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RollieKid · 23 May 2020, 09:08 PM

Hi All,

Just wanted to share my journey in acquiring this piece. I didn’t think it would happen especially during current times. But I am very grateful to be able to add it to my rotation

Backstory:
I have been wanting to add a Royal Oak (specifically the 15450st) to my collection for about 4 years now, but had no luck with the local AP ADs, despite asking to be put on their waiting list. I’m not a big spender with them but thought the 37mm RO wouldn’t be so hard to obtain new – how wrong was I

Well, fast forward to 2019 and I fell for the 38mm AP ROC when it was released. I have always wanted to add a chrono to my collection and the sizing would be manageable on my 6 inch wrist (yes, I have child size wrist :P). The only problem was, it’s a boutique edition and we have no AP boutiques in Oz. Closest one is in Singapore or HK for me and given I don’t have any spend history with these boutiques, didn’t bother contacting them to be put on a “list”.

By this point, I gave up hope of acquiring the 38mm ROC and started looking to local grey dealers to see if I could pick up a lightly used 15450. There was a decently priced 2017 white dial one available around late November last year but, I passed on it as I was uncomfortable with the fact it was serviced 2 years into its “birth”.

Present day:
I was still on the look-out for the 15450 but nothing was showing up at the local grey dealers and by now we were all in lockdown due to the pandemic. Then Hodinkee recently announced there was a 34mm white dial, steel RO available. I have a 34mm Rolex Date and thought this size would fit me pretty well. So I immediately contacted the local AP ADs to see if they would get one in later in the year. Out of the 2, only one replied back and suggested I be added to the interest list - so back to square one again.

Then it happened!! Two weeks ago my local grey dealer had a brand new, unworn 2020 38mm AP ROC with box and papers at a decent price. Back then we were not allow to go outside for non-essential services and I wasn’t willing to buy unseen in person. So I anxiously waited, checking every day, thinking that someone would nab this before me. Then last week the restrictions were eased and I quickly called up the dealer and checked it out in person.

It was love at first wear

. I traded in my TT Datejust and 39mm black dial Explorer 2 plus some cash to acquire it, I felt I got a good deal out of it. Just can’t stop grinning as I’m wearing this piece.

Thanks for reading - here are some gratuitous albeit slightly fuzzy pics

Kilometerman · 23 May 2020, 09:37 PM

Looks great! Congrats.

Benzsiam · 23 May 2020, 10:38 PM

Congratulations on your journey, it looks great on your wrist, enjoy in good health.

macrowatch · 23 May 2020, 10:54 PM

Looks great!

ap1 · 23 May 2020, 11:15 PM

Awesome watch, enjoy

sgwatchguy · 23 May 2020, 11:39 PM

Congrats and looks great on your wrist! Enjoy the watch and that amazing bracelet, it’s really something else.

Welcome to the club

Raemondo · 24 May 2020, 12:10 AM

Nice watch but even better story! Oftentimes the story is what makes the acquisition meaningful.

brandrea · 24 May 2020, 12:12 AM

Congratulations, beauty

rtanjaya · 24 May 2020, 02:00 AM

Congrats! Beautiful addition to your collection

chiscott_29 · 24 May 2020, 02:19 AM

Congratulations. I always love to hear these success stories. It's a beautiful watch and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Wear it in the best of health!

theflywrist · 24 May 2020, 02:28 AM

Congrats! Suits you very well!

Fishrus · 24 May 2020, 02:59 AM

Congrats! Once you go AP its hard to go back to anything else.

watchucallit · 24 May 2020, 04:36 AM

Congratulations !!!

cmcm3 · 24 May 2020, 05:06 AM

Looks great

Skyrider01 · 24 May 2020, 05:36 AM

Congratulations! It looks great on you.

tcheeco · 24 May 2020, 05:42 AM

Congrats and welcome to the club

MrBlahBlah · 24 May 2020, 10:46 AM

Congrats! But I think we need some better pics ;)

RollieKid · 24 May 2020, 11:25 AM

Thank you all for the kind words, very happy to be part of the AP club

Had another go at taking some better pics:

JayHantz · 24 May 2020, 12:35 PM

Congrats! I hope that you get many years of enjoyment out of that one!

MrBlahBlah · 24 May 2020, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollieKid

Thank you all for the kind words, very happy to be part of the AP club

Had another go at taking some better pics:

Beautiful! Thanks for the updated photos

Hollie_Rollie · 24 May 2020, 10:20 PM

Congrats! It’s a beautiful watch and you’ll enjoy for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your story! Wear in excellent health

mbalmz · 25 May 2020, 12:40 AM

congrats! I love the grey dial 26315.

myporsche · 25 May 2020, 07:01 PM

Looks gooooooood! I imagine 38 is such a lovely fit with most wrists, congrats!

MF_FM · 27 May 2020, 12:00 AM

great story!!

jforjohn · 27 May 2020, 12:37 PM

Congratulations! The gray gets my biased vote

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RollieKid · 27 May 2020, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jforjohn

Congratulations! The gray gets my biased vote

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Looks great with your suit

I wasn't sure if i can pull it off with my 3 piece but your pic is starting to change my mind

aw9nineteen · 27 May 2020, 02:43 PM

Beautiful

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Oneallen · 27 May 2020, 02:59 PM

Love the mono tone. Congrats.

