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APAP · 31 January 2016, 02:25 AM

Hi,

I've put a deposit with the boutique for this watch; but now wondering if I can source if outside of the boutique?

Also, does the boutique ever give any discounts? I've always sourced my watches outside but thought I'd go boutique for this one for faster access.

What do you think?

Cheers.

watchucallit · 31 January 2016, 04:38 AM

I was told that more will go to Boutiques but high tier ADs will also get them. If a dealer gets one per year and can sell for full price would they discount?

ap1 · 31 January 2016, 05:22 AM

If you work hard enough and have patience, timing is everything I would guess. I just don't do msrp

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APAP · 31 January 2016, 06:25 AM

Well, the current 39 OW in steel can only be had at retail price so it's safe to assume that the new will follow the same lead.

Does the boutique offer any discount though?

Muzz · 31 January 2016, 09:35 AM

It has been my experience that they will discount. When I was inquiring about a particular watch it was offered at a boutique. We didn't get to the exact % but it was around 10% to start.

Mbbgysam · 31 January 2016, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

It has been my experience that they will discount. When I was inquiring about a particular watch it was offered at a boutique. We didn't get to the exact % but it was around 10% to start.

Do you mind sharing which boutique? Was this a true AP-owned Boutique or one of the franchises (e.g. Vegas)? I was not able to get a discount at APNY.

lapince · 31 January 2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by APAP

Well, the current 39 OW in steel can only be had at retail price so it's safe to assume that the new will follow the same lead.

Does the boutique offer any discount though?

Yeah I was told the same thing about an other boutique exclusive, the ceramic diver, well I got 10%, plus 16% tax refund, now that's a great deal

GB-man · 31 January 2016, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Yeah I was told the same thing about an other boutique exclusive, the ceramic diver, well I got 10%, plus 16% tax refund, now that's a great deal

Indeed also was not boutique only. Mine was sold through an AD.

el1125 · 31 January 2016, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APAP

Hi,

I've put a deposit with the boutique for this watch; but now wondering if I can source if outside of the boutique?

Also, does the boutique ever give any discounts? I've always sourced my watches outside but thought I'd go boutique for this one for faster access.

What do you think?

Cheers.

I think it's too bad you left a deposit without knowing these answers beforehand. Will the btq refund you back your deposit?

APAP · 1 February 2016, 12:05 AM

I solely based my judgement based on the 15305. Hence; I'm asking if there is a way to get a discount from the boutique.

They won't return my money unless a screw up happens. But I need to be 100% sure that boutiques discount before I open that subject up.

SMD · 1 February 2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Indeed also was not boutique only. Mine was sold through an AD.

If you asked AP they would always say it was boutique only, when pushed they would say that a few were allocated to preferred ADs, but most were sold through the boutiques.

texex91 · 1 February 2016, 12:44 AM

It's about the relationship at Boutique and the piece.

After first purchased at APNY, I'm regularly offered 10% off boutique only pieces.

Mbbgysam · 1 February 2016, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

It's about the relationship at Boutique and the piece.

After first purchased at APNY, I'm regularly offered 10% off boutique only pieces.

That's really good to know, thanks Paul!

Muzz · 1 February 2016, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbbgysam

Do you mind sharing which boutique? Was this a true AP-owned Boutique or one of the franchises (e.g. Vegas)? I was not able to get a discount at APNY.

Not sure if it is a franchise but it was in Kuala Lumpur. I went in to look at the new perpetuals.

exiger77 · 1 February 2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Not sure if it is a franchise but it was in Kuala Lumpur. I went in to look at the new perpetuals.

The RO perpetual calendar? Whats the deal?

lapince · 1 February 2016, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

It's about the relationship at Boutique and the piece.

After first purchased at APNY, I'm regularly offered 10% off boutique only pieces.

Well as a first time client I was offered 10% at the AP private showroom in Paris, but I got directly the director, a member here called them and they didn't want to give 1% off for a blue 15400, so depends also who you talk to...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMD

If you asked AP they would always say it was boutique only, when pushed they would say that a few were allocated to preferred ADs, but most were sold through the boutiques.

Well when I was looking for mine I called a few AD and they said boutique exclusive...

APAP · 2 February 2016, 03:23 AM

Boutique says they cannot discount new models. How true is this?

el1125 · 2 February 2016, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by APAP

Boutique says they cannot discount new models. How true is this?

Pretty true. I asked this weekend for a discount on new model. They said no lol. I said bye bye.

Lordofrolex · 2 February 2016, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

If you work hard enough and have patience, timing is everything I would guess. I just don't do msrp

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x2

I dont do full price either. Always grey market for me.

lapince · 3 February 2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

x2

I dont do full price either. Always grey market for me.

I don't think 1 TRF member does full price, I usually use the grey market or if boutique or AD in that case I ask for discount, but pay full retail no ways!!!

watchucallit · 3 February 2016, 12:47 PM

Novelty pieces that are in high demand and especially those that are new might be hard to get at any discount. If you wait long enough some will show up on the grey market. I know most branded Boutiques are not allowed to give discounts... but they commonly throw in extras. I have not purchased from a Boutique

el1125 · 3 February 2016, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchucallit

Novelty pieces that are in high demand and especially those that are new might be hard to get at any discount. If you wait long enough some will show up on the grey market. I know most branded Boutiques are not allowed to give discounts... but they commonly throw in extras. I have not purchased from a Boutique

Very accurate

Muzz · 3 February 2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by exiger77

The RO perpetual calendar? Whats the deal?

They had one of these awesome pieces come in (one in blue and one in silver/white) so I had to check them out.

Just awesome in person!!!

31 January 2016, 02:25 AM	#1
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	Openworked 15407 in Steel Boutique Only? Hi, I've put a deposit with the boutique for this watch; but now wondering if I can source if outside of the boutique? Also, does the boutique ever give any discounts? I've always sourced my watches outside but thought I'd go boutique for this one for faster access. What do you think? Cheers.

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31 January 2016, 04:38 AM	#2
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	I was told that more will go to Boutiques but high tier ADs will also get them. If a dealer gets one per year and can sell for full price would they discount?

31 January 2016, 05:22 AM	#3
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,687	If you work hard enough and have patience, timing is everything I would guess. I just don't do msrp Sent from my KFJWI using Tapatalk 2

31 January 2016, 06:25 AM	#4
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	Well, the current 39 OW in steel can only be had at retail price so it's safe to assume that the new will follow the same lead. Does the boutique offer any discount though?

31 January 2016, 09:35 AM	#5
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	It has been my experience that they will discount. When I was inquiring about a particular watch it was offered at a boutique. We didn't get to the exact % but it was around 10% to start.

1 February 2016, 12:05 AM	#10
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	I solely based my judgement based on the 15305. Hence; I'm asking if there is a way to get a discount from the boutique. They won't return my money unless a screw up happens. But I need to be 100% sure that boutiques discount before I open that subject up.

1 February 2016, 12:44 AM	#12
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	It's about the relationship at Boutique and the piece. After first purchased at APNY, I'm regularly offered 10% off boutique only pieces.

2 February 2016, 03:23 AM	#17
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	Boutique says they cannot discount new models. How true is this?

3 February 2016, 12:47 PM	#21
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	Novelty pieces that are in high demand and especially those that are new might be hard to get at any discount. If you wait long enough some will show up on the grey market. I know most branded Boutiques are not allowed to give discounts... but they commonly throw in extras. I have not purchased from a Boutique

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