؟CF Diver ?

[dr3ziz]

Hi guys ... I have never considered buying an AP before !!
Mainly because the prices are not what I am willing to pay for a watch "budget" and also didn't see any models that actaully caught my attention ...
An exeption would be the bee !! However chronographs are totally out of my system !!! And that kept me from thinking about it !!

That my freinds was in the past !!!!
Now that i saw the forged carbon diver ... In addition to you guys enabling on this subforum I am actually considering getting one and joining the AP club !!! :D

Do you guys have any idea on when they will hit the ADs ? Prices ?
Cheers



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[FightOnSC!]

I hear September at the earliest you'd see em... Give or take depending on your country and area of course.

[texex91]

Should be next month. Most of the first shipments are already spoken for, but should be able to get here or at AP Boutique.

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by texex91

Should be next month. Most of the first shipments are already spoken for, but should be able to get here or at AP Boutique.

X2. If am not mistaken price should be around $29k-$32k.


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[FightOnSC!]

but Submarino and I can attest...the Stainless Diver is a thing of beauty and definitely a watch that can be dressed up or dressed down...the Steel is so lustrous (is this even a real word?) I feel like it looks quite shiny and beautiful. And the weight of it is very nice. The absence of yellow makes it look very classy in my opinion...oh and the steel one is probably going to be less than half of the price of the Carbon...just my two cents.

I LOVE my steel Diver.

[ocwatching]

Originally Posted by FightOnSC!

but Submarino and I can attest...the Stainless Diver is a thing of beauty and definitely a watch that can be dressed up or dressed down...the Steel is so lustrous (is this even a real word?) I feel like it looks quite shiny and beautiful. And the weight of it is very nice. The absence of yellow makes it look very classy in my opinion...oh and the steel one is probably going to be less than half of the price of the Carbon...just my two cents.

I LOVE my steel Diver.

I love the steel diver as well..but why won't they slap a ceramic bezel on it?!?!

[kilyung]

$29,200usd

[TSW]

Had the pleasure of playing around with it earlier this year.
And with that price tag id get a Bumble bee instead.

[dr3ziz]

Thanks for the replies ! was ecstatic when you said next month but was let down big time on the price ! (thanks mike and subMarino)
for price reference i bought my ford explorer 2010 for 24500 $

Thomas Lovely pictures and i agree with you on that retail price a bumble bee sounds like a better bargain ! BNIB for 24000 ... but like i said no more chronographs for me

i guess my best bet would be to wait till i find a good deal from a grey market dealer in the near future {hopefully}

regards
Aziz

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

Thanks for the replies ! was ecstatic when you said next month but was let down big time on the price ! (thanks mike and subMarino)
for price reference i bought my ford explorer 2010 for 24500 $

Thomas Lovely pictures and i agree with you on that retail price a bumble bee sounds like a better bargain ! BNIB for 24000 ... but like i said no more chronographs for me

i guess my best bet would be to wait till i find a good deal from a grey market dealer in the near future {hopefully}

regards
Aziz

Aziz, as stated by Jason, the SS Diver is an amazing watch. You won't be disappointed. Therefore, get one. Here are some of my pics to fuel your desire. The Diver is an all around watch and can be worn in every type of occasion.

[singe89]

Love the diver as well but i'll 2nd the addition of a ceramic bezel. The watch would be perfect.

I'm sure its really expensive but has anyone tried to source a ceramic bezel? Any idea if it would work? It would be one heck of a franken AP

[RFFG]

I prefer the look of the stainless diver, but the carbon looks great as well.

I need to stop looking at pics of the stainless one...I really WANT that watch...

[boursachi]

Originally Posted by FightOnSC!

steel one is probably going to be less than half of the price of the Carbon

+1, i was interested in the cf diver before i bought the bumblebee and i immediately KNEW what i had to do when i learned of the price .. sure all swiss watches are overpriced and AP is especially overpriced in comparison to a rolex for example .. but the matter of VALUE and WORTH makes a big statement, and imho the cf diver is NOT worth 2x the SS

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

bumble bee sounds like a better bargain ! BNIB for 24000 ... but like i said no more chronographs for me

good luck on your search but you are talking about a BB bnib from the grey market right? even then, 24k is a bit low for the BB (unless i am completely wrong) not sure

that said, do not think of the Bumblebee as a chronograph

think of it as an OFFSHORE

Originally Posted by singe89

Love the diver as well but i'll 2nd the addition of a ceramic bezel

this is also entirely true
i don't think i can realistically ever go back to a steel bezel on an AP

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by boursachi

i don't think i can realistically ever go back to a steel bezel on an AP

So true

[FightOnSC!]

Originally Posted by kilyung

So true

While I do agree with the above statement (the peace of mind from ceramic is worth it's price), from a visual standpoint I think the look of steel will hold more long term value in terms of aesthetics.

The steel bezel of the diver looks shinier than my panda's for some reason. I always catch myself looking at its reflection when I'm by a mirror.

