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Old 17 May 2022, 01:18 AM   #1
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What started as a quick check in with my SA as I was passing though town turned into a "welcome to the family!"

My first (and hopefully not last) AP... I couldn't be more thrilled with the entire experience. Not only was I allocated a piece from my wishlist... it came faster than I could possibly imagine.

The quality is amazing and just feels... different... on my wrist in an incredible way.
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Old 17 May 2022, 01:55 AM   #2
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Congrats man. I’ve heard from some folks with no prior purchase history that they were told the taupe offshore would be near impossible as a first purchase. Good for you!
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Old 17 May 2022, 02:14 AM   #3
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Totally biased here but the ROO 43 in Taupe is an incredible reference.

It was my first (new) AP House purchase in 2021 and still love it now
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Old 17 May 2022, 03:27 AM   #4
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Congrats! Great first AP.
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Old 17 May 2022, 04:41 AM   #5
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Congrats! Fantastic first piece, the taupe is such a great dial.
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Old 17 May 2022, 06:38 AM   #6
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Congrats! That's a lovely piece.
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Old 17 May 2022, 08:14 AM   #7
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Congrats, looks great on you!
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Old 17 May 2022, 08:15 AM   #8
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Congrats! Excellent choice for a 1st AP, welcome to the club!
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Old 17 May 2022, 08:22 AM   #9
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Congratulations! It’s a stunning piece!


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Old 17 May 2022, 10:13 PM   #10
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Congrats! I love it.
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Old 18 May 2022, 08:00 AM   #11
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Love this reference. Congrats!
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Old 18 May 2022, 08:03 AM   #12
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Old 19 May 2022, 01:36 AM   #13
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Thanks all! It’s really hard to take off my wrist… absolutely love it!

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Congrats, how long was the wait?

And are you already on the list now for another piece or will you wait a bit before asking?
Wait was about 5 weeks and the watch was number one on my wish list. My SA knows I’m still interested in the others (white dial 15500ST or 26240ST). She said maybe towards the end of the year…. But I’m in zero hurry.

There’s a lingering rumor of new references from AP this year… so will be interesting to see how it plays out.
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Old 19 May 2022, 03:17 AM   #14
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Congrats - still waiting for the same... after having declined the black dial one. Please send some more pics - awesome 43mm reference!
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Old 19 May 2022, 05:58 AM   #15
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Please send some more pics - awesome 43mm reference!
Here you go!
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Old 20 May 2022, 12:06 AM   #16
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Oh man, it looks so good. Still struggling with picking this one or the grey ti.

I'm changing my mind on almost a daily basis.
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Old 20 May 2022, 04:27 AM   #17
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Here you go!

Man that's a good looking watch!
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Old 20 May 2022, 04:29 AM   #18
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This thread prompted me to pop mine on tonight to watch the USPGA golf
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Old 20 May 2022, 04:32 AM   #19
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Oh man, it looks so good. Still struggling with picking this one or the grey ti.

I'm changing my mind on almost a daily basis.
Good news is I don’t think you can go wrong… the grey ti looks great too… hope you can pick either up soon!
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Old 21 May 2022, 11:29 AM   #20
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Congrats! Nice looking piece to add to the AP family
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Old 21 May 2022, 12:20 PM   #21
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Old 22 May 2022, 08:05 AM   #22
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Old 23 May 2022, 05:07 AM   #23
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looking good, congrats
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