If they used a gen RBII to make the replica, they didn't do a very good job. A gen RBII on the second hand market is around $35k. I suppose they could have dismantled it, repped it, and then re-assembled and re-sold it. The problem there is that the end-buyer would have a very expensive watch with a voided warranty.
I agree. For such an expensive watch, with a voided warranty, I don't think resale is an attractive option. Even if you asked AP to service it, it would take them 6-12 months and they'd probably charge a few thousand dollars, depending on how bad the rep manufacturers screwed up the parts.
The new Jules Audemars uses a new AP escapement which (properly) beats at 43,200 bph (6 Hz) and requires no lubrication. 56 hours power reserve. Estimated retail $266,200 (approx 200,00 Euros)
Thanks for clearing that up. Could you post a picture of the Porto Cervo caseback? As far as I'm aware, AP did not release publicity shots of the caseback. I'm interested to see whether the rep makers put a standard caseback on it or something different.
Anyone know the technical specifications of the AR coating they propose to use?
It would be useful to see how it compares to the top of the range coating that chieftang uses.
Sorry about the bad news.
Don't mean to hijack the thread but here is an example of one species caring for another (and will hopefully cheer people up):
Tell me about it.
I wanted to pull the trigger on a gen pre-owned RO Chrono last week, but it's around 30% more expensive in pounds than it would have been 6 months ago.
I saw it on Friday. Good movie and I especially liked the scene at the very end. I thought the gadgets (i.e. the wall and table screens) were a little bit over done, although I suppose in 10 years they will look dated. I agree that the title song was rubbish.