I really want either an AP Diver or AP ROO Chrono for some reason (I just like the steel case/black dial/black band combo). The non-offshore line is definitely better, but the price comparison isn't even close (~$25-30k minimum for an AP Jumbo vs. $17-20k for the offshore)

Anyways, this watch is a few grand cheaper than the rest on the market because its offered by a private seller. Is there anything I can do to verify the watch is real? I feel very comfortable with Rolex, but know next to nothing about AP (srs) just don't want to buy a fake watch because I'm kinda dumb

https://www.chrono24.com/audemarspig...id17958490.htm

I’d personally never buy from a private seller. But that’s just me, would be to scared to get ripped off. Could be safe for all I know.

Yeah private seller is a little sketch, but the guy's description looks genuine and it would be a good deal if legit

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Welp. It’s been almost 90 days since the last attempt.

Time to go try on the Cartier santos again for the 400th time just to determine the large is too large for me and the medium too dainty lmfao.

Fcking sucks because I really love that piece. Elegant af

Welp. It’s been almost 90 days since the last attempt.

Time to go try on the Cartier santos again for the 400th time just to determine the large is too large for me and the medium too dainty lmfao.

Fcking sucks because I really love that piece. Elegant af

Welp. It’s been almost 90 days since the last attempt.

Time to go try on the Cartier santos again for the 400th time just to determine the large is too large for me and the medium too dainty lmfao.

Fcking sucks because I really love that piece. Elegant af

Y’all don’t like the fluted bezel on the oyster bracelet?

fluted bezel with oyster bracelet looks good in pictures, and you can never go wrong with the classic oyster bracelet. But the jubilee would reflect a lot more light (similar to how the fluted white gold bezel would reflect a lot of light) and seems to match the character of the fluted bezel more than the toned down oyster bracelet

also, the explorer II polar is underrated (srs) what a pretty watch, this would make for a good daily wearer
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Don't do it m8. Wait for the DJ since it's not impossible to get. I like the Santos, but it won't fill that void of what you want if you have to convince yourself to go in and quadruple check if you like it.

You should go ahead and cop the Green Aqua Terra "beater" to scratch the itch. That watch is hnnngh.

Y’all don’t like the fluted bezel on the oyster bracelet?

To clarify, it was definitely not meant to scratch the blue dj41 itch. It was to scratch the "nice beater" itch i was contemplating getting the aqua terra for. Something i wouldn't mega-cringe over if i jumped in the ocean with or bumped against a hard surface.

Was just up last night watching youtube videos of royal oak models as i slowly start to get more fond of acquiring one in the future. Then the santos popped up again, and i just love the bracelet and case on it. Medium is just too damn dainty. To be fair, i think i'll give the green aqua terra an honest shot. I havent tried on (or seen) an AT in over 1.5 years. And i've never seen the green in person at all. Will likely end up foregoing on the santos, as I recently tried on the JLC Reverso and know for a fact i like that one and it would be the same category of wear as the santos.


Side note: I was watching youtube on peoples' "journey" to acquire a royal oak at retail. It seems there's no such thing as the situation unstumpable experienced where you just meander in and catch the manager on a good day to get one. You go in to express interest, then you legit park your ass for 1.5 to 2.5 years and wait for your number to be called. I'm going to go to the AP this weekend if that's the case. Going to "express interest" in the Grey or Black 15500 and the 26331 with black dial and white subregisters. Will update thread with results.

Wish i could find some place to compare the 15202 "jumbo" to the 15500. I know the 15500 has the updated movement and screw down crown, but the 15202 appears to have better proportions. Don't care at all about water resistance because the DJ41 has 100m water resistance and i'm reluctant to take it in 10ft of ocean water. I can only imagine how careful i'd be with an AP.



It's not that I don't like it. The polished oyster bracelet is gorgeous, it just doesn't make sense to get the DJ without the Jubilee for me. If you're going to get the bling of the fluted bezel, why stop there?

To clarify, it was definitely not meant to scratch the blue dj41 itch. It was to scratch the "nice beater" itch i was contemplating getting the aqua terra for. Something i wouldn't mega-cringe over if i jumped in the ocean with or bumped against a hard surface.

