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emagni · 10 November 2011, 02:23 PM

I have seen many pictures of this watch but did not really understand what the hype was all about. Since there isn't an authorized dealer for me to visit, I had to stop by a few local grey dealers to see what all the fuss is about. Once I tried it on, it was pretty much over and I knew, come hell or high water, I will have it.

A few (many) texts to Oscar and next thing I knew....I was unwrapping the shipping package.....but more on that later. Oscar shipped this bad boy overnight and my wife was so lovely to wait for the package and bring it to me during my lunch break at work. It was a wild wild ride getting to this point. Special thanks to my personal AD, Oscar BodyBump who has not lost one beat and was a gentlemen throughout this whole ordeal.

I plan to do a review separately but here is the unveil of a watch that is so beautiful that I feel like a kid all over again. All I had was my iPhone at the time so sorry for the poor images. Pictures do not do any justice to this watch and this was agreed by everyone that was rooting for me on my hunt for my grail.

In our car which was parked outside my work place:

What? Another packaged box within a box? Can't say I'm surprise as this was not my first purchase from Oscar:

Vacuum sealed? This is a new technique that I've seen from Oscar.

This must be a dream but let me peek:

Yep, it's not a dream:

Sealed twice?

This looks familar:

THIS DOES NOT LOOK FAMILAR....this is another species and has its own unique DNA:

h999r · 10 November 2011, 02:29 PM

good looking watch ! So sharp ! Congrats !

FeelingTheBlues · 10 November 2011, 02:32 PM

Congratulations! It looks amazing! I like Oscar's letter as well, what a great attention!

emagni · 10 November 2011, 02:38 PM

Thanks Carl and Heru. Looks like I will be joining a new club :-)

Feras · 10 November 2011, 03:21 PM

Never was a fan of AP but after seeing your's i think i like it. Wear it in good health bro

JJL · 11 November 2011, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feras

Never was a fan of AP but after seeing your's i think i like it. Wear it in good health bro

I have to agree with you. Although I have tremendous respect for AP, they aren't my favorite watches - but that particular watch is straight up gorgeous!

Congrats and enjoy!

golfer23 · 11 November 2011, 08:21 AM

The Panda is my favorite of the non special editions.

Chris

emagni · 10 November 2011, 03:24 PM

Thanks Feras! A few wrist shots.

sushisummo · 10 November 2011, 03:38 PM

Wow a panda.....congrats.

TSW · 10 November 2011, 03:45 PM

Great choice on the Panda Long

And a warm welcome to join the club http://www.rolexforums.com/group.php?groupid=44

Thomas

emagni · 10 November 2011, 04:35 PM

Thanks Thomas and for the warm welcome. Glad to be part of the AP family.

Maxtor · 10 November 2011, 10:32 PM

Very nice story. Felt like we were there with you. Enjoy the great watch.

mjclark32 · 10 November 2011, 10:37 PM

Looks amazing. Congrats!

HL65 · 10 November 2011, 10:38 PM

Huge congrats!! Amazing watch--Wear it in good health Long!!

Alex1974 · 10 November 2011, 11:16 PM

Beautiful Offshore - Congratulations !!!

Regards,
Alexander

PS Who is Oskar - a dealer ?

emagni · 11 November 2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex1974

Beautiful Offshore - Congratulations !!!

Regards,
Alexander

PS Who is Oskar - a dealer ?

Alex, Oscar is a grey dealer.

spuds · 10 November 2011, 11:37 PM

So.... bloody.... cool!

Congratulations mate....

Rockrolex · 10 November 2011, 11:45 PM

Beautiful AP, Long. Enjoy and wear it in good health.

Once again, Oscar comes through with flying colors. Kudos to you, Oscar for making this an easy transaction.

kilyung · 11 November 2011, 12:33 AM

Excellent AP choice. I've noticed that sellers are taking extra measures in packaging their boxes beyond just the Parcel Pro requirements. Really? Vacuum sealing Oscar? Can you torture these poor souls any more?

ocwatching · 11 November 2011, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Excellent AP choice. I've noticed that sellers are taking extra measures in packaging their boxes beyond just the Parcel Pro requirements. Really? Vacuum sealing Oscar? Can you torture these poor souls any more?

He did the same with my Diver and I was like WHAT!!!!

Nice pickup on the Panda, its a gorgeous piece!

Enjoy!

Dickson Lim · 11 November 2011, 12:36 AM

Welcome to the club Long! I am sure you will enjoy every bit of it!

chicagofan · 11 November 2011, 12:58 AM

Congrats! Awesome AP.

dalip · 11 November 2011, 01:26 AM

Fantastic watch....suits you well. Nice touch from Oscar also

B. Doggy · 11 November 2011, 02:45 AM

Looks AWESOME, man. I thought long and hard about getting that before I got my RO. CONGRATS!

emagni · 11 November 2011, 02:48 AM

Thank you for all the well wishes.

Bryan, your RO is a beautiful and for me it came down to the RO and ROOC. Congrats on your RO as well. I love the size of the ROOC so I end up with this as my first choice. Hopefully the RO is also in my horizon.

emagni · 11 November 2011, 04:53 AM

Better pics here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...07#post2860107

dysondiver · 11 November 2011, 04:55 AM

very nice , good health to wear it.

