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SteelCity · 24 June 2021, 01:21 AM

I slept in this morning and woke up to my wife setting this on my chest. My first AP. Waited about 6 weeks after getting an allocation. It can be done, guys!

smallcollector · 24 June 2021, 03:39 AM

Enjoy!!

fspfsp · 24 June 2021, 03:46 AM

Man, didn't know where your story was going with "woke up to my wife setting this on my chest", but huge CONGRATS!!! Looks great!

TooWoundUp · 24 June 2021, 04:14 AM

Did you go the AD route or boutique route?

VogelPhoenix · 24 June 2021, 04:36 AM

Looking good!

Benzsiam · 24 June 2021, 05:27 AM

Congrats!

6 weeks only, wow what a lucky man.

Benzsiam · 24 June 2021, 05:27 AM

Congrats!

6 weeks only, wow what a lucky man.

chiscott_29 · 24 June 2021, 05:57 AM

Congrats on the addition and your first AP. I think the Silver dial will only gain in popularity. Wear in good health!

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ks58 · 24 June 2021, 07:14 AM

Wow, incredible. I've been waiting months for my first AP. Hopefully, I'm able to get one this year.

GW44 · 24 June 2021, 07:27 AM

Looks great

Try waiting 2 years plus…….# sad AP watch face

ajw99 · 24 June 2021, 09:21 AM

Looks awesome. Enjoy. Good wife.

SteelCity · 24 June 2021, 12:50 PM

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Man, didn't know where your story was going with "woke up to my wife setting this on my chest", but huge CONGRATS!!!

I’m sitting here trying to enjoy a nightcap and this almost made me snort it up.

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Did you go the AD route or boutique route?

Boutique is the closest answer. A family friend, who has far more history with the brand than I do, introduced me to a woman who is high up in the AP infrastructure and she put me in touch with a man from their “Miami team” who really came through for me. I don’t think he’s affiliated with any particular store but I could be wrong.

To everyone else- thanks for the good wishes. I’m over the moon. Now just debating wether to use it as an excuse to get myself to NY or Vegas for a weekend to get it sized or dive in and do it myself. I’m handy in general, the technicals don’t bother me, but I worry about scuffing the new bracelet and whatnot…
Anybody with experience want to weigh in?

GreenLantern · 24 June 2021, 01:22 PM

Congrats! Wear it in the greatest of health!

That said, I do want to point out that the fact that it took a family friend with extensive history with AP to introduce you to someone high up in AP Corporate who then introduced you to a man from their "Miami team" who hooked you up after 6 weeks... Is a bit broken.

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Originally Posted by SteelCity

My first AP. Waited about 6 weeks after getting an allocation. It can be done, guys!

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Originally Posted by SteelCity

A family friend, who has far more history with the brand than I do, introduced me to a woman who is high up in the AP infrastructure and she put me in touch with a man from their “Miami team” who really came through for me. I don’t think he’s affiliated with any particular store but I could be wrong.

Am I the only one who thinks this retail experience is broken?

SteelCity · 24 June 2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Congrats! Wear it in the greatest of health!

That said, I do want to point out that the fact that it took a family friend with extensive history with AP to introduce you to someone high up in AP Corporate who then introduced you to a man from their "Miami team" who hooked you up after 6 weeks... Is a bit broken.

Am I the only one who thinks this retail experience is broken?

Absolutely agree.

I’ve wanted to get into AP for a few years but because I live nowhere near any of their shops considered it largely pointless. And I’m no whale/vip person. It’s crazy what can happen when you genuinely compliment someone’s watch and they want to talk about it.

CoveWatch · 24 June 2021, 01:37 PM

Beautiful! Congrats!

mineral · 24 June 2021, 05:17 PM

Congrats on this beautiful AP and I’d say you are lucky to get it within 6 weeks. Enjoy

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GreenLantern · 24 June 2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCity

Absolutely agree.

I’ve wanted to get into AP for a few years but because I live nowhere near any of their shops considered it largely pointless. And I’m no whale/vip person. It’s crazy what can happen when you genuinely compliment someone’s watch and they want to talk about it.

VogelPhoenix · 24 June 2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Am I the only one who thinks this retail experience is broken?

Unfortunately, not everything that is broken has an easy fix. Presumably AP will continue to moderately increase output, but it appears that at the moment there just aren't enough watches to satisfy the demand by those who fancy themselves actual/budding collectors.

GreenLantern · 24 June 2021, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Unfortunately, not everything that is broken has an easy fix. Presumably AP will continue to moderately increase output, but it appears that at the moment there just aren't enough watches to satisfy the demand by those who fancy themselves actual/budding collectors.

Of course. In fact, nothing is ever easy.

I just don't see anyone caring to even remotely attempt fixing any of this.