To be fair, i think i'll give the green aqua terra a shot. I havent tried on (or seen) an AT in over 1.5 years. And i've never seen the green in person at all. Will likely end up foregoing on the santos, as I recently tried on the JLC Reverso and know for a fact i like that one and it would be the same category of wear as the santos.


Side note: I was watching youtube on peoples' "journey" to acquire a royal oak at retail. It seems there's no such thing as the situation unstumpable experienced where you just meander in and catch the manager on a good day to get one. You go in to express interest, then you legit park your ass for 1.5 to 2.5 years and wait for your number to be called. I'm going to go to the AP this weekend if that's the case. Going to "express interest" in the Grey or Black 15500 and the 26331 with black dial and white subregisters. Will update thread with results.

Wish i could find some place to compare the 15202 "jumbo" to the 15500. I know the 15500 has the updated movement and screw down crown, but the 15202 appears to have better proportions. Don't care at all about water resistance because the DJ41 has 100m water resistance and i'm reluctant to take it in 10ft of ocean water. I can only imagine how careful i'd be with an AP.



It's not that I don't like it. The polished oyster bracelet is gorgeous, it just doesn't make sense to get the DJ without the Jubilee for me. If you're going to get the bling of the fluted bezel, why stop there?

AP 15500 with grey dial would be amazing, but they're like $30k on the used market

I don't know much about the difference between the 15202 and 15500

Also, the AP bracelet looks so 100% perfectly finished, every little scratch or ding would hurt a lot more compared to a Rolex… so even the 15500 would be a pretty delicate watch, although the 15202 would be more-so (but it probably doesn't matter for a watch in that tier anyways, you're more likely to scratch the bracelet than get water in it)

If we only knew a few years ago how hard these pieces would be to obtain… I keep reading stories how a few years ago you could just walk into an AD and walk out with any Nautilus you wanted for example.

Man Explorer II white dial always makes me feel sour. In 2007 when I graduated with my first BA they were $2700 used and my dad gave me the option of getting one or something new…..I chose this ugly Tag Link with diamonds

What DJ isnt he able to get? Edit: blue fluted jubilee.. which is what I want lol. Well chit, didnt know they were hard to find too

Mine should be here in ~4 weeks!



looks like a fukkin coaster on your wrist. Never have to worry about having a place to set your drink down I guess.

These sort of watches either need to be on massive wristed mother fukkers, or partially obscured by dress shirt and jacket.

What's wrong with taking something like a DJ41 in the ocean? Aren't they designed for it?

If we only knew a few years ago how hard these pieces would be to obtain… I keep reading stories how a few years ago you could just walk into an AD and walk out with any Nautilus you wanted for example.

This isn't really true, at least for the 5711. I was looking for one a few years ago, and called around everywhere, and nobody had one or could get one. Used were going for 25-26 which I'm pretty sure was above retail, or around it. I passed on a bunch of them thinking I would be able to buy one whenever I wanted since they were used, and it turns out I was very wrong.

Ahh makes sense. Gotta take what you read on forums with a grain of salt. So what’re the pieces you’re wanting to add to your collection? Or are you satisfied with what you have at this point and done?

I think I'm good for now, but I'd love to add a Day Date. It's just a lot of money for something that might not get a lot of wrist time. Plus the prices are high right now and I think they'll take a big hit when/if the market softens. Still always in the back of my mind though. Spoke to friend the other day about seeing if we could get a better deal if we bought two lol. He was down for it. Haven't bothered to check yet though.

What color combination would you go with? So many variations of the day date.

also, the explorer II polar is underrated (srs) what a pretty watch, this would make for a good daily wearer

I don't know man, it changes daily. Probably yellow gold/champage dial or YG/white with romans. The rose gold/green dial is probably my favorite, but I feel like it has to come in yellow, at least for the first one. Then I feel a bit cheeky and think about white gold for some serious under the radar chit.

I don't know man, it changes daily. Probably yellow gold/champage dial or YG/white with romans. The rose gold/green dial is probably my favorite, but I feel like it has to come in yellow, at least for the first one. Then I feel a bit cheeky and think about white gold for some serious under the radar chit.

I'm really enjoying my exp 2 as a daily wearer, if you have the wrists for a 42mm i'd highly recommend it!