Incoming!

[Doctock]

The tracking number has been posted, so my desire to "not jinx this" is still pretty high, but decreasing.

So.....

Incoming!
I traded my AP ROO Rubberclad for an AP ROO Bumblebee


The Rubberclad was my first AP - and I loved it! It unfortunately has gotten to the point where I will not keep a watch if there is any issue - and my eyes have gotten to where the lume hands were not sufficient contrast on a silver dial for me to be easily able to read the watch.

I've already ordered a super cheap no-name eBay pin buckle so I can wear the watch on original hornback asap - the AP deployant is so uncomfortable on me. And, I'm almost certain I'm going to try to get the yellow diver strap from AP in Clearwater.


As a separate note on the whole watch re-sale world right now:
It's a MESS!!!!!!
The few watches that are "hot" are the few currently holding value. Everything else is worth pennies on the many dollars that they cost.
(Of note, re: AP, multiple dealers said "RO is moveable, ROO not so much")
If you try to trade, expect most dealers to totally low-ball. Sure, I understand they are taking a risk with any trade/purchase that they will sit on the watch unsold, but some of the offers are staggeringly low.
Trying to sell as a private party is no easier. I have had 3 folk so far try to scam on a different watch I'm trying to sell. All 3 "spoofed" a real, known watch seller. And, all scumbags disappeared when I asked to see pictures of the watch they had with current time/date confirmation.

[AshAP]

It sounds like you’ve been unlucky, a pal of mine has just sold his ss black face Diver for £12,000 giving him a reasonable profit, also looking at Chrono 24 the prices look relatively strong, prices actually look slightly more today than the watch retailed for originally and don’t forget that 12-15 years ago it was possible to get a discount on these models.

Rubber clads can really suffer with the bezel condition. With a brand new rubber bezel that is still a killer watch.


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[saf1040]

Just sold my rubberclub for what I thought was a fair price. They appear to be going for about 14-15k on various websites, you should be able to get within 1500-2500 of that amount for your watch.

[AK797]

I haven't see a Bee incoming for a while, looking forward.

[masterserg]

Congrats on the bee! One of my favorites.

I toyed with the idea of trading my 44 rose gold ROO and got a fair offer from my go to usual suspect.

[Doctock]

After an overly (and unncessarily) stressful delivery situation I actually finally have the watch in hand!

It's everything I had hoped for!
This version has very crisp edges with no/ little visible marks.
Amazing how light and comfortable this watch is - and the contrast of ceramic polish and brushed with the FC case is striking.
I even feel the AP deployant in Ti (with an overall lighter watch) is not painful - and actually might be described as comfortable - and I could NOT wear the deployant with the Rubberclad.
However, it does look a bit odd on a hornback, so I am going to order a yellow diver from AP, and I've already ordered a knock-off diver tang in black from Horus straps.

The numbers you quote are at least $1-2K higher than what I was seeing.
Chrono24 lists the watch as selling avg: $13,6xx and a range of $13K-14K.
A reseller I know has been sitting on a Rubberclad for a while at $13-ish with little movement.
Of note, mine had AP service 3 years ago, and mint bezel, pushers, & crown w papers but only OEM AP ROO box (not the original).
But, it really doesn't matter if you don't wear the watch as you cannot read it!

This AP ROO I can read!!!!!!

[masterserg]

Absolutely love it. Congrats! I’d potentially inquire about swapping for a black date wheel. They used to do it but not sure they still do.

[duc888]

Congratulations.....looks very nice!

[wiswrist]

Congrats! Great piece

[Muxi]

Congratulations! I can feel your excitement and happiness. Wear it in good health!

[Urosfan]

Congrats

[nick c]

Very cool. Congratulations

[1st amg]

Love this watch! Huge congrats!


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[Odie-r]

Love it! Congrats!

[Rob CooK]

Congrats!

[HK Islandboy]

Congratulations!
It is great to see a legacy collection ROO incoming - and that one is a beauty

[Xerxes77]

Nice watch

[ud101]

Congratulations to you.

[Doctock]

Thanks everyone!
So happy with this watch.
The hornback strap really feels fragile (I can see where the inner metal piece will eventually/ soon wear through the side of the strap) so I contacted AP for a yellow rubber diver strap plus a couple of the questions raised in this thread.
I learned a couple of things:
- AP has not ever used/ swapped a black date wheel on the Bumblebee and therefore will NOT make the alteration
- There are NO black/ PVD/DLC Diver Tang buckles available from AP (I'll report back on the similar shape and size eBay DLC buckle after the rubber strap arrives - the grey rubber I have with me currently looks awful next to the FC case)
- A new AP OEM rubber strap is $291 + $30 overnight shipping in CONUS (as of August 2019)

[eonflux]

Congrats!

Love AP forged carbon