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Old 19 September 2019, 01:06 PM   #1
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Incoming and its not a RO
I know this little one won't get much love on this forum. But I am really happy with it, I wanted to get a daily wearer so my gold Daytona's and Platinum DD did not cop so much of a beating, was going to get a seadweller or sub then came across this, I absolutely love it, I am a big fan of the historical two subdial chrono's from Patek, ALS etc, and the AP ones get little love.

I will get around to taking some fresh photos at some point, has just had a new AP band and service done from AP in Harrods when I bought it. Model number 25859ST, guessing it to be from the early 2000's but looks new post service and new AP band. For less than the cost of a second hand Air King it is quite a piece. Photo was on the Tube in London, but the watch is now back with me in Sydney post my trip.
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Old 19 September 2019, 01:15 PM   #2
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Wow that looks good! Congrats!!


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Old 19 September 2019, 01:30 PM   #3
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That looks really nice, congrats!


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Old 19 September 2019, 02:28 PM   #4
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Congrats and love the hour makers. So beautiful!


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Old 19 September 2019, 04:03 PM   #5
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Congratulations Craig! Enjoy in good health
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Old 19 September 2019, 05:21 PM   #6
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Old 19 September 2019, 05:46 PM   #7
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I love it - that looks amazing.

It would be great if AP broadened their line by going back to some of the lovely designs like this rather than pushing out the Code line.
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:21 PM   #8
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I love that watch, not sure why you think it wouldn’t go down well here.


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Old 19 September 2019, 06:44 PM   #9
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For less than the cost of a second hand Air King it is quite a piece.
It certainly it. Congrats OP. I know which I would rather strap on in the morning...

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Old 19 September 2019, 07:01 PM   #10
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looks really cool! Whats the diameter 37mm?
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Old 19 September 2019, 07:17 PM   #11
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looks really cool! Whats the diameter 37mm?
39mm I have pretty big wrists.
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Old 19 September 2019, 08:58 PM   #12
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Old 19 September 2019, 11:10 PM   #13
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Old 19 September 2019, 11:15 PM   #14
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Congrats! It looks great. Beautiful watch!
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Old 20 September 2019, 03:53 AM   #15
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Pre owned these aren't bad, well done and enjoy!
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:39 AM   #16
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Very nice! Clean and classy!
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Old 20 September 2019, 11:52 AM   #17
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Awesome! Really jealous of this piece. If you don’t mind me asking what was the cost of it?
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Old 20 September 2019, 08:36 PM   #18
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Awesome! Really jealous of this piece. If you don’t mind me asking what was the cost of it?
About US $5K, including fresh service that had cost the owner $2K so a real bargain.
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Old 20 September 2019, 09:13 PM   #19
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About US $5K, including fresh service that had cost the owner $2K so a real bargain.
Wow, bargain for a lovely piece.
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Old 20 September 2019, 09:33 PM   #20
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About US $5K, including fresh service that had cost the owner $2K so a real bargain.
Wow. I need to look into this! What is the ref?
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:34 PM   #21
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Wow. I need to look into this! What is the ref?
25859ST this is the SS version, but it also comes in Yellow gold and I think white gold for not a lot more. Chrono24 will give you a heads up on the dial/case combo's.
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Old 21 September 2019, 03:18 AM   #22
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Wow. Don't think these will stay at that price for long... I want one for a start as do about half a dozen on this thread it seems. Great find OP

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Old 21 September 2019, 03:26 AM   #23
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Awesome watch at a great price for an AP.


I've always had a soft spot for the JA line. Think this one looks better than the new code, just update it with new chrono movement and maybe a slight update to the case/pushers and it would be perfect.

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Old 21 September 2019, 03:30 AM   #24
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Very clean and a great deal! Congrats!
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Old 22 September 2019, 06:38 AM   #25
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I really dig this Jules Audemars chrono pieces! The Gstaad version is a stunner also! COngrats
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Old 22 September 2019, 11:08 PM   #26
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A great find with a recent service included,basically 2000 dollars off the sale. This leaves you with an actual sale price of 3000 dollars!! That's a wonderful bargain,very well done OP

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Old 23 September 2019, 02:23 AM   #27
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I think it's interesting that with all the "love" for similar looking watches (ALS especially), the Audemars line would do really well. No such case.
Fascinating what rises to the top vs what sinks in horology.
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Old 23 September 2019, 06:27 AM   #28
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Old 23 September 2019, 10:21 AM   #29
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I think it's interesting that with all the "love" for similar looking watches (ALS especially), the Audemars line would do really well. No such case.
Fascinating what rises to the top vs what sinks in horology.
Agreed, maybe its because I am getting old but I prefer to buy the watch, its looks, history and movement. Speculating on value movement not my thing. I never really like my Aquanaut the movement drove me nuts with its constant whirring sounds and my 15400 was just too big. Am enjoying the simplicity of this piece, which doubles as a dress up or down option, and takes the load of my PM other Rolex.
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Old 23 September 2019, 12:37 PM   #30
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