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Jfbhd4 · 9 February 2012, 05:47 AM

Anyone have any hand on experience with this bad boy?

I live in St. Louis and the closest I can come to seeing one in person is Chicago!

Sucks.

Jfbhd4 · 9 February 2012, 05:53 AM

Reference Number:
26300ST.OO.1110ST.07

TSW · 9 February 2012, 06:41 AM

A great choice, Love mine to bits

B. Doggy · 9 February 2012, 07:24 AM

Sexy blue dial!

Submarino · 9 February 2012, 07:31 AM

Just like any other AP, amazing!!!!!

Just be aware of the fact that the only AD in Chicago is 'Swiss Fine Timing' on Michigan Avenue and they have the worst attitude, no to mention that they are very ignorant about the brand.

By the way, Chicago Diamond Center is selling an AP RO Chrono like the one on Thomas wrist. Not sure about the price but Phil Sino (owner) is a great guy.

Good luck!

capote · 9 February 2012, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

A great choice, Love mine to bits

Looking good

eric23 · 9 February 2012, 08:13 AM

Nice watch!

You can not go wrong with AP, Just maybe an empty wallet.

safari · 9 February 2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

A great choice, Love mine to bits

Is this the new model?

Timepeice · 9 February 2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Just like any other AP, amazing!!!!!

Just be aware of the fact that the only AD in Chicago is 'Swiss Fine Timing' on Michigan Avenue and they have the worst attitude, no to mention that they are very ignorant about the brand.

By the way, Chicago Diamond Center is selling an AP RO Chrono like the one on Thomas wrist. Not sure about the price but Phil Sino (owner) is a great guy.

Good luck!

Agreed. When I called them about B1 water test they were not helpful at all.

TSW · 9 February 2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safari

Is this the new model?

No this one has been around since 2008

safari · 9 February 2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

No this one has been around since 2008

Oh Ok .
Is there a new model coming out soon?

capote · 9 February 2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safari

Oh Ok .
Is there a new model coming out soon?

Yes a new 41 mm RO chrono was presented earlier this year.

Jfbhd4 · 10 February 2012, 01:49 AM

I just find it hard to believ there is nobody in the a 300 mile radius that sells these things. We are in a "flyover" state, but people need their AP!

mdtddd2007 · 10 February 2012, 03:04 AM

That is a nice dial blue in there selections. If u want a Great AD in Michigan. Call Darakjian Jewelery.
Ask for Armen. Very nice owner. He will help u out. 248-356-7140. Tell him Mike from this forum.

Jfbhd4 · 11 February 2012, 02:21 AM

I just feel like I have to try it on before I drop that sort of coin.

The feel is really important to me. Tried on the daytona (I have a Milgauss GV) and I was underwhelmed. Dont get me wrong, it is a beautiful watch, maybe my expectations were just to high.

p_mcgee · 11 February 2012, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Just be aware of the fact that the only AD in Chicago is 'Swiss Fine Timing' on Michigan Avenue and they have the worst attitude, no to mention that they are very ignorant about the brand.
Good luck!

Disagree with this. I've bought a few watches from Christine in their downtown Chicago location & found her to be extremely knowledgeable. Their prices were good, and they have a great brand selection: Journe, AP, Breguet, Blancpain, etc.

If you are coming in from St. Louis call ahead and try to make arrangements to bypass the sales staff and work with the store manager. They have more stock in their Highland Park location, so consider asking them in advance to bring the RO chronos to the Chicago store & save yourself an extra 40 minute drive.

By the way that's one of my grail watches.

Submarino · 11 February 2012, 12:58 PM

Can't say the same. I've been there twice and they didn't know what I was talking about. I've been collecting AP since 1998 and it seemed like I was speaking Chinese to them. Not to mention the interrogation process asking me about where I purchased my ROO, when, how much, etc. Also they didn't even know that early ROOs have a different type of clasp (like on mine) and tried to make me feel like mine wasn't real. Come on!!! Plus why do they need to know all these things???

