Will the ap royal oak maintain value over the years

[AS1]

Agree, talking about the RO generically does not make a lot of sense, I think the 15202 will be somewhat different but frankly who knows.

[daytonaTBR]

If you get a steel version (15202, 15300, 15400) at a good discount from msrp, you should be fine in terms of depreciation.

[CWIN]

Generally speaking, Rolex has much better resale value than AP. I'm a serial flipper as well. Best bet is to buy preowned at the right price.

[soundserious]

Will they retain value? Not if AP keeps pumping various editions at this rate.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by soundserious

Will they retain value? Not if AP keeps pumping various editions at this rate.

I was not aware there are various editions of the Royal Oak

[Royalex]

I guess, as long as AP royal oak is still attractive to the new collectors, sure yes it will maintain the value very well.

[oneplustwo]

Will 15202ST (After 2012 model)holds its value comparably to PP 5711? AD Offered 15% off. Seems hard to find grey market new and pre-own prices. Thanks

[tomcorkery]

I paid 12,000. for my ro black dial almost 3 years ago (new). Think I could get 10 or 11 for it now. I have never made money on a watch. If I get 11 then I would be pretty happy.!000 dollar loss for 3 years, not bad.

[wisguy]

If you are likely to flip get a Daytona.

You could do better with a 15202 or 15300 bought at the right price than a 15400.

[oneplustwo]

So what's the right price, say 25% off for a 15202st?

[wisguy]

Originally Posted by oneplustwo

So what's the right price, say 25% off for a 15202st?

Around, there are a couple pre-owned for sale right here on the forum, something around $18.5k I think is fair.

[oneplustwo]

I guess this price is expensive while AD is willing to sell around the same price BNIB.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by oneplustwo

I guess this price is expensive while AD is willing to sell around the same price BNIB.

If you have an AD that will sell a 15202 at 25% off list you should take it. And pm me the details. That is very good for that piece.

[oneplustwo]

I cannot find one selling 25% off. But I am sure 15% off is not an issue

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by oneplustwo

I cannot find one selling 25% off. But I am sure 15% off is not an issue

15% off bnib from an AD is a great price.

[wisguy]

Not every AD will have one to offer, boutiques have them in the back most of time but they hardly ever discount them.

So, I would get one here, there are unworn and mint for the around $19k.

Could you do better at an AD, proooobably, but give or take a couple of hundred bucks I would save the trouble of finding one in a AD and haggling.

[dchang81]

I must be a bad haggler, I've never seen a bnib here for 19k or gotten 15% off a jumbo.has the market softened for the 15202?

[Abdullasaif]

depends which material gold/steel, bracelet or strap , which model a 15202, 15300 depreciate less than the 15400