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New AP Jumbo

Post by JBZ » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:57 pm

I think this is pretty cool. I'm sure it will be impossible to get at MSRP, but I couldn't afford it regardless, even in stainless.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-a ... 6202-jumbo
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:40 pm

Looks like a Zenith Defy :mrgreen:
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JBZ » Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:43 pm

deepcdvr wrote:
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:40 pm
Looks like a Zenith Defy :mrgreen:
But the Zemith is just a ripoff of the Tissot PRX. :grin:
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:48 pm

It looks great. Kudos to them for not making it bigger for no reason.

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by rockmastermike » Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:51 pm

internet rumors say the waiting list is already 17 years - however the quantify that.

beautiful watch

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by AtomicTom » Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:09 am

Yup, we might not be able to afford them, but they sure are wonderful
to see Jeff. :) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Man oh man, what a start to 2022 for them sir !
Yowza, it's pretty awesome, or really awesome to be more accurate. :headbang:

Thx so so much for the look !!!

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by deepcdvr » Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:10 pm

JBZ wrote:
Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:43 pm
deepcdvr wrote:
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:40 pm
Looks like a Zenith Defy :mrgreen:
But the Zemith is just a ripoff of the Tissot PRX. :grin:
Ha :lol:
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:29 pm

$33,200 MSRP in stainless

This one is such a deal!

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by amckiwi » Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:38 pm

Where does the jumbo name come from?

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by amckiwi » Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm

Where does the jumbo name come from?

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by Ryeguy » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:30 am

amckiwi wrote:
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm
Where does the jumbo name come from?
Maybe due to the new, larger, movement?

I guess I am spoiled by my poverty-spec automatic watches that all include quick-set date features. Reading about the previous generation’s non-quickset date and tiny crown sounds like a real drag.

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by logan2z » Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:51 am

Ryeguy wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:30 am
amckiwi wrote:
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm
Where does the jumbo name come from?
Maybe due to the new, larger, movement?
The nickname dates all the way back to the watch's launch in 1972, and is a result of the 39mm case size, which was large for the time. Apparently, the 'Jumbo' designation came from the attendees at the '72 Basel Fair and not AP.

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JBZ » Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:42 am

Ryeguy wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:30 am
amckiwi wrote:
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm
Where does the jumbo name come from?
Maybe due to the new, larger, movement?

I guess I am spoiled by my poverty-spec automatic watches that all include quick-set date features. Reading about the previous generation’s non-quickset date and tiny crown sounds like a real drag.
I’m sure it was/is. No seconds hand and no quickset. The appeal beyond case design and finishing was having such a thin automatic movement.

I think it’s a beautiful watch, but if I had the means to afford a royal oak, I’d go with one that has both a quick set and seconds hand.
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by sierra11b » Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:19 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:29 pm
$33,200 MSRP in stainless

This one is such a deal!

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Ridiculous…

A fool and his money are soon departed.

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by logan2z » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:44 pm

sierra11b wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:19 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:29 pm
$33,200 MSRP in stainless

This one is such a deal!

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Ridiculous…

A fool and his money are soon departed.
Nobody in their right mind would pay that for a 15500. Ok, it's a blue dial which I believe is boutique only and makes it a bit more 'special' than the black dial, but this is insane nonetheless. Takuya must be looking to upgrade his Ferrari ;)

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:52 pm

logan2z wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:44 pm
sierra11b wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:19 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:29 pm
$33,200 MSRP in stainless

This one is such a deal!

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Ridiculous…

A fool and his money are soon departed.
Nobody in their right mind would pay that for a 15500. Ok, it's a blue dial which I believe is boutique only and makes it a bit more 'special' than the black dial, but this is insane nonetheless. Takuya must be looking to upgrade his Ferrari ;)
I really wonder. I know there are many people with a lot more money than me, but is there a never ending supply of them just waiting around to pay 10x retail for every decent watch?

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New AP Jumbo

Post by Chocodove » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:52 pm

Watch prices are insane right now on the secondary.

