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jmusser3r · 10 June 2012, 03:33 AM

Yesterday I decided that today is the day to go down and try on some AP's. Granted I have tried on a 15300 before but that was it and I really wanted to see what they were all about as I love them in pics. Well, my closest AD is 2 and a half hours so I woke up early and took a half day at work then made the drive down to Naples. I must say that the AD could not have been any nicer. Their staff treated me like a VIP client even though I told them I had no interest in buying today and that I was just looking. I ended up talking watches for about 2 hours in there and had an absolute blast! Definitely worth the 5 hours in the car yesterday. Onto what i tried on. The first watch I tried on was a IWC Ingeniuer..no pics but a cool watch nonetheless. After fooling around with that and some other pieces for a bit I finally made it to the AP Section

The first AP I tried on was the ROO Panda on a bracelet. WOW!! I always liked this watch in pictures but when I tried it on, I knew it was for me. Unfortunately, I can't afford it yet, but when I can that will most certainly be the one I buy...for now

I then tried on the Diver as I know that travisb is a fan of them and wanted to help enable him a bit..even though it seems that submarino did all that work for me

I also tried on the 15300 w/ the blue dial and thought it was great looking watch but the girl that worked there was 23 and said i'm too young for that watch. I appreciated her honestly haha. They also had a bumblebee there which I did not try on but he did take it out of there display in the front of the store and I was amazed at how light it was. The yellow really pops as well without being too much.

The final AP I tried on was the new AP Carbon. Needless to say I really enjoyed having it on. It just felt so right on my wrist and I could not believe how light it was. That one is going to haunt my dreams for awhile but at the end of the day the Panda is still my favorite for now.

All in all I would say it was a great day! I got to try on a good amount of AP's, as well as a A. Lange & Sohne, a Glashutte, and a Franck Muller totally crazy. Here are some pics. I hope you enjoy!

kilyung · 10 June 2012, 04:08 AM

Exquisite Timepieces is a class act. I used to stop in regularly when I lived in Naples. They all look great on you... even the geezer 15300!

Jidonsu · 10 June 2012, 04:43 AM

Lots of great watches there.

I'm 30 and I just bought a white 15300. I must be a geezer too. Hahaha.

texex91 · 10 June 2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jmusser3r

I also tried on the 15300 w/ the blue dial and thought it was great looking watch but the girl that worked there was 23 and said i'm too young for that watch.

This is my favorite part

Great pics and sounds like a wonderful day indeed!

Nice to be able to have an AD with so many brands.

I love that Panda--think you are on the right track there...what did the 23 year old think of it

TSW · 10 June 2012, 04:46 AM

My kind of day!!

jmusser3r · 10 June 2012, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Exquisite Timepieces is a class act. I used to stop in regularly when I lived in Naples. They all look great on you... even the geezer 15300!

I can't say enough nice things about Exquisite Timepieces..they really blew me away. And I do agree they all look good but that Panda

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Originally Posted by Jidonsu

Lots of great watches there.

I'm 30 and I just bought a white 15300. I must be a geezer too. Hahaha.

I love the white face 15300! It's a great watch...even if the lady says it's for geezers

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Originally Posted by texex91

This is my favorite part

Great pics and sounds like a wonderful day indeed!

Nice to be able to have an AD with so many brands.

I love that Panda--think you are on the right track there...what did the 23 year old think of it

I had seen a ton of pictures of the Panda but never had one on. I'm in serious trouble now...btw she thought the Panda was "Perfect on me." Her words not mine...although I will say I agree with her

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Originally Posted by TSW

My kind of day!!

Right there with ya, bud! I had a blast! Hopefully in the future i'll be able to add a Panda so I don't have to drive 2.5 hours to see it

texex91 · 10 June 2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jmusser3r

I'm in serious trouble now...btw she thought the Panda was "Perfect on me."

I had a feeling she might

caryyee · 10 June 2012, 08:40 AM

My pick would be the ALS, exquisite!

B. Doggy · 10 June 2012, 10:02 AM

Very well spent day, indeed. I also love the ROO Panda. A great reference.

