Are these hard to get?

[LDN]

Hello,
currently own a few Rolex pieces and would love to add an AP to my humble collections. I am struggling with the decision If i should get a used/second hand or new from an AD/boutique. I am particularly interested in the following references listing on their website. Since I don’t have history with any AP AD, how should I inquire about these refs and what is the wait time? Also how are these compare with the Sea-Dweller size/thickness.

REF. #26470ST.OO.A027CA.01
REF. #26480TI.OO.A027CA.01

Your input is appreciated!!

[msm2]

The wait should be very minimum or they might even have them in stock if you are going to direct to a AP boutique. I would recommend emailing the NYC or Bal Harbour shop to inquire.

[Benzsiam]

These two models are 42mm (AP tend to look a bit big), so just about similar size to Rolex Sea- Dweller.

Call Boutiques first and ask them about availability, they might already have them and available for you, some offshore models are not that hard to find.

Check the price from grey market first, some models that are not popular will be cheaper than the Boutique/AD.

[LDN]

Thank you for the inputs!

[dauster]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

These two models are 42mm (AP tend to look a bit big), so just about similar size to Rolex Sea- Dweller.

Call Boutiques first and ask them about availability, they might already have them and available for you, some offshore models are not that hard to find.

Check the price from grey market first, some models that are not popular will be cheaper than the Boutique/AD.

+1 this, but keep in mind that if you truly want these this might be the perfect opportunity to make herself known and establish a relationship with a boutique maybe for 15500 down the road.

[LDN]

Originally Posted by dauster

+1 this, but keep in mind that if you truly want these this might be the perfect opportunity to make herself known and establish a relationship with a boutique maybe for 15500 down the road.

Yep, i certainly do. I will have to drive up
To NYC AP boutique, which is about 250 miles north of me. I am not interested in the 15500 though, not my cup of tea! Currently looking at the classified section hoping to find one!