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mjclark32 · 26 July 2011, 10:36 AM

Great journey/story. Congrats! Looks beautiful

Bulliondesk · 26 July 2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by D. Whitman

Thanks.

I suppose it would have been easier, but it wouldn't have been nearly as fun. We had a blast and didn't think of the adventure as a hassle. I got to try on all of those APs, plus my wife and I had lunch by the ocean in La Jolla, partied on Mission Beach, and took downtown San Diego by storm. Some great memories associate with my watch.

By the way, really nice Grand Prix you have there! Did you get that at TZ, Watchnet, or a dealer online?

Completely understand. Your right, the adventure is being able to take a look at all the different models, try them on and see how they fit, feel etc. I was thinking that you had already tried the Panda on.. that's why I mentioned looking online. Hope you enjoy it to the fullest!

sleddog · 26 July 2011, 12:38 PM

A wonderful post Dick...I enjoyed the read!

Congrats on your new AP!!

Lagunatic · 26 July 2011, 02:00 PM

Nice looking watch. I hear a overhaul costs over $3,000. Will you still enjoy your watch, then?

skyedog · 26 July 2011, 03:15 PM

Great story! thank you for sharing

Joey_V · 26 July 2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lagunatic

Nice looking watch. I hear a overhaul costs over $3,000. Will you still enjoy your watch, then?

Debbie Downer much?

toph · 26 July 2011, 04:12 PM

nice story! thanks for the post

dmaninla · 26 July 2011, 04:26 PM

Great Story! Congrats and enjoy....

chas13 · 27 July 2011, 01:30 AM

Congrats Sir. Wear it well.

Cru Jones · 27 July 2011, 01:43 AM

awesome story. awesome watch. awesome wife!

warren G. · 27 July 2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunatic

Nice looking watch. I hear a overhaul costs over $3,000. Will you still enjoy your watch, then?

I bet he would still love it.

Bulliondesk · 27 July 2011, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunatic

Nice looking watch. I hear a overhaul costs over $3,000. Will you still enjoy your watch, then?

D. Whitman · 27 July 2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunatic

Nice looking watch. I hear a overhaul costs over $3,000. Will you still enjoy your watch, then?

Poor form, Sir.

D. Whitman · 27 July 2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

awesome story. awesome watch. awesome wife!

I like all of the accolades for my wife. She really deserves it. Thanks!

Marc_Quadra · 27 July 2011, 01:08 PM

Thanks for sharing this nice story with us :)

Lagunatic · 27 July 2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by D. Whitman

Poor form, Sir.

No sir, just realistic.

ecoupe · 27 July 2011, 02:15 PM

snap! i bought the same watch, its a lovely alternative to my rolexes.
the polish is amazing and its size is imposing together with that thick hornback strap.
though i think red stiching may have been a better choice for the designers.

what camera did u use buddy, amazing clarity!!

pls post up the odyssey for a set of diamond ear-rings for a dream wife!!

B. Doggy · 28 July 2011, 01:23 AM

Man I want one of those on a bracelet bad...

D. Whitman · 28 July 2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ecoupe

snap! i bought the same watch, its a lovely alternative to my rolexes.
the polish is amazing and its size is imposing together with that thick hornback strap.
though i think red stiching may have been a better choice for the designers.

what camera did u use buddy, amazing clarity!!

pls post up the odyssey for a set of diamond ear-rings for a dream wife!!

You're right... It's pretty fantastic. I think red stitching would be nice too. I used a Nikon D5100 on those closeups. I'll let you know how the earring hunt goes. Thanks!

ecoupe · 28 July 2011, 05:25 PM

Buddy, I don't get where you got your US$3000 for a "overhaul" from??

you can the pricelist on http://www.audemarspiguet.com/customer-service/
an overhaul is a little over a 1000bucks, and Ap has a 3year warranty.

"Display :
hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
1080-1160* 210-260* 220* 370-420*

* The prices indicated correspond to the recommended pre-tax retail price in Swiss francs."

