26240 grey prices already insane

[J.T.]

Was offered these today from a US based seller. In hand ready to ship complete sets.

RG Black dial $325k
RG Blue dial $375k
Steel Blue dial $250k

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[Henrimontgomery]

9x Prices. That’s a cool dividend.

[DonLee]

that's BS.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by J.T.

Was offered these today from a US based seller. In hand ready to ship complete sets.

RG Black dial $325k
RG Blue dial $375k
Steel Blue dial $250k

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

I’d be asking for those verified “in hand” pics JT before assuming they’re physical/real and he’s not just another window licker seller.

[J.T.]

Originally Posted by GW44

I’d be asking for those verified “in hand” pics JT before assuming they’re physical/real and he’s not just another window licker seller.

He sent me the pics. He has them. They are from a grey dealer I have done deals with in the past.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by J.T.

He sent me the pics. He has them. They are from a grey dealer I have done deals with in the past.

Nutty pricing, would love to see the pics buddy

[7sins]

I don't think it is that far off, I have had private offers (I am not interested in selling mine) for 300k on my ss green 26240. Demand for these 50th watches is OFF THE CHARTS. I am surprised however that grey's already have them, I was one of the first in the US with mine and picked it up on Friday.

[Reign]

Originally Posted by 7sins

I don't think it is that far off, I have had private offers (I am not interested in selling mine) for 300k on my ss green 26240. Demand for these 50th watches is OFF THE CHARTS. I am surprised however that grey's already have them, I was one of the first in the US with mine and picked it up on Friday.

Apparently folks have been putting calls into greys to prepare for the flip if they get allocated one so it’s teed up when the watch comes through.

It’s really unfortunate for those guys that actually want to keep and wear the watch but these sellers will get blacklisted asap


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[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by 7sins

I don't think it is that far off, I have had private offers (I am not interested in selling mine) for 300k on my ss green 26240. Demand for these 50th watches is OFF THE CHARTS. I am surprised however that grey's already have them, I was one of the first in the US with mine and picked it up on Friday.

Better check your wrist (or safe) to make sure...

One way to look at the insane asks - if someone is willing to burn their relationship with AP to the ground for good (or risk their job/business by funneling these watches to the grey market), they'd better make it worth their while.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by Reign

Apparently folks have been putting calls into greys to prepare for the flip if they get allocated one so it’s teed up when the watch comes through.

It’s really unfortunate for those guys that actually want to keep and wear the watch but these sellers will get blacklisted asap


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Very good point and you are correct, my understanding with AP Corp is there is a hard 6 month rule, if you sell these high demand watches within 6 months you are automatically blacklisted. Who knows if they uphold it but they were very clear these watches should be going to people who do not need the coin to flip and extensive AP relationships.

[HMHM]

Why am I not surprised...... Over here in Malaysia I have seen certain influencers getting invitation to try and getting first dibs on incoming inventories. It's the nature of the game these days.

[GreenLantern]

Everything in this world is a joke these days.

Period.

[gretch6364]

So frustrating and not even worth trying to get an AP watch anymore it seems. Ugh...and one thing that really frustrates me, the Code 11.59 prices.

I would buy a Code Chrono...I actually really like them, and then a watch for the wife to have a chance at a ROC or to even get on a 5 year wait list for jumbo, but $50K for the Code chrono when I really just want a $33K ROC is a hard pill to swallow for someone wanting to start getting into AP...then the ROO prices...

Like the lowest price watches in the collections are impossible to get! Can we at least get a SS and Ceramic 11.59 at the same price as a SS ROC?

[m3jasper]

Originally Posted by J.T.

He sent me the pics. He has them. They are from a grey dealer I have done deals with in the past.

Bracelet or strap?

[J.T.]

Originally Posted by GW44

Nutty pricing, would love to see the pics buddy

As requested. These are from his social media

[psm11]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

So frustrating and not even worth trying to get an AP watch anymore it seems. Ugh...and one thing that really frustrates me, the Code 11.59 prices.

I would buy a Code Chrono...I actually really like them, and then a watch for the wife to have a chance at a ROC or to even get on a 5 year wait list for jumbo, but $50K for the Code chrono when I really just want a $33K ROC is a hard pill to swallow for someone wanting to start getting into AP...then the ROO prices...

Like the lowest price watches in the collections are impossible to get! Can we at least get a SS and Ceramic 11.59 at the same price as a SS ROC?

I agree with you. Was offered the CODE Chrono but $50k just to be able to maybe get the ROC that I want is too much for me. Does anyone have any insight into whether selling a CODE after purchasing will get you blacklisted as these aren't as in demand as ROs or ROCs? If I could get a deal in place with a grey dealer to buy the CODE off me I would actually consider it (even if that meant losing a couple grand).

[wiswrist]

I got my silver dial on Feb 4th ... unfortunately I can't say I'm surprised some are already in the hands of gray dealers.

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by psm11

I agree with you. Was offered the CODE Chrono but $50k just to be able to maybe get the ROC that I want is too much for me. Does anyone have any insight into whether selling a CODE after purchasing will get you blacklisted as these aren't as in demand as ROs or ROCs? If I could get a deal in place with a grey dealer to buy the CODE off me I would actually consider it (even if that meant losing a couple grand).

