Have people been getting the "call" since the price increase was put in place?

[jcatral14]

Just curious.

[2loaded]

Before and after, yes

[Willyjo]

Picking up something today.

Will post pics later.

However, this will be my 4th piece in 2022.


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[TunaTuna]

My last call was before the recent price increase. I too am interested if boutiques are still calling their clients?

[LUDA]

Originally Posted by TunaTuna

My last call was before the recent price increase. I too am interested if boutiques are still calling their clients?

Like any other day.

With Rolex I heard more than once that the week or two weeks after the price increase they deliver a lot of pieces to the clients that very probably were in the safe for those couple of weeks just to earn a few hundred extra.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by LUDA

Like any other day.

With Rolex I heard more than once that the week or two weeks after the price increase they deliver a lot of pieces to the clients that very probably were in the safe for those couple of weeks just to earn a few hundred extra.

AP Boutique once told me to make sure to come in and pay before the following week, to avoid an imminent price increase. So, I don't think the price increase made any difference in the number of calls before/after.

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

AP Boutique once told me to make sure to come in and pay before the following week, to avoid an imminent price increase. So, I don't think the price increase made any difference in the number of calls before/after.

Your are lucky. I didn’t get that call and will pay the new pricing today.


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[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

Your are lucky. I didn’t get that call and will pay the new pricing today.

They probably know this all comes out of my kids' college funds. Still waiting for your pictures, btw!

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

They probably know this all comes out of my kids' college funds. Still waiting for your pictures, btw!

Here she is!


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[Champagnepapi]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

Here she is!


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That green on the ROC is so nice


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[GW44]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

However, this will be my 4th piece in 2022.

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I'm always amazed to hear about the allocations by AP in your part of the world compared to ours......

[Mini2]

No call ever, don't even think ive been given a direct number to a SA lol

[aldyrifqi]

i got 1 week before and 1 week after price increased

[thekman]

Originally Posted by GW44

I'm always amazed to hear about the allocations by AP in your part of the world compared to ours......

Same here. It's like they do not care much for the biggest watch market in the world (US). Also baffling when people are getting a 4th and 5th allocation in a year and others are being told there isn't much to go around

Congrats OP, the green ROC is the best!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

Here she is!

Very nice! Congrats!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by thekman

Same here. It's like they do not care much for the biggest watch market in the world (US).

Is it though? In 2020, AP's distribution was 40% Asia, 33% Europe, 16% Americas, 11% Middle East.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Is it though? In 2020, AP's distribution was 40% Asia, 33% Europe, 16% Americas, 11% Middle East.

Interesting.

Do you have the 2021 data to compare please?

[tcpx]

Yep, calls are coming in!

[Vivalas]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Is it though? In 2020, AP's distribution was 40% Asia, 33% Europe, 16% Americas, 11% Middle East.

That’s interesting to know, thanks for the info

[JPARICE]

I about feel of the Chair as I have been waiting for over 2 years for this piece, I still cannot believe it is on my wrist WF Daytona

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by thekman

Same here. It's like they do not care much for the biggest watch market in the world (US). Also baffling when people are getting a 4th and 5th allocation in a year and others are being told there isn't much to go around

Congrats OP, the green ROC is the best!

ME
If you're like its a wonderful thing

[TunaTuna]

Originally Posted by thekman

Same here. It's like they do not care much for the biggest watch market in the world (US). Also baffling when people are getting a 4th and 5th allocation in a year and others are being told there isn't much to go around

Congrats OP, the green ROC is the best!

AP wants clients that can buy 4-5 pieces, not someone who will be one and done. That's why you can't get a RO

[LUDA]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

AP Boutique once told me to make sure to come in and pay before the following week, to avoid an imminent price increase. So, I don't think the price increase made any difference in the number of calls before/after.

That's what I meant.

And that's great from their side, I had that happening at an AD where I bought a few pieces with an IWC I was waiting with. Left it paid 2 days before the raise and then picked it up some weeks later when they got it.

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

They probably know this all comes out of my kids' college funds. Still waiting for your pictures, btw!

Originally Posted by Willyjo

Here she is!


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That's a great looking ROC, congratulations!

Originally Posted by thekman

Same here. It's like they do not care much for the biggest watch market in the world (US). Also baffling when people are getting a 4th and 5th allocation in a year and others are being told there isn't much to go around

Congrats OP, the green ROC is the best!

Except it's not their biggest watch market...

[APWhale]

Originally Posted by TunaTuna

AP wants clients that can buy 4-5 pieces, not someone who will be one and done. That's why you can't get a RO

Pretty sure he already has 4-5 pieces

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

That’s interesting to know, thanks for the info

That was from an interview with Stefanie Ng, AP SE Asia CEO. Didn't see any newer numbers.

[jcatral14]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Is it though? In 2020, AP's distribution was 40% Asia, 33% Europe, 16% Americas, 11% Middle East.

Don't these numbers only reinforce what thekman is saying?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by jcatral14

Don't these numbers only reinforce what thekman is saying?

Only if our friend can provide some other metric showing that the US have a relatively larger share in the overall ultra-luxury watch market ;)

I'm sure AP could sell much more in the US, but there are a lot of long-time big and really big collectors in Asia they want to keep happy.

[jcatral14]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Only if our friend can provide some other metric showing that the US have a relatively larger share in the overall ultra-luxury watch market ;)

I'm sure AP could sell much more in the US, but there are a lot of long-time big and really big collectors in Asia they want to keep happy.

Those numbers look very skewed though. I am sure there are a lot of old time collectors in Asia just as there are in the Americas. Doesn't make sense that AP doesn't sell more in the world's largest economy. Unless they're choking the supply on purpose to increase demand and drive up the hype. I don't know, maybe it's the wine talking...

[jts278]

Just to add to all the comments above, I heard that some of the 50th anniversary pieces as well as other AP pieces originally destined for other markets have been reallocated to the Asian markets because much fewer boutique and house customers in Asia are flipping their pieces. AP actively monitors the secondary market and as a result are favoring markets where there are fewer flippers. In the end, I agree that each 50th RO should go to a customer who appreciates the piece and respects the brand. As a result, we have been seeing more incomings here. My friend is picking up his 50th ROC today even though at the beginning of the year he was not sure if he would get allocated one.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by jts278

Just to add to all the comments above, I heard that some of the 50th anniversary pieces as well as other AP pieces originally destined for other markets have been reallocated to the Asian markets because much fewer boutique and house customers in Asia are flipping their pieces. AP actively monitors the secondary market and as a result are favoring markets where there are fewer flippers. In the end, I agree that each 50th RO should go to a customer who appreciates the piece and respects the brand. As a result, we have been seeing more incomings here. My friend is picking up his 50th ROC today even though at the beginning of the year he was not sure if he would get allocated one.

That's interesting to hear. Hope that one of the reallocated 50th pieces makes it on my wrist