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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. Thanks. Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk |
21 October 2019, 03:00 AM | #2 |
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Ya those are awesome....
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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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21 October 2019, 03:13 AM | #4 |
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Nice, but I would say that’s “unrecognizable.”
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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? Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk |
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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21 October 2019, 03:38 AM | #7 |
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21 October 2019, 03:41 AM | #8 |
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APs are highly recognizable. Try Patek.
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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. Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk |
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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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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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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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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21 October 2019, 05:30 AM | #14 |
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Love the Diver, go for it.
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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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Only disagreement is calling any offshore "demure" lol. |
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21 October 2019, 06:52 AM | #17 |
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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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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. Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk |
21 October 2019, 07:35 AM | #20 |
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21 October 2019, 07:45 AM | #21 |
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It's a great piece, can't go wrong.
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21 October 2019, 10:40 AM | #23 |
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Really stunning photos here
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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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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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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.
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22 October 2019, 06:58 AM | #28 |
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Even good for Go-Karting too !
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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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23 October 2019, 12:16 PM | #30 |
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new series comes out on January? thanks
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