GreenLantern · 24 June 2021, 10:06 PM

https://usa.watchpro.com/stupidity-o...rs-piguet-ceo/

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“Stupidity” of Swiss watchmakers has seen them neglect the United States says Audemars Piguet CEO

Yeah, AP is hardly the gold standard here. Come on, you can do better, Mr. Bennahmias.

DoricSpiker · 24 June 2021, 10:13 PM

it is broken. The fun has gone from buying these watches.

EEpro · 24 June 2021, 10:23 PM

That's the one I want. Great watch. Don't neglect me!!! Lol

brandrea · 24 June 2021, 10:29 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the forum

GreenLantern · 24 June 2021, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DoricSpiker

it is broken. The fun has gone from buying these watches.

GB-man · 24 June 2021, 11:23 PM

Sizing is no problem. No different than a Rolex. If you think you’re going to scratch it then don’t bother but if you have a set of bergeon screwdrivers and this isn’t your first rodeo then move ahead. Nothing out of the ordinary.

60sec · 24 June 2021, 11:55 PM

One of my favorites! Congrats! And I sized mine myself too—it was no trouble.

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Watchflair · 24 June 2021, 11:55 PM

Congratulations! Awesome piece -

1William · 25 June 2021, 12:15 AM

Congratulations.

jbro352 · 25 June 2021, 02:12 AM

Congrats! You picked the best one, IMHO.

10XRolex · 25 June 2021, 06:52 AM

Congratulations. It's good to see it wasn't as bad as others have been saying. ��

24 June 2021, 01:21 AM	#1
SteelCity "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 14	I’ve had worse mornings- Incoming I slept in this morning and woke up to my wife setting this on my chest. My first AP. Waited about 6 weeks after getting an allocation. It can be done, guys! Attached Images

24 June 2021, 03:46 AM	#3
fspfsp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 253	Man, didn't know where your story was going with "woke up to my wife setting this on my chest", but huge CONGRATS!!! Looks great! __________________ Current stable - AP: 26331, 15703, 15510 Rolex: 326934, 126600, 116660, 216570, 126710BLNR, 116610LV IWC: 5004, 5001 Patek: 3744, 5968A

24 June 2021, 04:14 AM	#4
TooWoundUp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Palo Alto Watch: Out Posts: 348	Did you go the AD route or boutique route? __________________ Instagram: @toowoundup28 Last edited by TooWoundUp; 24 June 2021 at 04:14 AM.. Reason: typo

24 June 2021, 05:27 AM	#6
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,009	Congrats! 6 weeks only, wow what a lucky man. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

24 June 2021, 05:27 AM	#7
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,009	Congrats! 6 weeks only, wow what a lucky man. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

24 June 2021, 03:39 AM	#2
smallcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: uae Posts: 273	Enjoy!!

24 June 2021, 04:36 AM	#5
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,895	Looking good!

24 June 2021, 05:57 AM	#8
chiscott_29 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	Congrats on the addition and your first AP. I think the Silver dial will only gain in popularity. Wear in good health! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ __________________

24 June 2021, 07:14 AM	#9
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Wow, incredible. I've been waiting months for my first AP. Hopefully, I'm able to get one this year.

24 June 2021, 07:27 AM	#10
GW44 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Gareth Location: Surrey, UK Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 2,326	Looks great Try waiting 2 years plus…….# sad AP watch face

24 June 2021, 09:21 AM	#11
ajw99 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: US Posts: 280	Looks awesome. Enjoy. Good wife.

24 June 2021, 01:37 PM	#15
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Beautiful! Congrats!

24 June 2021, 05:17 PM	#16
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Congrats on this beautiful AP and I’d say you are lucky to get it within 6 weeks. Enjoy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

24 June 2021, 10:13 PM	#21
DoricSpiker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,624	it is broken. The fun has gone from buying these watches.

24 June 2021, 10:23 PM	#22
EEpro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,244	That's the one I want. Great watch. Don't neglect me!!! Lol __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

24 June 2021, 10:29 PM	#23
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,396	Congratulations and welcome to the forum

24 June 2021, 11:23 PM	#25
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,590	Sizing is no problem. No different than a Rolex. If you think you’re going to scratch it then don’t bother but if you have a set of bergeon screwdrivers and this isn’t your first rodeo then move ahead. Nothing out of the ordinary. __________________

24 June 2021, 11:55 PM	#26
60sec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: US Watch: 126500, AP RO Posts: 250	One of my favorites! Congrats! And I sized mine myself too—it was no trouble. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 June 2021, 11:55 PM	#27
Watchflair 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,927	Congratulations! Awesome piece - __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

25 June 2021, 12:15 AM	#28
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,500	Congratulations.

25 June 2021, 02:12 AM	#29
jbro352 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: US Posts: 257	Congrats! You picked the best one, IMHO.

25 June 2021, 06:52 AM	#30
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,599	Congratulations. It's good to see it wasn't as bad as others have been saying. ��

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