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mjclark32 · 5 September 2020, 02:23 AM

Good day All,
So, I picked up a 15400 blue dial mid June and, regardless of price, I love it.
My only gripe is not wearing it all the time - pool/beach/summer activities. It has me thinking I need* to pick up a diver. I’ve been looking at the white dial with blue accents.
I reached out to the NYC boutique and so far they’re helpful. Sounds like they can get me one in 30-90 days max (maybe less than 30).
We haven’t discussed price, but I’m pretty sure they’ll want full msrp.
I’ve found a couple on the used market for around the $18k price point.
What do you all think of the diver in general? Should I go for it? Worth going through the boutique?
Thanks and have a great weekend!

Potawatomi · 5 September 2020, 02:29 AM

Love my diver and thinking of adding a second one to spice up the rotation.

mjclark32 · 5 September 2020, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Potawatomi

Love my diver and thinking of adding a second one to spice up the rotation.

Ringing endorsement right there

Dave from NYC · 5 September 2020, 06:28 AM

The Diver is the ultimate sports watch - and a perfect summer watch. (Yes, I know it's September). I have an all white one that I wear year round. One of my faves for sure.

Burlington · 5 September 2020, 08:27 AM

I love mine.

Quite honestly would not swap it for any other watch right now.

Wear it everyday as my one and only.

Been all over with me, seen tons of activity and never given me issues.

V25V · 5 September 2020, 08:54 AM

Love my carbon diver as a summer watch. Vacations, playing with the kids, etc. Carbon case is so light, ceramic bezel is very durable and love the yellow.

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Plebs · 5 September 2020, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

I love mine.

Quite honestly would not swap it for any other watch right now.

Wear it everyday as my one and only.

Been all over with me, seen tons of activity and never given me issues.

Great shots, starting to like the AP diver the more I see photos of it.

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Plebs · 5 September 2020, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by V25V

Love my carbon diver as a summer watch. Vacations, playing with the kids, etc. Carbon case is so light, ceramic bezel is very durable and love the yellow.

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Think I found the yellow setup watch I want now lol. Thanks kind sir

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mjclark32 · 5 September 2020, 09:20 AM

Thanks all! Guess I need to make it happen
Much appreciated

SMD · 5 September 2020, 09:28 AM

Love the diver as well. My first was a 15400 and then 15703 and then 15707ce. Get it you will not regret it. And yes for that price go with the boutique. Not enough savings to buy used. Do it!

Edit: forged carbon kicks ass too!

7sins · 5 September 2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Good day All,
So, I picked up a 15400 blue dial mid June and, regardless of price, I love it.
My only gripe is not wearing it all the time - pool/beach/summer activities. It has me thinking I need* to pick up a diver. I’ve been looking at the white dial with blue accents.
I reached out to the NYC boutique and so far they’re helpful. Sounds like they can get me one in 30-90 days max (maybe less than 30).
We haven’t discussed price, but I’m pretty sure they’ll want full msrp.
I’ve found a couple on the used market for around the $18k price point.
What do you all think of the diver in general? Should I go for it? Worth going through the boutique?
Thanks and have a great weekend!

I have the blue/white Diver you are after and LOVE it. Honestly think it looks better in person than photos. If you are patient I have seen them on the forum for 16/17k, there isn't a tremendous amount of demand for them. Pick one up while you can, you won't regret it, rumor has it they might be going away. Most rugged AP I have owned and one of my favorites, love it comes with a white and blue rubber strap. Remember the AP ADs won't ship out of state to save on sales tax anymore, so you will be at $22k plus NYC sales tax, you are better off going through the grey market unless you are looking to build a relationship with the AD (albeit many VVIPs at the NYC boutique).

mjclark32 · 5 September 2020, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 7sins

I have the blue/white Diver you are after and LOVE it. Honestly think it looks better in person than photos. If you are patient I have seen them on the forum for 16/17k, there isn't a tremendous amount of demand for them. Pick one up while you can, you won't regret it, rumor has it they might be going away. Most rugged AP I have owned and one of my favorites, love it comes with a white and blue rubber strap. Remember the AP ADs won't ship out of state to save on sales tax anymore, so you will be at $22k plus NYC sales tax, you are better off going through the grey market unless you are looking to build a relationship with the AD (albeit many VVIPs at the NYC boutique).

Thank you!

Looks so damn good!

aw9nineteen · 6 September 2020, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Thank you!

Looks so damn good!

EXACT same dilemma. I recently purchased the 15500 Silver/white and had to option of the diver too. I went with the 15500 because it’s my first AP, and well because of that bracelet! However I am always worried about dinging the bracelet and already have some hairline scratches that I will post about. Hopefully someone can help me fix it myself. I digress.

Have you considered other divers? I think that is currently my biggest hesitation. Sub, sea, Panerai..?

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Thanos · 6 September 2020, 07:18 AM

Love my Diver

The ultimate summer luxury sports watch

AK797 · 6 September 2020, 07:40 AM

White on white is a real winner, but all the divers are cool.

Token74 · 6 September 2020, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aw9nineteen

EXACT same dilemma. I recently purchased the 15500 Silver/white and had to option of the diver too. I went with the 15500 because it’s my first AP, and well because of that bracelet! However I am always worried about dinging the bracelet and already have some hairline scratches that I will post about. Hopefully someone can help me fix it myself. I digress.

Have you considered other divers? I think that is currently my biggest hesitation. Sub, sea, Panerai..?

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Don’t try to fix scratches yourself on an AP bracelet, I’ve seen people try and it’s really easy to screw it up. Plus, impossible to wear without scratching so any repairs will be short lived. Try to just accept scratches and enjoy the watch.

