Question about first AP purchase: What’s not in the box.

[NiJaRo1225]

As some of you know, I got my first AP (a grey dial 15500st) from the NYC Boutique last week.

I was required to wire funds for a first time purchase with them, and the watch was shipped to me with no warranty card, no hang tags - nothing except the watch, the box, and an invoice.

Is this normal?


I’ve been a Rolex, IWC, Panerai, Omega guy for years, and we all know how much stuff comes in the box with those brands.

I’m assuming it’s anti-flip precaution, which I would understand in the current climate of ss sport models, etc, but my mildly “obsessive watch collector” nature won’t let it be.


I’ve never flipped a watch in my life, and have no intentions of ever starting to......it’s just the first time I’ve ever received a watch from an AD with nothing but the box, the watch, and an invoice.

Thanks in advance for my new-to-AP inquiry!


And since I prefer posts with pics:






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[JodyHighroller]

The wiring funds for the first purchase is normal, but did you even ask them about the other questions before posting here?

When did you express interest to them for a 15500?

[NiJaRo1225]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

The wiring funds for the first purchase is normal, but did you even ask them about the other questions before posting here?

When did you express interest to them for a 15500?

Yes, I understood that wiring was normal.

No - I didn’t ask them before posting here. As I’m trying establish a relationship for future purchases I didn’t want to raise any possible concern that I might be looking to flip.
Makes perfect sense to me, but glad it gave you a chuckle.


I expressed interest in-person in Dec 2019.


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[AlexDimi]

Warranty card in 15500 is outside on the wooden box where the watch is stored.
Look at the bottom of outer (carton) box where the user manual is.
Enjoy your new timepiece.

[danicasi2002]

i received with mine from the AP boutique with everything with the watch (card, hang tag, manuals). These are on the bottom of the hardboard box.

[kimwizzzuuu]

Warranty card is outside of your wood box under the white foam. No hang tag come with the watch since last year.

[NiJaRo1225]

Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

Warranty card is outside of your wood box under the white foam. No hang tag come with the watch since last year.

QUOTE=danicasi2002;11298305]i received with mine from the AP boutique with everything with the watch (card, hang tag, manuals). These are on the bottom of the hardboard box.[/QUOTE]


Thank you, gentlemen, I found them.

I greatly appreciate the assistance without judgement for the noob question - I knew the forums would come through for the win.


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[JodyHighroller]

Enjoy it! It’s a stunning reference. I’m currently waiting on a 15500 in silver.

[NiJaRo1225]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Enjoy it! It’s a stunning reference. I’m currently waiting on a 15500 in silver.

Thank you - and here’s to hoping yours comes in soon, brother!


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[danicasi2002]

Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

Warranty card is outside of your wood box under the white foam. No hang tag come with the watch since last year.

i did not know that AP no longer includes hang tags since last year Bought mine 2019)?

[kimwizzzuuu]

Originally Posted by danicasi2002

i did not know that AP no longer includes hang tags since last year Bought mine 2019)?

Don’t know the exact date but I got my jumbo on Feb 2019 with tag, in June 2020 and afterwards no more tags.

[danicasi2002]

Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

Don’t know the exact date but I got my jumbo on Feb 2019 with tag, in June 2020 and afterwards no more tags.

and the APs you received without hangtags were directly from AD or boutique? the reason I am asking is that I traded my AP for another AP from a grey market. The new watch was bought by original owner in July 2020 and it did not come with a hang tag and I thought the dealer just lost it. Best.

[kimwizzzuuu]

Originally Posted by danicasi2002

and the APs you received without hangtags were directly from AD or boutique? the reason I am asking is that I traded my AP for another AP from a grey market. The new watch was bought by original owner in July 2020 and it did not come with a hang tag and I thought the dealer just lost it. Best.

Yes sir, all from nyc boutique. Prior to 2020, all watches came with tags even full stickers on the bracelet. Not anymore.

[GS93108]

Enjoy. Your post made me smile...those bloody hidden compartments, lol.

[NiJaRo1225]

Haha, yes - very, very sneaky.

Thank you, sir.


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[RedGT3]

Noob here, Why a wire instead of a card?

[supernova]

Originally Posted by RedGT3

Noob here, Why a wire instead of a card?

First time non in store purchase requires wire as they want to minimise fraud and chargebacks.

If it was in store first time, they will accept card as store purchases with chip and pin indemnifies the merchant from chargebacks.


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[NiJaRo1225]

Originally Posted by RedGT3

Noob here, Why a wire instead of a card?

Originally Posted by supernova

First time non in store purchase requires wire as they want to minimise fraud and chargebacks.

If it was in store first time, they will accept card as store purchases with chip and pin indemnifies the merchant from chargebacks.


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Definitely hurt my heart that I couldn’t charge a card, immediately pay it off, and get those 4x points......but I’m not complaining one bit.

Okay, maybe just a bit....


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[RedGT3]

Originally Posted by supernova

First time non in store purchase requires wire as they want to minimise fraud and chargebacks.

If it was in store first time, they will accept card as store purchases with chip and pin indemnifies the merchant from chargebacks.


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Thanks.

[60sec]

Mine came from the Bal Harbour boutique without the hang tag, stickers (all missing but the clasp) and plastic bezel guard. All it included were the manual and warranty card.


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[illiguy]

Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

Don’t know the exact date but I got my jumbo on Feb 2019 with tag, in June 2020 and afterwards no more tags.

Originally Posted by 60sec

Mine came from the Bal Harbour boutique without the hang tag, stickers (all missing but the clasp) and plastic bezel guard. All it included were the manual and warranty card.


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Interesting. This, indeed, sounds like the Rolex AD approach. Watches are made to be worn, so ultimately not a huge issue, but would much rather have it the old way.

Did anyone inquire as to why the change? Seems easy to deduce that intent is to mitigate flippers, but wondering if AP, itself, mentioned the “why” behind the policy change.

[AG_Watches]

Originally Posted by illiguy

Interesting. This, indeed, sounds like the Rolex AD approach. Watches are made to be worn, so ultimately not a huge issue, but would much rather have it the old way.

Did anyone inquire as to why the change? Seems easy to deduce that intent is to mitigate flippers, but wondering if AP, itself, mentioned the “why” behind the policy change.

I also purchased from Bal Harbor and was given the explanation of trying to mitigate the amount of new fullsets in the secondary market pushing higher premiums over msrp as they are wanting the purchaser to be the person that keeps the watch instead of reselling.

[steeevvvooo]

Looks great and glad you found the loot!

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[NiJaRo1225]

Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

Looks great and glad you found the loot!

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Thanks, brother.


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[tufa]

I have collected my ROC today and mine came with fully stickered and case guards. The very same AD removed all stickers previously on my Rolexes, and not that they missed to do it on this AP. They told me its different on AP.
No tags though