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babybenv · 21 January 2024, 06:53 PM

Hi TRF members, hope you're all having a great weekend so far!

I've been long-time lurker as well as a silent follower in this AP discussion forum. Thank you for all of the insights/tips/insider news, I've managed to build a r/s with my local AP Boutique in my country and acquired my 1st watch allocation in Aug-2023.

I've been keeping in touch with my SA - although I did not indicate my interest straight away after my initial acquisition. I only managed to make an appointment to see him again hoping to try on the new RO ALYX collaboration 2 months later. Silly me after being told that unfortunately any special edition would never become an exhibition piece

I did inform him of my next target though I was told that unlikely it would've come in 2023. He however would try for me for the next year's allocation instead.

Fast forward 1.5 month later, i.e. post Christmas period and nearing the end of 2023, I suddenly received a text message from him that he got a magazine for me to pick up. I tried to fix an appointment with him 1 or 2 days later however was only able to finally meet him in person around 2nd week of Jan-2024 as he was off during the NY period.

When I saw him, he handed me over the magazine as well as the AP Cleaning Kit (same as the other members here already posted). Still, no other new exhibition pieces for me to try on as the display were all still the same. So, we spoke briefly about my "interest" and some new novelties that would come out later this year. He was such a nice chap who's willing to show his laptop to show me about the upcoming models though they're still marked as confidential LOL. Again, same process and same words communicated as last time - there's no definite timeline it would come. If it does not come in the 1st Q of the year, then maybe it would come in the 2nd Q of the year.

This afternoon, out of the blue I received his text! Was jumping up and down as I've never really expected it will come so so so soon

It's the fastest allocation, even faster than Hermes or VCA so I've accepted his offer - the timepiece will only come in on Tuesday and I've made an appointment to pick it up on Wednesday! I don't wish to keep the suspense too long for everyone but you all can check out the thread again on Wednesday :) I am so thankful that I am starting the 2024 year with a bang by crossing off one of my wishlist so early!

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Steele · 22 January 2024, 04:25 AM

I’m excited for you �� can’t wait

VogelPhoenix · 22 January 2024, 04:41 AM

Congratulations in advance! Now, what did you see on the laptop??

babybenv · 22 January 2024, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Congratulations in advance! Now, what did you see on the laptop??

Thank you!

I was shown some ladies pieces with bling. I indeed saw one that the other TRF members had discussed in the other thread, i.e. YG with smoked dial

I would rather wait till Mar-2024 when they make an official announcement :)

neal.jy · 22 January 2024, 05:53 AM

Congrats in advance! Looking forward to the reveal

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babybenv · 24 January 2024, 11:38 PM

Just in time for the update!

As promised, I am so grateful to be allocated this 26715ST! In none other than the BLUE NUIT dial~~~

My SA has outdone himself! He told me he was so pleased that he could get his Manager's approval to allocate this hot piece to me :)

Unfortunately the lighting at the Boutique could not do any justice. I will post some mandatory wrist roll photos under the sun during the day time tomorrow

Thanks Everyone for sharing my joy in this forum!

ROC 1.jpg

Palex · 27 January 2024, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babybenv

Just in time for the update!

As promised, I am so grateful to be allocated this 26715ST! In none other than the BLUE NUIT dial~~~

My SA has outdone himself! He told me he was so pleased that he could get his Manager's approval to allocate this hot piece to me :)

Unfortunately the lighting at the Boutique could not do any justice. I will post some mandatory wrist roll photos under the sun during the day time tomorrow

Thanks Everyone for sharing my joy in this forum!

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Really love this piece! Congratulations!

sensui · 27 January 2024, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babybenv

Just in time for the update!

As promised, I am so grateful to be allocated this 26715ST! In none other than the BLUE NUIT dial~~~

My SA has outdone himself! He told me he was so pleased that he could get his Manager's approval to allocate this hot piece to me :)

Unfortunately the lighting at the Boutique could not do any justice. I will post some mandatory wrist roll photos under the sun during the day time tomorrow

Thanks Everyone for sharing my joy in this forum!

Attachment 1415268

Congrats man. It's a great watch to enjoy. Wear in good health and glad your SA is treating you right.

MichelleP · 28 January 2024, 01:44 AM

Congratulations. I have a 15450 and it's my one and only. I had tried to get the chrono as well but never happened.

VogelPhoenix · 28 January 2024, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Congrats man.

PT_91 · 25 January 2024, 12:11 AM

Congrats on this very cool watch and enjoy the honeymoon phase!

babybenv · 25 January 2024, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT_91

Congrats on this very cool watch and enjoy the honeymoon phase!

