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conkers · 21 January 2014, 02:21 PM

Seeing all the feedback on the novelties from SIHH and also a lot of the comments in the past, may I recommend to AP (if they read this), the following:

I think AP should launch a custom "watch configurator" system - clients can specify all the materials/combo they want from a standard list; they could charge a decent premium for this - say 25-30% and I am sure there would be good take up.

Variables:
1. Watch case material
2. Bezel material
3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie
4. Numerals - sticks or numbers
5. Dial colour
6. Numerals/sticks colour.
7. Crown and pusher materials.
8. Strap material
9. Buckle or deployment.

Of course one could go further, but the above would give you almost unlimited combinations, and they would have to set up an AP Bespoke department or similar, charge a premium of course and throw in some bells and whistles along with it, along the lines of creating a ROO VIP club effect.

You read it here first!

woodsworth · 21 January 2014, 02:25 PM

That is the last thing I need. I waste enough time on the computer as is!

conkers · 21 January 2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by woodsworth

That is the last thing I need. I waste enough time on the computer as is!

Part of the ROO VIP service could include obsession counselling? I like it!

woodsworth · 21 January 2014, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conkers

Part of the ROO VIP service could include obsession counselling? I like it!

Right on

edo · 21 January 2014, 07:00 PM

1. Watch case material - Forged Carbon - 42mm
2. Bezel material - ceremet with racing models screws (Barichello, Schumi, GP)
3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie - tapisserie
4. Numerals - sticks or numbers - numbers
5. Dial colour - Jarno Trulli grey with Buemi white/grey chronos
6. Numerals/sticks colour. - grey with silver border
7. Crown and pusher materials. - 44mm novelity pushers
8. Strap material - rubber
9. Buckle or deployment. - Bucle

Colin W · 21 January 2014, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conkers

Seeing all the feedback on the novelties from SIHH and also a lot of the comments in the past, may I recommend to AP (if they read this), the following:

I think AP should launch a custom "watch configurator" system - clients can specify all the materials/combo they want from a standard list; they could charge a decent premium for this - say 25-30% and I am sure there would be good take up.

Variables:
1. Watch case material
2. Bezel material
3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie
4. Numerals - sticks or numbers
5. Dial colour
6. Numerals/sticks colour.
7. Crown and pusher materials.
8. Strap material
9. Buckle or deployment.

Of course one could go further, but the above would give you almost unlimited combinations, and they would have to set up an AP Bespoke department or similar, charge a premium of course and throw in some bells and whistles along with it, along the lines of creating a ROO VIP club effect.

You read it here first!

However given that AP are rationalising there line up with the new 42mm offerings this year I don't think your idea (IMO a great idea) will fit with their current strategy.
I would be happy if they would offer minor tweaks such as changing a steel or rubber bez for a better looking and more durable ceramic one.

bayerische · 21 January 2014, 10:44 PM

Funny idea, but this would hurt the secondhand market. The number of model alternatives would get out of hand IMHO.

Just counted that there would be at least 32.928 possible different versions of this "build it yourself AP". Probably many more as I'm sure I forgot a material or two.

conkers · 21 January 2014, 10:47 PM

In the old days when I had a serious ROO collection, I could just about have offered a customisation service myself. :)

RUpanerai · 22 January 2014, 04:36 AM

Great idea... I would LOVE that option. Would be so expensive though. They wanted 5k to change the rotor on my 15202. - Can't imagine what it would cost.

singe89 · 22 January 2014, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RUpanerai

Great idea... I would LOVE that option. Would be so expensive though. They wanted 5k to change the rotor on my 15202. - Can't imagine what it would cost.

Is that the total cost for a custom engraved rotor?

QueueCumber · 22 January 2014, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conkers

Seeing all the feedback on the novelties from SIHH and also a lot of the comments in the past, may I recommend to AP (if they read this), the following:

I think AP should launch a custom "watch configurator" system - clients can specify all the materials/combo they want from a standard list; they could charge a decent premium for this - say 25-30% and I am sure there would be good take up.

Variables:
1. Watch case material
2. Bezel material
3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie
4. Numerals - sticks or numbers
5. Dial colour
6. Numerals/sticks colour.
7. Crown and pusher materials.
8. Strap material
9. Buckle or deployment.

Of course one could go further, but the above would give you almost unlimited combinations, and they would have to set up an AP Bespoke department or similar, charge a premium of course and throw in some bells and whistles along with it, along the lines of creating a ROO VIP club effect.

You read it here first!

This reminds me of do-it-yourself Legos!

conkers · 22 January 2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

This reminds me of do-it-yourself Legos!

Looking at some of AP's recent creations, I think Lego was their inspiration too!

kilyung · 22 January 2014, 11:03 AM

Love the idea!

QueueCumber · 22 January 2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by conkers

looking at some of ap's recent creations, i think lego was their inspiration too!

lol!

Hairdude1 · 22 January 2014, 12:07 PM

That would be cool

AK797 · 22 January 2014, 09:52 PM

TBH we would love this on Rolexes too. We all think we can design watches better than all these guys. And we can.

rolexlover · 24 January 2014, 12:08 AM

I agree custom watch making is the future

QueueCumber · 24 January 2014, 01:18 AM

What would custom watches do to market values of limited editions?

cmcm3 · 24 January 2014, 02:52 AM

1. Watch case material - Diver case, rose gold
2. Bezel material - ceramic Diver bezel
3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie - tapisserie
4. Numerals - sticks or numbers - sticks
5. Dial colour - Black
6. Numerals/sticks colour. - Rose gold
7. Crown and pusher materials. - Ceramic Crown, no pushers
8. Strap material - Black rubber
9. Buckle or deployment. - Rose gold deployant (which I would design to be a much better fit than the old ones)

Damn, I would buy that watch. I'd also be delighted if they just added a ceramic bezel to the SS Diver...