If I remember correctly any watches sold before the 2 year warranty is up is a red flag for AP. At least it is that way for non VIP customers….. VIP members can do whatever they want so different rules for different people as some are more equal than others.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by psm11

I agree with you. Was offered the CODE Chrono but $50k just to be able to maybe get the ROC that I want is too much for me. Does anyone have any insight into whether selling a CODE after purchasing will get you blacklisted as these aren't as in demand as ROs or ROCs? If I could get a deal in place with a grey dealer to buy the CODE off me I would actually consider it (even if that meant losing a couple grand).

AP presumably wants the RO/ROCs to go to collectors who hold on to them. Buying a CODE for spending history and dumping it immediately doesn't really scream long-term collector, but who knows how AP sees that.

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Very good point and you are correct, my understanding with AP Corp is there is a hard 6 month rule, if you sell these high demand watches within 6 months you are automatically blacklisted. Who knows if they uphold it but they were very clear these watches should be going to people who do not need the coin to flip and extensive AP relationships.

I heard the rule is 2 years before you can sell. Not sure what is true.

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[DonLee]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Very good point and you are correct, my understanding with AP Corp is there is a hard 6 month rule, if you sell these high demand watches within 6 months you are automatically blacklisted. Who knows if they uphold it but they were very clear these watches should be going to people who do not need the coin to flip and extensive AP relationships.

I've always wondered what the time frame is for "acceptability to sell". instant flip is of course bad. After 5 years of course is fine. How about after 2 years? I'm definitely not buying for the pure intention of making money, but if I must hold for 5+ years on anything, I would think twice before buying.

[GreenLantern]

Same question I pose on the PP and Rolex parts of TRF...

If this is true, then why do greys continue to have an ongoing and infinite supply of these flipped watches, I wonder?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1FzZ7llgeAU

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by DonLee

I'm definitely not buying for the pure intention of making money, but if I must hold for 5+ years on anything, I would think twice before buying.

So you would decide not to buy from AP b/c you might be blacklisted from buying more APs, if you decided to flip? That's a bit confusing

[GreenLantern]

Besides, who said 5+ years?

It's just a common courtesy to not flip watches that are in high demand.

Wear it for a year or two, enjoy it, be a true collector, not an NFT/crypto flipper treating watches like crypto trying to make a quick buck.

Otherwise, don't participate. Please. Let the true collectors buy it.

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by psm11

I agree with you. Was offered the CODE Chrono but $50k just to be able to maybe get the ROC that I want is too much for me. Does anyone have any insight into whether selling a CODE after purchasing will get you blacklisted as these aren't as in demand as ROs or ROCs? If I could get a deal in place with a grey dealer to buy the CODE off me I would actually consider it (even if that meant losing a couple grand).

I personally wouldn’t flip it…at least not until after buying another AP that made it redundant…I actually really like the Code Chrono after handling in person, I just have a hard time seeing the value of the Code Chrono and ROO….both a lot more expensive then the ROC. Heck…if you are gonna spend $50k on the Code, why not spend $75k on a gold RO?

Guess you can’t get one…lol

[DonLee]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

So you would decide not to buy from AP b/c you might be blacklisted from buying more APs, if you decided to flip? That's a bit confusing

who said anything about flipping? I was referring to wanting to sell at watch after a few years because you might not wear it much anymore. collections change. You get a nicer watch and your older watches get unloved. the definition of "flip" is to sell the moment of getting one.

The idea of thinking twice before buying, is the idea that I need to think twice before spending too much on watches. What if I don't have enough cash if suddenly I was hit with a problem, or something change in my life, losing a job, having a baby, etc. Many things can happen in a 5 year time frame.

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

I personally wouldn’t flip it…at least not until after buying another AP that made it redundant…I actually really like the Code Chrono after handling in person, I just have a hard time seeing the value of the Code Chrono and ROO….both a lot more expensive then the ROC. Heck…if you are gonna spend $50k on the Code, why not spend $75k on a gold RO?

Guess you can’t get one…lol

I uh…think those fortunate enough in life to be in that position get all of the above. Get the code, get the RO gold, get the ROO, AND get the ROC.

[NYG1121]

Our hobby has been hijacked. Just lucky to own what I own at this point

[thekman]

I know it's only a watch and only a first world problem but it's really sucks how the this thing is playing out. the VVVIPs keep getting watches and flipping them meanwhile the mere mortals who have 2-3 watches from AP are talked to by their SAs as outsiders who have almost no chance at ever getting a piece from the new collection.

[DonLee]

Originally Posted by thekman

I know it's only a watch and only a first world problem but it's really sucks how the this thing is playing out. the VVVIPs keep getting watches and flipping them meanwhile the mere mortals who have 2-3 watches from AP are talked to by their SAs as outsiders who have almost no chance at ever getting a piece from the new collection.

that's not true. VVVIPs usually keep their watches because they are in no hurry to sell them. They have too much money to begin with. Regular people get new watches too. I have a couple friends who got their 50 anniversary models already. They aren't celebrities. Tho neither of them are selling, similar people might, and I wouldn't blame them if the market is that hot.

I'm in no hurry to sell any watch I get, so how hot a watch is right at the moment isn't as much of my concern, because many years down the road, we don't know. Just buy the watches you love, and you won't worry about the grey market price.