Bracelet swap affect price?

[Htab]

I Bought a brick complete with box and papers. After registering it with AP it shows up as a leather strap model not a bracelet. Is that normal for leather straps to be swapped with bracelets? Bracelet is real AP, my Concern is will this affect resale? Should price be based on the leather strap model price with a little extra for the bracelet? I paid bracelet model price. I love the watch and seller is great and willing to refund money. I just want go see the consensus on value and pricing.

[icjewelry2]

I've wondered about this too. Not for myself, but I've seen other people buy on strap and make it the full brick by adding bracelet....wish I had more AP knowledge!

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[AperolSpritz]

I don't see the problem. If the watch is fine and the bracelet also comes from AP then what is the issue?
On the contrary you have a bracelet and the strap, that's great!
I did the same on a steel ROO. Bought the watch, which was coming on strap and added a bracelet a couple years later.
By the way, it is more expensive for the buyer to buy on strap and add the bracelet later...
AP sells its steel and gold bracelet for a damn fortune

[mykii]

I think the issue would be if you swapped from bracelet to leather, not the other way around. Seems like you made out in this case.

[Htab]

Thanks for the comments. My other concern is there is no strap included. Only the bracelet.

[TunaTuna]

All original will always be worth more, the amount I do not know. However if the description was not correct, they should refund the money or give you a discount reflecting the error. BUT if you are solely worried about the investment, which sounds the case, I would return

[Htab]

If I have an issue with the bracelet will it be covered under warranty since it didn’t come with the bracelet from the factory?

[macrowatch]

It will marginally, but if you got a good price, it's not going to be material. Just add a new strap for a few hundred and get peace of mind while enjoying both options.

[seadubs]

Its def worth less, up to 20% less.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Htab

Thanks for the comments. My other concern is there is no strap included. Only the bracelet.

Straps are wear items in any case. Just get a new one from AP. Should be in the noise, money-wise. Btw, a few pics would make the thread much more entertaining

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Htab

I Bought a brick complete with box and papers. After registering it with AP it shows up as a leather strap model not a bracelet. Is that normal for leather straps to be swapped with bracelets? Bracelet is real AP, my Concern is will this affect resale? Should price be based on the leather strap model price with a little extra for the bracelet?

My guess for the price of the bracelet alone from AP would be $35-40k, i.e., a little more than the difference between strap and bracelet model at MSRP. I don't think one would expect the seller to throw in a $35k bracelet for "a little extra".

If the seller is willing to work with you, I'd have AP confirm that the bracelet is genuine and quote the price for the bracelet. Then the price for the strap model + price for bracelet - price for strap/buckle - moderate discount for your troubles would seem reasonable.

[Htab]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

My guess for the price of the bracelet alone from AP would be $35-40k, i.e., a little more than the difference between strap and bracelet model at MSRP. I don't think one would expect the seller to throw in a $35k bracelet for "a little extra".

If the seller is willing to work with you, I'd have AP confirm that the bracelet is genuine and quote the price for the bracelet. Then the price for the strap model + price for bracelet - price for strap/buckle - moderate discount for your troubles would seem reasonable.

I guess my main concern is It’s technically not a “brick” if it didn’t leave the factory like that. If I ever resell i would disclose it was a strap since i want full disclosure. Then I’m sure who ever buys it would want a better price. I wish AP put the model number on the card like Rolex. I’m actually pretty disappointed because I love the watch.

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by Htab

I guess my main concern is It’s technically not a “brick” if it didn’t leave the factory like that. If I ever resell i would disclose it was a strap since i want full disclosure. Then I’m sure who ever buys it would want a better price. I wish AP put the model number on the card like Rolex. I’m actually pretty disappointed because I love the watch.

I think the long digits indicate that already on the card.

You are probably over thinking it. When you buy you get a small hair if a discount vs original card being strap only. When you sell, if you sell, you pass on that small hair of a discount to the next buyer.

[indianmachine]

what is a brick in this context?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by indianmachine

what is a brick in this context?

3/4 pound chunk of pink gold like this:

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by Htab

I Bought a brick complete with box and papers. After registering it with AP it shows up as a leather strap model not a bracelet. Is that normal for leather straps to be swapped with bracelets? Bracelet is real AP, my Concern is will this affect resale? Should price be based on the leather strap model price with a little extra for the bracelet? I paid bracelet model price. I love the watch and seller is great and willing to refund money. I just want go see the consensus on value and pricing.

In your case, there is no problem at all. Most people would preferred to have both strap and bracelet. All you need to do is purchase the strap from AP and keep it or use it as alternative, so you have both. When you sell it, you can charge extra for the bracelet.

[bullies]

Agree with the others who say it's better to have bracelet than leather.
If you want to add the leather you can always email AP and purchase it. Very easy and straight forward.
I'm sure AP would service it on bracelet too.
You said you love it. I say keep it