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MYK · 13 January 2025, 04:31 PM

Hello everyone. I haven’t been as excited for a watch acquisition for a very long time! A few years ago, I visited my AP dealer and showed interest in a Royal Oak. The boutique suggested I start with a Code 11.59 or Off Shore and so I chose an off shore and was added as a “wishlist”. I would pop in the boutique every few months without avail. Last year I had a better discussion with the boutique and purchased a ladies watch for my wife. And to my surprise, last week I was offered a Royal Oak. During this time, I got a suggestion to consider other options besides my preference of black 15510ST. I was worried chrono would be too thick for my 6.75” wrists and asked to stick with RO in black or grey but not white. And a couple of weeks later, I GET THE CALL. Received it and absolutely love it. This is my first ever brand new from boutique AP and hopefully not the last.

I have previously tried Royal Oaks and they were always a little big for my wrist but this one works so well, I think because of the now thinner bracelet. Also, I resized it in the boutique and felt I need to add half a link but now a few days in, I think it’s perfect. My wrists usually fluctuate and with Rolex, I do usually resize using micro adjustment so I was worried this wouldn’t work. The watch is always snug and when I am indoors with AC, it barely allows for my pinky finger to go between the watch and wrist but not enough to move around. Will see in the next few days, maybe I order a 1.5 link for summer, not sure if it is available for the 15510ST.

The next topic will be, what next? 38mm chrono in blue? Diver? Code 11.59 in blue? :)

Bazil · 13 January 2025, 04:57 PM

I love this watch ... congratulations and well worth the wait ..
I do chuckle when someone gets a new watch they always think about the next one, we are all guilty of this and never satisfied ..
I picked up my 126519 last June/July, soon as it was on my wrist I said to my AD, with the wife not looking impressed, that I wanted a Meteorite Dial Daytona, I think it's a default factor inherent in some of us ....

Palex · 13 January 2025, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MYK

Hello everyone. I haven’t been as excited for a watch acquisition for a very long time! A few years ago, I visited my AP dealer and showed interest in a Royal Oak. The boutique suggested I start with a Code 11.59 or Off Shore and so I chose an off shore and was added as a “wishlist”. I would pop in the boutique every few months without avail. Last year I had a better discussion with the boutique and purchased a ladies watch for my wife. And to my surprise, last week I was offered a Royal Oak. During this time, I got a suggestion to consider other options besides my preference of black 15510ST. I was worried chrono would be too thick for my 6.75” wrists and asked to stick with RO in black or grey but not white. And a couple of weeks later, I GET THE CALL. Received it and absolutely love it. This is my first ever brand new from boutique AP and hopefully not the last.

I have previously tried Royal Oaks and they were always a little big for my wrist but this one works so well, I think because of the now thinner bracelet. Also, I resized it in the boutique and felt I need to add half a link but now a few days in, I think it’s perfect. My wrists usually fluctuate and with Rolex, I do usually resize using micro adjustment so I was worried this wouldn’t work. The watch is always snug and when I am indoors with AC, it barely allows for my pinky finger to go between the watch and wrist but not enough to move around. Will see in the next few days, maybe I order a 1.5 link for summer, not sure if it is available for the 15510ST.

The next topic will be, what next? 38mm chrono in blue? Diver? Code 11.59 in blue? :)

It looks great on you! congrats!

MYK · 13 January 2025, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazil

I love this watch ... congratulations and well worth the wait ..
I do chuckle when someone gets a new watch they always think about the next one, we are all guilty of this and never satisfied ..
I picked up my 126519 last June/July, soon as it was on my wrist I said to my AD, with the wife not looking impressed, that I wanted a Meteorite Dial Daytona, I think it's a default factor inherent in some of us ....

Haha, yes! The waiting time and anticipation defiantly is fueling the plan for the next watch. Not expecting anything this year but also thinking ahead. :) Meteorite Daytoa, absolutely stunning btw.. good luck in your hunt!

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Originally Posted by Palex

It looks great on you! congrats!

Thank you!

Armis · 13 January 2025, 06:50 PM

Congratulations on such an excellent piece. It looks great on your wrist.

As far as other pieces, did you ever receive an Offshore that you were originally put on the list for?

There are a number of pieces to consider as your next, but hopefully the boutique has some exhibition pieces you can try on first to see what works best for you.

AEV · 13 January 2025, 07:22 PM

Congrats. It's a great first AP.

MYK · 13 January 2025, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Armis

Congratulations on such an excellent piece. It looks great on your wrist.

As far as other pieces, did you ever receive an Offshore that you were originally put on the list for?

There are a number of pieces to consider as your next, but hopefully the boutique has some exhibition pieces you can try on first to see what works best for you.

Hello and thank you! No, didn’t get the off shore and honestly, for the best as I think it wears too big.

MYK · 13 January 2025, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AEV

Congrats. It's a great first AP.