Thank you! Can’t wait to bring it out tomorrow :)

TheHolyLuck · 25 January 2024, 12:24 AM

Nice. Congratulations on your first one. The buying expérience is also part of the joy of acquiring one. In some crowded areas Hermes is a really poor experience in comparison.

babybenv · 25 January 2024, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHolyLuck

Nice. Congratulations on your first one. The buying expérience is also part of the joy of acquiring one. In some crowded areas Hermes is a really poor experience in comparison.

Thank you! This is my 2nd allocation overall :)

TheHolyLuck · 25 January 2024, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babybenv

Thank you! This is my 2nd allocation overall :)

Yeah I didn’t see that part shame on me.

Funny that my wife was also in love with the RO ALYX. Lucky girls, 2024 will be a pleasant one for you ! My SA said it will be heavy oriented toward feminine audience.

neal.jy · 25 January 2024, 12:47 AM

Looks awesome, congrats!!

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Dylbo · 25 January 2024, 02:12 AM

Out of interest what was your first allocation?

babybenv · 25 January 2024, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylbo

Out of interest what was your first allocation?

Hi, I got a 34mm RO as my 1st.

mickyd329 · 25 January 2024, 06:20 AM

Congrats on a beautiful piece! Enjoy!

ButtButt · 25 January 2024, 07:19 AM

Can't go wrong with the blue, looks great on your wrist!

babybenv · 25 January 2024, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neal.jy

Looks awesome, congrats!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Can't go wrong with the blue, looks great on your wrist!

Thank you! I wish we had more choices in dial color apart from Blue or Grey like the 41mm

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickyd329

Congrats on a beautiful piece! Enjoy!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHolyLuck

Yeah I didn’t see that part shame on me.

Funny that my wife was also in love with the RO ALYX. Lucky girls, 2024 will be a pleasant one for you ! My SA said it will be heavy oriented toward feminine audience.

Thank you! Hopefully, we have more offerings for both men and women

Steele · 25 January 2024, 03:55 PM

Huge congrats

babybenv · 25 January 2024, 04:55 PM

Unfortunately it's been gloomy since morning in the part of the world that I live in so just this indoor screenshot will do.

Will post some action picture in the other thread some other time.

ROC and VCA resize.jpg

Armis · 25 January 2024, 05:50 PM

Great piece!
Also, that ring complements it

Where did you purchase the ring?

Dylbo · 25 January 2024, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armis

Great piece!
Also, that ring complements it

Where did you purchase the ring?

Van Cleef & Arpels make that ring, it's in their "between the finger" ring collection. So nice.

brucethemanlee · 25 January 2024, 07:08 PM

Congrats

I have the same watch

It’s an awesome timepiece

AEV · 25 January 2024, 08:39 PM

Very nice! Congrats!

babybenv · 25 January 2024, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steele

Huge congrats

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armis

Great piece!
Also, that ring complements it

Where did you purchase the ring?

Hi, It's Van Cleef & Arpels - I am collecting their jewelry pieces too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Congrats

I have the same watch

It’s an awesome timepiece

Agreed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylbo

Van Cleef & Arpels make that ring, it's in their "between the finger" ring collection. So nice.

Thank you! Was mixing up the definition for being masculine and feminine at the same time with this photo LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by AEV

Very nice! Congrats!

Thank you!

1William · 25 January 2024, 09:57 PM

Congratulations.

babybenv · 25 January 2024, 11:16 PM

Whilst tidying up the stuffs, I found this old AP booklet given out when I first visited the Boutique.

Boy, it's been ~10 years already! Sometimes a short walk down memory lane simply by flipping through the pages is all it takes to appreciate where AP stands today.

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21 January 2024, 06:53 PM	#1
babybenv "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Earth Posts: 34	NWA Incoming Alert Hi TRF members, hope you're all having a great weekend so far! I've been long-time lurker as well as a silent follower in this AP discussion forum. Thank you for all of the insights/tips/insider news, I've managed to build a r/s with my local AP Boutique in my country and acquired my 1st watch allocation in Aug-2023. I've been keeping in touch with my SA - although I did not indicate my interest straight away after my initial acquisition. I only managed to make an appointment to see him again hoping to try on the new RO ALYX collaboration 2 months later. Silly me after being told that unfortunately any special edition would never become an exhibition piece I did inform him of my next target though I was told that unlikely it would've come in 2023. He however would try for me for the next year's allocation instead. Fast forward 1.5 month later, i.e. post Christmas period and nearing the end of 2023, I suddenly received a text message from him that he got a magazine for me to pick up. I tried to fix an appointment with him 1 or 2 days later however was only able to finally meet him in person around 2nd week of Jan-2024 as he was off during the NY period. When I saw him, he handed me over the magazine as well as the AP Cleaning Kit (same as the other members here already posted). Still, no other new exhibition pieces for me to try on as the display were all still the same. So, we spoke briefly about my "interest" and some new novelties that would come out later this year. He was such a nice chap who's willing to show his laptop to show me about the upcoming models though they're still marked as confidential LOL. Again, same process and same words communicated as last time - there's no definite timeline it would come. If it does not come in the 1st Q of the year, then maybe it would come in the 2nd Q of the year. This afternoon, out of the blue I received his text! Was jumping up and down as I've never really expected it will come so so so soon It's the fastest allocation, even faster than Hermes or VCA so I've accepted his offer - the timepiece will only come in on Tuesday and I've made an appointment to pick it up on Wednesday! I don't wish to keep the suspense too long for everyone but you all can check out the thread again on Wednesday :) I am so thankful that I am starting the 2024 year with a bang by crossing off one of my wishlist so early! IMG_4383.jpg

