Suggestions on one and only AP?

[Bearxj86]

15500 blue

[karasus]

Originally Posted by jbsmith

Thanks for all the suggestions as I learn more about AP.
I definitely like the ceramic bezel for contrast and scratch resistance.
I also like the size of a 44mm.
My previous link was of an older ROO that had the rubberized bezel and was only 42mm, so I'll pass on that older version.
That leaves me with one similar to this one...
https://davidsw.com/watches/audemars...e-chronograph/
Due to depreciation (I think list was around 30k USD), price point for a SS on rubber, and ROO history, I think I'll pass on AP for the time being, unless I'm missing something?
Thanks again.

Most ROO either in 44 or 42 will depreciate EXCEPT the 25721ST and 25721TI. I wanted a big watch but didn't want the depreciation associated with rubberclads (the 42mm you suggested) and the fact that the bezel deteriorated over time / required a bezel replacement once in a while.

I am personally a bit biased to this model because I own one, bought under 18k and sent to AP for a service on the movement 1.5k (19k usd total). Titanium can still be had for cheaper (14-16k) but its not going to stay since I just saw at the Philipps one sold for 30k USD (237,500 HKD)

https://www.phillips.com/detail/AUDE...T/HK080219/837

The 25721 is my daily driver, and I ride a bicycle to work with it, walk the dog with it, swim with it, jog with it and its still ticking at +2-5 seconds a day.

[pgasparro]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

15500 blue

+1

Just picked one up, watch is incredible.

[pgasparro]

I'd also recommend taking a look at the 26470TI 'Ghost'. I don't see depreciation hitting this model anytime soon as it hasn't yet. The ceramic bezel is awesome and the lightweight 42mm TI case is great too.