Porker · 24 January 2014, 08:45 AM

Love the idea, but would make it much harder to distinguish between genuine and replicas, especially in used market

conkers · 24 January 2014, 10:02 AM

I am sure they could come up with some sort of electronic register for authentication purposes. It would just be an adaptation of the existing online register but made available to prospective purchasers for a nominal fee.

waspy1 · 24 January 2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

What would custom watches do to market values of limited editions?

Every one would be a beautiful and unique snowflake. Just like every other one...

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jolimont · 25 January 2014, 11:20 PM

http://www.titanblack.co.uk/design-y...fshore-bespoke

end / thread

have fun guys

dysondiver · 25 January 2014, 11:37 PM

thats quite fun

Cru Jones · 26 January 2014, 12:30 AM

Given all the LEs and SEs, it seems like AP has already made available about half the possible combos. ;-)

21 January 2014, 02:21 PM	#1
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	Build your own AP ROO?? Seeing all the feedback on the novelties from SIHH and also a lot of the comments in the past, may I recommend to AP (if they read this), the following: I think AP should launch a custom "watch configurator" system - clients can specify all the materials/combo they want from a standard list; they could charge a decent premium for this - say 25-30% and I am sure there would be good take up. Variables: 1. Watch case material 2. Bezel material 3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie 4. Numerals - sticks or numbers 5. Dial colour 6. Numerals/sticks colour. 7. Crown and pusher materials. 8. Strap material 9. Buckle or deployment. Of course one could go further, but the above would give you almost unlimited combinations, and they would have to set up an AP Bespoke department or similar, charge a premium of course and throw in some bells and whistles along with it, along the lines of creating a ROO VIP club effect. You read it here first!

21 January 2014, 10:44 PM	#7
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Funny idea, but this would hurt the secondhand market. The number of model alternatives would get out of hand IMHO. Just counted that there would be at least 32.928 possible different versions of this "build it yourself AP". Probably many more as I'm sure I forgot a material or two. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

24 January 2014, 12:08 AM	#17
rolexlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Louis Watch: Explorer I, AP ROO Posts: 29	I agree custom watch making is the future __________________ Explorer I Vintage Air-King Date w/ rare blue dial 18038 YG Day-Date "President" Panerai Luminor Marina-PAM 00048 Audemars Piguet ROO Rubber Clad

24 January 2014, 01:18 AM	#18
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	What would custom watches do to market values of limited editions? __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

24 January 2014, 02:52 AM	#19
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	1. Watch case material - Diver case, rose gold 2. Bezel material - ceramic Diver bezel 3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie - tapisserie 4. Numerals - sticks or numbers - sticks 5. Dial colour - Black 6. Numerals/sticks colour. - Rose gold 7. Crown and pusher materials. - Ceramic Crown, no pushers 8. Strap material - Black rubber 9. Buckle or deployment. - Rose gold deployant (which I would design to be a much better fit than the old ones) Damn, I would buy that watch. I'd also be delighted if they just added a ceramic bezel to the SS Diver... __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

21 January 2014, 02:25 PM	#2
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	That is the last thing I need. I waste enough time on the computer as is!

21 January 2014, 07:00 PM	#5
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,941	1. Watch case material - Forged Carbon - 42mm 2. Bezel material - ceremet with racing models screws (Barichello, Schumi, GP) 3. Dial style, flat or tapisserie - tapisserie 4. Numerals - sticks or numbers - numbers 5. Dial colour - Jarno Trulli grey with Buemi white/grey chronos 6. Numerals/sticks colour. - grey with silver border 7. Crown and pusher materials. - 44mm novelity pushers 8. Strap material - rubber 9. Buckle or deployment. - Bucle

21 January 2014, 10:47 PM	#8
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	In the old days when I had a serious ROO collection, I could just about have offered a customisation service myself. :)

22 January 2014, 04:36 AM	#9
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	Great idea... I would LOVE that option. Would be so expensive though. They wanted 5k to change the rotor on my 15202. - Can't imagine what it would cost.

22 January 2014, 11:03 AM	#13
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	Love the idea!

22 January 2014, 12:07 PM	#15
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	That would be cool

22 January 2014, 09:52 PM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	TBH we would love this on Rolexes too. We all think we can design watches better than all these guys. And we can.

24 January 2014, 08:45 AM	#20
Porker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North West UK Posts: 142	Love the idea, but would make it much harder to distinguish between genuine and replicas, especially in used market

24 January 2014, 10:02 AM	#21
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	I am sure they could come up with some sort of electronic register for authentication purposes. It would just be an adaptation of the existing online register but made available to prospective purchasers for a nominal fee.

25 January 2014, 11:20 PM	#23
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	http://www.titanblack.co.uk/design-y...fshore-bespoke end / thread have fun guys

25 January 2014, 11:37 PM	#24
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	thats quite fun

26 January 2014, 12:30 AM	#25
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,559	Given all the LEs and SEs, it seems like AP has already made available about half the possible combos. ;-)

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