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Old 12 May 2022, 06:33 PM   #1
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Icon6 Incame and well worth the wait

As we all know it's become more challenging as watch lovers to buy the pieces we really like/want to add to our collection over the last few years.

AP have probably been amoungst the brands that have sky rocketed the most and here in the UK (and Worldwide too I am sure) they have been totally inundated with people wanting to add to their AP collection, or to start one.

For me I've owned 3 prior ROO's that were all bought second hand but after an intro to the team at AP House London from a TRF member (and now friend) here, I added the ROO 43 Smoke Taupe to my collection summer last year;




However I'd started the process to buy a 15500 Blue dial Royal Oak way back in Spring 2019 at Harrods which, over time, proved to be not the best use of my time - hence the referral to AP House at the beginning of 2021 got me on the right track and this week I have collected this new watch;





And it's simply stunning The dial is better than I could ever have hoped and the range of Blue is amazing according to the light and how it interacts with the dial/colouring.

(and yes I will take some more, better pictures soon )

I had the option to wait for a new 15510 but once offered the 15500 Blue it was a simple decision to make for me. I will also look to add a 50th Anniversary Royal Oak reference later this year (Likely a new ROC and again with the help of the great team at AP House) but for now I can start to enjoy this one for the Summer.

There were plenty of times where I (and a few watch friends) thought this would maybe never happen given the surge in demand for new AP product but if you persevere, build that relationship (and trust both ways is key) and just show your love of watches it can happen for you too.

Have a good rest of your week AP fans
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Old 12 May 2022, 07:40 PM   #2
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Well done! Been trying to buy from AP direct for 5 years now. The referral has done you well
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Old 12 May 2022, 08:18 PM   #3
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Old 12 May 2022, 08:27 PM   #4
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Thank you Ash. You were instrumental (well, key really) in my purchase of the ROO 43 last year
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Old 12 May 2022, 08:28 PM   #5
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Well done! Been trying to buy from AP direct for 5 years now. The referral has done you well

Thanks mate.

Enjoy that GMT-Master II VTNR you have just picked up
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Old 12 May 2022, 09:24 PM   #6
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Thanks mate.

Enjoy that GMT-Master II VTNR you have just picked up
Haha I am. Takes a while to get used to it but absolutely ecstatic!
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Old 12 May 2022, 09:36 PM   #7
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Old 12 May 2022, 09:45 PM   #8
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Huge congratulations
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Old 12 May 2022, 09:59 PM   #9
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Old 12 May 2022, 10:00 PM   #10
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Congrats, looks great!
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Old 12 May 2022, 10:16 PM   #11
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Congrats, that dial is beautiful in the sun. It’s great to hear of real collectors actually receiving their favourite pieces from AP with some patience, keeps me hopeful! Enjoy it!


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Old 12 May 2022, 10:45 PM   #12
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Two stunning watches, nicely pictured too, enjoy in good health!
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Old 12 May 2022, 10:47 PM   #13
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Old 12 May 2022, 11:25 PM   #14
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Well done, well done. Great combo.
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Old 12 May 2022, 11:41 PM   #15
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Two fantastic watches indeed Gareth
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Old 13 May 2022, 12:18 AM   #16
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Old 13 May 2022, 12:18 AM   #17
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Old 13 May 2022, 12:19 AM   #18
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Thank you, sometimes the wait is well worth it as I said.
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Old 13 May 2022, 12:19 AM   #19
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Not that we are biased Stephen

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Old 13 May 2022, 12:22 AM   #21
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Congratulations, 2 amazing pieces!


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Yes, I'm very happy with these 2 and feel it's a decent start to a modest, but growing AP collection.

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Well done, well done. Great combo.
Thanks, I'm delighted with them both and work well as a combo.

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Old 13 May 2022, 01:29 AM   #22
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Looks like things are going well for you!
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Old 13 May 2022, 01:53 AM   #23
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Old 13 May 2022, 02:05 AM   #24
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Looks like things are going well for you!
Not quite on a roll but building a little momentum with AP here in the UK. Thanks.

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Old 13 May 2022, 02:33 AM   #25
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Well done, looks stunning! Definitely considering this or the grey 43 ROO with AP House too!
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Old 13 May 2022, 05:04 AM   #26
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Old 13 May 2022, 05:39 AM   #27
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Congratulations! Stunning piece. Been a few times to AP London. Hopefully one day will get a call .
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Old 13 May 2022, 06:11 AM   #28
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Congrats! Looks fantastic and a very nice addition!
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Old 13 May 2022, 06:15 AM   #29
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Great combo. Congrats!
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Old 13 May 2022, 06:23 AM   #30
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