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Tay821 · 26 May 2017, 04:08 AM

Looking to buy my first AP and am ready to put a deposit down on a 15202. I wanted to know which one has the best experience. I've heard that boutiques offer a 5 yr warranty and first service included. Also heard that some people have gotten swag and even been invited to events (which I think would be a very cool experience, when spending tens of thousands). I realize a discount may be slim to none ata boutique let alone on this piece. Can anyone shed a light on where might be there best boutique to go?

Thanks for the insights

GB-man · 26 May 2017, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

Looking to buy my first AP and am ready to put a deposit down on a 15202. I wanted to know which one has the best experience. I've heard that boutiques offer a 5 yr warranty and first service included. Also heard that some people have gotten swag and even been invited to events (which I think would be a very cool experience, when spending tens of thousands). I realize a discount may be slim to none ata boutique let alone on this piece. Can anyone shed a light on where might be there best boutique to go?

Thanks for the insights

Not sure it really matters. Are you planning to travel there or just call? I like Miami.

Tay821 · 26 May 2017, 04:43 AM

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Not sure it really matters. Are you planning to travel there or just call? I like Miami.

I wouldn't mind planning a trip around it...aka a peace offering for the wife. However I realize if I just have it shipped to me I won't be paying tax. I've only been to the vegas 'boutique' so far fully realizing they're run by Westime and not 'true ap' boutique

GB-man · 26 May 2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

I wouldn't mind planning a trip around it...aka a peace offering for the wife. However I realize if I just have it shipped to me I won't be paying tax. I've only been to the vegas 'boutique' so far fully realizing they're run by Westime and not 'true ap' boutique

Nothing stopping you from going to the boutique, smelling the air, and having an experience trying on a bunch of cool watches then shipping it back to your home.

Either way the wife is likely to do major damage. Bal harbor and 57th/5th/Madison are loaded with high end shopping

Pick your poison!

locutus49 · 26 May 2017, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Nothing stopping you from going to the boutique, smelling the air, and having an experience trying on a bunch of cool watches then shipping it back to your home.

Either way the wife is likely to do major damage. Bal harbor and 57th/5th/Madison are loaded with high end shopping

Pick your poison!

brandrea · 26 May 2017, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Nothing stopping you from going to the boutique, smelling the air, and having an experience trying on a bunch of cool watches then shipping it back to your home.

Either way the wife is likely to do major damage. Bal harbor and 57th/5th/Madison are loaded with high end shopping

Pick your poison!

Rto · 26 May 2017, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

Looking to buy my first AP and am ready to put a deposit down on a 15202. I wanted to know which one has the best experience. I've heard that boutiques offer a 5 yr warranty and first service included. Also heard that some people have gotten swag and even been invited to events (which I think would be a very cool experience, when spending tens of thousands). I realize a discount may be slim to none ata boutique let alone on this piece. Can anyone shed a light on where might be there best boutique to go?

Thanks for the insights

AP Bal Harbor Boutique in Miami hands down ! Best experience ever

You can look for Francina Pimentel (very knowledgeable and working with AP for many many years) - (305)864 6776

If you want you can mention that Renato referred you to her.

Good luck!

koz123 · 26 May 2017, 05:32 AM

AP in NYC, ask for Kevin and tell him Anthony sent you.

GB-man · 26 May 2017, 05:54 AM

Alternatively, pm Thanh Do. Stay home. Grill steak. Tell him tom sent you

martinr · 26 May 2017, 06:28 AM

About the tax, if AP has a presence in your state and you buy from an out of state AD and ship it home you will be charged sales tax. For example, NY to California they charge tax, Vegas to NY charge tax.

Tay821 · 26 May 2017, 06:35 AM

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About the tax, if AP has a presence in your state and you buy from an out of state AD and ship it home you will be charged sales tax. For example, NY to California they charge tax, Vegas to NY charge tax.

No AP boutique in my state. Just an AD. Does this still count?

