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Old 20 January 2024, 12:16 PM   #1
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Picked up my first AP! - 15550ST

Received a text from my SA that they had a grey dial 15550ST available for me. I've been waiting patiently for about a year and I'm glad they were able to deliver. I expressed interest in both the blue dial and grey dial but with the expectation that as my first AP the blue dial would be nearly impossible.

I still can't stop staring at this watch and enjoying it catch the light.

I did notice that the box did not include a manual or any other paperwork besides the Warranty Card. Curious if this the norm with more recent pickups. If it's supposed to come with one I'll reach out to my SA.

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Old 20 January 2024, 12:40 PM   #2
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Hell of an1st AP. The booklets are no longer included. They are online now.
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Old 20 January 2024, 01:31 PM   #3
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I think I’d take that over the blue. Nice pickup.


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Old 20 January 2024, 02:44 PM   #4
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I think I’d take that over the blue. Nice pickup.


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Congrats on the incoming OP.

Agree with this. The blue dials on the 37mm make it look smaller than it is. The gray blends in nicely and makes the 37mm visually look bigger so it's more versatile IMO.
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Old 21 January 2024, 09:33 PM   #5
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I think I’d take that over the blue. Nice pickup.


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Not over the light blue, I wouldn’t!
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Old 20 January 2024, 02:19 PM   #6
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Beautiful! Congratulations....and that's a great shot by the way!
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Old 20 January 2024, 03:48 PM   #7
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Old 20 January 2024, 08:57 PM   #8
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Congrats

Starting in 2023 the booklets were online. Booklets for my ROC 38mm was online
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Old 21 January 2024, 12:00 AM   #9
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Old 21 January 2024, 01:05 AM   #10
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Received a text from my SA that they had a grey dial 15550ST available for me. I've been waiting patiently for about a year and I'm glad they were able to deliver. I expressed interest in both the blue dial and grey dial but with the expectation that as my first AP the blue dial would be nearly impossible.

I still can't stop staring at this watch and enjoying it catch the light.

I did notice that the box did not include a manual or any other paperwork besides the Warranty Card. Curious if this the norm with more recent pickups. If it's supposed to come with one I'll reach out to my SA.


Congratulations! AP no longer provides paper manuals! What is your wrist size? Post some wrist photos!

Must be an amazing feeling to get your text!
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Old 21 January 2024, 04:23 AM   #11
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Congratulations! AP no longer provides paper manuals! What is your wrist size? Post some wrist photos!

Must be an amazing feeling to get your text!
Thanks and to be honest completely unexpected.

I have a relatively flat, 6.25 inch wrist. Here it is on my wrist:
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Old 21 January 2024, 04:48 AM   #12
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Thanks and to be honest completely unexpected.

I have a relatively flat, 6.25 inch wrist. Here it is on my wrist:
it is best when it is unexpecting!
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Old 21 January 2024, 01:07 AM   #13
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One year ….. good to know.
I’m patiently waiting myself , I’m happy to hear that the wait paid off for you.

I’ve decided on the grey deal over the blue for the sizing comments above. The blue is magnificent but I suspect I will be happier with the grey in the long run.

Enjoy, I look forward to seeing more wrists shots.


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Old 21 January 2024, 04:40 AM   #14
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Congrats!!!

Such a beautiful watch
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Old 21 January 2024, 04:57 AM   #15
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Congrats! It's such a fantastic first AP!
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Old 21 January 2024, 09:22 AM   #16
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Wow - beautiful! Great choice!
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Old 21 January 2024, 03:32 PM   #17
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Love it! Looks awesome


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Old 21 January 2024, 06:24 PM   #18
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Old 21 January 2024, 06:55 PM   #19
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Old 21 January 2024, 09:15 PM   #20
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Congrats! I have a friend who owns one of the 50th anniversary piece in this exact same configuration and he got bored of the grey dial - too monochromatic for him. He is looking at selling it but it's not as easy apprently.
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Old 21 January 2024, 09:40 PM   #21
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Congratulations! I have the same configuration and it works so well with different clothing items due to the monochromatic appearance.
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Old 21 January 2024, 09:51 PM   #22
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Old 22 January 2024, 12:27 AM   #23
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Love it! The grey really is a sleeper color of the line up... No one really wants one until you see it in person but IMO it's one of the top three colors
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Old 22 January 2024, 02:58 AM   #24
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