Rugger
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AP is the current "Cristal" of watches in hip-hop. Don't have to listen to much to hear them referenced often. Here's just a taste:
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You mean: just not as good as krugAP is the current "Cristal" of watches in hip-hop. Don't have to listen to much to hear them referenced often. Here's just a taste:
56,000€
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Speaking of cashing in on “wanted” watches, I’ve been contemplating selling this. Don’t really know if it’s worth it, seeing as how I’ll probably never be able to get one of these at retail ever again.
That's insane. I had my 5711 for a couple of years but sold at €47k. Seems like you also bought it before the hype. I liked it a lot back then, and still do, but I don't like it's current status. It used to be an under the radar watch, which I loved. The hype, I hate it. Made me want to sell the watch.
I do miss it from time to time as I still love the design and how it wears.
At 56K there are much nicer watches to be had. I don't get people pay that amount.
I just paid a 50% deposit last month for one at the AP Boutique, should be an 8-10month wait they told me. I'd say keep it. In my opinion one of the most important designs of the 20th century. Without the Royal Oak, there wouldn't have been many others (think about Nautilus and the likes). The only thing that bothers me about the 15202 is the date setting and the fact that it doesn't have a screw down crown. But at the current going prices I'd understand why you sell.
I have a 14790 Yves Klein dial, seeing the prices of those, I'm also contemplating on selling.
Yes, true. I sold an ROC because of that. Now I don't mind the scratches anymore. ?Another thing people don’t realize about the 15202: THE BEZEL WILL SCRATCH IF YOU LOOK AT IT TOO LONG. If you scratch the bezel (it’s really more a function of WHEN, not if), the resale value drops $5-10k. I literally never wear mine because I’m too afraid of a shirt cuff scratching it.
I've had my 15400 for nearly 3 years and it's definitely scratched to ****.Another thing people don’t realize about the 15202: THE BEZEL WILL SCRATCH IF YOU LOOK AT IT TOO LONG. If you scratch the bezel (it’s really more a function of WHEN, not if), the resale value drops $5-10k. I literally never wear mine because I’m too afraid of a shirt cuff scratching it.
Another thing people don’t realize about the 15202: THE BEZEL WILL SCRATCH IF YOU LOOK AT IT TOO LONG. If you scratch the bezel (it’s really more a function of WHEN, not if), the resale value drops $5-10k. I literally never wear mine because I’m too afraid of a shirt cuff scratching it.
That will happen to any watch if you aren't careful about your surroundings. I've had a 15202 for 7 years and its basically been a daily wearer and my bezel still looks very good (no major scratches). I've seen Nautiluses and Rolex watches with badly scraped and damage bezels. Worst case scenario, if the bezel got badly scratched and you don't want them to polish it, simply purchase a new bezel when it goes in for service. I did that on a steel Daytona years ago.
If you can't wear it because you are too afraid of your shirt cuff leaving hairline surface scratches, then why own it. Seems to take all of the enjoyment out of owning one.
How recently was that?56,000€
A couple of months agoHow recently was that?