This AP
Pelagos FXD $7k+
124060 $17k+
Etc etc
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:59 pm

Chocodove wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:52 pm
Watch prices are insane right now on the secondary.

This AP
Pelagos FXD $7k+
124060 $17k+
Etc etc
It’s true. I just fell into $30k and there’s not a single watch I want to buy. Anything good is crazy expensive. $10k for an nice unpolished 36mm (old version) Explorer? Fuck that.

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JBZ » Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:46 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:59 pm
Chocodove wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:52 pm
Watch prices are insane right now on the secondary.

This AP
Pelagos FXD $7k+
124060 $17k+
Etc etc
It’s true. I just fell into $30k and there’s not a single watch I want to buy. Anything good is crazy expensive. $10k for an nice unpolished 36mm (old version) Explorer? Fuck that.
Was watching tv with my son yesterday, and 24 hours of Daytona was on. I mentioned to him that the winner gets a Rolex Daytona. He asked me if it was a good watch and how much it costs. I said yes, and about 14k retail. He thought that was a lot.

Then I told him it was impossible to get at retail and that if you wanted to buy one today, you’d pay $40k+. At least that’s what I see then listed for.

It’s nuts. I do wonder how many of these watches just sit forever. Like you said, there’s only so many people who can play at that level, especially now that crypto’s taking a nosedive.
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JBZ » Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:50 am

I think Omega is still a relative bargain at retail, and you can get them. Though I’ve read that a price hike is imminent, and pre-owned 1861 Speedies go for over $4k now.

One brand worth looking at on the gray/pre-owned market is Blancpain. Good deals on a lot of those for whatever reason.
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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JP Chestnut » Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:56 am

JBZ wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:50 am
I think Omega is still a relative bargain at retail, and you can get them. Though I’ve read that a price hike is imminent, and pre-owned 1861 Speedies go for over $4k now.

One brand worth looking at on the gray/pre-owned market is Blancpain. Good deals on a lot of those for whatever reason.
I like omega, but the regularly speedy pro is my upper bound for size (probably too big in reality). That doesn’t leave many options.

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by logan2z » Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:12 am

JBZ wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:50 am
pre-owned 1861 Speedies go for over $4k now.
If chrono24 is any indication, they're closer to $5K now :rolleyes:

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by sierra11b » Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:05 am

logan2z wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:12 am
JBZ wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:50 am
pre-owned 1861 Speedies go for over $4k now.
If chrono24 is any indication, they're closer to $5K now :rolleyes:
That surprised me. Buddy said he wanted another 1861 and I told him I could likely get one for 2800-3200. I browsed a bit and told him he’s going to need to add at least $1k to that budget. I found him a 2017 with kit for $4500

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by dnslater » Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:14 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:56 am
JBZ wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:50 am
I think Omega is still a relative bargain at retail, and you can get them. Though I’ve read that a price hike is imminent, and pre-owned 1861 Speedies go for over $4k now.

One brand worth looking at on the gray/pre-owned market is Blancpain. Good deals on a lot of those for whatever reason.
I like omega, but the regularly speedy pro is my upper bound for size (probably too big in reality). That doesn’t leave many options.
Have you tried the new version? Slightly shorter lug to lug and new bracelet design with female end links makes it wear more compact on the wrist. I will probably get another at some point and will definitely be the new one…. But will wait and see if prices settle.

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Re: New AP Jumbo

Post by JP Chestnut » Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:47 am

dnslater wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:14 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:56 am
JBZ wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:50 am
I think Omega is still a relative bargain at retail, and you can get them. Though I’ve read that a price hike is imminent, and pre-owned 1861 Speedies go for over $4k now.

One brand worth looking at on the gray/pre-owned market is Blancpain. Good deals on a lot of those for whatever reason.
I like omega, but the regularly speedy pro is my upper bound for size (probably too big in reality). That doesn’t leave many options.
Have you tried the new version? Slightly shorter lug to lug and new bracelet design with female end links makes it wear more compact on the wrist. I will probably get another at some point and will definitely be the new one…. But will wait and see if prices settle.
I have not. I have my Gemini LE so I’m good with speedys.

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