Although I now own a offshore with carbon&ceramic my every day/everywhere watch will still probably be a Diver in SS. It's got great weight, the rubber is super comfy and the dial is beautiful. And yes, that BIG steel bezel is super sexy.




The above picture is being used by AP on their Facebook picture series. It really goes well anywhere with any attire.

[tomato]

They do have one at the NY boutique if you need to have one now.

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by tomato

They do have one at the NY boutique if you need to have one now.

Saw that one over the weekend! So nice!

[dr3ziz]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Aziz, as stated by Jason, the SS Diver is an amazing watch. You won't be disappointed. Therefore, get one. Here are some of my pics to fuel your desire. The Diver is an all around watch and can be worn in every type of occasion.

Mr. H ! with that level of enabling and this quality of photography i would buy a timex for 20k ! love the pics and thanks for sharing

[dr3ziz]

good luck on your search but you are talking about a BB bnib from the grey market right? even then, 24k is a bit low for the BB (unless i am completely wrong) not sure

that said, do not think of the Bumblebee as a chronograph

think of it as an OFFSHORE


Thanks for your input my friend ,, and the price is from a grey market dealer . i believe that if i had pulled out my credit card i would have received a better price than the one i stated ...
So do you have any experience on how AP workshop in kuwait deal with grey m APs ?
thanks
Aziz

[dr3ziz]

Originally Posted by FightOnSC!

While I do agree with the above statement (the peace of mind from ceramic is worth it's price), from a visual standpoint I think the look of steel will hold more long term value in terms of aesthetics.

The steel bezel of the diver looks shinier than my panda's for some reason. I always catch myself looking at its reflection when I'm by a mirror.

Although I now own a offshore with carbon&ceramic my every day/everywhere watch will still probably be a Diver in SS. It's got great weight, the rubber is super comfy and the dial is beautiful. And yes, that BIG steel bezel is super sexy.


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The above picture is being used by AP on their Facebook picture series. It really goes well anywhere with any attire.

Nice shots on a lovely watch Jason

[dr3ziz]

Originally Posted by tomato

They do have one at the NY boutique if you need to have one now.

NY boutique is 6000 miles away my friend
, plus i really dont need one i just want one real bad

[patrike]

I really like the ss diver. But how easy is it to scratch the bezel? As with all AP ss bezels it seems soooo fragile.

I'd live a CF diver but with another accent color than yellow. Perhaps the same blue as the limited ss version.


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[tomato]

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

NY boutique is 6000 miles away my friend
, plus i really dont need one i just want one real bad

Don't let the distance discourage you. It's amazing what the combination of email - plastic - Fed Ex can accomplish! In any case, have fun hunting for your next watch!

[boursachi]

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

Thanks for your input my friend ,, and the price is from a grey market dealer . i believe that if i had pulled out my credit card i would have received a better price than the one i stated ...
So do you have any experience on how AP workshop in kuwait deal with grey m APs ?
thanks
Aziz

you're more than welcome and please let me know if i can help in any way

1. is the grey market dealer you're talking about Kareem?

2. sorry i did not understand your question
but if you meant to ask if i know any workshop that services/checks APs locally then no unfortunately i do not

3. all around, i have to restate the fact that the CF diver is way too expensive for what it is but that's just my humble opinion

[bahbahani]

dr3ziz and boursachi, where are the grey market dealers you are talking about ? help me out if you can please.

[dr3ziz]

Originally Posted by bahbahani

dr3ziz and boursachi, where are the grey market dealers you are talking about ? help me out if you can please.

i know a few ill send you a private message with the names

[dr3ziz]

Originally Posted by boursachi

you're more than welcome and please let me know if i can help in any way

1. is the grey market dealer you're talking about Kareem?

2. sorry i did not understand your question
but if you meant to ask if i know any workshop that services/checks APs locally then no unfortunately i do not

3. all around, i have to restate the fact that the CF diver is way too expensive for what it is but that's just my humble opinion

1. no actually i didnt ask kareem for a quote on the BBee yet but im pretty sure he too should give a good discount.
2. thanks for the reply but i meant does the official AP dealer in kuwait honor international waranties (like from APs bought thruogh Grey M dealers).
3. totally agree with your point of view a CF divers' price is more than i would pay for ....

cheers

[TSW]

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

2. thanks for the reply but i meant does the official AP dealer in kuwait honor international waranties (like from APs bought thruogh Grey M dealers).

cheers

as long as the warranty card is dated and with a stamp froma authorized dealer your fine worldwide.

[seattle1978]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Aziz, as stated by Jason, the SS Diver is an amazing watch. You won't be disappointed. Therefore, get one. Here are some of my pics to fuel your desire. The Diver is an all around watch and can be worn in every type of occasion.

one of the best photos I have seen of the Diver, well done!!

[bahbahani]

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

i know a few ill send you a private message with the names

Thanks man much appreciated وعيدك مبارك