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lbidhan · 15 March 2016, 02:45 PM

Would you buy an AP watch serviced and polished by an unauthorized watch dealer? I am looking to buy a AP ROC 26300 silver dial (39mm). I found one for $13K, but it doesn't come with box/papers. AND its been serviced/polished by this watch guy himself, and that makes me hesitate to pull the trigger. Am I thinking too much?

JD521 · 15 March 2016, 03:07 PM

I would not. Trust your gut.

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superstarmar · 15 March 2016, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbidhan

Would you buy an AP watch serviced and polished by an unauthorized watch dealer? I am looking to buy a AP ROC 26300 silver dial (39mm). I found one for $13K, but it doesn't come with box/papers. AND its been serviced/polished by this watch guy himself, and that makes me hesitate to pull the trigger. Am I thinking too much?

I would not... But I'm not an an AP fan .
Look to the crown for your next acquisition !!!

Manofsteelpt · 16 March 2016, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

I would not... But I'm not an an AP fan .
Look to the crown for your next acquisition !!!

Yeah, be original... Maybe go with a Daytona instead of a ROC

Gotta love haters surfing the AP forum

Tony-GB · 16 March 2016, 05:30 AM

If you see an AP thats not serviced by them I would only consider it if was really, really cheap. When you do service it with AP they will charge you a fortune to put everything right so you need to remember that whenever buying pre owned.

I mean, look at the hex screws on this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/audemars-p...EAAOSwT~9Wl3qc

Fully refurbished by who?

jjnd08 · 16 March 2016, 05:38 AM

I would not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

If you see an AP thats not serviced by them I would only consider it if was really, really cheap. When you do service it with AP they will charge you a fortune to put everything right so you need to remember that whenever buying pre owned.

I mean, look at the hex screws on this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/audemars-p...EAAOSwT~9Wl3qc

Fully refurbished by who?

Yikes that is bad!

lbidhan · 16 March 2016, 07:43 AM

You are right. Those screws are totally screwed :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

If you see an AP thats not serviced by them I would only consider it if was really, really cheap. When you do service it with AP they will charge you a fortune to put everything right so you need to remember that whenever buying pre owned.

I mean, look at the hex screws on this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/audemars-p...EAAOSwT~9Wl3qc

Fully refurbished by who?

lbidhan · 16 March 2016, 07:45 AM

Daytona is a close second on my list. AP looks better on my wrist.

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Yeah, be original... Maybe go with a Daytona instead of a ROC

Gotta love haters surfing the AP forum

Mr Kram · 15 March 2016, 03:23 PM

would not buy anything without complete set, but that's just me. if you had a relationship, that would be different, but still.

gummy · 15 March 2016, 09:41 PM

No thank you

texex91 · 15 March 2016, 11:19 PM

No.

eal15 · 15 March 2016, 11:52 PM

Go with your gut, plus no box or papers. Spend your 13k elsewhere.

Thanks,
Everett
AP 15710 Diver
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turillo · 16 March 2016, 12:04 AM

Moving right along....

jrs146 · 16 March 2016, 12:04 AM

I would especially not buy that watch from anyone that did their own polish job. The RO has a very specific pattern in the polish and I wouldn't trust anyone but AP to get it right.

lbidhan · 16 March 2016, 07:41 AM

Thanks you all. Thanks for making the decision for me :) Agree unauthorized servicing and polishing is a ref flag.

On another note, how much do you guys think I should budget for a pre-owned AP ROC 39mm in white with box and papers? And where should I be looking?

RHIII · 16 March 2016, 08:37 AM

No - I wouldn't.

Try trusted sellers on here --- they turn up from time to time.

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rolexlover85 · 16 March 2016, 09:00 AM

price is way high man- if you need help let me know- I can source you a ROC for 12-13 complete box and papers

lbidhan · 16 March 2016, 09:58 AM

Thanks man, will PM you.

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Originally Posted by rolexlover85

price is way high man- if you need help let me know- I can source you a ROC for 12-13 complete box and papers

Al1969 · 16 March 2016, 09:29 AM

As others have said before, papers help you establish provenance. Why gamble with your 13K? Keep searching for the right one.

wach16 · 16 March 2016, 12:00 PM

I paid around $11,500 for my white face 25860 50xxx F series last year that came with a box but no papers with the intent that I was going to send it to APSC for a service. Figured all in I would essentially get a brand new ROC for $13K at that point with service papers. I hope this helps!

lbidhan · 16 March 2016, 04:35 PM

Beautiful! Thats exactly what I am looking for. Where did you buy the watch from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wach16

I paid around $11,500 for my white face 25860 50xxx F series last year that came with a box but no papers with the intent that I was going to send it to APSC for a service. Figured all in I would essentially get a brand new ROC for $13K at that point with service papers. I hope this helps!

Grnvette65 · 16 March 2016, 01:21 PM

Nope

Hairdude1 · 16 March 2016, 03:38 PM

No

15 March 2016, 02:45 PM	#1
lbidhan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 22	AP ROC advice Would you buy an AP watch serviced and polished by an unauthorized watch dealer? I am looking to buy a AP ROC 26300 silver dial (39mm). I found one for $13K, but it doesn't come with box/papers. AND its been serviced/polished by this watch guy himself, and that makes me hesitate to pull the trigger. Am I thinking too much?

16 March 2016, 05:30 AM	#5
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	If you see an AP thats not serviced by them I would only consider it if was really, really cheap. When you do service it with AP they will charge you a fortune to put everything right so you need to remember that whenever buying pre owned. I mean, look at the hex screws on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/audemars-p...EAAOSwT~9Wl3qc Fully refurbished by who? __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

16 March 2016, 12:04 AM	#14
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I would especially not buy that watch from anyone that did their own polish job. The RO has a very specific pattern in the polish and I wouldn't trust anyone but AP to get it right. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

16 March 2016, 08:37 AM	#16
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	AP ROC advice No - I wouldn't. Try trusted sellers on here --- they turn up from time to time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2016, 09:29 AM	#19
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	As others have said before, papers help you establish provenance. Why gamble with your 13K? Keep searching for the right one. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

15 March 2016, 03:07 PM	#2
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	I would not. Trust your gut. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2016, 03:23 PM	#9
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	would not buy anything without complete set, but that's just me. if you had a relationship, that would be different, but still.

15 March 2016, 09:41 PM	#10
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	No thank you

15 March 2016, 11:19 PM	#11
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	No.

15 March 2016, 11:52 PM	#12
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	Go with your gut, plus no box or papers. Spend your 13k elsewhere. Thanks, Everett AP 15710 Diver Sent from my iPhone

16 March 2016, 12:04 AM	#13
turillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: AP, Omega, Posts: 257	Moving right along....

16 March 2016, 07:41 AM	#15
lbidhan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 22	Thanks you all. Thanks for making the decision for me :) Agree unauthorized servicing and polishing is a ref flag. On another note, how much do you guys think I should budget for a pre-owned AP ROC 39mm in white with box and papers? And where should I be looking?

16 March 2016, 09:00 AM	#17
rolexlover85 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 632	price is way high man- if you need help let me know- I can source you a ROC for 12-13 complete box and papers

16 March 2016, 12:00 PM	#20
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	I paid around $11,500 for my white face 25860 50xxx F series last year that came with a box but no papers with the intent that I was going to send it to APSC for a service. Figured all in I would essentially get a brand new ROC for $13K at that point with service papers. I hope this helps! Attached Images

16 March 2016, 01:21 PM	#22
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 412	Nope

16 March 2016, 03:38 PM	#23
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	No __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

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