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20 July 2021, 02:51 AM | #1 |
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Longing for a RO to own and wear...
Alright...I am just putting this out there. I have searched and talked to a local jeweler that used to sell AP. I cannot figure out how to purchase a 15500 anytime in the next couple years. It seems that flying to a boutique to try to get on a list is a complete waste of time.
I don't want to flip it, I just want to wear it, but I am not going to support the grey market. Is there any possible way to get in line? Anyone here willing to help a guy out (long shot...I know!). For now, I just have this...a beacon to anyone in town with a relationship (also a long shot): |
20 July 2021, 02:52 AM | #2 |
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20 July 2021, 02:54 AM | #3 |
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If you’re still based in Aspen I’d recommend going to the new AP boutique when it opens there this fall. I’d like to think they will have some inventory upon opening
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Now that would be awesome. Will it be corporate owned? Edit: Just called AP USA and they confirmed a boutique in the fall. Woohoo! I am going to stalk the crap out of them. Best news of the day! |
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20 July 2021, 03:43 AM | #6 |
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20 July 2021, 03:55 AM | #8 |
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Thanks. I actually do think this is my best chance and opportunity. New location, small town with mostly tourist wondering in and out, etc. We obviously have the customer base with so many second homes, etc. I think YTD the AVERAGE sale price of a home in my county is $12MM. Last year it was like $10.5MM.
However, there are not a ton of those people living here full time. Easy to stop in and say hi during mud season and between the leaf peepers and the resort opening when town is basically empty. The big question will be...do they take beer as payment for favors like all the ski shops |
20 July 2021, 04:09 AM | #9 |
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Definitely easier if you're local in a place like Aspen. Seems like a great opportunity to start a genuine relationship with a boutique (which will also be starting from scratch, after all).
On a side note, absolutely love Aspen and Colorado as a whole, the best ski trip I had in my life was a road trip in which 6 of us rented 2 cars in Denver in mid March and drove around the state, from small town to small town (Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Durango, etc), staying around 3 days at each place and enjoying the different ski resorts. Epic scenery, food, mountains... hope to go back soon! |
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I know you say you don't want to support the grey market, but in the non-hype years they provided a valuable service to buyers both on price and accessibility, so I would not rule them out on that basis.
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20 July 2021, 04:31 AM | #11 | |
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Aspen is great because all four mountains have a different feel, there are thousands of small businesses and it is a narrow valley. Only so much land and is getting close to max buildout. Lastly, for my needs, Aspen has the best fly fishing of them all. Message me if you ever get out this way again...happy to to ski, drink or fish with watch fans! They have just ruined things the last couple years for everyone that isn't a billionare and doesn't buy to flip. I can't support the current behaviors. Buying a high end watch should be fun and rewarding! |
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20 July 2021, 04:39 AM | #12 |
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I agree but then again so should be buying a ferrari, a GT3 porsche or a birkin bag, all these things are not exactly readily available. when there is money to be made ....
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20 July 2021, 05:14 AM | #13 |
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Funny thing...as I mentioned, Aspen is a pretty small town. When I go grab lunch I usually stroll through the area where many of the watch stores are, just to see what is in the window. It is a bit warm here today, so I took a different path to stay in the shade and grab a sandwich from the local euro style deli.
Interesting location choice, although here, you can't really be too picky. Only watch retailer on the block, although there is a jeweler close. It is kind of right in the middle between Panerai, Patek, and the Cartier/Rolex dealer. Less then two blocks from my office...should make the stalking easy.... |
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20 July 2021, 05:42 AM | #15 |
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What month are they set to open?
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20 July 2021, 05:54 AM | #16 |
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Not sure. The individual at AP USA just said "later this year," and obviously, the window stickers just say "fall." Finding contractors to do the work, supplies, etc. is obviously hard right now...as is finding employees. I doubt AP bought employee housing for the boutique and currently we have a big shortage at that labor level.
If I learn or see anything more in the months to come, I will let you all know. I will take the block around town a bit more now. |
20 July 2021, 09:07 PM | #17 |
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Looks like the stars have aligned locally here for you.
Keep a good look out for an opening! |
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This place is across the street from my office. I have been in a couple times, but based on their pricing, their entire goal is to rip off the maga rich coming through town. Kind of a shame. https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...aspen-2933478/ |
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22 July 2021, 07:23 AM | #20 |
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It's charming that people still have hope.
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22 July 2021, 07:32 AM | #21 |
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23 July 2021, 02:25 AM | #22 |
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Pretty nice that the boutique is opening right next to you like the stars are aligning, regardless of its operator. We are getting another here in socal as well in South Coast Plaza so I'm pretty stoked about that.
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I am certainly excited and yes, hopeful I can get on the list. I would also buy a ROC 41mm with the blue dial. Which is harder to get? The ROC with blue, or a 15500 if I am open to any dial (hoping not white though)? Any chance they issue an inhouse chrono movement for the 50th and do a run out of the old chronographs and they become easier to get? |
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23 July 2021, 03:22 AM | #24 | |
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I'm not sure whats harder to get anymore for steel because I've been out of the loop, but it used to be the ROC was easier than RO but blue will always have that extra bit of demand to make it more difficult to attain. New chrono movements will eventually trickle down to the steel models but I don't think that will make it any easier to get a current gen ROC. Doesn't hurt to ask your new boutique though. Good luck! |
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23 July 2021, 07:40 AM | #25 |
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Pre new in house ROC, I would say currently....
Blue RO > Blue ROC > White/Gray RO > Black RO However, two years I think it used to be any RO > ROC (including Blue). If you're lucky, I think day one, you would be able to get white dial ROC. If you see a homeless looking guy camping out night 1, it's probably me. And if it is, I'll flip a coin for you on that ROC. Lol. |
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Life is too short to not consider grey. Two years is a long time to wait!! https://crowninoystercase.com/buy/ol...-dial-full-set here is a good one.
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31 July 2021, 11:39 PM | #27 |
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As of last fall ROC was easier to get than a 15500 (I got a Panda ROC with ~2months wait) but with the imminent switchover to the in-house movement it's hard to predict what will happen - grey market definitely does NOT predict a sudden flood of 26331STs.
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3 August 2021, 02:59 AM | #28 |
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Continuing the conversation about Roger1 over on WatchNet from the "Newbie Advice" thread as I felt bad hijacking that thread.
I reached out to the guy on the RO he has for sale...I will post here what happens. I am sure it is a scam, but we will see how it unfolds. |
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Honestly, if the price is too good to be true, I would avoid it. The guy who bought the Daytona from HorologyHouse thought the price was too good to be true as well and bought it. The rest is history…..
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3 August 2021, 03:12 AM | #30 |
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Yep...this is typically the best advice. My guess, since I asked about a third party intermediary...I won't hear anything back from him.
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