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yachty 1 · 1 April 2012, 02:38 PM

I am new to AP ,my next acquisition is going to be the new 44mm panda. Once well circulated in the market should I be able to get around 20% discount? Or buy from one of the many great trusted sellers on TRF at a discount? I must say the brand and the many watches AP have to offer are growing on me. I hope to join the club soon...

Submarino · 1 April 2012, 10:21 PM

I believe you should be able to get a discount at an AD or with one of our trusted sellers but never at the AP Boutiques.

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Tony-GB · 1 April 2012, 10:41 PM

AS stated above, don't buy from a boutique. The most you'll get off is about 5%. Hunt around and either approach one of our trusted sellers or keep watching the grey dealer sites. But main dealers could give up to 30%.

Is the Yacht-Master your main watch and has it been for a while? You may find the Offshore quite thick after such a beautifully slim and comfy watch. Have you thought of the Royal Oak range?

I've attached a couple of comparison pics of my old Offshore and Yacht-Master.

Let us know how you get on.

yachty 1 · 1 April 2012, 11:53 PM

Yes I know the size difference .. Also have a Hublot which is similiar in size...

travisb · 2 April 2012, 12:05 AM

Boutiques are great to visit and look at the selection but you won't find a decent discount.

Fiery · 2 April 2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Boutiques are great to visit and look at the selection but you won't find a decent discount.

I've been offered a 15% discount at an EU-based AP Boutique for both a 37mm steel ROO and a RO 15300ST, so I wouldn't say it's impossible to get a discount at an AP Boutique

Grey dealers can go up to 30-35% discount, especially on less popular LNIB/BNIB models.

TSW · 2 April 2012, 01:19 AM

The "New" 44mm Offshore is a bit of a hot cake as many AD's still only got 1-2 pieces since it was introduced at SIHH 2011. But some AD's would still give you 15-20% off if they have it in stock.

Our trusted sellers here on TRF would definitely give you 20% off MSRP.

travisb · 2 April 2012, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiery

I've been offered a 15% discount at an EU-based AP Boutique for both a 37mm steel ROO and a RO 15300ST, so I wouldn't say it's impossible to get a discount at an AP Boutique

Grey dealers can go up to 30-35% discount, especially on less popular LNIB/BNIB models.

I said "decent" discount at a Boutique. I've been offered similar as well but you can definately do better with a standard AD or TRF seller.

yachty 1 · 3 April 2012, 03:45 AM

Thank you everyone for your help and responces.

1 April 2012, 02:38 PM	#1
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	Help educate me I am new to AP ,my next acquisition is going to be the new 44mm panda. Once well circulated in the market should I be able to get around 20% discount? Or buy from one of the many great trusted sellers on TRF at a discount? I must say the brand and the many watches AP have to offer are growing on me. I hope to join the club soon...

1 April 2012, 10:21 PM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I believe you should be able to get a discount at an AD or with one of our trusted sellers but never at the AP Boutiques. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

1 April 2012, 10:41 PM	#3
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	AS stated above, don't buy from a boutique. The most you'll get off is about 5%. Hunt around and either approach one of our trusted sellers or keep watching the grey dealer sites. But main dealers could give up to 30%. Is the Yacht-Master your main watch and has it been for a while? You may find the Offshore quite thick after such a beautifully slim and comfy watch. Have you thought of the Royal Oak range? I've attached a couple of comparison pics of my old Offshore and Yacht-Master. Let us know how you get on. Attached Images __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

2 April 2012, 12:05 AM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,490	Should easily be able to find at least 20% from an AD or trusted seller. Boutiques are great to visit and look at the selection but you won't find a decent discount.

2 April 2012, 01:19 AM	#7
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	The "New" 44mm Offshore is a bit of a hot cake as many AD's still only got 1-2 pieces since it was introduced at SIHH 2011. But some AD's would still give you 15-20% off if they have it in stock. Our trusted sellers here on TRF would definitely give you 20% off MSRP. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 April 2012, 11:53 PM	#4
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	Yes I know the size difference .. Also have a Hublot which is similiar in size...

3 April 2012, 03:45 AM	#9
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	Thank you everyone for your help and responces.

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