Manofsteelpt · 11 November 2011, 04:57 AM

Congrats Long... I just recently picked up my 1st AP too!!! Wear in good health

mjm800 · 11 November 2011, 05:11 AM

I like it. I have never seen an AP I did not realize they were so thick and sat so high on the wrist.

emagni · 11 November 2011, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm800

I like it. I have never seen an AP I did not realize they were so thick and sat so high on the wrist.

Michael, if you have never tried one, DON'T....b/c it may never leave your mind until it's around your wrist.

The way AP stacked the watch and bezel makes it thinner at some angles or while thick at others. It's definitely a thick watch and is as thick as my Omega Ploprof.

10 November 2011, 02:23 PM	#1
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Dream Acquisition: Never thought I be able to own a... I have seen many pictures of this watch but did not really understand what the hype was all about. Since there isn't an authorized dealer for me to visit, I had to stop by a few local grey dealers to see what all the fuss is about. Once I tried it on, it was pretty much over and I knew, come hell or high water, I will have it. A few (many) texts to Oscar and next thing I knew....I was unwrapping the shipping package.....but more on that later. Oscar shipped this bad boy overnight and my wife was so lovely to wait for the package and bring it to me during my lunch break at work. It was a wild wild ride getting to this point. Special thanks to my personal AD, Oscar BodyBump who has not lost one beat and was a gentlemen throughout this whole ordeal. I plan to do a review separately but here is the unveil of a watch that is so beautiful that I feel like a kid all over again. All I had was my iPhone at the time so sorry for the poor images. Pictures do not do any justice to this watch and this was agreed by everyone that was rooting for me on my hunt for my grail. In our car which was parked outside my work place: What? Another packaged box within a box? Can't say I'm surprise as this was not my first purchase from Oscar: Vacuum sealed? This is a new technique that I've seen from Oscar. This must be a dream but let me peek: Yep, it's not a dream: Sealed twice? This looks familar: THIS DOES NOT LOOK FAMILAR....this is another species and has its own unique DNA: __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

10 November 2011, 02:32 PM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Congratulations! It looks amazing! I like Oscar's letter as well, what a great attention! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 November 2011, 02:38 PM	#4
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Thanks Carl and Heru. Looks like I will be joining a new club :-) __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

11 November 2011, 08:21 AM	#7
golfer23 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 136	Ap The Panda is my favorite of the non special editions. Chris

10 November 2011, 03:24 PM	#8
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Thanks Feras! A few wrist shots. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

10 November 2011, 02:29 PM	#2
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	good looking watch ! So sharp ! Congrats !

10 November 2011, 03:21 PM	#5
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Never was a fan of AP but after seeing your's i think i like it. Wear it in good health bro

10 November 2011, 03:38 PM	#9
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Wow a panda.....congrats. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

10 November 2011, 03:45 PM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great choice on the Panda Long And a warm welcome to join the club http://www.rolexforums.com/group.php?groupid=44 Thomas __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

10 November 2011, 04:35 PM	#11
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Thanks Thomas and for the warm welcome. Glad to be part of the AP family. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

10 November 2011, 10:32 PM	#12
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,469	Very nice story. Felt like we were there with you. Enjoy the great watch.

10 November 2011, 10:37 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks amazing. Congrats! __________________

10 November 2011, 10:38 PM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Huge congrats!! Amazing watch--Wear it in good health Long!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 November 2011, 11:16 PM	#15
Alex1974 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alexander Location: China Posts: 89	Beautiful Offshore - Congratulations !!! Regards, Alexander PS Who is Oskar - a dealer ?

10 November 2011, 11:37 PM	#17
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	So.... bloody.... cool! Congratulations mate.... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

10 November 2011, 11:45 PM	#18
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,951	Beautiful AP, Long. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Once again, Oscar comes through with flying colors. Kudos to you, Oscar for making this an easy transaction. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

11 November 2011, 12:33 AM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Excellent AP choice. I've noticed that sellers are taking extra measures in packaging their boxes beyond just the Parcel Pro requirements. Really? Vacuum sealing Oscar? Can you torture these poor souls any more?

11 November 2011, 12:36 AM	#21
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Welcome to the club Long! I am sure you will enjoy every bit of it! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

11 November 2011, 12:58 AM	#22
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats! Awesome AP.

11 November 2011, 01:26 AM	#23
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Fantastic watch....suits you well. Nice touch from Oscar also __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

11 November 2011, 02:45 AM	#24
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Looks AWESOME, man. I thought long and hard about getting that before I got my RO. CONGRATS! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

11 November 2011, 02:48 AM	#25
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Thank you for all the well wishes. Bryan, your RO is a beautiful and for me it came down to the RO and ROOC. Congrats on your RO as well. I love the size of the ROOC so I end up with this as my first choice. Hopefully the RO is also in my horizon. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

11 November 2011, 04:53 AM	#26
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Better pics here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...07#post2860107 __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

11 November 2011, 04:55 AM	#27
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	very nice , good health to wear it.

11 November 2011, 04:57 AM	#28
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Congrats Long... I just recently picked up my 1st AP too!!! Wear in good health __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

11 November 2011, 05:11 AM	#29
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I like it. I have never seen an AP I did not realize they were so thick and sat so high on the wrist. __________________

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