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24 April 2024, 12:46 AM | #1 |
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Watches available in Asia?
I am planning a long trip to Asia. Just curious if there is a chance to acquire RO in Asia, such as Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam?
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24 April 2024, 12:49 AM | #2 |
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at msrp? no
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Not sure why one would expect the situation to be any different in Asia, compared to the rest of the world? More than enough HNWIs in the countries mentioned, and if there weren't, AP would certainly rebalance their distribution.
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Yes because flying to Asia means you're automatically in a dirt poor country without any rich people and where boutiques are desperate to hand them to visitors...
Which is why AP established a boutique there to begin with... |
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chance are slim. There are soo many wealthy rich people in Asia (Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thai) they already have solid relationship with AP boutique.
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Yeah, try the boutique in Mongolia.
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24 April 2024, 03:10 AM | #9 |
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have you been there? please share your experience!
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24 April 2024, 04:19 AM | #11 |
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Are you sure it's not buy one, get the 2nd one 50% off
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24 April 2024, 07:26 PM | #14 |
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15407ST was available in Korea boutique last week. I passed on it bc I’m looking for the new version releasing later this year
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Wow... I wish I lived in Bangkok. Can you share some info? Is that because the demand for ROs where you live is not that high compared to the States and Europe?
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You're not really believing this are you? You're not going to be able to walk into any boutique in Asia and walk out with an RO. Demand there is no different than here in the U.S.
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joke is fun! but I am genuinely curious, guys!
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25 April 2024, 02:45 AM | #19 |
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Hah... do you know if they only offer this 15407ST for long term client? or anyone local at your boutique?
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14 June 2024, 06:28 AM | #21 |
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Id fly over there right now if true
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14 June 2024, 06:34 AM | #22 |
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I'm 99.99% sure he's joking.
You know Edward would've bought it on the spot if true...
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🤣 exactly! Would be a race to the airport for a bunch of us
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14 June 2024, 08:10 AM | #24 |
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I'm flying there Monday anyways. If true, I'll pick it up for you.
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25 April 2024, 12:23 AM | #25 |
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If you mean "long trip" as in years then yes you can build a relationship to acquire a RO. If you mean walk in as a tourist and walk out with a RO there and then, no chance. Same as with any other AP boutique globally.
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yes, for the right price
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27 April 2024, 12:07 PM | #28 |
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The boutique I go to in Hong Kong has a store front around 500 sqft, but it is also ranked no. 1 in sales globally...They don't sell to foreigners....
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14 June 2024, 07:58 AM | #29 |
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You will have the best luck in Europe right now vs anywhere else in the world to pick up something at Retail!
Im not saying RO's will be available but the 37mm and 38mm Gem Set seem to be in stock and if you turn on the Charm there is a chance! |
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lol sorry guys, I thought this was a joke thread when I posted that
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