22 January 2024, 04:41 AM	#3
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,846	Congratulations in advance! Now, what did you see on the laptop?? __________________ AP 15500ST Grey // 26237ST Beast // 26331ST Panda // 15450ST Blue // 77350CE Bucci // 26240CE 50th // 15407ST // 26715.ST.ZZ \|\| Rolex 116520 White // 116710 BLNR // 126200 Blue \|\| Omega Seamaster NTTD // Speedy Tokyo LE "Rising Sun" // Speedy cal. 321 "Ed White" A timeless classic - Winding, ticking, faithful time - Golden crown of trust

25 January 2024, 06:20 AM	#19
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,022	Congrats on a beautiful piece! Enjoy! __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR

22 January 2024, 04:25 AM	#2
Steele "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Florida Watch: All of them Posts: 702	I’m excited for you �� can’t wait

22 January 2024, 05:53 AM	#5
neal.jy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston Watch: AP 26240st,26420ce Posts: 250	Congrats in advance! Looking forward to the reveal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2024, 11:38 PM	#6
babybenv "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Earth Posts: 34	Just in time for the update! As promised, I am so grateful to be allocated this 26715ST! In none other than the BLUE NUIT dial~~~ My SA has outdone himself! He told me he was so pleased that he could get his Manager's approval to allocate this hot piece to me :) Unfortunately the lighting at the Boutique could not do any justice. I will post some mandatory wrist roll photos under the sun during the day time tomorrow Thanks Everyone for sharing my joy in this forum! ROC 1.jpg

28 January 2024, 01:44 AM	#9
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,577	Congratulations. I have a 15450 and it's my one and only. I had tried to get the chrono as well but never happened.

25 January 2024, 12:11 AM	#11
PT_91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Switzerland Posts: 516	Congrats on this very cool watch and enjoy the honeymoon phase!

25 January 2024, 12:24 AM	#13
TheHolyLuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Europa Posts: 199	Nice. Congratulations on your first one. The buying expérience is also part of the joy of acquiring one. In some crowded areas Hermes is a really poor experience in comparison.

25 January 2024, 12:47 AM	#16
neal.jy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston Watch: AP 26240st,26420ce Posts: 250	Looks awesome, congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2024, 02:12 AM	#17
Dylbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: New York City Posts: 27	Out of interest what was your first allocation?

25 January 2024, 07:19 AM	#20
ButtButt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Asia Posts: 834	Can't go wrong with the blue, looks great on your wrist!

25 January 2024, 03:55 PM	#22
Steele "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Florida Watch: All of them Posts: 702	Huge congrats

25 January 2024, 04:55 PM	#23
babybenv "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Earth Posts: 34	Unfortunately it's been gloomy since morning in the part of the world that I live in so just this indoor screenshot will do. Will post some action picture in the other thread some other time. ROC and VCA resize.jpg

25 January 2024, 05:50 PM	#24
Armis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: . Posts: 1,561	Great piece! Also, that ring complements it Where did you purchase the ring?

25 January 2024, 07:08 PM	#26
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,554	Congrats I have the same watch It’s an awesome timepiece

25 January 2024, 08:39 PM	#27
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,506	Very nice! Congrats!

25 January 2024, 09:57 PM	#29
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,279	Congratulations.

25 January 2024, 11:16 PM	#30
babybenv "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Earth Posts: 34	Whilst tidying up the stuffs, I found this old AP booklet given out when I first visited the Boutique. Boy, it's been ~10 years already! Sometimes a short walk down memory lane simply by flipping through the pages is all it takes to appreciate where AP stands today. Collection1.jpg Collection 2.jpg Collection 3.jpg Collection 4.jpg Collection 5.jpg

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