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value.target · 24 April 2024, 12:46 AM

I am planning a long trip to Asia. Just curious if there is a chance to acquire RO in Asia, such as Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam?

huncho · 24 April 2024, 12:49 AM

at msrp? no

value.target · 24 April 2024, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

at msrp? no

Yes, at AP boutiques?

huncho · 24 April 2024, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by value.target

Yes, at AP boutiques?

almost 0% chance

VogelPhoenix · 24 April 2024, 01:33 AM

Not sure why one would expect the situation to be any different in Asia, compared to the rest of the world? More than enough HNWIs in the countries mentioned, and if there weren't, AP would certainly rebalance their distribution.

messikens · 24 April 2024, 01:37 AM

Yes because flying to Asia means you're automatically in a dirt poor country without any rich people and where boutiques are desperate to hand them to visitors...

Which is why AP established a boutique there to begin with...

m3tek44 · 24 April 2024, 02:40 AM

chance are slim. There are soo many wealthy rich people in Asia (Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thai) they already have solid relationship with AP boutique.

Steve Stifler · 24 April 2024, 02:51 AM

Yeah, try the boutique in Mongolia.

value.target · 24 April 2024, 03:10 AM

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Yeah, try the boutique in Mongolia.

have you been there? please share your experience!

Audemars Enjoyer · 24 April 2024, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Stifler

Yeah, try the boutique in Mongolia.

One of my fav boutiques in Asia, I heard Jumbos are available for walk-ins

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VogelPhoenix · 24 April 2024, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Audemars Enjoyer

One of my fav boutiques in Asia, I heard Jumbos are available for walk-ins

Are you sure it's not buy one, get the 2nd one 50% off

Audemars Enjoyer · 24 April 2024, 04:25 AM

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Are you sure it's not buy one, get the 2nd one 50% off

Ahh must be a VVIP thing

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funkyr · 9 June 2024, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Audemars Enjoyer

One of my fav boutiques in Asia, I heard Jumbos are available for walk-ins

What are Jumbos?

In-N-Out · 24 April 2024, 07:26 PM

15407ST was available in Korea boutique last week. I passed on it bc I’m looking for the new version releasing later this year

l_chissle · 24 April 2024, 08:59 PM

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15407ST was available in Korea boutique last week. I passed on it bc I’m looking for the new version releasing later this year

Similarly Bangkok offered me a 15416CE, but I had to turn it down because I already have one

value.target · 25 April 2024, 02:46 AM

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Similarly Bangkok offered me a 15416CE, but I had to turn it down because I already have one

Wow... I wish I lived in Bangkok. Can you share some info? Is that because the demand for ROs where you live is not that high compared to the States and Europe?

mickyd329 · 25 April 2024, 03:52 AM

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Wow... I wish I lived in Bangkok. Can you share some info? Is that because the demand for ROs where you live is not that high compared to the States and Europe?

You're not really believing this are you? You're not going to be able to walk into any boutique in Asia and walk out with an RO. Demand there is no different than here in the U.S.

value.target · 25 April 2024, 04:08 AM

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You're not really believing this are you? You're not going to be able to walk into any boutique in Asia and walk out with an RO. Demand there is no different than here in the U.S.

lol... so it is a joke?

joke is fun! but I am genuinely curious, guys!

value.target · 25 April 2024, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by In-N-Out

15407ST was available in Korea boutique last week. I passed on it bc I’m looking for the new version releasing later this year

Hah... do you know if they only offer this 15407ST for long term client? or anyone local at your boutique?

Willyjo · 14 June 2024, 06:17 AM

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15407ST was available in Korea boutique last week. I passed on it bc I’m looking for the new version releasing later this year

Is this real ????

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Vince_76 · 14 June 2024, 06:28 AM

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Is this real ????

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Id fly over there right now if true

mickyd329 · 14 June 2024, 06:34 AM

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Is this real ????

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I'm 99.99% sure he's joking.

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Id fly over there right now if true

You know Edward would've bought it on the spot if true...

Vince_76 · 14 June 2024, 06:56 AM

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I'm 99.99% sure he's joking.

You know Edward would've bought it on the spot if true...

🤣 exactly! Would be a race to the airport for a bunch of us

mickyd329 · 14 June 2024, 08:10 AM

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🤣 exactly! Would be a race to the airport for a bunch of us

I'm flying there Monday anyways. If true, I'll pick it up for you.

supernova · 25 April 2024, 12:23 AM

If you mean "long trip" as in years then yes you can build a relationship to acquire a RO. If you mean walk in as a tourist and walk out with a RO there and then, no chance. Same as with any other AP boutique globally.

kopi-c · 25 April 2024, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by value.target

I am planning a long trip to Asia. Just curious if there is a chance to acquire RO in Asia, such as Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam?

Why not buy in the US?

worldofoyster · 26 April 2024, 02:01 AM

yes, for the right price

iten · 27 April 2024, 12:07 PM

The boutique I go to in Hong Kong has a store front around 500 sqft, but it is also ranked no. 1 in sales globally...They don't sell to foreigners....

Steele · 14 June 2024, 07:58 AM

You will have the best luck in Europe right now vs anywhere else in the world to pick up something at Retail!

Im not saying RO's will be available but the 37mm and 38mm Gem Set seem to be in stock and if you turn on the Charm there is a chance!

In-N-Out · 14 June 2024, 10:11 AM

lol sorry guys, I thought this was a joke thread when I posted that

24 April 2024, 12:46 AM	#1
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24 April 2024, 01:33 AM	#5
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24 April 2024, 12:49 AM	#2
huncho 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,795	at msrp? no

24 April 2024, 01:37 AM	#6
messikens "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: SFO Posts: 1,291	Yes because flying to Asia means you're automatically in a dirt poor country without any rich people and where boutiques are desperate to hand them to visitors... Which is why AP established a boutique there to begin with...

24 April 2024, 02:40 AM	#7
m3tek44 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: this Posts: 1,300	chance are slim. There are soo many wealthy rich people in Asia (Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thai) they already have solid relationship with AP boutique.

24 April 2024, 02:51 AM	#8
Steve Stifler Banned Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: GVA Posts: 17	Yeah, try the boutique in Mongolia.

24 April 2024, 07:26 PM	#14
In-N-Out "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 933	15407ST was available in Korea boutique last week. I passed on it bc I’m looking for the new version releasing later this year

25 April 2024, 12:23 AM	#25
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,371	If you mean "long trip" as in years then yes you can build a relationship to acquire a RO. If you mean walk in as a tourist and walk out with a RO there and then, no chance. Same as with any other AP boutique globally.

26 April 2024, 02:01 AM	#27
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,492	yes, for the right price

27 April 2024, 12:07 PM	#28
iten "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 62	The boutique I go to in Hong Kong has a store front around 500 sqft, but it is also ranked no. 1 in sales globally...They don't sell to foreigners....

14 June 2024, 07:58 AM	#29
Steele "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Florida Watch: All of them Posts: 897	You will have the best luck in Europe right now vs anywhere else in the world to pick up something at Retail! Im not saying RO's will be available but the 37mm and 38mm Gem Set seem to be in stock and if you turn on the Charm there is a chance!

14 June 2024, 10:11 AM	#30
In-N-Out "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 933	lol sorry guys, I thought this was a joke thread when I posted that

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