Audemars Piguet 14790ST

[Allinthegame]

I have been a keen admirer of Audemars Piguet watches since I was about 16. Ten years later I’ve been offered a 14790ST for what seems like a decent price. One of my good friends is selling his for £5500 having bought it a year ago for £6100, box and papers included. Being a genuine friend he told me he went to a few jewellers and the most he was offered for it was around £3000. Obviously I know how below the mark they will offer as they need to make money ontop. Also I know they cost a hell of a lot to get serviced. I’m not knocking anyone who was, but I wasn’t born into money and have made the odd bad investment in the past, so I can’t afford to lose out too much. I like the watch and I’ll hold onto it for years to come. In your opinion is this a good price and will I be disappointed when I decide to sell on further down the line. Thanks in advance.

[Allinthegame]

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarsp...-id6845227.htm

[zama]

They are a lovely watch (every bit a great AP) but they can be hard to move as they are viewed on the small side next to a 39mm or 41mm AP. I like them and have been tempted myself the price I would pay for a private trade is probably around 4K-4.5K at least you will know it is genuine.

FYI there is an AP sub forum here that may give you more feedback.

[Allinthegame]

Thank you

[AK797]

If you will only be able to sell for £3K then I wouldn't pay more than £4K.

[GB-man]

Sounds like a deal to me...is that the exact one?

[Allinthegame]

Yes thats the exact watch. Hes had a few offers around the 5k mark privately but im sure that the few shops he took it to was just for a rough idea on what they personally valued it at. You are correct Zama , their feedback was that the smaller APs were less sort after, people prefer the larger ones. Also thanks for your advice AK797, but im sure privately id be able to get a little more. Im in two minds i dont want to rush into anything, not everyday you come across a Audemars, especially within a friendship circle.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Allinthegame

Yes thats the exact watch. Hes had a few offers around the 5k mark privately but im sure that the few shops he took it to was just for a rough idea on what they personally valued it at. You are correct Zama , their feedback was that the smaller APs were less sort after, people prefer the larger ones. Also thanks for your advice AK797, but im sure privately id be able to get a little more. Im in two minds i dont want to rush into anything, not everyday you come across a Audemars, especially within a friendship circle.

Just bear in mind if you buy it then the price will fall further in time as the market gets smaller, and this is not a sort after piece as the dealer's offers indicate. I place more value with dealer prices than private buyers who are too much of an unknown, both in reliability and safety terms.

[Allinthegame]

Thank you AK