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Speed · 18 August 2015, 01:19 AM

Stopped by yesterday just before my flight home. Unfortunately, I was the only WIS on my Guy's weekend away so I had to browse solo.

I've read some differing opinions re status of this "boutique" but it's listed in the AP catalog as such...beautiful store.

The only model I tried on was the white diver...nice, but looking a tad big for me.

I was complimented on my 15300 by the sales girl and she made my visit pleasant. Interesting that I was the only customer in the store on a Sunday afternoon. Richard Mille and Heuer boutiques were also empty. Hope those shops do ok...

texex91 · 18 August 2015, 01:39 AM

All of those shops will do just fine.

They (AP, RM 'LV Boutiques') are owned by Westime.

Speed · 18 August 2015, 01:58 AM

Ahh. Well, it was a bit spooky being the only customer....but maybe prime shopping time is evening Vs 1pm when I was there.

texex91 · 18 August 2015, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Ahh. Well, it was a bit spooky being the only customer....but maybe prime shopping time is evening Vs 1pm

Prime shopping is Fri and Sat night after people are stumbling around

Speed · 18 August 2015, 02:02 AM

Hahahaha...

It was nice getting attended to I must say.

The AP location didn't have the black ceramic diver w/ orange trim. Was hoping to see that one up close.

csi-n · 18 August 2015, 04:32 AM

That's a great looking Diver.

Sam

Hairdude1 · 18 August 2015, 03:22 PM

The white dial looks great, did you get any pics of the boutique?

GB-man · 18 August 2015, 03:43 PM

Nice! I sense the white dial makes the diver appear a touch larger as with most watches.

Wheeler004 · 19 August 2015, 12:46 AM

Yes, sometimes the life of a WIS can be lonely. Nice wrist shot!

Speed · 19 August 2015, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

The white dial looks great, did you get any pics of the boutique?

Sorry... No other pics of the boutique.

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice! I sense the white dial makes the diver appear a touch larger as with most watches.

Thanks...agree the white looks bigger, but this feels like I couldn't pull it off.

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Originally Posted by Wheeler004

Yes, sometimes the life of a WIS can be lonely. Nice wrist shot!

Thanks. Yes. One buddy likes watches / has Omega and Rolex...but not a fan of window shopping. This was our annual trip to Las Vegas / first time staying in the Aria.

eal15 · 20 August 2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Stopped by yesterday just before my flight home. Unfortunately, I was the only WIS on my Guy's weekend away so I had to browse solo.

I've read some differing opinions re status of this "boutique" but it's listed in the AP catalog as such...beautiful store.

The only model I tried on was the white diver...nice, but looking a tad big for me.

I was complimented on my 15300 by the sales girl and she made my visit pleasant. Interesting that I was the only customer in the store on a Sunday afternoon. Richard Mille and Heuer boutiques were also empty. Hope those shops do ok...

I was there in May and the lady was helpful. There were two other guys there who acted more like security and actually closed the store doors and showed my girlfriend and i what ever we wanted while we were there. She didn't know too much about the watches though as I caught a few mistakes she made but I didn't say anything. A pleasant experience.

gummy · 20 August 2015, 03:18 PM

The Vegas Boutique is wonderful...

2 visits on my last Vegas trip.

One with a non-wis and Greg at the boutique was so solid - walking my friend through the brand.

Second visit (on my own) and we had a beer and hung out talking watches.

No pressure, focus on product and where my AP collection was going.

Great stop when in Vegas

Speed · 21 August 2015, 04:02 AM

It was very nice location. I would have liked to have seen more on display, but no major complaints.

I asked for a catalog and was given one. No diet Coke however... I kid. ;-)

acarriles · 27 September 2015, 01:40 AM

I just stopped by the AP boutique in Vegas yesterday. Very nice place, and I was shown a couple of pieces. BUT I don't think this is a "true" AP Boutique. They only had the black and white dialed 15400's. When asked about the blue one, the attendant said "sorry, that one is boutique only..." The same thing happened when I asked about the Ceramic Diver. So, then was I not at an AP Boutique???

lapince · 27 September 2015, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice! I sense the white dial makes the diver appear a touch larger as with most watches.

When I tried the white ceramic diver it felt huge to me, thought I couldn't wear it, but then I went and tried the black CE diver and it was fine, so yes white watches do seem much bigger than black ones...

TheMethod · 27 September 2015, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by acarriles

I just stopped by the AP boutique in Vegas yesterday. Very nice place, and I was shown a couple of pieces. BUT I don't think this is a "true" AP Boutique. They only had the black and white dialed 15400's. When asked about the blue one, the attendant said "sorry, that one is boutique only..." The same thing happened when I asked about the Ceramic Diver. So, then was I not at an AP Boutique???

The one inside The Shop at Crystals is boutique or listed as such.

acarriles · 27 September 2015, 03:35 AM

The one I mentioned in my post above was the one at Crystals, that's why this is very strange!

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BABKA · 27 September 2015, 04:58 AM

The white dial does give it a slightly appearance as I notice with most watches. This Diver is quite nice.

