ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

bamseladin · 16 June 2012, 09:14 PM

I have 3 AP´s that im looking, to buy. wish do you think, would be a good, first-time-AP-watch?!

1. .AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Scuba "Boutique Edition" Ltd 300 pcs

2.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore
Ref. nr. 25940SK original.

3. the orginal AP roal oak 39 mm, white dial.

My cup of tea, would be the AP-divers watch, whith a AP, braclet?!

Need some help, from you AP-lovers out there! Give me some tips, or send some pictures, of any of the above AP-watches, if you have them, so i can compare them.

PS. I have only tried a AP, on my wrist ones before - and it was a orginal AP divers watch. I loved it.

Thanks!

best regards

John

Submarino · 16 June 2012, 10:25 PM

Any AP collection needs a 15202 Jumbo or a 15300. The Diver could also be great by adding the SS bracelet. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1339849544.377597.jpg
Views: 588
Size: 60.1 KB

Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1339849544.377597.jpg
Views: 588
Size: 60.1 KB

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

bamseladin · 16 June 2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Any AP collection needs a 15202 Jumbo or a 15300. The Diver could also be great by adding the SS bracelet. Attachment 288450

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Yes, this one is the, what i think, the best beginners-AP-watch, for me?! I can buy one for around 10 000 dollars.

But i love the divers watch, on a steel braclet. the price would be almost double the price, comparing to the 15300 AP-watch.

The only negative about the, 15300 is, that its only waterproof to 50 meters. thats why im willing to pay, double the price, for the AP-divers watch, so i dont have take it of, when im taking a shower etc, if you get my point?!

thanks for the pics, its a beauty!

best regards John

kilyung · 16 June 2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamseladin

Yes, this one is the, what i think, the best beginners-AP-watch, for me?! I can buy one for around 10 000 dollars.

But i love the divers watch, on a steel braclet. the price would be almost double the price, comparing to the 15300 AP-watch.

The only negative about the, 15300 is, that its only waterproof to 50 meters. thats why im willing to pay, double the price, for the AP-divers watch, so i dont have take it of, when im taking a shower etc, if you get my point?!

thanks for the pics, its a beauty!

best regards John

John,
You bath in 50m of water??

The 15300 will take any challenge you throw at it. It sounds to me like you want a Diver so get the one you want.

TimeOnHand · 17 June 2012, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

John,
You bath in 50m of water??

The 15300 will take any challenge you throw at it. It sounds to me like you want a Diver so get the one you want.

Mate just get the diver. And it can had for a lot less than you think !

capote · 16 June 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Any AP collection needs a 15202 Jumbo or a 15300.

The 15202 is so beautiful I could cry.

Chulo · 19 June 2012, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

The 15202 is so beautiful I could cry.

Agreed. Just picked one up last week, and I cannot stop looking at it. Amazing piece.

Submarino · 19 June 2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chulo

Agreed. Just picked one up last week, and I cannot stop looking at it. Amazing piece.

Ben, any pics to share? Are you in the city or the burbs? I am also in Chitown.

Chulo · 19 June 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Ben, any pics to share? Are you in the city or the burbs? I am also in Chitown.

I'm in NW burbs. You?

I have some crappy iPhone pics I'll post. I've been meaning to take some nice ones with the DSLR, but have been busy.

Funny thing is I almost went with a diver after reading your review, but felt a 15202 needs to be in the collection, and LB had one for sale that was just cherry.

Chulo · 19 June 2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Ben, any pics to share? Are you in the city or the burbs? I am also in Chitown.

I'm in the NW burbs. You?

Some crappy iphone pics, but you'll get the idea. I need to take some quality ones with the DSLR. The subtleties of this watch are captivating.

onkyo · 17 June 2012, 12:27 AM

The diver is awesome and you can't go wrong with it. A metal bracelet changes the feels and appearance of the watch. I only wear my Diver on a metal bracelet.

But before you make a decision you should try on more pieces.

bamseladin · 17 June 2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

The diver is awesome and you can't go wrong with it. A metal bracelet changes the feels and appearance of the watch. I only wear my Diver on a metal bracelet.

But before you make a decision you should try on more pieces.

thats true. I will try on some more pieces. But i have a maxium budget, that i can spend on an AP-watch. and its around 25 k.

have a nice day

john

Andrés G · 17 June 2012, 12:35 AM

My first was the 15300. My second the Diver.

Looks like your first should be the Diver.

bamseladin · 17 June 2012, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrés G

My first was the 15300. My second the Diver.

Looks like your first should be the Diver.

Yeah, i think so too. It seem to be, that if i get the 15300, i will have it for a while, then trade it to a diver, just my thought, i guess?!

I have tried the diver, on a rubberband - and it felt like, nothing i have tried before.

The AP-diver that i wanna buy, has a red-light-collor inside the watch. just a reminder, that its not a "real" diver, i have heard?!