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

vb2011 · 11 February 2012, 01:32 PM

For AP watches, you need to try it on yourself before purchase as the SS bracelet is quite "rigid" and may not fit your wrist.

p_mcgee · 11 February 2012, 01:44 PM

Sorry you had a bad experience. They get bad reviews on yelp as well. However I've gotten 2 great deals there now and they've got some beautiful watches that you can't see anywhere else in the region.

jmusser3r · 11 February 2012, 03:22 PM

I bought my Panerai from Swiss Fine Timing and had a great experience with them. I walked in and told him my budget and even though AP's were out of my budget the guy who helped me still let me try them on and was more than happy to show them to me. I've read a couple bad things about them, but from my personal experience it was great and I would recommend them.

BTW, I'm in Des Moines so I drove all the way to Chicago just to look at Panerai. I'd say make the trip and enjoy it. Good luck on the AP!

HL65 · 11 February 2012, 09:44 PM

I can't say anything about AD's in that area but can say--NICE WATCH!! Happy hunting and hope it lands on your wrist soon!

dpkong · 13 February 2012, 02:32 AM

oh dear.. now i really want this watch but what Thomas is wearing is really tempting as well.. infectious, this forum is!

9 February 2012, 05:47 AM	#1
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	Ap question Anyone have any hand on experience with this bad boy? I live in St. Louis and the closest I can come to seeing one in person is Chicago! Sucks.

9 February 2012, 06:41 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	A great choice, Love mine to bits __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 February 2012, 07:24 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Sexy blue dial! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

9 February 2012, 07:31 AM	#5
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Just like any other AP, amazing!!!!! Just be aware of the fact that the only AD in Chicago is 'Swiss Fine Timing' on Michigan Avenue and they have the worst attitude, no to mention that they are very ignorant about the brand. By the way, Chicago Diamond Center is selling an AP RO Chrono like the one on Thomas wrist. Not sure about the price but Phil Sino (owner) is a great guy. Good luck! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

11 February 2012, 12:58 PM	#17
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Can't say the same. I've been there twice and they didn't know what I was talking about. I've been collecting AP since 1998 and it seemed like I was speaking Chinese to them. Not to mention the interrogation process asking me about where I purchased my ROO, when, how much, etc. Also they didn't even know that early ROOs have a different type of clasp (like on mine) and tried to make me feel like mine wasn't real. Come on!!! Plus why do they need to know all these things??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

9 February 2012, 05:53 AM	#2
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	Reference Number: 26300ST.OO.1110ST.07

9 February 2012, 08:13 AM	#7
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice watch! You can not go wrong with AP, Just maybe an empty wallet.

10 February 2012, 01:49 AM	#13
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	I just find it hard to believ there is nobody in the a 300 mile radius that sells these things. We are in a "flyover" state, but people need their AP!

10 February 2012, 03:04 AM	#14
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,661	That is a nice dial blue in there selections. If u want a Great AD in Michigan. Call Darakjian Jewelery. Ask for Armen. Very nice owner. He will help u out. 248-356-7140. Tell him Mike from this forum.

11 February 2012, 02:21 AM	#15
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	I just feel like I have to try it on before I drop that sort of coin. The feel is really important to me. Tried on the daytona (I have a Milgauss GV) and I was underwhelmed. Dont get me wrong, it is a beautiful watch, maybe my expectations were just to high.

11 February 2012, 01:32 PM	#18
vb2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 53	For AP watches, you need to try it on yourself before purchase as the SS bracelet is quite "rigid" and may not fit your wrist.

11 February 2012, 01:44 PM	#19
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	Sorry you had a bad experience. They get bad reviews on yelp as well. However I've gotten 2 great deals there now and they've got some beautiful watches that you can't see anywhere else in the region.

11 February 2012, 03:22 PM	#20
jmusser3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jon Location: Iowa Posts: 288	I bought my Panerai from Swiss Fine Timing and had a great experience with them. I walked in and told him my budget and even though AP's were out of my budget the guy who helped me still let me try them on and was more than happy to show them to me. I've read a couple bad things about them, but from my personal experience it was great and I would recommend them. BTW, I'm in Des Moines so I drove all the way to Chicago just to look at Panerai. I'd say make the trip and enjoy it. Good luck on the AP!

11 February 2012, 09:44 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,450	I can't say anything about AD's in that area but can say--NICE WATCH!! Happy hunting and hope it lands on your wrist soon! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 February 2012, 02:32 AM	#22
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 863	oh dear.. now i really want this watch but what Thomas is wearing is really tempting as well.. infectious, this forum is!

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