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Images and Words · 19 July 2021, 04:59 AM

Hi everyone. I’ve been reading these forums for a while so nice to post for a change. After a year+ wait I got my first AP from a boutique few days ago. Love it.

Was afraid it would be a little too big for my wrist but all my other watches are 40-41mm. Wrist size 6.5 but flat so handles it better. Also tried of the new ROOs 43 in the boutique, but that’s massive.

yOyOYoo · 19 July 2021, 05:03 AM

Fantastic! Definitely worth the wait. Congrats.

Benzsiam · 19 July 2021, 05:29 AM

Congrats on your new gorgeous timepiece!

It looks great on your wrist.

macrowatch · 19 July 2021, 05:59 AM

Congrats on such an amazing new piece!

Condolences on hearing the addiction has spread to new brands. :-)

RyanO · 19 July 2021, 07:20 AM

Congrats man! Looks great. Which boutique took care of you?

Got my 15500.02 from NYC this year and will admit it’s a little big on me but I like the watch so much I don’t care

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sgwatchguy · 19 July 2021, 09:20 AM

Congrats! Looks great

Toffeeman · 19 July 2021, 11:27 AM

Is it possible to get the RO as a first time purchaser?

Watchflair · 19 July 2021, 12:31 PM

Congratulations! Excellent piece - hoping the NYC boutique reaches out soon - fingers crossed

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jj938 · 19 July 2021, 01:32 PM

It looks good and not too big for your wrist size imo.

Everbillz · 19 July 2021, 01:47 PM

Congrats. Wear proudly

Images and Words · 19 July 2021, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Is it possible to get the RO as a first time purchaser?

I’m the living proof, ha. I was certainly asked why AP, why now, why RO etc. but in a very polite way. I really enjoyed talking to the customer representative and we had some good chats about AP and other watches / brands too. Stayed in touch regularly even during covid shutdowns. This particular boutique (and I don’t know the proper etiquette so don’t want to mention which city it’s in) said they only got allocation of 3-4 black ROs this year.

Images and Words · 19 July 2021, 04:16 PM

I was also told that AP boutiques are asked to service local territory residents, so that probably helped too. Either way; I still waited 16 months.

On an unrelated note, thank you all for the kind comments. The question is…what’s next. The RO perpetual calendar looks amazing ��

AshAP · 19 July 2021, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Is it possible to get the RO as a first time purchaser?

The answer might depend on where you live but but in the UK you definitely can with a bit of patience.

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AshAP · 19 July 2021, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Images and Words

Hi everyone. I’ve been reading these forums for a while so nice to post for a change. After a year+ wait I got my first AP from a boutique few days ago. Love it.

Was afraid it would be a little too big for my wrist but all my other watches are 40-41mm. Wrist size 6.5 but flat so handles it better. Also tried of the new ROOs 43 in the boutique, but that’s massive.

That looks great on you.

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ROA · 19 July 2021, 05:40 PM

Congrats and wear it in good health. Looks great on your wrist!

uniqueMR · 19 July 2021, 08:16 PM

Congrats!!!

Vivalas · 19 July 2021, 08:41 PM

Congrats that looks really great

Quote:

Originally Posted by Images and Words

Hi everyone. I’ve been reading these forums for a while so nice to post for a change. After a year+ wait I got my first AP from a boutique few days ago. Love it.

Was afraid it would be a little too big for my wrist but all my other watches are 40-41mm. Wrist size 6.5 but flat so handles it better. Also tried of the new ROOs 43 in the boutique, but that’s massive.

GW44 · 20 July 2021, 09:15 PM

Congratulations on the 15500 purchase.

Be great to see some more pics in the daylight/sunlight to see that Black dial catch some rays.

Enjoy!

1William · 20 July 2021, 09:19 PM

Congratulations.

CoveWatch · 21 July 2021, 02:09 AM

Beautiful

Xerxes77 · 21 July 2021, 02:42 AM

Congratulations

Urosfan · 21 July 2021, 03:35 AM

Congrats

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10XRolex · 21 July 2021, 03:48 AM

Well worth the wait. Welcome and congratulations.

gtnator · 21 July 2021, 06:35 AM

Congrats. Looks fantastic

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dismail · 21 July 2021, 06:36 AM

Enjoy it in good health friend.

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Images and Words · 21 July 2021, 07:06 PM

Thank you all for the kind comments. I’ll take a couple more pics once i figure out how to compress without sacrificing quality ;)

Everbillz · 22 July 2021, 05:55 AM

Congratulations man. Wear proudly

jbro352 · 24 July 2021, 03:02 PM

Congrats! Well worth the wait!!

