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Old 21 October 2019, 02:59 AM   #1
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I am considering this fine piece, what do you guys think.

Ok so, my watch hobbt/collection has been taken down to 2.
Deepsea + Explorer 2
I do want to have something that is unrecognizable to most people.
Most Rolex enthusiasts don't even pick out AP models.
A little help would be appreciated from you guys.
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Old 21 October 2019, 03:00 AM   #2
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Ya those are awesome....
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Old 21 October 2019, 03:09 AM   #3
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Just picked up my first AP and it is totally in a different league to Rolex, quality finishing etc, I can’t comment on the offshore line but if the quality is consistent among all lines then AP is natural upgrade in your journey of watch collecting!


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Old 21 October 2019, 03:13 AM   #4
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Nice, but I would say that’s “unrecognizable.”
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Old 21 October 2019, 03:14 AM   #5
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Thank you for your input, that is kind of the way I see it.
Can we have a picture of your AP Please?

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Old 21 October 2019, 03:27 AM   #6
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APs are pretty recognizable to watch people, but a solid choice regardless!
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Old 21 October 2019, 03:38 AM   #7
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I do want to have something that is unrecognizable to most people.
Not this one IMO. Most people wouldn't be able to recognize any specific watch but this AP won't go unnoticed. I'd consider a Grand Seiko in that case but that's just me.
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Old 21 October 2019, 03:41 AM   #8
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APs are highly recognizable. Try Patek.
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Old 21 October 2019, 04:02 AM   #9
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Highly recognizable to fine watch people is fine by me.
99 percent of people are not watch people so AP are less recognizable than Rolex.

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Old 21 October 2019, 04:16 AM   #10
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I’m going to go with that is highly recognizable
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Old 21 October 2019, 04:20 AM   #11
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You really can’t go wrong with an AP Diver & they hold value too, last year my friend sold a black dial Diver after 5 years of really abusing it and following a factory case/bezel refresh + new rubber strap he made 3k over what he paid 5 years ago.


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Old 21 October 2019, 04:58 AM   #12
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Diver is a classic. Just make sure you buy from a reputable seller or brand new from the boutique. 100% peace of mind with Davidsw.
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Old 21 October 2019, 05:22 AM   #13
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Definitely not something unrecognizable to the mass but a good start step up from Rolex.
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Old 21 October 2019, 05:30 AM   #14
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Love the Diver, go for it.
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Old 21 October 2019, 06:15 AM   #15
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What can I say - it’s an amazing go anywhere, do anything watch with a true high end movement.

Wear mine daily for virtually everything.

It will be recognised by watch fans (but most pieces will be) otherwise sits quite demurely on the wrist thanks to the rubber strap.

A few photos from the last 18 months as this is the specific model you’re interested in.

There is also a metal bracelet available for it which looks sublime if that’s your preference vs. rubber too.

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Old 21 October 2019, 06:51 AM   #16
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What can I say - it’s an amazing go anywhere, do anything watch with a true high end movement.

Wear mine daily for virtually everything.

It will be recognised by watch fans (but most pieces will be) otherwise sits quite demurely on the wrist thanks to the rubber strap.

A few photos from the last 18 months as this is the specific model you’re interested in.

There is also a metal bracelet available for it which looks sublime if that’s your preference vs. rubber too.

These are such enabling pics...bravo!

Only disagreement is calling any offshore "demure" lol.
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Old 21 October 2019, 06:52 AM   #17
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These are such enabling pics...bravo!



Only disagreement is calling any offshore "demure" lol.





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Old 21 October 2019, 06:55 AM   #18
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These are such enabling pics...bravo!



Only disagreement is calling any offshore "demure" lol.


Haha - I guess I come at it from a comparison perspective of an all metal or polished bracelet / recognisability outside the WiS world as opposed to overall size.
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Old 21 October 2019, 06:58 AM   #19
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Thank you, those pictures really enhance the character of the watch.
I think I'm sold.

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Old 21 October 2019, 07:35 AM   #20
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These are such enabling pics...bravo!



Only disagreement is calling any offshore "demure" lol.


Tempted to get one now haha
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Old 21 October 2019, 07:45 AM   #21
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It's a great piece, can't go wrong.
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Old 21 October 2019, 09:06 AM   #22
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Quite fond of the diver, in all variants:

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Old 21 October 2019, 10:40 AM   #23
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Really stunning photos here
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Old 21 October 2019, 10:52 AM   #24
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Sure! I might wait until January and order the new new tho...
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Old 22 October 2019, 12:40 AM   #25
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Diver is pretty common, that being said. . it's a fine piece

check out some other colors - even the old Scuba's are great
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Old 22 October 2019, 12:49 AM   #26
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Thank you for your input, that is kind of the way I see it.
Can we have a picture of your AP Please?

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Old 22 October 2019, 06:02 AM   #27
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I bought mine a few months ago....it has quickly become one of my favorites.

Its a great piece.
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Old 22 October 2019, 06:58 AM   #28
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Even good for Go-Karting too !
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Old 22 October 2019, 11:31 PM   #29
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Had the diver, didn't like it. The fit just wasn't for me. Moved over to the AP Chrono which I love.
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Sure! I might wait until January and order the new new tho...
new series comes out on January? thanks
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