A Surprise Ceramic Incoming

[mickyd329]

I would of normally done the I got the call, but don't know which reference thread and kept you all guessing along with myself until delivery day. However, I don't have the pleasure of playing the suspense game this time as it was an absolute surprise for me as well.

I get a text Monday from my SA telling me that the ceramic 34mm that was on my wife's wishlist is available for pickup. She had to pull it from the AP House inventory and that she would fly out and meet us at the AP House LA. She asked if Wednesday or Thursday would work. I told her I would check with the wifey and let her know.

Ironically, my wife asks me the same day what days I was going into the office this week. I mentioned to her that her watch was in and that our SA was going to fly out to meet us at the AP House to delivery the watch and what day worked best for her. She replies Thursday since I wasn't going into work. I confirm the day with my SA and asked her to send me wire instructions. She tells me I can just pay with my credit card even though the watch is in my wife's profile. She had already cleared it with the AP House. I didn't think much of it.

She also sends me a text saying that there is a back story to it and she would tell me on Thursday. Oh by the way, the Regional Director for APNA will be joining us. Again, didn't think much of it as I've met him before and he works out of the AP House in LA.

We get there and was greeted by my SA, the Regional Director, and the AP House Director. The Regional Director asks me if my wife knew about her watch already or if it was a surprise. I told him she already knows and he just giggled and says wouldn't it be nice if we knew the exact time when these pieces come in so you can plan a surprise event around it? lol.

They bring out the box and tell me to open it since I'm paying for it. I was excited to get my wife her first ceramic piece. When I opened the box, this is what was inside. Apparently, they were all in on this surprise. My SA had called my wife and set this all up!

We were just in Vegas a week ago and visited my SA to say hi. We had some champagne, cake, and caught up with each other. We also went over our wishlists and about this exact piece. She wasn't sure if it was going to happen this year, but she would try her best and push her director and regional. I found out today that my approval process was already in motion when we visited her. She had this thing all pre-planned! lol!

My SA, BT Director, and my wife knew how much I wanted this piece and how much of a grail this was for me. I can't express in words how excited and grateful I am to my boutique for taking me on this AP journey.

My picture skills are terrible, but here you go.

[Vince_76]

Congrats again Mike. Tremendous piece and story

[Mr.GL]

Congrats to you ). What an awesome piece.

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[srvrf]

Wow, what a great backstory and fantastic piece! wear it in good health.

[m3tek44]

OMG!! Drop the mic! Wow! BIG Congrats! I too would be speechless.

Not to mention you were greeted by SA, the Regional Director, and the AP House Director. Along with champagne/coffee/cake? Once again BIG congrats! I hope to add openwork in my collection soon.

[squall1]

AP does it right, congrats! You wear it very well!

[Commandopat]

Congrats Mike, stunning piece!

[Gandor]

Congrats, crazy piece and a great experience!

[chalkflewup]

Amazing, and a great story! Congratulations!

[soupy]

absolutely loved the build up of this story, what a watch, congrats

[10XRolex]

What a great surprise.

[Whichwwtch]

Congratulations on an incredible piece! Would you mind sharing what # watch this was from AP you acquired? I'm working towards a blue ceramic PQ and view the 15416 of similar difficulty.

[Ichiran]

Congrats Mike! This is a phenomenal incoming and I'm happy for you for acquiring this grail of yours!

[Armis]

what a story and great ending, congratulations!
Isn’t this THE ‘AP grail’? Looks great on you.
Wear it in best of health.

[T.Stanley]

Wow!! This is such an incredible piece!! Big congrats to you on acquiring your grail.

[crispyness87]

Congrats Mike. End game level unlocked.

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

Congrats again Mike. Tremendous piece and story

Originally Posted by Mr.GL

Congrats to you ). What an awesome piece.

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Originally Posted by srvrf

Wow, what a great backstory and fantastic piece! wear it in good health.

Originally Posted by m3tek44

OMG!! Drop the mic! Wow! BIG Congrats! I too would be speechless.

Not to mention you were greeted by SA, the Regional Director, and the AP House Director. Along with champagne/coffee/cake? Once again BIG congrats! I hope to add openwork in my collection soon.

Originally Posted by squall1

AP does it right, congrats! You wear it very well!

Originally Posted by Commandopat

Congrats Mike, stunning piece!

Originally Posted by Gandor

Congrats, crazy piece and a great experience!

Originally Posted by chalkflewup

Amazing, and a great story! Congratulations!

Originally Posted by soupy

absolutely loved the build up of this story, what a watch, congrats

Originally Posted by 10XRolex

What a great surprise.

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Congrats Mike! This is a phenomenal incoming and I'm happy for you for acquiring this grail of yours!

Originally Posted by Armis

what a story and great ending, congratulations!
Isn’t this THE ‘AP grail’? Looks great on you.
Wear it in best of health.

Originally Posted by T.Stanley

Wow!! This is such an incredible piece!! Big congrats to you on acquiring your grail.

Originally Posted by crispyness87

Congrats Mike. End game level unlocked.

Thanks everyone!!

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Whichwwtch

Congratulations on an incredible piece! Would you mind sharing what # watch this was from AP you acquired? I'm working towards a blue ceramic PQ and view the 15416 of similar difficulty.

Thanks. This is watch #13 over almost a 10 year span and watch #7 from this boutique.

[Gent675]

Congrats and truly well deserved. But have to wonder where do you go from here? What’s next on the wishlist?

[Gent675]

Originally Posted by mickyd329

Thanks. This is watch #13 over almost a 10 year span and watch #7 from this boutique.

Does this include your wife’s profile as well?

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Gent675

Congrats and truly well deserved. But have to wonder where do you go from here? What’s next on the wishlist?

The regional director asked the same thing today. I didn't hesitate to tell him the RD2 QP. lol. Also a Starwheel. Maybe try for a tourbillon after that.

Originally Posted by Gent675

Does this include your wife’s profile as well?

Yes sir. 3 watches on my wife's profile. Having a spouse profile really helps with the allocations IMO.

[neal.jy]

This is fantastic!! Congratulations and enjoy!


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[PT_91]

Congratulations, what a fantastic surprise and watch!

What about the 34mm for your wife? Can we see a his and hers shot?

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by PT_91

Congratulations, what a fantastic surprise and watch!

What about the 34mm for your wife? Can we see a his and hers shot?

Don't know yet. Still waiting for that one. Hopefully, we get a chance at it before the last one rolls out of Le Brassus.

[PT_91]

Originally Posted by mickyd329

Don't know yet. Still waiting for that one. Hopefully, we get a chance at it before the last one rolls out of Le Brassus.

Ahhh so it was part of the whole surprise story. I thought they just surprised you with an additional piece during the pick-up of your wife's watch. Fingers crossed for her!

[dr.ns23]

Congratulations, such an amazing watch! And a great story and surprise. Wear it in good health

[l_chissle]

Wow, just looked at your sig, that's an incredible AP collection

[watchaser]

So cool to see this piece go to a contributing member of the community. Thanks for sharing your journey and a huge congrats on a grail piece.

[danwang0520]

congrats, thanks for sharing~

[Uros]

Great story and more importantly beatiful watch. Big congrats!


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