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jj938 · 27 July 2021, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Images and Words

I’m the living proof, ha. I was certainly asked why AP, why now, why RO etc. but in a very polite way.

It's kind of nice to hear that boutiques are trying to weed out the flippers (if I'm reading between the lines correctly here). I called an AD recently and was told quite clearly, they do not care if you flip, as long as you keep buying.

Makes me think what it would be like buying a house if after a builder finished it, a grey dealer bought it with the sole purpose to squeeze out more profit. It's an extra middleman that's unnecessary in this case as they are not rehabbing it, renting it, etc. It's a brand new home and their business is in learning how to be 'first in line'.

Anyway, glad to see the patience paid off for you!

kstimepiece · 27 July 2021, 05:36 PM

Love this! Congrats on your new RO. What an exciting first purchase from AP (:

19 July 2021, 04:59 AM	#1
Images and Words Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: USA Posts: 65	First post, first incoming AP Hi everyone. I’ve been reading these forums for a while so nice to post for a change. After a year+ wait I got my first AP from a boutique few days ago. Love it. Was afraid it would be a little too big for my wrist but all my other watches are 40-41mm. Wrist size 6.5 but flat so handles it better. Also tried of the new ROOs 43 in the boutique, but that’s massive. Attached Images

19 July 2021, 05:29 AM	#3
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,010	Congrats on your new gorgeous timepiece! It looks great on your wrist. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

19 July 2021, 09:20 AM	#6
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Congrats! Looks great __________________

19 July 2021, 12:31 PM	#8
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19 July 2021, 08:16 PM	#16
uniqueMR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,715	Congrats!!! __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss Insta: @theuniquemr

19 July 2021, 05:03 AM	#2
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 618	Fantastic! Definitely worth the wait. Congrats.

19 July 2021, 05:59 AM	#4
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Congrats on such an amazing new piece! Condolences on hearing the addiction has spread to new brands. :-)

19 July 2021, 07:20 AM	#5
RyanO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: DMV Watch: LVc Posts: 2,168	Congrats man! Looks great. Which boutique took care of you? Got my 15500.02 from NYC this year and will admit it’s a little big on me but I like the watch so much I don’t care Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2021, 11:27 AM	#7
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 214	Is it possible to get the RO as a first time purchaser?

19 July 2021, 01:32 PM	#9
jj938 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 12	It looks good and not too big for your wrist size imo.

19 July 2021, 01:47 PM	#10
Everbillz Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 247	Congrats. Wear proudly

19 July 2021, 04:16 PM	#12
Images and Words Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: USA Posts: 65	I was also told that AP boutiques are asked to service local territory residents, so that probably helped too. Either way; I still waited 16 months. On an unrelated note, thank you all for the kind comments. The question is…what’s next. The RO perpetual calendar looks amazing ��

19 July 2021, 05:40 PM	#15
ROA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North A Watch: 16710 Posts: 254	Congrats and wear it in good health. Looks great on your wrist!

20 July 2021, 09:15 PM	#18
GW44 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Gareth Location: Surrey, UK Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 2,334	Congratulations on the 15500 purchase. Be great to see some more pics in the daylight/sunlight to see that Black dial catch some rays. Enjoy!

20 July 2021, 09:19 PM	#19
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,732	Congratulations.

21 July 2021, 02:09 AM	#20
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Beautiful

21 July 2021, 02:42 AM	#21
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Congratulations

21 July 2021, 03:35 AM	#22
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,439	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2021, 03:48 AM	#23
10XRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,599	Well worth the wait. Welcome and congratulations.

21 July 2021, 06:35 AM	#24
gtnator 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	Congrats. Looks fantastic Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 July 2021, 06:36 AM	#25
dismail "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: United States Posts: 40	Enjoy it in good health friend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2021, 07:06 PM	#26
Images and Words Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: USA Posts: 65	Thank you all for the kind comments. I’ll take a couple more pics once i figure out how to compress without sacrificing quality ;)

22 July 2021, 05:55 AM	#27
Everbillz Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 247	Congratulations man. Wear proudly

24 July 2021, 03:02 PM	#28
jbro352 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: US Posts: 257	Congrats! Well worth the wait!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2021, 05:36 PM	#30
kstimepiece "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Love this! Congrats on your new RO. What an exciting first purchase from AP (:

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