Even if the diver is double the price of a 15300, i think it will be a good, deal - in the long time.

best regards John

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamseladin

Yeah, i think so too. It seem to be, that if i get the 15300, i will have it for a while, then trade it to a diver, just my thought, i guess?!

I have tried the diver, on a rubberband - and it felt like, nothing i have tried before.

The AP-diver that i wanna buy, has a red-light-collor inside the watch. just a reminder, that its not a "real" diver, i have heard?!

Even if the diver is double the price of a 15300, i think it will be a good, deal - in the long time.

best regards John

You're talking about the LE Scuba model. Precursor to the Diver. Slightly different but excellent piece and you don't have to sell your apartment to buy it!

s14roller · 17 June 2012, 02:36 AM

My first was the Panda roo

B. Doggy · 17 June 2012, 03:08 AM

Sounds like you're leaning toward the Diver. Don't sacrifice for another watch thinking it will be flipped down the road for the one you want. Patience truly is a virtue in watch collecting.

ocwatching · 17 June 2012, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Sounds like you're leaning toward the Diver. Don't sacrifice for another watch thinking it will be flipped down the road for the one you want. Patience truly is a virtue in watch collecting.

iLLGT2 · 17 June 2012, 03:38 AM

My first was actually an ROO Blue Scuba... Sold it, regret it out of any other watch sale ... Now they are so hard to come by and i still lust after one !

I have a Rubber Clad that gets hardly any wear now a day's.

IMO? Go with what sings to you, ROO Panda have you checked out?

If you want classic/classy, 15300 blue or white dial for sure, so beautiful.

bamseladin · 17 June 2012, 05:01 AM

Thanks for all the, good feedback, you guys!

And thats true; i dont have to sell my appartment, i hope?!

Im also looking for a PVD/DLC-coated AP. And there is twoo ones, that i have found intersting.

The first one is: AP royal oak offshore las vegas strip limited 400 pieces. Ref Number: 26186SN.OO.D101CR.01

the other one is, the famous roal oak "bumble bee" Ref Number: 26176FO.OO.D101CR.01.

But, think that the AP-scuba "boutique edition" - the red one, is the one for me, whith a steel braclet.

But the other twoo PVD AP, watches is not bad... not bad at all!

you all have a nice day, night or evning!

John

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamseladin

Thanks for all the, good feedback, you guys!

And thats true; i dont have to sell my appartment, i hope?!

Im also looking for a PVD/DLC-coated AP. And there is twoo ones, that i have found intersting.

The first one is: AP royal oak offshore las vegas strip limited 400 pieces. Ref Number: 26186SN.OO.D101CR.01

the other one is, the famous roal oak "bumble bee" Ref Number: 26176FO.OO.D101CR.01.

But, think that the AP-scuba "boutique edition" - the red one, is the one for me, whith a steel braclet.

But the other twoo PVD AP, watches is not bad... not bad at all!

you all have a nice day, night or evning!

John

I hear you. The black Vegas and Bee are great.

However it sounds like you've got some thinking to do as these models (15300, Scuba, Vegas, Bee) are all very different.

EdChoi · 17 June 2012, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I hear you. The black Vegas and Bee are great.

However it sounds like you've got some thinking to do as these models (15300, Scuba, Vegas, Bee) are all very different.

This is the nicest picture of the BB I have ever seen, beautiful.

bamseladin · 17 June 2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I hear you. The black Vegas and Bee are great.

However it sounds like you've got some thinking to do as these models (15300, Scuba, Vegas, Bee) are all very different.

Yes, your right about, the big difference, between the AP´s i´ve mentioned. But i will go to stockholm, where i will stay, for a couple of days, wish includes, some sightseen, of both the city itself, and ofcourse trying some watches, and perhaps - i will go home whith one or twoo watches, whith me home?! AP, or no AP, thats the question?!

Just to mantion one thing, The price of the AP, bumble bee, is the same as buying a rolex daytona, whitegold, just saying. But, i only live ones, so why not, take the chanse of buying the more weird-looking AP, watch, instead of taking the safe road, and get the rolex, just my point of view?!

best regards John

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamseladin

Yes, your right about, the big difference, between the AP´s i´ve mentioned. But i will go to stockholm, where i will stay, for a couple of days, wish includes, some sightseen, of both the city itself, and ofcourse trying some watches, and perhaps - i will go home whith one or twoo watches, whith me home?! AP, or no AP, thats the question?!

Just to mantion one thing, The price of the AP, bumble bee, is the same as buying a rolex daytona, whitegold, just saying. But, i only live ones, so why not, take the chanse of buying the more weird-looking AP, watch, instead of taking the safe road, and get the rolex, just my point of view?!

best regards John

Oh, I'm all for getting an AP over a Daytona. However, it sounds like you're still very undecided on which one. That's ok. Just try them all on and buy the one that sings to you the most. Good luck.

subtona · 17 June 2012, 05:15 AM

Diver

EdChoi · 17 June 2012, 05:25 AM

In terms of what should be your first AP, I think you should just go with which watch speaks to you when you wear it. There is no rule on which AP you should get first.

