buying in dubai?
I am a newb.But I've recently made the decision to buy an AP and this will be my first watch. I don't have a whole ton of knowledge and have been reading online as much as I can. I'm planning on buying the Royal Oak Offshore w/ceramic bezel in 18kt rose gold... reasons are just that I like it.I've been checking online and shopping in person in Bangkok as I am traveling through Asia.Ceramic bezel was not in either official dealer here in Bangkok, only the rubberclad. This is listed online in the USA around $36k with grey market dealers. MSRP from AP is around $50k I believe, but it's being shown in these boutiques at $62,000. They of course instantly offer a 20% discount off of that 20% markup to bring you down to the AP MSRP.The best price I could squeeze out in person was around $44k for the rubberclad. By the time I got there and had read what people had to say long term with the rubberclad I decided to just move on to the ceramic bezel model.Is it worthwhile to try to shop for this

41.5 Blue/Bond Aqua Terra Is Here
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Aqua Terra 2500
Hi guys,I have a chance to buy a 41mm Aqua Terra. It is a few years old but in great condition and with a beautiful blue dial. It has the crystal back and a very pretty looking 2500 movement. What is the general opinion of these 'first generation' AT's? It seems a bit slimmer than the new ones and has a different crown arrangement but I really like the look of it. I realise the new 8500 movements are bigger - is that why the new AT's look 'bulkier'? Your thoughts would be welcome.Cheers

Tudor Black Bay Bronze Blue Bucherer in NY
Now that Bucherer has bought Tourneau LLCDo you think they will make their Blue editions available in North America?Anyone know what the MSRP of the Bucherer edition is anyway in Europe?

SS Skydweller Availability Improving?
I see NIB black and white dial SS SKydwellers have moved into the $16,000 range. That's an improvement. Waiting for blue to follow. Is anyone finding SS Models at ADs to at least try on if not buy. I'd like to see how it feels on the wrist before buying.