend on an AP offshore (new or used) which would you get? Million thanks!

31 January 2019, 10:33 PM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The 42mm SS bezel ROOs should be buyable for a small discount at ADs, altho they are getting tighter so greys/lightly used may be the best option now as they will fall in value. I'd go for the older Panda or Safari for a SS bezel, but if you are worried about scratches then the 2 new CE bezel models are best altho expect no discount on those.

31 January 2019, 11:02 PM	#3
Betta01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 183	I will get a reverse panda rubber clad and a steel bracelet to wear it on.. Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk

6 February 2019, 07:40 AM	#4
pgasparro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY, NY Watch: 15500Blue&26470IO Posts: 107	When I was looking around at the new CE "vampire" model, i was quoted -500 under MSRP at London Jewelers in Manhasset.

6 March 2019, 06:20 AM	#5
zly512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: London Posts: 77	ADs do give discount, normally 3-5% on 20k price range. See it more like a kind gesture. For me I would definitely go for the new 26315ST!!!

6 March 2019, 11:27 AM	#6
Doctock "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 224	Unless you want only the Chrono version of a 42mm ROO, try a Diver. With a <$20K budget you can easily go either AD or Grey. If you are located in Miami you have several locations to find and try both Chrono and Diver and see what feels/ looks best to you.

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