For me, the 44mm ROOs spoke to me as well as the millenary 4101s, and I went with the 44mm models, this was my first one.

I will say this.... I told myself one AP... I'm already at two, and a third one is coming in a couple weeks, so yeah, it becomes an addiction.

Peppers90 · 17 June 2012, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emyungjin

In terms of what should be your first AP, I think you should just go with which watch speaks to you when you wear it. There is no rule on which AP you should get first.

For me, the 44mm ROOs spoke to me as well as the millenary 4101s, and I went with the 44mm models, this was my first one.

I will say this.... I told myself one AP... I'm already at two, and a third one is coming in a couple weeks, so yeah, it becomes an addiction.

WOW! That's a looker

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emyungjin

In terms of what should be your first AP, I think you should just go with which watch speaks to you when you wear it. There is no rule on which AP you should get first.

For me, the 44mm ROOs spoke to me as well as the millenary 4101s, and I went with the 44mm models, this was my first one.

I will say this.... I told myself one AP... I'm already at two, and a third one is coming in a couple weeks, so yeah, it becomes an addiction.

Damn Eddie! Congrats but pace yourself.

EdChoi · 17 June 2012, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Damn Eddie! Congrats but pace yourself.

Mike, when it rains it pours right?

I'm just trying to keep up with you guys

TSW · 17 June 2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emyungjin

Mike, when it rains it pours right?

I'm just trying to keep up with you guys

16 June 2012, 09:14 PM	#1
bamseladin Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Posts: 166	Im still a virgin, whith AP-watches. what AP, take your virginity? I have 3 AP´s that im looking, to buy. wish do you think, would be a good, first-time-AP-watch?! 1. .AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Scuba "Boutique Edition" Ltd 300 pcs 2.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ref. nr. 25940SK original. 3. the orginal AP roal oak 39 mm, white dial. My cup of tea, would be the AP-divers watch, whith a AP, braclet?! Need some help, from you AP-lovers out there! Give me some tips, or send some pictures, of any of the above AP-watches, if you have them, so i can compare them. PS. I have only tried a AP, on my wrist ones before - and it was a orginal AP divers watch. I loved it. Thanks! best regards John

16 June 2012, 10:25 PM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Any AP collection needs a 15202 Jumbo or a 15300. The Diver could also be great by adding the SS bracelet. 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

17 June 2012, 03:08 AM	#17
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Sounds like you're leaning toward the Diver. Don't sacrifice for another watch thinking it will be flipped down the road for the one you want. Patience truly is a virtue in watch collecting. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

17 June 2012, 05:15 AM	#25
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	Diver __________________

17 June 2012, 05:25 AM	#26
EdChoi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eddie Location: VA Posts: 356	In terms of what should be your first AP, I think you should just go with which watch speaks to you when you wear it. There is no rule on which AP you should get first. For me, the 44mm ROOs spoke to me as well as the millenary 4101s, and I went with the 44mm models, this was my first one. I will say this.... I told myself one AP... I'm already at two, and a third one is coming in a couple weeks, so yeah, it becomes an addiction. __________________ instaGram: ehDchoi

17 June 2012, 12:27 AM	#11
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	The diver is awesome and you can't go wrong with it. A metal bracelet changes the feels and appearance of the watch. I only wear my Diver on a metal bracelet. But before you make a decision you should try on more pieces.

17 June 2012, 12:35 AM	#13
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	My first was the 15300. My second the Diver. Looks like your first should be the Diver.

17 June 2012, 02:36 AM	#16
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	My first was the Panda roo

17 June 2012, 03:38 AM	#19
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	My first was actually an ROO Blue Scuba... Sold it, regret it out of any other watch sale ... Now they are so hard to come by and i still lust after one ! I have a Rubber Clad that gets hardly any wear now a day's. IMO? Go with what sings to you, ROO Panda have you checked out? If you want classic/classy, 15300 blue or white dial for sure, so beautiful.

17 June 2012, 05:01 AM	#20
bamseladin Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Posts: 166	Thanks for all the, good feedback, you guys! And thats true; i dont have to sell my appartment, i hope?! Im also looking for a PVD/DLC-coated AP. And there is twoo ones, that i have found intersting. The first one is: AP royal oak offshore las vegas strip limited 400 pieces. Ref Number: 26186SN.OO.D101CR.01 the other one is, the famous roal oak "bumble bee" Ref Number: 26176FO.OO.D101CR.01. But, think that the AP-scuba "boutique edition" - the red one, is the one for me, whith a steel braclet. But the other twoo PVD AP, watches is not bad... not bad at all! you all have a nice day, night or evning! John

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)