Thank you!

moting · 13 January 2025, 07:54 PM

It looks great! Congrats! Do you think the grey shade is different between the previous 15450st and the enw 15550st?

Il-Re · 13 January 2025, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MYK

Hello everyone. I haven’t been as excited for a watch acquisition for a very long time! A few years ago, I visited my AP dealer and showed interest in a Royal Oak. The boutique suggested I start with a Code 11.59 or Off Shore and so I chose an off shore and was added as a “wishlist”. I would pop in the boutique every few months without avail. Last year I had a better discussion with the boutique and purchased a ladies watch for my wife. And to my surprise, last week I was offered a Royal Oak. During this time, I got a suggestion to consider other options besides my preference of black 15510ST. I was worried chrono would be too thick for my 6.75” wrists and asked to stick with RO in black or grey but not white. And a couple of weeks later, I GET THE CALL. Received it and absolutely love it. This is my first ever brand new from boutique AP and hopefully not the last.

I have previously tried Royal Oaks and they were always a little big for my wrist but this one works so well, I think because of the now thinner bracelet. Also, I resized it in the boutique and felt I need to add half a link but now a few days in, I think it’s perfect. My wrists usually fluctuate and with Rolex, I do usually resize using micro adjustment so I was worried this wouldn’t work. The watch is always snug and when I am indoors with AC, it barely allows for my pinky finger to go between the watch and wrist but not enough to move around. Will see in the next few days, maybe I order a 1.5 link for summer, not sure if it is available for the 15510ST.

The next topic will be, what next? 38mm chrono in blue? Diver? Code 11.59 in blue? :)

Just to confirm this is the 15510ST i.e. 41mm?

It looks great on your wrist, I prefer the grey to the black dial, you can see the grand tapisserie detail more. Congratulations!

brandrea · 13 January 2025, 08:26 PM

Very nice, congratulations

TheHolyLuck · 13 January 2025, 10:06 PM

Pièce of art ! Really elegant with grey dial.
I would sugest code 11.59 next so you have super different styles to enjoy.

1William · 13 January 2025, 10:10 PM

Congratulations.

messikens · 13 January 2025, 10:23 PM

Wow great first piece! Congrats

MYK · 14 January 2025, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by moting

It looks great! Congrats! Do you think the grey shade is different between the previous 15450st and the enw 15550st?

Thank you! No idea. But the grey is very versatile, during the day outdoors it’s almost silver, inside without much light, it’s almost black. I love it!

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Originally Posted by Il-Re

Just to confirm this is the 15510ST i.e. 41mm?

It looks great on your wrist, I prefer the grey to the black dial, you can see the grand tapisserie detail more. Congratulations!

Yes 41mm and thank you!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Very nice, congratulations

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by TheHolyLuck

Pièce of art ! Really elegant with grey dial.
I would sugest code 11.59 next so you have super different styles to enjoy.

I actually am very much leaning towards the code 11.59 and I think it will get me more points towards the next purchase if bought from AD. I just need to try it in person.

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by messikens

Wow great first piece! Congrats

Thank you!

piratfisk · 14 January 2025, 05:20 AM

Excellent story! Wear it in good health.

MYK · 14 January 2025, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by piratfisk

Excellent story! Wear it in good health.

Thanks!

Uppersouth · 14 January 2025, 11:55 AM

What a great way to start! The gray really does expose the dial detail.

MYK · 14 January 2025, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by piratfisk

Excellent story! Wear it in good health.

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Originally Posted by MYK

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Uppersouth

What a great way to start! The gray really does expose the dial detail.

Thank you all!

Slackergirl · 15 January 2025, 04:03 AM

Absolutely beautiful, congrats! If you go for the Code as your second I think you’ll love it. I have one and could not be happier.

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StocksnBlondes · 15 January 2025, 02:05 PM

Great looking watch

MYK · 15 January 2025, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by StocksnBlondes

Great looking watch

Thank you!

MYK · 15 January 2025, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Slackergirl

Absolutely beautiful, congrats! If you go for the Code as your second I think you’ll love it. I have one and could not be happier.

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That is in fact stunning! Wear it in the best of health.

I actually passed by the boutique yesterday, thanked them again for the great service and for the watch and tried on a couple of codes. The non chrono better suits my wrist. I asked about the smoked beige dial version and they did highlight that they can allocate one for me “when one arrives”. I can’t seem to justify the cost vs. secondary market but I would much rather buy direct and build up my record.

Slackergirl · 20 January 2025, 03:08 PM

[QUOTE=MYK;13514546]That is in fact stunning! Wear it in the best of health.

I actually passed by the boutique yesterday, thanked them again for the great service and for the watch and tried on a couple of codes. The non chrono better suits my wrist. I asked about the smoked beige dial version and they did highlight that they can allocate one for me “when one arrives”. I can’t seem to justify the cost vs. secondary market but I would much rather buy direct and build up my record.

