How soon will an AP RO limited edition be sold out?

[oscarjhli]

Hi guys, understand the 34mm Ceramic Carolina Bucci edition came out around May/June this year. Was wondering how soon will AP sell out the 300 pieces? Seems people still getting it in August depending on where they located.

Does anyone know what is usually the strategy AP usually deal with these limited pieces? Just trying to figure out if still have a chance to get one later this year.

Thank you very much for the insights in advance.

[thecrownprince]

Let’s put it this way, because they only make roughly 20,000 royal oak (across all references) per year, getting any watch in mens size is already very difficult.

The limited edition are basically spoken for as soon they are announced. Each boutique would get 1-3 pieces depending on the watch. And will go to VIP client.


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[GS93108]

It's unlikely that all 300 will be delivered this year. Historically limited production pieces are manufactured over a certain period of time, they certainly haven't been stock piled awaiting delivery in one tranche.

In my view the final Bucci pieces won't be delivered until late next year at the earliest. Until they are delivered to a customer then they are 'available'. Pledges/promises/hints from a sales associate is never a done deal until the watch is in hand. Equally 'interest' from a potential customer is subject to that person's circumstances or satisfaction from an alternative model etc. and that 'allocation' may not be taken up.

This year maybe a little different due to the 50th pieces and AP 'may' have had a few more stockpiled than usual, but I even doubt that.

To have a better understanding as to what is likely the best indicator is the past.

If you have a good existing relationship with AP then you should ask this same question to AP directly. If you don't yet have that AP relationship then unfortunately you essentially have no chance.

[mykii]

LEs are effectively sold out upon announcement.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by oscarjhli

Hi guys, understand the 34mm Ceramic Carolina Bucci edition came out around May/June this year. Was wondering how soon will AP sell out the 300 pieces? Seems people still getting it in August depending on where they located.

Does anyone know what is usually the strategy AP usually deal with these limited pieces? Just trying to figure out if still have a chance to get one later this year.

Thank you very much for the insights in advance.

We switched our request from a "regular" 77350CE to the Bucci edition on May 31, as soon as we saw the first pictures on IG, before it appeared on the AP webpage and the various watch blogs. Boutique said they would try (which is usually a good sign). Picked up in early August - I understand it was at least the 2nd they delivered.

While they are certainly still being delivered, I was told by one SA (not at my usual boutique) that they are all spoken for. I assume that some of these allocations could still be switched, if a more worthy client came along.

[Grand Style]

Everything has a price, though most if not all will go to VIP clients.

[Fifteen]

Originally Posted by thecrownprince

Let’s put it this way, because they only make roughly 20,000 royal oak (across all references) per year, getting any watch in mens size is already very difficult.

The limited edition are basically spoken for as soon they are announced. Each boutique would get 1-3 pieces depending on the watch. And will go to VIP client.


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Where did you get that 20k estimate? They are making 55k this year total (50k annual run rate + 10% increase per Francois). So they are making 35k across code and ROO combined? Sounds too high for those lines

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Fifteen

Where did you get that 20k estimate? They are making 55k this year total (50k annual run rate + 10% increase per Francois). So they are making 35k across code and ROO combined? Sounds too high for those lines

Mid- to high 20k was mentioned as number of 50th anniversary pieces in some interviews. The rest would be non-anniversary ROs, ROOs and CODEs (and a few concepts), with many more ROOs than CODEs.

[gregouille]

Originally Posted by GS93108

It's unlikely that all 300 will be delivered this year. Historically limited production pieces are manufactured over a certain period of time, they certainly haven't been stock piled awaiting delivery in one tranche.

In my view the final Bucci pieces won't be delivered until late next year at the earliest. Until they are delivered to a customer then they are 'available'. Pledges/promises/hints from a sales associate is never a done deal until the watch is in hand. Equally 'interest' from a potential customer is subject to that person's circumstances or satisfaction from an alternative model etc. and that 'allocation' may not be taken up.

This year maybe a little different due to the 50th pieces and AP 'may' have had a few more stockpiled than usual, but I even doubt that.

To have a better understanding as to what is likely the best indicator is the past.

If you have a good existing relationship with AP then you should ask this same question to AP directly. If you don't yet have that AP relationship then unfortunately you essentially have no chance.

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[thecrownprince]

Originally Posted by Fifteen

Where did you get that 20k estimate? They are making 55k this year total (50k annual run rate + 10% increase per Francois). So they are making 35k across code and ROO combined? Sounds too high for those lines

From my SA who got me a 50th green khaki ROC within 6 months of me first walking into the boutique. I trust his info.


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[mrN]

I’ll be getting one next month… so they are still producing them and they are available.


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[oscarjhli]

Originally Posted by mrN

I’ll be getting one next month… so they are still producing them and they are available.


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May I know when did you first indicate your interest to your SA? Thank you

[oscarjhli]

Originally Posted by GS93108

It's unlikely that all 300 will be delivered this year. Historically limited production pieces are manufactured over a certain period of time, they certainly haven't been stock piled awaiting delivery in one tranche.

In my view the final Bucci pieces won't be delivered until late next year at the earliest. Until they are delivered to a customer then they are 'available'. Pledges/promises/hints from a sales associate is never a done deal until the watch is in hand. Equally 'interest' from a potential customer is subject to that person's circumstances or satisfaction from an alternative model etc. and that 'allocation' may not be taken up.

This year maybe a little different due to the 50th pieces and AP 'may' have had a few more stockpiled than usual, but I even doubt that.

To have a better understanding as to what is likely the best indicator is the past.

If you have a good existing relationship with AP then you should ask this same question to AP directly. If you don't yet have that AP relationship then unfortunately you essentially have no chance.

Thank you very much. I do hv an existing relationship with one of my local boutiques. My SA is helping me try to get that and I wish I can get some luck.

[oscarjhli]

Thank you all for the response and intel.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by oscarjhli

May I know when did you first indicate your interest to your SA? Thank you

A quick check of mrN's post history might suggest that this data point will not have much relevance to most people.

[oscarjhli]

Wondering if anyone has heard any latest chatter on the Carolina Bucci ceramics?

Thanks a lot

[aldyrifqi]

I just got text from my SA 2 days ago my wife will get 34mm Carolina Bucci in next couple days

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by aldyrifqi

I just got text from my SA 2 days ago my wife will get 34mm Carolina Bucci in next couple days

Congrats, looking forward to some pictures!

[oscarjhli]

Originally Posted by aldyrifqi

I just got text from my SA 2 days ago my wife will get 34mm Carolina Bucci in next couple days

Thank you. Are you in HK and is it from the AP house or the IFC boutique?

[aldyrifqi]

Originally Posted by oscarjhli

Thank you. Are you in HK and is it from the AP house or the IFC boutique?

Yup im in HK
Not from both im in other boutique

[oscarjhli]

Originally Posted by aldyrifqi

Yup im in HK
Not from both im in other boutique

thank you

[oscarjhli]

Originally Posted by aldyrifqi

Yup im in HK
Not from both im in other boutique

Do you mind let me know when did you register your interest on the Bucci ceramics with your SA?

Thank you!