Trying to get 26315ST in NYC or around the US

[pjm1289]

I am new to this forum and am planning on getting my first AP 26315ST in grey. I'm thinking of two strategies. The first is to call all three boutiques in the NYC area, and the second is to just make an appointment at Manhattan boutique to visit.

I live in Philadelphia and am willing hop on the amtrak for a meet and greet to (presumably) get on a waitlist but would rather not drive out to the East Hamptons or Manhasset locations just to be added to the waitlist (though I would certainly go there to either location to pick up the piece). My preference is to buy from the boutique and hope to acquire before the end of 2021.

I appreciate any advice anyone can offer. Thank you!

[vdm9]

Many of us are in the same boat and have gone to these NY boutiques to register interest.
You may do better heading west...

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by vdm9

Many of us are in the same boat and have gone to these NY boutiques to register interest.
You may do better heading west...

Thanks vdm9. I will be making a few calls today then!

[maciej]

Pick one location, stick to it. Visit there in person, express your genuine interest, be patient.

You go to three boutiques and register your interest with all three, you look like a flipper.

[RyanO]

Keep us updated on your results. Great watch. I’m hopping to get an allocation for the 38mm panda chrono but am still waiting.


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[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by maciej

Pick one location, stick to it. Visit there in person, express your genuine interest, be patient.

You go to three boutiques and register your interest with all three, you look like a flipper.

Oh that's great advice. Thank you!!

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by RyanO

Keep us updated on your results. Great watch. I’m hopping to get an allocation for the 38mm panda chrono but am still waiting.


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Thank you RyanO! I called the Manhattan boutique yesterday and the associate I spoke to was very kind over the phone and suggested I come visit. She also told me, and perhaps someone can tell me if this is true or not, that it would be impossible to acquire any pieces from Switzerland right now because the factory is on holiday for the whole month of August. Has anyone else heard this?

[acheronsgrief]

Not sure if the helps or hurts, but I got this exact model from East Hampton recently with no purchase history or wait (my first AP). Expressed genuine interest, had a great conversation and I think stating my honest desire only for 37-38mm models due to small wrists helped.

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by acheronsgrief

Not sure if the helps or hurts, but I got this exact model from East Hampton recently with no purchase history or wait (my first AP). Expressed genuine interest, had a great conversation and I think stating my honest desire only for 37-38mm models due to small wrists helped.

Amazing. Thank you for this, acheronsgrief! I just sent you a private message :)

[huncho]

calling is a waste of time. you'll never get anywhere because they get hundreds of these calls a week. the best thing is to show up in person and start talking about watches and show you're not a flipper but an actual watch person, and then commit to that one boutique and wait

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by huncho

calling is a waste of time. you'll never get anywhere because they get hundreds of these calls a week. the best thing is to show up in person and start talking about watches and show you're not a flipper but an actual watch person, and then commit to that one boutique and wait

This is definitely the path of least resistance.

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

This is definitely the path of least resistance.

Thank you Vince and Huncho! I plan to visit in person in a week or so

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by RyanO

Keep us updated on your results. Great watch. I’m hopping to get an allocation for the 38mm panda chrono but am still waiting.


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Thank you, RyanO! I called the NYC boutique yesterday and had a very nice conversation with an associate. She told me I couldn't get a piece in August because the factory is on holiday in August, and invited me to visit the boutique. I plan to visit in the next week or so!

[schwuerthi]

Originally Posted by pjm1289

Thank you, RyanO! I called the NYC boutique yesterday and had a very nice conversation with an associate. She told me I couldn't get a piece in August because the factory is on holiday in August, and invited me to visit the boutique. I plan to visit in the next week or so!

Maybe make that August of next year or the year after... 😂😂

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by pjm1289

...it would be impossible to acquire any pieces from Switzerland right now because the factory is on holiday for the whole month of August. Has anyone else heard this?