Thanks:-). Enjoy the search for number two. Hoping to add a second AP next year. Hopefully the AP gods treat us both well!

RyanO · 20 January 2025, 09:30 PM

Congrats! A terrific first piece and looks great on your wrist!

IMO the ruthenium dial is spectacular and very underrated.

13 January 2025, 04:31 PM	#1
MYK 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,632	Hello, first AP form boutique :) Hello everyone. I haven’t been as excited for a watch acquisition for a very long time! A few years ago, I visited my AP dealer and showed interest in a Royal Oak. The boutique suggested I start with a Code 11.59 or Off Shore and so I chose an off shore and was added as a “wishlist”. I would pop in the boutique every few months without avail. Last year I had a better discussion with the boutique and purchased a ladies watch for my wife. And to my surprise, last week I was offered a Royal Oak. During this time, I got a suggestion to consider other options besides my preference of black 15510ST. I was worried chrono would be too thick for my 6.75” wrists and asked to stick with RO in black or grey but not white. And a couple of weeks later, I GET THE CALL. Received it and absolutely love it. This is my first ever brand new from boutique AP and hopefully not the last. I have previously tried Royal Oaks and they were always a little big for my wrist but this one works so well, I think because of the now thinner bracelet. Also, I resized it in the boutique and felt I need to add half a link but now a few days in, I think it’s perfect. My wrists usually fluctuate and with Rolex, I do usually resize using micro adjustment so I was worried this wouldn’t work. The watch is always snug and when I am indoors with AC, it barely allows for my pinky finger to go between the watch and wrist but not enough to move around. Will see in the next few days, maybe I order a 1.5 link for summer, not sure if it is available for the 15510ST. The next topic will be, what next? 38mm chrono in blue? Diver? Code 11.59 in blue? :) __________________ Rolex Submariner 126610LV Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510ST Grey Konstantin Chaykin Joker Classic Ref. K.18-18 Horage Revolution 3 - MicroReg Founders Edition (pre-order)

13 January 2025, 04:57 PM	#2
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,959	I love this watch ... congratulations and well worth the wait .. I do chuckle when someone gets a new watch they always think about the next one, we are all guilty of this and never satisfied .. I picked up my 126519 last June/July, soon as it was on my wrist I said to my AD, with the wife not looking impressed, that I wanted a Meteorite Dial Daytona, I think it's a default factor inherent in some of us .... __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

14 January 2025, 05:20 AM	#16
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Posts: 2,404	Excellent story! Wear it in good health. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill! 16233 & 116619LB & future 128236

14 January 2025, 11:55 AM	#18
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,569	Congratulations! What a great way to start! The gray really does expose the dial detail. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

13 January 2025, 06:50 PM	#5
Armis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: . Posts: 1,600	Congratulations on such an excellent piece. It looks great on your wrist. As far as other pieces, did you ever receive an Offshore that you were originally put on the list for? There are a number of pieces to consider as your next, but hopefully the boutique has some exhibition pieces you can try on first to see what works best for you.

13 January 2025, 07:22 PM	#6
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,551	Congrats. It's a great first AP.

13 January 2025, 07:54 PM	#9
moting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Watch: addict Posts: 335	It looks great! Congrats! Do you think the grey shade is different between the previous 15450st and the enw 15550st?

13 January 2025, 08:26 PM	#11
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,064	Very nice, congratulations

13 January 2025, 10:06 PM	#12
TheHolyLuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Europa Posts: 227	Pièce of art ! Really elegant with grey dial. I would sugest code 11.59 next so you have super different styles to enjoy.

13 January 2025, 10:10 PM	#13
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,372	Congratulations.

13 January 2025, 10:23 PM	#14
messikens "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: SFO Posts: 1,284	Wow great first piece! Congrats

15 January 2025, 04:03 AM	#20
Slackergirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cali Watch: YM Everose Posts: 264	Absolutely beautiful, congrats! If you go for the Code as your second I think you’ll love it. I have one and could not be happier. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 January 2025, 02:05 PM	#21
StocksnBlondes "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: US Posts: 47	Great looking watch

20 January 2025, 03:08 PM	#24
Slackergirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cali Watch: YM Everose Posts: 264	[QUOTE=MYK;13514546]That is in fact stunning! Wear it in the best of health. I actually passed by the boutique yesterday, thanked them again for the great service and for the watch and tried on a couple of codes. The non chrono better suits my wrist. I asked about the smoked beige dial version and they did highlight that they can allocate one for me “when one arrives”. I can’t seem to justify the cost vs. secondary market but I would much rather buy direct and build up my record. Thanks:-). Enjoy the search for number two. Hoping to add a second AP next year. Hopefully the AP gods treat us both well!

20 January 2025, 09:30 PM	#25
RyanO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: DMV Watch: LVc Posts: 2,156	Congrats! A terrific first piece and looks great on your wrist! IMO the ruthenium dial is spectacular and very underrated.

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