JJ WA · 27 September 2015, 06:29 AM

That is indeed an AP boutique, but run by a dealer (West time) - unlike the NYC and Bal Harbour boutiques, which are owned by APNA directly. To us, customers, this should not change much, as the Las Vegas boutique also carries the boutique-only pieces and is structured exactly as if APNA were the owners. The staff is friendly and I believe we should have no concerns with it, as AP stands for everything related to that boutique too.

Speed · 27 September 2015, 01:36 PM

The store is listed in the AP catalog as a Boutique.

I don't know if the staff is as well-trained as the folks in the AP-owned boutiques as I have never been to Bal Harbor et al. Hope to make a comparison some day.

eonflux · 27 September 2015, 02:36 PM

I tried on a blue 15400 at the Vegas AP store in the Crystals mall earlier this year...

prsdoc · 28 September 2015, 02:36 AM

Full selection at Vegas for sure. Last ceramic diver they would ever get and RG Jumbo blue dial as seen at AP Vegas 8/30/15. I'm sure these are long gone by now.

Abdullasaif · 28 September 2015, 05:27 AM

It fits your wrist really well judging from pictures and the white dial is miles better then the white ceramic diver

18 August 2015, 01:19 AM	#1
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Visit to Las Vegas AP Boutique Stopped by yesterday just before my flight home. Unfortunately, I was the only WIS on my Guy's weekend away so I had to browse solo. I've read some differing opinions re status of this "boutique" but it's listed in the AP catalog as such...beautiful store. The only model I tried on was the white diver...nice, but looking a tad big for me. I was complimented on my 15300 by the sales girl and she made my visit pleasant. Interesting that I was the only customer in the store on a Sunday afternoon. Richard Mille and Heuer boutiques were also empty. Hope those shops do ok...

18 August 2015, 01:58 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Visit to Las Vegas AP Boutique Ahh. Well, it was a bit spooky being the only customer....but maybe prime shopping time is evening Vs 1pm when I was there.

18 August 2015, 02:02 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Visit to Las Vegas AP Boutique Hahahaha... It was nice getting attended to I must say. The AP location didn't have the black ceramic diver w/ orange trim. Was hoping to see that one up close.

18 August 2015, 03:22 PM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	The white dial looks great, did you get any pics of the boutique? __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

28 September 2015, 02:36 AM	#22
prsdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Samuel Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 59	Full selection at Vegas for sure. Last ceramic diver they would ever get and RG Jumbo blue dial as seen at AP Vegas 8/30/15. I'm sure these are long gone by now. Attached Images

18 August 2015, 01:39 AM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	All of those shops will do just fine. They (AP, RM 'LV Boutiques') are owned by Westime.

18 August 2015, 04:32 AM	#6
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	That's a great looking Diver. Sam

18 August 2015, 03:43 PM	#8
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,621	Nice! I sense the white dial makes the diver appear a touch larger as with most watches.

19 August 2015, 12:46 AM	#9
Wheeler004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 15	Yes, sometimes the life of a WIS can be lonely. Nice wrist shot!

20 August 2015, 03:18 PM	#12
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,354	The Vegas Boutique is wonderful... 2 visits on my last Vegas trip. One with a non-wis and Greg at the boutique was so solid - walking my friend through the brand. Second visit (on my own) and we had a beer and hung out talking watches. No pressure, focus on product and where my AP collection was going. Great stop when in Vegas

21 August 2015, 04:02 AM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	It was very nice location. I would have liked to have seen more on display, but no major complaints. I asked for a catalog and was given one. No diet Coke however... I kid. ;-)

27 September 2015, 01:40 AM	#14
acarriles "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Watch: Blue SS SkyDweller Posts: 411	I just stopped by the AP boutique in Vegas yesterday. Very nice place, and I was shown a couple of pieces. BUT I don't think this is a "true" AP Boutique. They only had the black and white dialed 15400's. When asked about the blue one, the attendant said "sorry, that one is boutique only..." The same thing happened when I asked about the Ceramic Diver. So, then was I not at an AP Boutique???

27 September 2015, 03:35 AM	#17
acarriles "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Watch: Blue SS SkyDweller Posts: 411	The one I mentioned in my post above was the one at Crystals, that's why this is very strange! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 September 2015, 04:58 AM	#18
BABKA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Steve Gold Location: California Posts: 294	The white dial does give it a slightly appearance as I notice with most watches. This Diver is quite nice.

27 September 2015, 06:29 AM	#19
JJ WA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 787	That is indeed an AP boutique, but run by a dealer (West time) - unlike the NYC and Bal Harbour boutiques, which are owned by APNA directly. To us, customers, this should not change much, as the Las Vegas boutique also carries the boutique-only pieces and is structured exactly as if APNA were the owners. The staff is friendly and I believe we should have no concerns with it, as AP stands for everything related to that boutique too.

27 September 2015, 01:36 PM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	The store is listed in the AP catalog as a Boutique. I don't know if the staff is as well-trained as the folks in the AP-owned boutiques as I have never been to Bal Harbor et al. Hope to make a comparison some day.

27 September 2015, 02:36 PM	#21
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,646	I tried on a blue 15400 at the Vegas AP store in the Crystals mall earlier this year...

28 September 2015, 05:27 AM	#23
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	It fits your wrist really well judging from pictures and the white dial is miles better then the white ceramic diver

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