ThW
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Thank you for your input.
I´m looking at a watch stated to be 26300ST.OO.1110ST.03. It has the old (not AP-logo shaped) clasp. The dial has square 15,30,45 markers. Is there a way to distinguish the 26300 from 25860 in dial variations or other external factors, or is it just the case construction that is different?
Does this look ok:
Dial versions ROC 26300?
By: ThW : April 20th, 2011-10:58
Hello to all. I am browsing the secondhand market for my first AP. It will probably be a 26300 or 25860 (although I haven´t ruled out the 15300 either). Anyway- I notice there are some differences in dials, other than the different designs/colors. I see v...
Dial markers
By: Park : April 20th, 2011-17:37
ThW, In the standard production line (i.e., excluding limited editions), I believe the square hour markers were used only for gold models. The clasp evolved from a simple one-fold to an AP-logo one-fold. Park
More importantly . . .
By: Park : April 20th, 2011-17:41
ThW, The most important issues to look for in the second-hand ROC market are: (1) When was the last service by AP? Both the seller and AP should have a record of this. If it hasn't been serviced in the last five years, it may well need it soon. (2) Has an...
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By: ThW : April 20th, 2011-22:08
Thank you for your input. I´m looking at a watch stated to be 26300ST.OO.1110ST.03. It has the old (not AP-logo shaped) clasp. The dial has square 15,30,45 markers. Is there a way to distinguish the 26300 from 25860 in dial variations or other external fa...