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Grumpy Badger · 28 August 2012, 01:55 AM

I returned to Edinburgh, the city of my birth, this weekend for fun, frivolity (and alcohol!) at the annual Festival.

Obviously I had to visit the high-end watch shops while I was there (much to the Long-Haired General's delight!) and I made the HUGE mistake of trying on a white dialed AP 15300...

Please guys regale me with tales of how awful they are so that I can banish the covetous little demons from my mind!!!

tifosi · 28 August 2012, 02:02 AM

Ewwwwww...AP!!!

Submarino · 28 August 2012, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I returned to Edinburgh, the city of my birth, this weekend for fun, frivolity (and alcohol!) at the annual Festival.

Obviously I had to visit the high-end watch shops while I was there (much to the Long-Haired General's delight!) and I made the HUGE mistake of trying on a white dialed AP 15300...

Please guys regale me with tales of how awful they are so that I can banish the covetous little demons from my mind!!!

Unfortunately there's nothing that can be done now. I think you need a little bit of motivation and instigation. Check my thread AP 15300 Back from New England so you just go ahead and pull the trigger on that puppy.

Grumpy Badger · 28 August 2012, 02:11 AM

Alas the problem is business is a bit quiet at the moment and if I pulled the trigger on an £11,000 watch my Long-Haired General would give me a ten yard head start before pulling BOTH triggers of my 12 bore!!!!

kilyung · 28 August 2012, 02:15 AM

It's no good. Trust me as I have one. Horrible in fact. You don't want one.

vpr80 · 28 August 2012, 03:19 AM

Sorry mate but you're, as they say, "screwed". (Get the pun?) Once you go down this road, there is no turning back. Save up a bit and sell something then never look back.

Grumpy Badger · 28 August 2012, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vpr80

Sorry mate but you're, as they say, "screwed". (Get the pun?) Once you go down this road, there is no turning back. Save up a bit and sell something then never look back.

I fear you're right! I'm just lacking the "cunning plan"... But I'll Need to get a move on since the size/shape/dimensions were PERFECT so, nice as it is, a 15400 just wouldn't cut it.

vpr80 · 28 August 2012, 03:33 AM

You don't have to tell me twice, that's why I just got a 39mm ROC. Was a much better fit for me than the new 41mm one. But GBP11k is a bit much, you can do MUCH better from the trusted sellers here in USD.

Grumpy Badger · 28 August 2012, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vpr80

You don't have to tell me twice, that's why I just got a 39mm ROC. Was a much better fit for me than the new 41mm one. But GBP11k is a bit much, you can do MUCH better from the trusted sellers here in USD.

Very true.

The only thing that worries me is getting hit for a huge import duty. (hmm...excuse for a trip to the states to bring it back in person...?

)

The other thought I'm having is that the AD I went to does 0% finance. I know there is a good argument that one should never finance luxuary items but at 0% I can see a bit of sense in it. I'm not in the position to hand over anything like £11k at the moment but could find a few hundred a month easily enough after al the "real" bills were take care of.

vpr80 · 28 August 2012, 04:08 AM

I don't know anything about import duties, but a plane ticket to NY for a nice weekend with the wife might be worth it.

0% is NOT 0%. You are paying over 30% difference between retail and street pricing and that is one hell of an interest rate. Don't do it. Just wait until you can afford it and buy with cash. 15300 is super popular so supply should not be an issue down the line.

Grumpy Badger · 28 August 2012, 04:22 AM

Thanks mate!

I'm not very "up" on AP so I hadn't realised the price difference would be THAT significant!
I'd have to figure in the extra spending money to keep the L-HG on side in NYC though!

B. Doggy · 28 August 2012, 04:31 AM

It's an absolutely stunning watch!

nick c · 28 August 2012, 04:59 AM

very nice

Monte Cristo · 28 August 2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It's no good. Trust me as I have one. Horrible in fact. You don't want one.

Damn that reverse Psychology. Now I want one even more!

TSW · 28 August 2012, 07:31 AM

Congrats in advance Mark

Grumpy Badger · 28 August 2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Congrats in advance Mark

So it's official, is it?! Not "if" but "when"?!?

TSW · 28 August 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

So it's official, is it?! Not "if" but "when"?!?

That's how it works my friend

texex91 · 28 August 2012, 09:34 AM

Awesome can't wait !!

HL65 · 28 August 2012, 09:51 AM

She'll get over it Mark!! Do it my friend...

Captain Kirkwood · 28 August 2012, 11:25 AM

Can't wait to see the pics. Hopefully you can post them up before the LHG does any permanent damage!

Hairdude1 · 28 August 2012, 11:29 AM

Agree... Can't wait to see pics!!!

mb23 · 28 August 2012, 06:12 PM

Go for it... the white dial 15300 is a killer, check out that dial in Mike's picture how can you ever resist it?!?!?

mb23 · 28 August 2012, 06:12 PM

Go for it... the white dial 15300 is a killer, check out that dial in Mike's picture how can you ever resist it?!?!?

Grumpy Badger · 28 August 2012, 07:11 PM

Tell me about it! I was just

ing over my keyboard at those again this morning!