Superburrito · 27 May 2020, 03:03 PM

Well done - great choice! Congrats

23 May 2020, 09:08 PM	#1
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Down under Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 567	Good things come to those who wait - AP ROC 38mm incoming Hi All, Just wanted to share my journey in acquiring this piece. I didn’t think it would happen especially during current times. But I am very grateful to be able to add it to my rotation Backstory: I have been wanting to add a Royal Oak (specifically the 15450st) to my collection for about 4 years now, but had no luck with the local AP ADs, despite asking to be put on their waiting list. I’m not a big spender with them but thought the 37mm RO wouldn’t be so hard to obtain new – how wrong was I Well, fast forward to 2019 and I fell for the 38mm AP ROC when it was released. I have always wanted to add a chrono to my collection and the sizing would be manageable on my 6 inch wrist (yes, I have child size wrist :P). The only problem was, it’s a boutique edition and we have no AP boutiques in Oz. Closest one is in Singapore or HK for me and given I don’t have any spend history with these boutiques, didn’t bother contacting them to be put on a “list”. By this point, I gave up hope of acquiring the 38mm ROC and started looking to local grey dealers to see if I could pick up a lightly used 15450. There was a decently priced 2017 white dial one available around late November last year but, I passed on it as I was uncomfortable with the fact it was serviced 2 years into its “birth”. Present day: I was still on the look-out for the 15450 but nothing was showing up at the local grey dealers and by now we were all in lockdown due to the pandemic. Then Hodinkee recently announced there was a 34mm white dial, steel RO available. I have a 34mm Rolex Date and thought this size would fit me pretty well. So I immediately contacted the local AP ADs to see if they would get one in later in the year. Out of the 2, only one replied back and suggested I be added to the interest list - so back to square one again. Then it happened!! Two weeks ago my local grey dealer had a brand new, unworn 2020 38mm AP ROC with box and papers at a decent price. Back then we were not allow to go outside for non-essential services and I wasn’t willing to buy unseen in person. So I anxiously waited, checking every day, thinking that someone would nab this before me. Then last week the restrictions were eased and I quickly called up the dealer and checked it out in person. It was love at first wear . I traded in my TT Datejust and 39mm black dial Explorer 2 plus some cash to acquire it, I felt I got a good deal out of it. Just can’t stop grinning as I’m wearing this piece. Thanks for reading - here are some gratuitous albeit slightly fuzzy pics Attached Images __________________ “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.” — Howard Stark

23 May 2020, 11:39 PM	#6
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Congrats and looks great on your wrist! Enjoy the watch and that amazing bracelet, it’s really something else. Welcome to the club __________________

24 May 2020, 12:10 AM	#7
Raemondo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 264	Nice watch but even better story! Oftentimes the story is what makes the acquisition meaningful. __________________ IG: @jardin_des_rois

24 May 2020, 02:59 AM	#12
Fishrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Goh Location: Singapore Watch: 116622 Posts: 445	Congrats! Once you go AP its hard to go back to anything else. __________________ Watches owned: Rolex GMT II 126710BLRO \| Patek Philippe 5205G \| Audemars Piguet 15500ST \| Rolex DJ 16233 \| Ball DM1036A

24 May 2020, 05:06 AM	#14
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Looks great __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

23 May 2020, 09:37 PM	#2
Kilometerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Land of the free Posts: 123	Looks great! Congrats.

23 May 2020, 10:38 PM	#3
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,009	Congratulations on your journey, it looks great on your wrist, enjoy in good health.

23 May 2020, 10:54 PM	#4
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Looks great!

23 May 2020, 11:15 PM	#5
ap1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,668	Awesome watch, enjoy

24 May 2020, 12:12 AM	#8
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,543	Congratulations, beauty

24 May 2020, 02:00 AM	#9
rtanjaya "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Singapore Watch: AP Posts: 232	Congrats! Beautiful addition to your collection

24 May 2020, 02:19 AM	#10
chiscott_29 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	Congratulations. I always love to hear these success stories. It's a beautiful watch and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Wear it in the best of health!

24 May 2020, 02:28 AM	#11
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	Congrats! Suits you very well!

24 May 2020, 04:36 AM	#13
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	Congratulations !!!

24 May 2020, 05:36 AM	#15
Skyrider01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,314	Congratulations! It looks great on you.

24 May 2020, 05:42 AM	#16
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	Congrats and welcome to the club

24 May 2020, 10:46 AM	#17
MrBlahBlah "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Posts: 190	Congrats! But I think we need some better pics ;)

24 May 2020, 11:25 AM	#18
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Down under Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 567	Thank you all for the kind words, very happy to be part of the AP club Had another go at taking some better pics: Attached Images __________________ “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.” — Howard Stark

24 May 2020, 12:35 PM	#19
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Congrats! I hope that you get many years of enjoyment out of that one!

24 May 2020, 10:20 PM	#21
Hollie_Rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,462	Congrats! It’s a beautiful watch and you’ll enjoy for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your story! Wear in excellent health

25 May 2020, 12:40 AM	#22
mbalmz 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,367	congrats! I love the grey dial 26315. __________________ _______________ ___________ _______ ___ instagram: @brooklynwatchguy

25 May 2020, 07:01 PM	#23
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Looks gooooooood! I imagine 38 is such a lovely fit with most wrists, congrats!

27 May 2020, 12:00 AM	#24
MF_FM "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: earth Posts: 6	great story!!

27 May 2020, 12:37 PM	#25
jforjohn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: 116520 15450 26315 Posts: 50	Congratulations! The gray gets my biased vote Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 May 2020, 02:43 PM	#27
aw9nineteen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 226	Beautiful Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 May 2020, 02:59 PM	#28
Oneallen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vancouver Posts: 41	Love the mono tone. Congrats.

27 May 2020, 03:03 PM	#29
Superburrito "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Watch: 26420RO Posts: 448	Well done - great choice! Congrats __________________ Current collection: AP 26420RO.OO.A002CA.01, PP 5164A, AP 15202BA, Omega 310.32.42.50.01.002, Tudor m79030b-0003, Garmin Epix Gen 2 Waiting for: AP 126715ST.OO.1356ST.01

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