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Old 25 June 2011, 03:31 AM   #1
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Which AP?

I am thinking for my next watch I want an AP. I thought I was done buying for awhile when I got my Daytona a month ago. Problem is I tried some AP's on around the same time and now I have to have one. Which AP would you all recommend if I have a budget of around @$16k. I am right now leaning towards the Diver. Let me know your thoughts?
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Old 25 June 2011, 04:14 AM   #2
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Can't really go wrong with any AP

If your not looking for another chrono My choices would be the iconic RO 15300 or the DualTime.

As a Offshore fanatic i must say the Diver is one helluva great looking piece and definatly one on My got to have list

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Old 25 June 2011, 06:19 AM   #3
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I'd go Diver..

Great sporty watch for a different feel. The wide rubber strap with tang buckle is.
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Old 25 June 2011, 08:13 AM   #4
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+1 on the Diver although the Silver Themes is a stunner as well. Why not try looking for a used rose gold Rubber Clad?
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Old 25 June 2011, 09:40 AM   #5
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+1 diver.. though I love the Panda but the Horn Back strap and folding claps is not very suitable for my wrist. I could imagine Panda with the rubber strap and tang buckle or bracelet will fit better on me :D
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Old 25 June 2011, 09:57 AM   #6
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The rubber clad Rose its around 30K the used one. Over the budget of 16K. I like Themes barcelet.
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Old 25 June 2011, 10:16 AM   #7
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I just got the Diver this month and I love it!!!
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Old 25 June 2011, 01:02 PM   #8
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The diver is a really neat watch. I saw it in person for the first time yesterday. A little too thick for my liking though. I would recommend the classic Royal Oak for versatility.
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Old 25 June 2011, 02:49 PM   #9
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Here you have the best of both worlds, dress and sport that go with everything.

Pic one, to buy first and you'll want the other in no time.

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Old 27 June 2011, 02:31 AM   #10
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Diver the way to go!
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Old 27 June 2011, 02:33 AM   #11
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I still don't like the idea of AP Chrono piggybacking...
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Old 27 June 2011, 04:42 AM   #12
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Old 2 July 2011, 03:38 AM   #13
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So i got back from Vegas yesterday! I felt like I was in AP heaven. I tried on a Bumble Bee, Diver, black themes,the Las Vegas strip edition, the blinged out shaq edition and some others. The Las vegas strip edition was my favorite because I am a sucker for black and red anything. I tried to make a deal on the diver but couldn't come to any terms. It definitely is in my near future though!
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Old 2 July 2011, 04:19 AM   #14
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nsatibl, which AP delaer did you go in Vegas ? Im going today. Is it the one in Palazo ?
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Old 2 July 2011, 04:19 AM   #15
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If you able to change the rubber clad on AP Diver, change it to bracelet ... it look awesome ! You will love your diver more.
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Old 2 July 2011, 05:04 AM   #16
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I highly recommend the Royal Oak Offshore Rubberclad, but have a look at the Diver it's a gorgeous piece as well.
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The ROO Diver would be my choice as well. It looks to be an amazing piece.
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Old 2 July 2011, 06:35 AM   #18
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nsatibl, which AP delaer did you go in Vegas ? Im going today. Is it the one in Palazo ?
I went to Vicci in the forum shops. They are right across the hall from Tourneau to try on the Diver. They are the only store in Vegas that currently has a Diver for sale. They are part of 9 stores on the strip. They have a store in pretty much most of the casino's with different names. I think they are Venetzia in the Venetian. You should also check out some of the Richard Mille watches. They are nice! I tried on the Bumble Bee in Horologio which is in the shops between the Palazzo and the Venetian.
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AD Diver would be my choice.
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Old 3 July 2011, 02:07 PM   #20
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In no order, Diver, 15300, RO Chronograph.
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Old 5 July 2011, 06:21 AM   #22
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I would take the Diver ! just my 2cts ;)
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