Audemars Piguet

What do you guys think is the best value pick of the royal oak line up that can be bought under 20k USD, something that would hold its value in the long run (flipper) little better than the others? Pictures welcome

Just invest your funds, i.e. USD 20 k to Blue Chip Stock, keep the same for minimum 10 years. Then sell the same and you can buy a new and nice Royal Oak.

In average good stock is increasing in value about double per annum compared with the price increases of first class watches.

Best, Kari

Care to name a few "blue chip" stocks?

I just had a glass of Coca Cola.

Best, Kari

: )

At least if the market crashes you will own a great watch.

JerryW

However, if you study the market from the days it started, it is quite safe to say that the market is always recovering.

Best, Kari

Please, just take note that we prefer to discuss watches than investment, here, on this forum.

Best,

Nicolas.

Maybe I need to clarify my question, since all you keyboard commandos seem to have a hard time aswering a fairly simple question. If I wanted an investment lecture I would have gone to my professor, not a watchmaker or random forum member. All I asked from you was your pick from the RO line up that presents the most future value in your opinion (i.e. maybe the model with the smallest production numbers). I guess I can't espace "junttis" even at the more prestigious brand forums, which is a shame.

buying a watch for investment purposes is like buying a car for investment purposes. the only chance you may have in seeing an appreciation in your lifetime is if the item is a super-limited edition today and thus initially only offered to preferred clients. in this situation, others that are not preferred clients but have deep pockets are wiling to pay a premium on the secondary market. once the item is available to the masses, then you will lose any profit margin. based on your budget of $20k and assuming you are a preferred AP client, I cannot think of any models that will fit within that budget and realize a profit in the short-term.

On the other hand, you could simply purchase a ROO that you like and hope that it appreciates in the future and turns into a real collector's item. Worse case scenario, you enjoy a watch made by a top company.

Of course any watch you buy and actually wear will also depreciate due to use unless you are super careful, which would be a pain for most.

That said, it seems like all major brands are moving forward fairly rapidly in price. I'd love to be able to pick up an Aquanaut for what my 2005 price list shows. Same for the 15202.

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