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Submarino · 24 June 2018, 02:50 PM

Last week I was fortunate enough to visit the AP manufacture in Le Brassus.

Please enjoy!!!!

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...atch-collector

G'ed · 24 June 2018, 03:32 PM

Thanks for sharing. All expenses paid by AP??!

SC11 · 24 June 2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Last week I was fortunate enough to visit the AP manufacture in Le Brassus.

Please enjoy!!!!

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...atch-collector

Great sorry and awesome visit!

Since being lucky enough to become a 15047st owner I really want to visit and see the work that goes into the movement, really like your pictures on this.

Out of interest have you considered putting the grey rubber strap on your 15400? Think the rhodium 15400 would make an awesome daily on the grey strap.

HK Islandboy · 24 June 2018, 06:06 PM

That sounds like an absolutely incredible visit. Thank you for your article and the great photos

dr.fiddy · 24 June 2018, 07:18 PM

Thanks for sharing!

benlee · 24 June 2018, 09:07 PM

Nice write up. I did the tour back in 2014, my very first watch manufacturer tour. Indeed there was so much to see, I even asked them to skip lunch so that I can visit more workshop. The most fascinating for me is the dial workshop for the Royal Oak.

There's a reason why Royal Oak watches are not so easy to make and AP can't just increase production because of the limited number of those machines that can make them them and limited watchmakers with the necessary skillset.

Someone did a tour of the Reno Papi workshop some years ago and there was a nice write-up in here as well.

1William · 24 June 2018, 09:37 PM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Kimber007 · 24 June 2018, 11:41 PM

Did you ask them to tell you any "ghost" stories?

Razorsedge1 · 25 June 2018, 12:53 AM

Sounds like quite an experience!

RolexAviator · 25 June 2018, 01:59 AM

Very nice!

GB-man · 25 June 2018, 02:40 AM

Enjoyed reading it Hal. Thx

joli160 · 25 June 2018, 02:42 AM

Wow, what a great experience

HL65 · 25 June 2018, 02:56 AM

Amazing thanks for sharing Hal!

1st amg · 25 June 2018, 03:26 AM

Sounds amazing, thanks for sharing!

nick c · 25 June 2018, 03:52 AM

Amazing, thanks for sharing 👍

daveo5 · 25 June 2018, 07:10 AM

AP boutique employees are eligible for a trip to the factory. My sales associate at the LV, NV told me that her other sales associate just recently returned. She was full of enthusiasm and talks about the visit. Nice of AP to pickup the tab.

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avilhena · 26 June 2018, 01:16 AM

Lovely read! Thanks!

Uros · 26 June 2018, 07:39 PM

Great read, really enjoyed it. Thanks!

Submarino · 29 June 2018, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by G'ed

Thanks for sharing. All expenses paid by AP??!

Yup.

Submarino · 29 June 2018, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimber007

Did you ask them to tell you any "ghost" stories?

Nope but I bet there are many with such an old building and such little village.

Submarino · 29 June 2018, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Nice write up. I did the tour back in 2014, my very first watch manufacturer tour. Indeed there was so much to see, I even asked them to skip lunch so that I can visit more workshop. The most fascinating for me is the dial workshop for the Royal Oak.

There's a reason why Royal Oak watches are not so easy to make and AP can't just increase production because of the limited number of those machines that can make them them and limited watchmakers with the necessary skillset.

Someone did a tour of the Reno Papi workshop some years ago and there was a nice write-up in here as well.

Simply incredible! I will have to go back for the rest of the workshops even if its on my own dime.

singe89 · 29 June 2018, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Simply incredible! I will have to go back for the rest of the workshops even if its on my own dime.

Totally agree. I did mine in 2013 but didn't do APRP. REALLY want to go back and see that yet I know it will cost me because I'll have to own an AP or RM with APRP movement after I see it first hand.

Submarino · 29 June 2018, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

Totally agree. I did mine in 2013 but didn't do APRP. REALLY want to go back and see that yet I know it will cost me because I'll have to own an AP or RM with APRP movement after I see it first hand.

Maybe we should plan a trip together. I can talk to AP about it.

SC11 · 29 June 2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Simply incredible! I will have to go back for the rest of the workshops even if its on my own dime.

I’m yet to tour the factory, something I’ve always wanted to do and even more so now as I’d love to see first hand how they hand finish the openworked movements.

Great write up as always fella

singe89 · 29 June 2018, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Maybe we should plan a trip together. I can talk to AP about it.

I like the way you think!

jacksprat · 29 June 2018, 03:58 AM

What was that they gave you as a parting gift? I thought it was aged AP cheese at first glance of the wrapping...

Submarino · 29 June 2018, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

I’m yet to tour the factory, something I’ve always wanted to do and even more so now as I’d love to see first hand how they hand finish the openworked movements.

Great write up as always fella

Submarino · 29 June 2018, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksprat

What was that they gave you as a parting gift? I thought it was aged AP cheese at first glance of the wrapping...

Some liquor and herbs from Le Brassus.

Nephro · 29 June 2018, 10:34 AM

Fantastic visit and story! Thanks for sharing that amazing adventure!

Submarino · 30 June 2018, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SaiN

Fantastic visit and story! Thanks for sharing that amazing adventure!

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benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Nice write up. I did the tour back in 2014, my very first watch manufacturer tour. Indeed there was so much to see, I even asked them to skip lunch so that I can visit more workshop. The most fascinating for me is the dial workshop for the Royal Oak. There's a reason why Royal Oak watches are not so easy to make and AP can't just increase production because of the limited number of those machines that can make them them and limited watchmakers with the necessary skillset. Someone did a tour of the Reno Papi workshop some years ago and there was a nice write-up in here as well. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

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G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Thanks for sharing. All expenses paid by AP??!

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HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	That sounds like an absolutely incredible visit. Thank you for your article and the great photos

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nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Amazing, thanks for sharing 👍

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daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	AP boutique employees are eligible for a trip to the factory. My sales associate at the LV, NV told me that her other sales associate just recently returned. She was full of enthusiasm and talks about the visit. Nice of AP to pickup the tab. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,115	Lovely read! Thanks! __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

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