Tay821 · 26 May 2017, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Alternatively, pm Thanh Do. Stay home. Grill steak. Tell him tom sent you

I've already reached out to him actually and said if you get anything in to let me know. Thanks !

martinr · 26 May 2017, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

No AP boutique in my state. Just an AD. Does this still count?

If the AD is owned by Westime I think the boutique will charge tax. Otherwise you should be OK.

Tay821 · 26 May 2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

If the AD is owned by Westime I think the boutique will charge tax. Otherwise you should be OK.

Not owned by westime

GB-man · 26 May 2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

I've already reached out to him actually and said if you get anything in to let me know. Thanks !

Good call I thought he had a bnib J series jumbo no?

selpo · 26 May 2017, 10:39 PM

Second the Bal Harbor boutique, got my 15202 a few yrs ago from them and Maria and Indira were great!

masterserg · 26 May 2017, 10:49 PM

DSW has a jumbo on his site. Zero concerns buying from him as many many many people would attest to. I'd give him a call. Otherwise, the Bal Harbour boutique is awesome.

jem7v · 26 May 2017, 11:43 PM

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DSW has a jumbo on his site. Zero concerns buying from him as many many many people would attest to. I'd give him a call. Otherwise, the Bal Harbour boutique is awesome.

He already sold it the day he got it. I think he just left it on there.

Tay821 · 27 May 2017, 01:50 AM

Thanks guys. I put a down payment at a boutique and will try on for size and look there and will reach out to DSW and Takuya prior to pulling trigger.

GB-man · 27 May 2017, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

Thanks guys. I put a down payment at a boutique and will try on for size and look there and will reach out to DSW and Takuya prior to pulling trigger.

Nice! Which one you headed for?

Tay821 · 27 May 2017, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice! Which one you headed for?

I did vegas bc the wife and I get there usuallly quarterly for a long weekend getaway. Now I just have to book the trip.

GB-man · 27 May 2017, 05:24 AM

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I did vegas bc the wife and I get there usuallly quarterly for a long weekend getaway. Now I just have to book the trip.

Sounds like a good time. Enjoy yourselves

lapince · 27 May 2017, 10:42 PM

I got my CE diver at the Paris Boutique, but I dealt with the director, no free service but free travel box, and 10 points off, which added to the 15% tax redund was a pretty sweet deal. I dealt with them after when my case cracked, they were great, each time showed me all the coolest watches I wanted to try, so great overall experience

26 May 2017, 04:08 AM	#1
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	Boutique Experiences Looking to buy my first AP and am ready to put a deposit down on a 15202. I wanted to know which one has the best experience. I've heard that boutiques offer a 5 yr warranty and first service included. Also heard that some people have gotten swag and even been invited to events (which I think would be a very cool experience, when spending tens of thousands). I realize a discount may be slim to none ata boutique let alone on this piece. Can anyone shed a light on where might be there best boutique to go? Thanks for the insights

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masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,422	DSW has a jumbo on his site. Zero concerns buying from him as many many many people would attest to. I'd give him a call. Otherwise, the Bal Harbour boutique is awesome. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

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GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,850	Alternatively, pm Thanh Do. Stay home. Grill steak. Tell him tom sent you

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martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	About the tax, if AP has a presence in your state and you buy from an out of state AD and ship it home you will be charged sales tax. For example, NY to California they charge tax, Vegas to NY charge tax.

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selpo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 549	Second the Bal Harbor boutique, got my 15202 a few yrs ago from them and Maria and Indira were great!

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Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	Thanks guys. I put a down payment at a boutique and will try on for size and look there and will reach out to DSW and Takuya prior to pulling trigger.

27 May 2017, 10:42 PM	#23
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I got my CE diver at the Paris Boutique, but I dealt with the director, no free service but free travel box, and 10 points off, which added to the 15% tax redund was a pretty sweet deal. I dealt with them after when my case cracked, they were great, each time showed me all the coolest watches I wanted to try, so great overall experience

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