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It’s worth exactly $22. Ask me how I know.
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Fake. And don’t try to sell it as genuine.
This is a classic bait.
OP says hes offered 10k. Someone else offers 11k. OP says ok and scams someone.
If genuine and especially if with papers and box, you can get more than $10k.
How much do you think?
Check out Chrono24 and look at what they’re going for on there
Here’s the uncropped picture of the watch
First off I’ve never even worn a watch. It holds no sentimental value. My grandpa didn’t hide it up his rear while escaping a pow camp. The info I was given is
“that it was worn just a couple of times
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
It’s the 15400
Stainless steel automatic “
These words are gibberish to me
I don’t mind given the other party the benefit of the doubt but I just want a second opinion they claim it is worth up to 40k??? Where does one even sell a watch? Is this how much cash pawn shops have on hand if I were to sell it to one? Does a Rolex dealer buy other brands?
I’ve never sold a watch myself, only bought them, but I don’t think a pawn shop is where you’re gonna wanna sell this if it turns out to be real, they need to make a profit as well so they’ll give you less than what they can sell it for. If you’re not in a pinch for money and you end up selling, take your time (no pun intended)
cheap fake, worth about tree fiddy
free tiddy
I think you already have the info on this: take it to an Authorized Dealer (or an actual AP store if you're close to one) and get it authenticated. In the meantime, screw in that crown; it's giving me anxiety even if it's fake.
Assuming it’s real and authenticated where does one go to sell a 30-40k watch I live in central texas
List on chrono24
Chrono24. But I'd pump the brakes on checking the price and mentally banking that cash. If your grandfather was wealthy enough to ignore a valuable watch then great, you might be in luck. But if he was not particularly well-off it seems unlikely that he'd leave an extremely expensive piece just bumping around randomly. Was it specifically listed in his will? If it's real, it probably should have been.
I'd look at it another way. Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks have never been cheap. They were always luxury from the day they were created (unlike, for example, some Rolex). So this would have always been an expensive and exclusive gift. I only say that because you mentioned in another comment that it was gifted to your grandfather. There's a (remote) chance he didn't know the value and left it banging around, but there's zero chance the gift-giver didn't know the price. So the question is: did Grandpapa know anyone who could give gifts like that and did he do anything worthy of that kind of gift? I'm not talking "he was top used car salesman for July in Ford Pensacola", I'm talking "he signed the deal that brought the Rams back to LA".
If the answer is "I don't know" then I'd assume it's fake until you get the authorized document from AP (which will cost you a few hundred bucks by the way).
Thanks for your response it’s always fascinating the insight you can get from a random sub
Brilliant response.
Fake as fuck AP
Mature response…
Doesn't look real to me, but if it were, $10k would be a ~$20k lowball.
Meaning worth $30k or worth $20k
Well, in your case, neither.
Haha
Dammit grandpa strikes again
Those damn old heads
Fake as.. The date window and the AP logo on the top being dead giveaways
We’ll I’m glad y’all know so much
Such a different world to me
Does anyone have a link to what a real one looks like
I know you want it to be real...but it doesn't seem real
Sooooo bad
Dude. What are you doing? It’s fake and you know it.
You think I came here to what I assumed are the watch experts for 0 karma and 6 hours of refreshing this thread just to see another “it’s fake” comment without any explanation why?
more photos?
A Disappointing Replica of the AP Royal Oak
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Incorrect Logo: One of the most glaring issues with this so-called Royal Oak is the logo on the dial. The iconic Audemars Piguet logo is a mark of quality and precision, but this logo is noticeably off. The font and detailing are wrong, indicating a lack of attention to the finer details that Audemars Piguet is known for.
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Bracelet Tolerance: Genuine Royal Oak watches are crafted with precision, ensuring the perfect alignment of the bracelet links. However, this counterfeit watch's bracelet tolerance is way off. The links don't align seamlessly, and the clasp lacks the smooth operation that characterizes the real Royal Oak.
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Oddly Positioned Automatic Sign: The automatic sign on the counterfeit watch sits too high above the dial. On a genuine Royal Oak, this feature is carefully integrated into the design, but here it's awkwardly positioned, further underscoring the lack of craftsmanship.
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Calendar Window: The calendar window on this fake Royal Oak is a mess. The font is inconsistent, and the alignment is off. The authentic Royal Oak showcases meticulous attention to detail in its calendar function, making this discrepancy highly noticeable.
If it happens to be real don't go to a Pawn shop.
To get the most money, maybe try an established Grey Market dealer to put it on consignment, where they sell for you, any they take a cut of anywhere between 5-10%