• Fun-Neighborhood9764@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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%

  • Federal_Heart_2540@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    A Disappointing Replica of the AP Royal Oak

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

  • bpr31@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Fake as… The date window and the AP logo on the top being dead giveaways

    • Pocketsinmypockets@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      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?

    • Ratez@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      This is a classic bait.

      OP says hes offered 10k. Someone else offers 11k. OP says ok and scams someone.

  • Pocketsinmypockets@alien.topOPBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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?

    • yungsausages@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      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)

  • SuicidalGuidedog@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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.

      • SuicidalGuidedog@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        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).