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Old 10 October 2023, 11:22 AM   #1
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AP grail acquisition ✅
Finally got my GRAIL watch, it took years of hunting and waiting until it finally arrived.

Having a number of amazing AP pieces and spending hours and hours and hours of going down the rabbit hole of AP I discovered the Tuscany Dials and that was the one for me!

I was finally able to acquire the 25820PT.OO.0944PT and it is a site to behold. Even better than pictures could ever do it justice

Of course once I got her, She immediately was off to AP service center and now she is gone for 2-3 months 😂 oh how cruel life is!!!!
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:28 AM   #2
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Congrats! Stunning - certainly a unique dial color.
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:34 AM   #3
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Wow outstanding Tuscan dial perpetual!
These oldies but goodies are impossible to find, let alone in mint condition. No worries, with a little servicing I'm certain the watch will run flawlessly!
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Old 10 October 2023, 01:59 PM   #4
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What a special watch. Very happy for you!
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Old 10 October 2023, 06:06 PM   #5
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Old 10 October 2023, 06:12 PM   #6
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Congrats. Nothing better in this hobby than finally getting the Grail.
Tuscany dials are quite special.
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Old 10 October 2023, 10:10 PM   #7
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These oldies but goodies are impossible to find, let alone in mint condition. No worries, with a little servicing I'm certain the watch will run flawlessly!
Yeah when I got it everything worked fine but I didn’t try to adjust anything until it was serviced

The good news that I received from the AP service center was that everything was in good working condition and nothing needed to be replaced WHEW!

I ordered the new booklet and archives for the watch and they are doing a service and giving her some love!
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Old 10 October 2023, 10:11 PM   #8
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Old 11 October 2023, 12:53 AM   #9
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Grail indeed! I was not a fan of the Tuscan dials when the 16202BC came out, but after wearing one for a while in a boutique I changed my mind. Very nice indeed.
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Old 11 October 2023, 01:48 AM   #10
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Amazing piece. Congrats!
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Old 11 October 2023, 02:08 AM   #11
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legendary piece. congrats!
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Old 11 October 2023, 02:18 AM   #12
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Old 11 October 2023, 02:27 AM   #13
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Wow man that’s amazing
What size is it? Do you know what year it is?


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Old 11 October 2023, 03:24 AM   #14
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super nice piece!!! the texture of the dial is great
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Old 11 October 2023, 04:05 AM   #15
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Very nice pick up. Congrats!
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Old 11 October 2023, 10:36 AM   #16
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The AP Tuscan dial pieces are absolute tops, congratulations!
I imagine this must have an epic story behind it as part of process of you acquiring it.
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Old 11 October 2023, 12:02 PM   #17
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Congrats. Nothing better in this hobby than finally getting the Grail.
Tuscany dials are quite special.
I wish I could upload video pictures don’t do it justice for sure and the weight of it makes it even more unreal
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Old 11 October 2023, 12:10 PM   #18
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39mm and 9mm thick and it’s 1993 or 1994 I paid for the certificate of authenticity that was $1600
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The AP Tuscan dial pieces are absolute tops, congratulations!
I imagine this must have an epic story behind it as part of process of you acquiring it.
It was in an abandoned safe deposit box and I got it at an auction for an amazing deal.
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Old 11 October 2023, 12:14 PM   #20
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Grail indeed! I was not a fan of the Tuscan dials when the 16202BC came out, but after wearing one for a while in a boutique I changed my mind. Very nice indeed.
I swear I want that watch what was the retail on that.

I just got offered a 26424BC today from my AD I’m going to look at it tomorrow the price was a little shocking. $112,500.
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I swear I want that watch what was the retail on that.

I just got offered a 26424BC today from my AD I’m going to look at it tomorrow the price was a little shocking. $112,500.

Retail is the same as for the other PM Jumbos, IIRC. I was switching between exhibition models of the WG and steel Jumbos - the difference in weight and sheen was striking.


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I swear I want that watch what was the retail on that.

I just got offered a 26424BC today from my AD I’m going to look at it tomorrow the price was a little shocking. $112,500.

Please share feedback and pics of that! What a crazy cool thing that must be.

I’ve been on the list for the 16202bc since the day it was released. Really hoping it will come through. Just seems like the ultimate to me: white gold, extra thin, blue dial, special dial (none of which I have). Pics I’ve seen have just been ok but I know it’s a banger.

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oh WOW, amazing watch! Congrats.
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Old 12 October 2023, 04:11 AM   #24
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Old 12 October 2023, 07:30 AM   #27
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Finally got my GRAIL watch, it took years of hunting and waiting until it finally arrived.

Having a number of amazing AP pieces and spending hours and hours and hours of going down the rabbit hole of AP I discovered the Tuscany Dials and that was the one for me!

I was finally able to acquire the 25820PT.OO.0944PT and it is a site to behold. Even better than pictures could ever do it justice

Of course once I got her, She immediately was off to AP service center and now she is gone for 2-3 months oh how cruel life is!!!!

This is the best. It doesn’t get any better than this. Congratulations on this magnificent piece, I envy you! Just wow. Please do post more pictures when you receive it back from AP!
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Old 27 December 2023, 08:49 PM   #28
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Amazing watch. When will you get the watch back from service?

As you mentioned in a different topic, this watch was bought through an auction or how did you manage to find one?
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Old 28 December 2023, 02:35 AM   #30
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She’s home and I have left her wrapped and on the winder programmed to the recommended settings

Yes I added a second level of wrapping on the dial on top of the plastic wrapping from the factory
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