AP 25860ST-Feedback

[swish77]

Looking for some feedback on the case of this F serial 25860ST, a so-called "Kasparov" that is being advertised as unpolished. I realize it's a little dinged up, but it appeals to me if it's truly unpolished.

I've been after one of these for years, and now that prices are coming back down to earth a little, I'm on the hunt again.

All feedback appreciated.

[VogelPhoenix]

I'd probably go for something a little less rough. The pictures aren't particularly clear, so a bit difficult to tell if it never has been polished. At least the bezel doesn't have the soap-bar appearance from heavy polishing. The depth of the screws (10 o'clock) looks a bit inconsistent. I didn't know that the pusher covers are supposed to do that. Overall this looks like a good candidate for a factory service, which should be considered when it comes to pricing.

[srvrf]

Price and to me Box and Papers matter. Factory service will be maybe around $2k and if a bezel has to be replaced even more.

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[swish77]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

I'd probably go for something a little less rough. The pictures aren't particularly clear, so a bit difficult to tell if it never has been polished. At least the bezel doesn't have the soap-bar appearance from heavy polishing. The depth of the screws (10 o'clock) looks a bit inconsistent. I didn't know that the pusher covers are supposed to do that. Overall this looks like a good candidate for a factory service, which should be considered when it comes to pricing.

Yes, agreed it needs some TLC. What are you referring to about the chrono pushers? I think the seller just unscrewed them for the photos, unless I'm missing something. Thanks.

Originally Posted by srvrf

Price and to me Box and Papers matter. Factory service will be maybe around $2k and if a bezel has to be replaced even more.

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Yes, comes with AP booklet/original paperwork, but no box. The ask is $34K.

[Bpan]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

I'd probably go for something a little less rough. The pictures aren't particularly clear, so a bit difficult to tell if it never has been polished. At least the bezel doesn't have the soap-bar appearance from heavy polishing. The depth of the screws (10 o'clock) looks a bit inconsistent. I didn't know that the pusher covers are supposed to do that. Overall this looks like a good candidate for a factory service, which should be considered when it comes to pricing.

The 25860 has screw down chrono pushers that you can't actuate without unscrewing. The hexagonal elements are just decorative on the newer chronos like your 26240.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Bpan

The 25860 has screw down chrono pushers that you can't actuate without unscrewing. The hexagonal elements are just decorative on the newer chronos like your 26240.

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