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gauwow · 2 January 2021, 02:28 AM

Hello all. New to this forum. Recently developed a liking for the Royal Oak after seeing my dads 39mm blue dial. Probably too big for me so am considering the 37mm given my small wrists. It’s simply a stunning watch.

I’m relatively clueless about AP and their availability if they have a waitlist.
My current watches are a couple of Roles SS models and a langematik perpetual. The Rolex’s I bought at a premium and the Lange from their boutique. I don’t want to pay a premium again for AP and would much appreciate any advice on the purchasing process.

Thank you all very much.

supernova · 2 January 2021, 05:27 AM

Will be hard to get the 37mm RO without history but not impossible, except blue dial, which is very hard.

Best is to go in person to chat with them and show interest, then take it from there. Don’t just call. There will definitely be a wait regardless.

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amatsukaze · 2 January 2021, 12:54 PM

I believe the waitlists for the 15450 are closed in most (if not all) Tokyo boutiques. This could be due to the model’s popularity (among smaller-wristed locals), or the rather attractive price compared with other markets (and especially the EU ex-Switzerland). Good luck!

7sins · 2 January 2021, 04:28 PM

Checkout eddie at modernswiss, he has a 37mm blue dial for sale and is brand new, will ship overseas. I use him for a lot of my watches.

gauwow · 2 January 2021, 04:45 PM

Thanks for all the info. I’ll put my name down for an appointment at the Ginza botique. Let’s see if they get in touch. Also thanks for recommending Eddie at Modern Swiss. I’ve been in touch with him on chrono24. Hopefully I get lucky in 2021! Lol

Tanuki · 2 January 2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gauwow

Thanks for all the info. I’ll put my name down for an appointment at the Ginza botique. Let’s see if they get in touch. Also thanks for recommending Eddie at Modern Swiss. I’ve been in touch with him on chrono24. Hopefully I get lucky in 2021! Lol

If you’re in the area just walk in if it’s not locked down. I walked in to the Ginza boutique last year with no history and they were great! Osaka boutique wasn’t as friendly.

ewdi · 9 January 2021, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

If you’re in the area just walk in if it’s not locked down. I walked in to the Ginza boutique last year with no history and they were great! Osaka boutique wasn’t as friendly.

My experience with both boutique are amazing though.

gauwow · 9 January 2021, 06:18 PM

Went to the Ginza boutique earlier this week and the SA was lovely. Obviously they didn’t have any Royal Oaks in stock to even turn on but they were very professional. Wait list for the 37mm is closed. Now the question is do I buy a ladies Royal Oak for the wife in hope that it’ll get me on a wl for the 15450 or go gray....

2 January 2021, 02:28 AM	#1
gauwow "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tokyo Posts: 44	AP in Tokyo Hello all. New to this forum. Recently developed a liking for the Royal Oak after seeing my dads 39mm blue dial. Probably too big for me so am considering the 37mm given my small wrists. It’s simply a stunning watch. I’m relatively clueless about AP and their availability if they have a waitlist. My current watches are a couple of Roles SS models and a langematik perpetual. The Rolex’s I bought at a premium and the Lange from their boutique. I don’t want to pay a premium again for AP and would much appreciate any advice on the purchasing process. Thank you all very much.

2 January 2021, 04:28 PM	#4
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,672	Checkout eddie at modernswiss, he has a 37mm blue dial for sale and is brand new, will ship overseas. I use him for a lot of my watches. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

2 January 2021, 05:27 AM	#2
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,371	Will be hard to get the 37mm RO without history but not impossible, except blue dial, which is very hard. Best is to go in person to chat with them and show interest, then take it from there. Don’t just call. There will definitely be a wait regardless. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 January 2021, 12:54 PM	#3
amatsukaze "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Paris Posts: 38	I believe the waitlists for the 15450 are closed in most (if not all) Tokyo boutiques. This could be due to the model’s popularity (among smaller-wristed locals), or the rather attractive price compared with other markets (and especially the EU ex-Switzerland). Good luck!

2 January 2021, 04:45 PM	#5
gauwow "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tokyo Posts: 44	Thanks for all the info. I’ll put my name down for an appointment at the Ginza botique. Let’s see if they get in touch. Also thanks for recommending Eddie at Modern Swiss. I’ve been in touch with him on chrono24. Hopefully I get lucky in 2021! Lol

9 January 2021, 06:18 PM	#8
gauwow "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tokyo Posts: 44	Went to the Ginza boutique earlier this week and the SA was lovely. Obviously they didn’t have any Royal Oaks in stock to even turn on but they were very professional. Wait list for the 37mm is closed. Now the question is do I buy a ladies Royal Oak for the wife in hope that it’ll get me on a wl for the 15450 or go gray....

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