AP ROC Alinghi City Of Sails, Advice/Info required
Morning AP owners,I am a new member and hopefully an AP owner very soon.I am thinking of purchasing an AP City Of Sails Chronograph in Steel, and I just wanted some information and advice. 1. Why was the rrp so high at the time ($50k), is there any manufacturing process or details apart from the dial that justifies the rrp. The movt is standard and not even in-house.2. Depreciation seems awfully high, I am buying a mint 2003 with box and papers for $11.5k. Is this a model that is not popular because no one wants a 39mm watch as it seems like every manufacturer is making watches above 41mm.3. If you had a choice would you buy a 41mm ROC or 42mm ROO over a ltd edition 39mm.Thanks in advance, and have a good day all.

The Watch vs the Car
I saw a post on here that raised an interesting perspective. Luxury watches vs a luxury car. As men we all tend to like or desire luxury items such as cars and watches to say the least. I wanted ask the question of which item is the better VALUE? Notice I did not say better price. I am looking to see if someone can express or quantify the long term difference between the two Luxury items. My 2 examples:1st A pre owned AP Carbon may cost between $19k to $33k. In 10years of average wear and servicing it will be worth how much? 2nd A pre owned Porsche 911 may cost between $45k to 75k. In 10years of average wear and servicing it will be worth how much? I hope I explain my questions to you guys thoroughly. I am in the process of buying a car and I would like to buy my first AP by the holiday time. I am thinking of buying a Porsche but I think long term the AP is a better value.Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2

So thanks guys, I made my decision!
Thanks again for all the feedback in my last thread, I really did appreciate it.When it came down to it, I wanted something different that pushed me out of my normal collection, and this piece did it.The BEST part about this piece for me is how it is constantly different looking in different lighting. Everytime I look at it, it is different. The best angle, which I haven't caught on camera yet, is when I am outside under blue skies, the piece just beams with a touch of blue radiance, like when a clean diamond is outside. I find myself constantly looking at new subtle details I hadn't noticed prior.I left the plastic on these pictures, I finally decided to keep it, as my AD gave me three days with it to make sure I was happy. The milling on the steel is impeccable!Glad to be part of the AP club, this one is a keeper!Here are two small pics that show the drastic difference in lighting in the span of 5 minutes.

Custom Alligator Strap for Speedy Pro
So I've numerous posts on different forums that Peter Watchacc makes very high quality alligator straps. I really wanted a black alligator strap with white stitching, but Omega only makes it with black stitching, so I took the plunge with Peter. Quality of the alligator skin really is superb:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sadly I Just Cant Do Plexi......
It's true. I have had 2 372s and the most recent one I put a gash in it so deep Poly Watch just wont completely fix it. I have no idea how I did it either. My first 372 a few years ago I brushed up against a concrete wall and scraped the bejesus out of it. Poly Watch did fix that one but I turned around and sold it. I think the 372 is the perfect watch...............except for the plexi. I love the way it looks and I don't mind the swirls but gashes are unacceptable for me and my active life. So what am I to do? Well buy a 422 of course. Not entirely the same but it oozes awesomeness non the less. I should have it Tuesday and Ill post pictures when it comes in.