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Old 17 February 2017, 12:54 PM   #1
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Diver incoming!!!
Finally landed myself a white AP diver, was planning to get the black diver initially but when i got to the AD the color contrast and the sharpness of the white dial with black markers caught my eye . pictures doesn't justify the beauty of the white diver but heres my poor photography skills of the new purchase.
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Old 17 February 2017, 12:55 PM   #2
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Old 17 February 2017, 12:55 PM   #3
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Old 17 February 2017, 01:02 PM   #4
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Congrats ! Looks great on you.


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Old 17 February 2017, 01:23 PM   #5
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Congrats. The white diver is the best. Enjoy
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Old 17 February 2017, 01:58 PM   #6
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Have you a bigger picture you can upload?
I can’t quite make out the detail when I’m standing on the other side of the room!
What’s the logo on the steering wheel? A Chrysler? A Toyota?
Yeah, definitely gonna need a larger photo.
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Old 17 February 2017, 02:18 PM   #7
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Old 17 February 2017, 06:18 PM   #8
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congratulations!!!! It's a gorgeous watch!!!

I'm having a tough time deciding between this watch and the 116500 in the white dial. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get it for? I think discounts have varied rom 10 to 20%
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Old 17 February 2017, 11:40 PM   #9
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congratulations!!!! It's a gorgeous watch!!!

I'm having a tough time deciding between this watch and the 116500 in the white dial. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get it for? I think discounts have varied rom 10 to 20%
i was initially quoted a 15% discount from the AD but i managed to negotiate to 18%. As for AP boutique the saleslady told me that the best discount they can give is only 5% for all watches(pretty sure she's bullshitting).

Allow me to give my 2cents for your dilemma, I would rather have the white diver over the daytona. I may be a little biased (i also own a rolex yacht master 116622), but AP design is really top notch compared to rolex. the fine polishing on the angles , the depth and the clarity of the dial and the oversized offshore designs come very well together.

Personally i like watches that have a date function ,which daytona lacks even though the class and beauty of the chrono is undeniable. the diver itself has a sporty look and for me the white dial adds a touch of elegance and class to it.

However, the daytona fits better if you are one that wears a suit often, the diver is thick(14.1mm) and is difficult to hide under the sleeve. Also , the diver is more prone to scratches compared to the ceramic daytona .

If you already has a rolex timepiece i reckon it is time for you to venture into the world of AP, I'm sure you won't regret.
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:58 PM   #10
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Congrats, love the AP diver, one of my most worn and favourite time piece.
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Old 17 February 2017, 10:25 PM   #11
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Old 17 February 2017, 11:18 PM   #12
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Congrats and enjoy!!!

Can't go wrong with a Diver (any color), well done.
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Old 17 February 2017, 11:42 PM   #13
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sorry for the large pic anyway guys , its my first time posting a pic on the forum and didn't know how to size it.
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Old 18 February 2017, 12:00 AM   #14
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Old 18 February 2017, 01:17 AM   #15
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Old 18 February 2017, 01:41 AM   #16
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Old 18 February 2017, 02:19 AM   #17
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Congrats, and I took the liberty of resizing your pic...
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Old 18 February 2017, 02:47 AM   #18
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Old 18 February 2017, 03:06 AM   #19
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Congrats! Love the watch.
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Old 18 February 2017, 06:07 AM   #20
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Old 18 February 2017, 10:57 AM   #21
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Old 19 February 2017, 07:22 AM   #22
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Old 19 February 2017, 09:57 AM   #23
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Old 19 February 2017, 12:47 PM   #24
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Congrats! White dial looks great!
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