Adam K. · 10 June 2012, 10:11 AM

That Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar is the mad notes! Wow.

jmusser3r · 10 June 2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by caryyee

My pick would be the ALS, exquisite!

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Originally Posted by Adam K.

That Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar is the mad notes! Wow.

Agree with both of you that the ALS is gorgeous! I want to say it was 33k, it was in the pre-owned section. Absolutely stunning!

Since this is the AP subforum I need to say I LOVE THE PANDA!

RolexPete32 · 10 June 2012, 11:46 AM

Thank you for sharing.

tomato · 10 June 2012, 11:58 AM

That's a wonderful trip! The panda would be a fantastic first AP.

Sam Philip · 10 June 2012, 12:07 PM

Seems like you had had a fantastic time at the AD. Thanks for posting the pictures

jmusser3r · 10 June 2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete32

Thank you for sharing.

My pleasure

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Originally Posted by tomato

That's a wonderful trip! The panda would be a fantastic first AP.

I hear ya! I'm already trying to figure out if there is any way I can swing it. Better start saving my

now

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Originally Posted by Sam Philip

Seems like you had had a fantastic time at the AD. Thanks for posting the pictures

No problem. Glad you enjoyed them

10 June 2012, 03:33 AM	#1
jmusser3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jon Location: Iowa Posts: 288	My day at the AD Yesterday I decided that today is the day to go down and try on some AP's. Granted I have tried on a 15300 before but that was it and I really wanted to see what they were all about as I love them in pics. Well, my closest AD is 2 and a half hours so I woke up early and took a half day at work then made the drive down to Naples. I must say that the AD could not have been any nicer. Their staff treated me like a VIP client even though I told them I had no interest in buying today and that I was just looking. I ended up talking watches for about 2 hours in there and had an absolute blast! Definitely worth the 5 hours in the car yesterday. Onto what i tried on. The first watch I tried on was a IWC Ingeniuer..no pics but a cool watch nonetheless. After fooling around with that and some other pieces for a bit I finally made it to the AP Section The first AP I tried on was the ROO Panda on a bracelet. WOW!! I always liked this watch in pictures but when I tried it on, I knew it was for me. Unfortunately, I can't afford it yet, but when I can that will most certainly be the one I buy...for now I then tried on the Diver as I know that travisb is a fan of them and wanted to help enable him a bit..even though it seems that submarino did all that work for me I also tried on the 15300 w/ the blue dial and thought it was great looking watch but the girl that worked there was 23 and said i'm too young for that watch. I appreciated her honestly haha. They also had a bumblebee there which I did not try on but he did take it out of there display in the front of the store and I was amazed at how light it was. The yellow really pops as well without being too much. The final AP I tried on was the new AP Carbon. Needless to say I really enjoyed having it on. It just felt so right on my wrist and I could not believe how light it was. That one is going to haunt my dreams for awhile but at the end of the day the Panda is still my favorite for now. All in all I would say it was a great day! I got to try on a good amount of AP's, as well as a A. Lange & Sohne, a Glashutte, and a Franck Muller totally crazy. Here are some pics. I hope you enjoy!

10 June 2012, 04:46 AM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	My kind of day!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

10 June 2012, 10:02 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Very well spent day, indeed. I also love the ROO Panda. A great reference. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

10 June 2012, 04:08 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Exquisite Timepieces is a class act. I used to stop in regularly when I lived in Naples. They all look great on you... even the geezer 15300!

10 June 2012, 04:43 AM	#3
Jidonsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Posts: 258	Lots of great watches there. I'm 30 and I just bought a white 15300. I must be a geezer too. Hahaha.

10 June 2012, 08:40 AM	#8
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	My pick would be the ALS, exquisite!

10 June 2012, 10:11 AM	#10
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	That Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar is the mad notes! Wow.

10 June 2012, 11:46 AM	#12
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Thank you for sharing.

10 June 2012, 11:58 AM	#13
tomato "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Canada Watch: PAM & AP Posts: 368	That's a wonderful trip! The panda would be a fantastic first AP.

10 June 2012, 12:07 PM	#14
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Seems like you had had a fantastic time at the AD. Thanks for posting the pictures

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