AP has “ruined” Rolex for me

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Originally Posted by AshAP

It all comes down to individual relationships. The AD that I bought Rolex from lost the dealership and starting again with the new dealership has been impossible due to their attitude. I’ve bought AP for over 15 years so they treat me extremely well and therefore that is the brand that I feel closest to and my first place to look when I can afford a new watch.


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same goes for anyone who wants to start a new relationship with AP, almost impossible, at least here in Singapore.
imagine sitting thru like an interview, for them to profile you, asking questions like your job, your annual income etc.

at least rolex staff just gives you the attitude without the interview.

both suck for new and younger clients which are going to be their future, but instead they prefer having business done with old timers.

[NYG1121]

AP has made me appreciate rolex more!

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by Armis

Ash, did you work with the same SA over the course of those 15 years, or not necessarily? At the very least I’m guessing the relationship has been with the same boutique, correct?

No, I started buying through an AD that I had a very long standing relationship with (bought my first Tag Heuer age 12 from them), then bought Omega, Panerai, Rolex, AP. Then I started getting invited to the golf events by APUK and got to know the team through that, I’ve known the top dude at AP House for 12 or more years. I think there must be a client profile database so new staff to the business know what you’re like as a client. In my case I’m not a rich guy compared to most people on this forum and I can only buy a watch a year.

TBH the only time I’ve felt like I’m in an interview and questions were veering towards annual income was in Richard Mille in Harrods and it completely put me off the brand especially because the RM employee asking the (none of your f***ing business) questions had badly bleached hair, chipped nail polish and cheap clothes, she was a complete chav, I’ve never been interested in RM since.


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[Napaswar]

Could be AP Buying Experience has ruined Rolex Buying Experience for me.
I couldn't buy even a 31mm datejust (waited almost a year without any hope) while getting Royal Oak 37mm was easier. So, sold all Rolex (Daytona, Sub, GMT) and never regret.

[Vivalas]

Originally Posted by GW44

As a good friend of mine on this forum says to me often, “less is more”, which is why I’m curtailing my Rolex purchases in preference to widening my AP collection with the help of the great team at AP House London.

Sounds like an incredibly switched on fella to me! Probably very good looking too

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

Sounds like an incredibly switched on fella to me! Probably very good looking too

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[GW44]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

Sounds like an incredibly switched on fella to me! Probably very good looking too

I think he’s still in “Shady Pines” home for mentally challenged old folks with an AP branded straight jacket on………

Originally Posted by AshAP

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And dead modest too