What should I be aware if before buying My 1st AP?

[LDN]

Hello folks,
I am looking to purchase my first AP RO Offshore 42mm with rubber! I would greatly appreciate it if you may lend me your knowledge of what are some of the things i should know before making the leap. I am looking to buy a pre-own! Thanks in advance!

[locutus49]

Repair costs.

[LDN]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Repair costs.

Checked, thanks, anything else?

[jestrada]

There’s a sticky on top of the Forum Topics which you can check out. It pretty much covers all the bases when it comes to what to look out for when buying pre-owned and should be applicable for any AP model imo.

Helped me a lot when I was researching on my first AP.

Good luck!


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[LDN]

Originally Posted by jestrada

There’s a sticky on top of the Forum Topics which you can check out. It pretty much covers all the bases when it comes to what to look out for when buying pre-owned and should be applicable for any AP model imo.

Helped me a lot when I was researching on my first AP.

Good luck!


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Thank you, will check it out!

[teks066]

ur wallet

jkjk make sure u try it before buying it. it wears large on wrist

[teks066]

ur wallet

jkjk make sure u try it before buying it. it wears large on wrist

[GB-man]

My only advice is to entertain the 44. They both wear large its not much of a leap in terms of fit and its such a good watch.

[HK Islandboy]

Once you buy one, it can be a very slippery slope...
Beware that you may wake up one day and find your whole watch box full of octagonal bezels!

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Once you buy one, it can be a very slippery slope...
Beware that you may wake up one day and find your whole watch box full of octagonal bezels!

Just what I was going to advise.


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[benlee]

Originally Posted by hk islandboy

once you buy one, it can be a very slippery slope...
Beware that you may wake up one day and find your whole watch box full of octagonal bezels!

+1

[AK797]

The 42 is well faked, make sure you know exactly where the date window should be positioned as that is a tell. Then there are frankens that have real dials so be very sure of your seller and that you can get recourse from them should they sell you a franken even if inadvertantly, make sure they have more to lose than you, ie a good internet reputation, so use a trusted seller here.

[maciej]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Once you buy one, it can be a very slippery slope...
Beware that you may wake up one day and find your whole watch box full of octagonal bezels!

This.

[sokoloka]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Once you buy one, it can be a very slippery slope...
Beware that you may wake up one day and find your whole watch box full of octagonal bezels!

Tell me about it ... !

[LDN]

Beside reading the sticker above yall additional inputs are appreciated. I have a 2.2 inches wrist across and 7 inches in circumference! I am aware of the financial commitment and i believe that wont’t me an issue for me with one AP watch. I live in DC so will be looking for grey close by to try them on otherwise will have to drive to NYC! Any suggestion would be awesome! Thanks.

[csj]

With your 7” wrist I would suggest the 44mm for a variety of reasons. As others have said, trust in the buyer is everything. Buy the seller, not the watch. And it indeed is a very slippery slope. But welcome to the club in advance.

[DoxaDavid]

I truly love my RB ROO. It gets more wrist time than any other in my herd. I have 6 3/4” wrists and think the 42mm is the perfect size. I’ve tried on the 44 and it just felt too big.

As others have said, after you own one, it’s hard not to own more than one. If it’s in budget, consider adding a leather strap to go dressier or a bracelet to change things up.

Good luck.

[replicator]

If you are sensitive to resale, the classic RO’s on bracelet tend to hold value, especially the simple model with no chrono/dual time complication. The offshore models generally tend to take a big hit.

[LDN]

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

I truly love my RB ROO. It gets more wrist time than any other in my herd. I have 6 3/4” wrists and think the 42mm is the perfect size. I’ve tried on the 44 and it just felt too big.

As others have said, after you own one, it’s hard not to own more than one. If it’s in budget, consider adding a leather strap to go dressier or a bracelet to change things up.

Good luck.

Wow! I am drooling, baller!!!! Thanks sir for the info!

[LDN]

Originally Posted by replicator

If you are sensitive to resale, the classic RO’s on bracelet tend to hold value, especially the simple model with no chrono/dual time complication. The offshore models generally tend to take a big hit.

I have not though about resale but possible later on! I am looking for newer series and will continue to research! Thanks sir

[LDN]

Originally Posted by csj

With your 7” wrist I would suggest the 44mm for a variety of reasons. As others have said, trust in the buyer is everything. Buy the seller, not the watch. And it indeed is a very slippery slope. But welcome to the club in advance.

I will be reaching to a fee reputable seller from here soon, thanks for the info!

[wisguy]

Originally Posted by LDN

Hello folks,
I am looking to purchase my first AP RO Offshore 42mm with rubber! I would greatly appreciate it if you may lend me your knowledge of what are some of the things i should know before making the leap. I am looking to buy a pre-own! Thanks in advance!

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