15202 boutique only 2018

[bayerische]

But the 15202 is a boutique only model...?

I'm sure the 15202 is a fairly good seller, but there's plenty to go around.

When I was in Rome this autumn there was the Blue dial one on display first thing I see when I got in the store. No discount of course, but available right away. It's not my cuppa, so I left it at the store.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by bayerische

But the 15202 is a boutique only model...?

Not in the us. Not a lot allocated to ADs, but they do get them.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by SMD

Not in the us. Not a lot allocated to ADs, but they do get them.

True statement...

[jdkrut]

The best brands are going to squeeze out the ADs (other than the best of the best). It is already difficult to get the sought-after models from ADs.

[bayerische]

But I guess they are Boutique only in Europe then...?

[green_dial]

Originally Posted by bayerische

But I guess they are Boutique only in Europe then...?

Getting mine from an AD - No boutiques in the UK, so this has to be the case for now.

[RobearH]

Originally Posted by jem7v

Yea this one (that I never use) is lilenquest or however it's spelled and only does 15% off.

They have a forged carbon too if someone wants it desperate enough.

Is this a forged carbon diver?

[ChrisInCharlotte]

Also, AP is sending less 15202s to the US this year than last, but they can still be had pretty easily at ADs.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by bayerische

But the 15202 is a boutique only model...?

Not in France

[lapince]

Originally Posted by bayerische

But I guess they are Boutique only in Europe then...?

In France I saw at the Boutique and at an AD, not sure about the rest of Europe though, but France not boutique only

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by RobearH

Is this a forged carbon diver?

No 44mm.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by green_dial

Getting mine from an AD - No boutiques in the UK, so this has to be the case for now.

Isn't one supposed to be opening soon? Can ADs like Wempe get the blue dial 15400?

[rebel_1]

I'm glad I picked up my Jumbo when I did.

[green_dial]

Originally Posted by AK797

Isn't one supposed to be opening soon? Can ADs like Wempe get the blue dial 15400?

Yep, I've heard that a few times, but not sure when!

Not sure on that either. 15400 blue dial is certainly one I haven't heard of or seen in any UK AD at all.
When sourcing a 15202, I called up the Watch Gallery in London and they said they don't have a 15202 in stock and it's a Boutique only piece - but that's obviously not true! Definitely worth calling up each AD to see if they can source it somehow

[SMD]

"Boutique only" is not a hard and fast rule. I have seen pieces like the ceramic diver, which were boutique only, at the occasional AD. I asked AP NYC about this and they indicated that some ADs that have a good relationship with AP can get some boutique pieces as well.

[green_dial]

Originally Posted by SMD

"Boutique only" is not a hard and fast rule. I have seen pieces like the ceramic diver, which were boutique only, at the occasional AD. I asked AP NYC about this and they indicated that some ADs that have a good relationship with AP can get some boutique pieces as well.

Good to know, cheers.

[wisguy]

I thought the 15202 has been boutique only for a while...

[nh1]

Originally Posted by wisguy

I thought the 15202 has been boutique only for a while...

As stated by other posters, not in the UK at any rate....where there are no AP boutiques, but ADs *will* get the 15202. They *won't* get the 15400 blue, though--at least not in my experience.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by wisguy

I thought the 15202 has been boutique only for a while...

Not true for the USA. The 15400 blue dial yes but not 15202.