Well, I have work with French and French Swiss colleagues for years, and that sounds entirely plausible

[HansGruber]

Originally Posted by acheronsgrief

Not sure if the helps or hurts, but I got this exact model from East Hampton recently with no purchase history or wait (my first AP). Expressed genuine interest, had a great conversation and I think stating my honest desire only for 37-38mm models due to small wrists helped.

I had the same experience as you with the Panda version. I did have a few strong connections to the boutique, but initially I was told they only get 1 piece a year; then got the call a month later it would arrive this year. Then a week later they had it in hand. Pretty nuts.

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by HansGruber

I had the same experience as you with the Panda version. I did have a few strong connections to the boutique, but initially I was told they only get 1 piece a year; then got the call a month later it would arrive this year. Then a week later they had it in hand. Pretty nuts.

Is it safe to this this variant of HansGruber was successful at Nakatomi tower then?

[m3jasper]

Originally Posted by pjm1289

She also told me, and perhaps someone can tell me if this is true or not, that it would be impossible to acquire any pieces from Switzerland right now because the factory is on holiday for the whole month of August. Has anyone else heard this?

This is correct, AP shuts down every year for holiday during the month of August. AD's and boutiques will not start getting deliveries again until September.

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by m3jasper

This is correct, AP shuts down every year for holiday during the month of August. AD's and boutiques will not start getting deliveries again until September.

Amazing. Thank you for sharing this! I am so glad to have found such a wonderful resource on this forum and group to talk about watches :)

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by HansGruber

I had the same experience as you with the Panda version. I did have a few strong connections to the boutique, but initially I was told they only get 1 piece a year; then got the call a month later it would arrive this year. Then a week later they had it in hand. Pretty nuts.

This is great to know! I am feeling much more positive about this process after reading this

[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by m3jasper

This is correct, AP shuts down every year for holiday during the month of August. AD's and boutiques will not start getting deliveries again until September.

Thank you for sharing this! I am so glad to have found a forum and community to talk about watches :)

[HansGruber]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Is it safe to this this variant of HansGruber was successful at Nakatomi tower then?

Yippie KI yay!

[shafran]

I was told the same at the bal harbor boutique, closed for August, no deliveries until Sept

[RyanO]

Originally Posted by pjm1289

Thank you RyanO! I called the Manhattan boutique yesterday and the associate I spoke to was very kind over the phone and suggested I come visit. She also told me, and perhaps someone can tell me if this is true or not, that it would be impossible to acquire any pieces from Switzerland right now because the factory is on holiday for the whole month of August. Has anyone else heard this?

I have heard this, actually. They may be off for the month.


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[pjm1289]

Originally Posted by RyanO

I have heard this, actually. They may be off for the month.


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Awesome, thanks for sharing your experience. Fingers crossed I can get a hold of a piece soon

[Ap3100]

Can confirm closed in august factory , SA suggested if I wanted strap for my royal oak to order before august as factory is closed and may be hard to get accessories

[Jsol]

I have gotten a few Royal Oaks from the boutiques based on relationship and buying history. Each piece was allocated about 18-22 months apart. I found that if you give them options in terms of a couple of references and dial colors it helps. As soon as people ask for a blue dial 15202 steel, I know they throw their hands up in the air. The sales staff is just as frustrated as us w lack of the watches. Also, meeting them once or twice and then staying in touch via text has worked. I find AP to have superb levels of service.


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[aldyrifqi]

Can confirm i just spoke with my SA switzerland factory is on summer break no watch shipping and they dont have anything to sell

[nyman23]

Let us know how it goes. I was under the impression to get this watch you either need strong connections or buying history. At least in today’s market.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by pjm1289

Awesome, thanks for sharing your experience. Fingers crossed I can get a hold of a piece soon

good luck

although i think it will be at least a year's wait and a 2022 or 2023 event

there are exceptions, but the NYC boutique can't even meet demand for locals in the city with history, much less someone from out of town with no history

From my understanding, most 26315st are already pre-allocated early in the year to individuals who are waiting as they know their allotment but not necessarily when. Of course, I'm sure they keep some behind for one offs and special clients, but its not like they have a ton of pieces rolling into the boutique on a weekly basis.