Well, if you ask me, that Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 is a bit of a tricky one to talk about, you know. It’s got all them fancy looks and the price tag to match, but it ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. Some folks on Reddit are chattin’ about it, and it’s clear some of ‘em don’t really know what they’re jabberin’ on about. Take a look at that price—starting at over $20,000 for an automatic model. That’s a mighty chunk of change, ain’t it?
The thing about this watch is, it’s kind of like a mix between a sporty one and a dressy one. It’s got that 41mm width, but don’t let that fool you, it’s under 11mm thick, so it sits real nice on the wrist. Not too bulky, but still noticeable enough for folks to spot. Now, I’ve been seein’ these watches being sold on the second-hand market for much less than what you’d pay in a store—around 31.8% less, if you can believe that. That’s a big drop, isn’t it?
It’s funny, because when I was lookin’ into it, I came across some folks who said they’ve been turned away from a whole bunch of different boutiques, but when they walked into one in Bal Harbour, they finally got some respect. Guess the people there don’t mind sellin’ to folks who actually want the watch and don’t just look at ‘em like they’re tryin’ to buy a car instead of a wristwatch.
Let’s talk specs a bit more, though. The Code 11.59 has all the usual things you’d expect—a flyback chronograph, small seconds, and the date. Nothing too out of the ordinary, but it’s powered by this fancy in-house movement, the Calibre 4310, which is based on the Calibre 4309. Now, for some people, that’s a big deal. But honestly, it’s just a watch to me—keeps time, looks nice, but doesn’t need to be overly complicated.
Now, for those of you out there wonderin’ if it’s worth it—well, it depends. The automatic one might cost you around $20,000 or a little more, but if you go for one with extra features or something more complicated, you could be lookin’ at prices all the way up to $220,000. That’s right, two hundred and twenty thousand dollars! Ain’t no small potatoes, I tell ya.
If you’re askin’ me, I say if you want something fancy to show off, it’s a nice choice, but don’t expect it to hold its value too well, especially in the second-hand market. Seems like the resale value’s a little shaky. But hey, if you’ve got the money and you like the look, why not go for it?
And don’t go by what you read on Reddit too much. Folks there always got somethin’ to say, but half the time they don’t know what they’re talkin’ about. If you want a good deal, sometimes you’ve gotta do the lookin’ yourself.
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