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Token74 · 6 September 2020, 05:09 PM

I love my Diver, it’s a fun watch. Looks really good on different colour straps, so pay full MRSP but ask for a couple of straps to be thrown in.

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mjclark32 · 7 September 2020, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aw9nineteen

EXACT same dilemma. I recently purchased the 15500 Silver/white and had to option of the diver too. I went with the 15500 because it’s my first AP, and well because of that bracelet! However I am always worried about dinging the bracelet and already have some hairline scratches that I will post about. Hopefully someone can help me fix it myself. I digress.

Have you considered other divers? I think that is currently my biggest hesitation. Sub, sea, Panerai..?

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I’ve got a sub and IWC diver, but on an AP kick at the moment
Congrats on the 15500

mjclark32 · 15 September 2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Thank you!

Looks so damn good!

Pulled the trigger about an hour ago from DavidSW (He’s been taking care of me for a decade now). He had/s one BNIB basically at msrp full warranty unworn etc. will be here on Wednesday, my 35th birthday, which is great.
Will update with pics
Pumped up

Toony · 15 September 2020, 09:17 AM

Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist. Diver is great.

7sins · 15 September 2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

pulled the trigger about an hour ago from davidsw (he’s been taking care of me for a decade now). He had/s one bnib basically at msrp full warranty unworn etc. Will be here on wednesday, my 35th birthday, which is great.
Will update with pics
pumped up

congrats!!

Burlington · 15 September 2020, 03:42 PM

Great choice ! Congratulations in advance

Daryl · 15 September 2020, 10:03 PM

congratulations!

mjclark32 · 17 September 2020, 01:55 AM

Just came in and it’s awesome
Thanks for all the help!

eonflux · 17 September 2020, 04:33 AM

Congrats!!!

Sleepy996 · 17 September 2020, 05:00 AM

Congrats and hard to beat with the white or nay blue rubber.

ap1 · 17 September 2020, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Just came in and it’s awesome
Thanks for all the help!

Looks amazing

mjclark32 · 17 September 2020, 06:30 AM

Love it even more now that I got to see it outside of these damn zoom meetings.
Compliments the 15400 as well as I expected. One is a tank and one is fancy.
Will probably switch to the blue rubber it came with once I get the guts to change it
Thanks again for all the help

aw9nineteen · 17 September 2020, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Love it even more now that I got to see it outside of these damn zoom meetings.
Compliments the 15400 as well as I expected. One is a tank and one is fancy.
Will probably switch to the blue rubber it came with once I get the guts to change it
Thanks again for all the help

Please post when you do! I was hoping to get one next year around spring time. It was between that or a submariner

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mjclark32 · 17 September 2020, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by aw9nineteen

Please post when you do! I was hoping to get one next year around spring time. It was between that or a submariner

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I have a sub, albeit a 16610, but this is pretty sweet. Will post when on blue

5 September 2020, 02:23 AM	#1
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Diver opinions Good day All, So, I picked up a 15400 blue dial mid June and, regardless of price, I love it. My only gripe is not wearing it all the time - pool/beach/summer activities. It has me thinking I need* to pick up a diver. I’ve been looking at the white dial with blue accents. I reached out to the NYC boutique and so far they’re helpful. Sounds like they can get me one in 30-90 days max (maybe less than 30). We haven’t discussed price, but I’m pretty sure they’ll want full msrp. I’ve found a couple on the used market for around the $18k price point. What do you all think of the diver in general? Should I go for it? Worth going through the boutique? Thanks and have a great weekend! __________________

5 September 2020, 08:27 AM	#5
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	I love mine. Quite honestly would not swap it for any other watch right now. Wear it everyday as my one and only. Been all over with me, seen tons of activity and never given me issues. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

5 September 2020, 09:20 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Thanks all! Guess I need to make it happen Much appreciated __________________

6 September 2020, 05:09 PM	#17
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	I love my Diver, it’s a fun watch. Looks really good on different colour straps, so pay full MRSP but ask for a couple of straps to be thrown in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

15 September 2020, 03:42 PM	#22
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Great choice ! Congratulations in advance __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

5 September 2020, 02:29 AM	#2
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 811	Love my diver and thinking of adding a second one to spice up the rotation.

5 September 2020, 06:28 AM	#4
Dave from NYC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 85	The Diver is the ultimate sports watch - and a perfect summer watch. (Yes, I know it's September). I have an all white one that I wear year round. One of my faves for sure.

5 September 2020, 08:54 AM	#6
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	Love my carbon diver as a summer watch. Vacations, playing with the kids, etc. Carbon case is so light, ceramic bezel is very durable and love the yellow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 September 2020, 09:28 AM	#10
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,660	Love the diver as well. My first was a 15400 and then 15703 and then 15707ce. Get it you will not regret it. And yes for that price go with the boutique. Not enough savings to buy used. Do it! Edit: forged carbon kicks ass too!

6 September 2020, 07:18 AM	#14
Thanos "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 199	Love my Diver The ultimate summer luxury sports watch

6 September 2020, 07:40 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	White on white is a real winner, but all the divers are cool.

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Daryl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,324	congratulations! __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 September 2020, 01:55 AM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Just came in and it’s awesome Thanks for all the help! __________________

17 September 2020, 04:33 AM	#25
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	Congrats!!!

17 September 2020, 05:00 AM	#26
Sleepy996 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: FL Posts: 226	Congrats and hard to beat with the white or nay blue rubber.

17 September 2020, 06:30 AM	#28
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Love it even more now that I got to see it outside of these damn zoom meetings. Compliments the 15400 as well as I expected. One is a tank and one is fancy. Will probably switch to the blue rubber it came with once I get the guts to change it Thanks again for all the help __________________

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