Lolay · 28 August 2012, 11:21 PM

Love the contrasting colors of the PP and AP....(man, I spend way too much in this forum!

)

But the white AP takes the pie! =)

kevbm · 29 August 2012, 12:28 AM

Go for it. I went through the same thing as well between 15300 and 15400. My AD had the white dial 15300 one week and when I decided to get it the next week, it was gone. Good old DavidSW stepped up with the 15400 black dial. Go for it if it's available. Good Luck!

FeelingTheBlues · 29 August 2012, 12:59 AM

Wait Mark! Come on now, be serious!

I mean, Audemars Piguet is just good to make big rappers' watches...those pieces have no class at all...it's not even a status symbol like a Rolex, just a big bulky Stallone-ish watch...

...

...

...

...Oh, heck, I'm unable to help you out, buy that beauty and be happy!

Speed · 30 August 2012, 02:58 AM

You all are going to get a good man in trouble ! ;-)

Personally I'm liking the Black 15300 / 39mm :-)

Grumpy Badger · 30 August 2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

You all are going to get a good man in trouble ! ;-)

A good man...? Where...?!?

I guess I have to take the blame for the enabling...

putting a thread on the AP forum asking to be talked down was only ever going to go one way!

28 August 2012, 01:55 AM	#1
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	15300 breaking my heart I returned to Edinburgh, the city of my birth, this weekend for fun, frivolity (and alcohol!) at the annual Festival. Obviously I had to visit the high-end watch shops while I was there (much to the Long-Haired General's delight!) and I made the HUGE mistake of trying on a white dialed AP 15300... Please guys regale me with tales of how awful they are so that I can banish the covetous little demons from my mind!!! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

28 August 2012, 02:02 AM	#2
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Ewwwwww...AP!!! __________________ Russ

28 August 2012, 02:11 AM	#4
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Alas the problem is business is a bit quiet at the moment and if I pulled the trigger on an £11,000 watch my Long-Haired General would give me a ten yard head start before pulling BOTH triggers of my 12 bore!!!! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

28 August 2012, 04:22 AM	#11
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Thanks mate! I'm not very "up" on AP so I hadn't realised the price difference would be THAT significant! I'd have to figure in the extra spending money to keep the L-HG on side in NYC though! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

28 August 2012, 04:31 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	It's an absolutely stunning watch! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

28 August 2012, 02:15 AM	#5
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	It's no good. Trust me as I have one. Horrible in fact. You don't want one.

28 August 2012, 03:19 AM	#6
vpr80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 252	Sorry mate but you're, as they say, "screwed". (Get the pun?) Once you go down this road, there is no turning back. Save up a bit and sell something then never look back.

28 August 2012, 03:33 AM	#8
vpr80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 252	You don't have to tell me twice, that's why I just got a 39mm ROC. Was a much better fit for me than the new 41mm one. But GBP11k is a bit much, you can do MUCH better from the trusted sellers here in USD.

28 August 2012, 04:08 AM	#10
vpr80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 252	I don't know anything about import duties, but a plane ticket to NY for a nice weekend with the wife might be worth it. 0% is NOT 0%. You are paying over 30% difference between retail and street pricing and that is one hell of an interest rate. Don't do it. Just wait until you can afford it and buy with cash. 15300 is super popular so supply should not be an issue down the line.

28 August 2012, 04:59 AM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	very nice

28 August 2012, 07:31 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats in advance Mark __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

28 August 2012, 09:34 AM	#18
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Awesome can't wait !!

28 August 2012, 09:51 AM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,207	She'll get over it Mark!! Do it my friend... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 August 2012, 11:25 AM	#20
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	Can't wait to see the pics. Hopefully you can post them up before the LHG does any permanent damage!

28 August 2012, 11:29 AM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Agree... Can't wait to see pics!!!

28 August 2012, 06:12 PM	#22
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	Go for it... the white dial 15300 is a killer, check out that dial in Mike's picture how can you ever resist it?!?!?

28 August 2012, 07:11 PM	#24
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Tell me about it! I was just ing over my keyboard at those again this morning! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

28 August 2012, 11:21 PM	#25
Lolay "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex-AP-Omega Posts: 119	Great pics!!! Love the contrasting colors of the PP and AP....(man, I spend way too much in this forum!) But the white AP takes the pie! =) __________________ TRF AP member

29 August 2012, 12:28 AM	#26
kevbm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex \| AP \| PF Posts: 221	Go for it. I went through the same thing as well between 15300 and 15400. My AD had the white dial 15300 one week and when I decided to get it the next week, it was gone. Good old DavidSW stepped up with the 15400 black dial. Go for it if it's available. Good Luck!

29 August 2012, 12:59 AM	#27
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Wait Mark! Come on now, be serious! I mean, Audemars Piguet is just good to make big rappers' watches...those pieces have no class at all...it's not even a status symbol like a Rolex, just a big bulky Stallone-ish watch... ... ... ... ...Oh, heck, I'm unable to help you out, buy that beauty and be happy! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

30 August 2012, 02:58 AM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	You all are going to get a good man in trouble ! ;-) Personally I'm liking the Black 15300 / 39mm :-)

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