Submarino · 6 August 2011, 11:47 PM

Beautiful story!! I am a big AP fan and I truly enjoyed the story behind your search for the right ROO. Amazing piece and hope you enjoy it in good health!!! Here are my three AP amigos saying hello to your panda.

Submarino · 6 August 2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ecoupe

Buddy, I don't get where you got your US$3000 for a "overhaul" from??

you can the pricelist on http://www.audemarspiguet.com/customer-service/
an overhaul is a little over a 1000bucks, and Ap has a 3year warranty.

"Display :
hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
1080-1160* 210-260* 220* 370-420*

* The prices indicated correspond to the recommended pre-tax retail price in Swiss francs."

My ref. 5402 is one of the first AP Royal Oak Jumbos produced in 1972 and they want $3K to do a major overhaul.The watch needs to be serviced in Le Brassus and that's what the AP Service Center in Clearwater, FL quoted me. By the way, the AP service warranty is 2 years.

TSW · 7 August 2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Beautiful story!! I am a big AP fan and I truly enjoyed the story behind your search for the right ROO. Amazing piece and hope you enjoy it in good health!!! Here are my three AP amigos saying hello to your panda.

Awsome looking trio H

Submarino · 7 August 2011, 11:29 PM

Thank you sir.

hdrazor251 · 8 August 2011, 04:20 AM

Great story. A challenging hunt will make one more appreciative of the trophy.

letters · 8 August 2011, 09:00 AM

Great Story, Great Watch!

psv · 8 August 2011, 09:06 AM

It is a great piece indeed. Many congrats and thank you for sharing your story!

26 July 2011, 10:36 AM	#31
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great journey/story. Congrats! Looks beautiful __________________

26 July 2011, 12:38 PM	#33
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	A wonderful post Dick...I enjoyed the read! Congrats on your new AP!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

26 July 2011, 04:12 PM	#37
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28 July 2011, 01:23 AM	#48
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26 July 2011, 02:00 PM	#34
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Nice looking watch. I hear a overhaul costs over $3,000. Will you still enjoy your watch, then?

26 July 2011, 03:15 PM	#35
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	Great story! thank you for sharing

26 July 2011, 04:26 PM	#38
dmaninla "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Dennis Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Seadweller Posts: 3	Great Story! Congrats and enjoy....

27 July 2011, 01:30 AM	#39
chas13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: uk Watch: 116500 bk Posts: 94	Congrats Sir. Wear it well.

27 July 2011, 01:43 AM	#40
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,546	awesome story. awesome watch. awesome wife!

27 July 2011, 01:08 PM	#45
Marc_Quadra "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: France Posts: 134	Thanks for sharing this nice story with us :)

27 July 2011, 02:15 PM	#47
ecoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: HK Posts: 4	snap! i bought the same watch, its a lovely alternative to my rolexes. the polish is amazing and its size is imposing together with that thick hornback strap. though i think red stiching may have been a better choice for the designers. what camera did u use buddy, amazing clarity!! pls post up the odyssey for a set of diamond ear-rings for a dream wife!!

28 July 2011, 05:25 PM	#50
ecoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: HK Posts: 4	Buddy, I don't get where you got your US$3000 for a "overhaul" from?? you can the pricelist on http://www.audemarspiguet.com/customer-service/ an overhaul is a little over a 1000bucks, and Ap has a 3year warranty. "Display : hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph 1080-1160* 210-260* 220* 370-420* * The prices indicated correspond to the recommended pre-tax retail price in Swiss francs."

8 August 2011, 04:20 AM	#55
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Great story. A challenging hunt will make one more appreciative of the trophy. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 August 2011, 09:00 AM	#56
letters Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ny Posts: 7	Great Story, Great Watch!

8 August 2011, 09:06 AM	#57
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	It is a great piece indeed. Many congrats and thank you for sharing your story!

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