First AP Incoming!!!

[wiem0014]

After some interesting discussion with a few members here in the last 24 hours I made the decision to pull the trigger on my first true "grail" watch, a brand new 15500ST from local gray dealer in MN! I am thrilled to be exploring AP and excited to add a non-Rolex to my collection.

Shout out to Jack @ Lakeside Diamond in Prior Lake, MN for helping me make this happen. He is a great resource for us MN watch nerds and was a pleasure to work with. And also a big thanks to this community for the great conversation over the last few days!

(Can't get the pic to post in the right direction haha)

[illiguy]

AWESOME! Congrats and great addition to kickoff 2021. Wear in good health.

[jgottsman11]

Holy moly the premium you must've paid...

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by illiguy

AWESOME! Congrats and great addition to kickoff 2021. Wear in good health.

It is a great start to what has already been a strange year. Thanks!

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Holy moly the premium you must've paid...

It wasn't pretty, and I took a long time to come to grips with that. First watch I've paid more than $2k over retail for so it was tough to bite that bullet. But without any other feasible way to attain what is one of my only true grail watches I figured why not.

[vdm9]

Beautiful
If you only paid 2k over retail, you scored!!!
Congrats and can you get me your source!!!
vdm

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by vdm9

Beautiful
If you only paid 2k over retail, you scored!!!
Congrats and can you get me your source!!!
vdm

Oh no, sorry if that's how it came across. I paid WAY over retail for this (but right at market). I was saying that prior to this I had never paid more than $2k over retail and acquired 90% of my collection at MSRP.

[Urosfan]

congrats

[danicasi2002]

Enjoy the timepiece in good health. It is hard to get that off your wrist.

[Omega1]

Well at least if you ever have to sell you can probably recoup the majority of what you paid, maybe even all of it. Just enjoy the watch if it's one of your grails. It's a stunner.

[chiscott_29]

Congrats!!! Wear in good health!!

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by Urosfan

congrats

Thank you!

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by danicasi2002

Enjoy the timepiece in good health. It is hard to get that off your wrist.

It sure will be!

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by Omega1

Well at least if you ever have to sell you can probably recoup the majority of what you paid, maybe even all of it. Just enjoy the watch if it's one of your grails. It's a stunner.

At this point I'm definitely not worried about resale value, this one isn't going anywhere. Thank you very much!

[watchbiao]

Congrats


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[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by chiscott_29

Congrats!!! Wear in good health!!

Thank you so much! I told you patience wasn't my best virtue haha

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by watchbiao

Congrats


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Thank you!

[Vipes]

Awesome addition. Congrats!

[danicasi2002]

Originally Posted by wiem0014

After some interesting discussion with a few members here in the last 24 hours I made the decision to pull the trigger on my first true "grail" watch, a brand new 15500ST from local gray dealer in MN! I am thrilled to be exploring AP and excited to add a non-Rolex to my collection.

Shout out to Jack @ Lakeside Diamond in Prior Lake, MN for helping me make this happen. He is a great resource for us MN watch nerds and was a pleasure to work with. And also a big thanks to this community for the great conversation over the last few days!

(Can't get the pic to post in the right direction haha)

Have you tried registering this watch with AP online for the 5 year warranty? Did your dealer say you could do so. If so, what would be the start of the warranty period. Reason I ask is that I am thinking of purchasing an unworn AP.

[macrowatch]

Decisive decision making!

[Reign]

Congrats! You’re going to love it and not stop looking at it, guaranteed


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[fsprow]

Nothing wrong with paying market price for something you want and can afford.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Nothing wrong with paying market price for something you want and can afford.

Spot on.

Congrats OP


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[huncho]

Originally Posted by wiem0014

It wasn't pretty, and I took a long time to come to grips with that. First watch I've paid more than $2k over retail for so it was tough to bite that bullet. But without any other feasible way to attain what is one of my only true grail watches I figured why not.

its worth it over waiting forever to never get one. you'll enjoy it every time you watch it sparkle

[wiem0014]

Thank you everyone for all of your kind messages and especially for all of your help as I was learning more about AP. I completely agree with what many have said, pulling the trigger now is going to allow me to enjoy this watch for years that I wouldn't have if I had tried to get it at retail. As much as I hate paying the premium, I am not selling it any time soon so I don't need to worry about resale value.

[brucethemanlee]

nice!

15500 looks great on you

What is your wrist size?

[THWatch]

Nice! I am still waiting for one

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

nice!

15500 looks great on you

What is your wrist size?

Thanks! I have a 7.75-8" wrist, so I typically wear anything 40mm+. However, I think 41-42mm is perfect for me.

[wiem0014]

Originally Posted by THWatch

Nice! I am still waiting for one

Good luck and I hope it comes in soon!

[THWatch]

Originally Posted by wiem0014

Good luck and I hope it comes in soon!

I don't think BT is going to call me anytime soon as I have no buying history with them. All my APs were purchased from online dealers. Oh well.