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fspfsp · 8 December 2021, 04:41 AM

WOW, brilliant mate, congrats! Beautiful!!

sullivan2829 · 8 December 2021, 08:03 AM

Congrats, that is spectacular!

Xerxes77 · 8 December 2021, 08:12 AM

Congratulations

underpar31009 · 8 December 2021, 09:30 AM

Spectacular! I love that one! Big congratulations!

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watchucallit · 8 December 2021, 12:11 PM

OMG... this is an incredible piece.. I really drool over this one

pwnageinc · 8 December 2021, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

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Did you get this gray or retail?

conkers · 8 December 2021, 09:42 PM

Many congrats! Awesome incoming!

1William · 8 December 2021, 10:21 PM

Congratulations.

raclaims · 9 December 2021, 03:30 AM

Thx guys some really funny responses
This is one heck of a machine on the wrist it’s incredible

Some more pix

VogelPhoenix · 9 December 2021, 04:06 AM

As good as it gets

911AP · 9 December 2021, 04:35 AM

Why doesn't AP release ROOs like this but without the tourbillon and 250k price tag? If they won't bring back carbon they should do a ROO in this finish but with a black dial. Or a ceramic ROO.

I'd most certainly be first to buy. Instead they are doing all these weird ass color combinations and configurations.

This is by far my favorite ROO. Congrats!

-dustin · 9 December 2021, 04:47 AM

but no cake?

raclaims · 9 December 2021, 05:15 AM

HA!!!! I guess AP didn't learn from VC...that made me laugh!!

macrowatch · 9 December 2021, 06:43 AM

@raclaims, at the 4 & 8 o'clock positions, is that purely atheistic or is it part of the movement?

VogelPhoenix · 9 December 2021, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 911AP

I'd most certainly be first to buy.

That seems very optimistic

alexlt730512 · 9 December 2021, 02:40 PM

amazing movement. thanks for sharing the case back

1William · 9 December 2021, 10:41 PM

Great closeup pictures.

eal15 · 10 December 2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

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dammit! I'm so jealous!!!! Congrats!

seadubs · 10 December 2021, 02:01 PM

insane, nice pick up!

brkn · 11 December 2021, 06:17 AM

how does one get allocated this? 1 in 100 pieces? wow!

GS93108 · 11 December 2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brkn

how does one get allocated this? 1 in 100 pieces? wow!

And that is the magic question.

The OP will have his own story but in general you first need to express your interest in a specific piece (i.e. ask for one), then you'll need the support of your sales person who will then advocate for you to the Boutique/AP House manager, who in turn will then advocate for you to HQ. At that point you HOPE that a) there is at least one left that can be allocated to you and b) that HQ give you their blessing.

Depending on the model there are varying degrees of discretion that are to be exercised. A 15450 may be within the discretion of the SA. A 15407 definitely requires the Boutique Manager's sign off. Pieces like this one require sign off from HQ.

All of the above can be summarised very simply though: Relationship.

And one more thing. This is 1 of 100. But that's not really the whole picture. This is the first 43mm ROO Self Winding Flying Tourbillon AND it was entered into GPHG by AP (unfortunately it didn't win, but it was worthy of being entered). So if you factor in all of that, then this is a future historic piece. Very cool indeed, possibly the coolest ROO I've seen.

eonflux · 11 December 2021, 08:32 PM

Wow
Congrats!!!

mwc5k · 12 December 2021, 03:13 AM

I love this piece, simply awesome.

brkn · 12 December 2021, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GS93108

And that is the magic question.

The OP will have his own story but in general you first need to express your interest in a specific piece (i.e. ask for one), then you'll need the support of your sales person who will then advocate for you to the Boutique/AP House manager, who in turn will then advocate for you to HQ. At that point you HOPE that a) there is at least one left that can be allocated to you and b) that HQ give you their blessing.

Depending on the model there are varying degrees of discretion that are to be exercised. A 15450 may be within the discretion of the SA. A 15407 definitely requires the Boutique Manager's sign off. Pieces like this one require sign off from HQ.

All of the above can be summarised very simply though: Relationship.

And one more thing. This is 1 of 100. But that's not really the whole picture. This is the first 43mm ROO Self Winding Flying Tourbillon AND it was entered into GPHG by AP (unfortunately it didn't win, but it was worthy of being entered). So if you factor in all of that, then this is a future historic piece. Very cool indeed, possibly the coolest ROO I've seen.

damn, that was a great answer man. thank you!

Tanuki · 13 December 2021, 04:24 PM

That is a work of art! I bet it’s x10 better in person.

raclaims · 17 December 2021, 02:52 AM

So I started rotating back to other pieces but I keep going back to this one. It's actually quite special and I don't have to worry about setting the date!! Just a nice chrono and a awe inspiring flying tourbillon wrapped in a bad ass titanium case...so happy with it!

brandrea · 17 December 2021, 02:53 AM

Congratulations and enjoy it

raclaims · 18 December 2021, 10:45 AM

Travel watch !! In flight ! Even a miserable flight is cheered up by a glance at this magnificent machine always lurking

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Watch This · 18 December 2021, 11:02 AM

Box and papers?

Kittayos · 18 December 2021, 05:38 PM

I picked it up 2 months ago. Mixed feeling for me but much better than the AP concept when worn.

After the new price increase in Sep and probably again in Jan, we are now looking at $300k plus tax.

No idea why it’s so expensive. Still don’t get it.

8 December 2021, 04:41 AM	#31
fspfsp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 253	WOW, brilliant mate, congrats! Beautiful!! __________________ Current stable - AP: 26331, 15703, 15510 Rolex: 326934, 126600, 116660, 216570, 126710BLNR, 116610LV IWC: 5004, 5001 Patek: 3744, 5968A

8 December 2021, 09:42 PM	#37
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,996	Many congrats! Awesome incoming! __________________ IG: @conkers1971 Revolution Video Feature: https://www.revolution.watch/collect...f-conkers1971/

8 December 2021, 08:03 AM	#32
sullivan2829 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Leeds Watch: DSSD JC, AP ROO FC Posts: 78	Congrats, that is spectacular!

8 December 2021, 08:12 AM	#33
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Congratulations

8 December 2021, 09:30 AM	#34
underpar31009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: USA Watch: AP and JLC Posts: 346	Spectacular! I love that one! Big congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2021, 12:11 PM	#35
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	OMG... this is an incredible piece.. I really drool over this one

8 December 2021, 10:21 PM	#38
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

9 December 2021, 03:30 AM	#39
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	Thx guys some really funny responses This is one heck of a machine on the wrist it’s incredible Some more pix

9 December 2021, 04:06 AM	#40
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,599	As good as it gets

9 December 2021, 04:35 AM	#41
911AP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Posts: 445	Why doesn't AP release ROOs like this but without the tourbillon and 250k price tag? If they won't bring back carbon they should do a ROO in this finish but with a black dial. Or a ceramic ROO. I'd most certainly be first to buy. Instead they are doing all these weird ass color combinations and configurations. This is by far my favorite ROO. Congrats!

9 December 2021, 04:47 AM	#42
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,571	but no cake?

9 December 2021, 05:15 AM	#43
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	HA!!!! I guess AP didn't learn from VC...that made me laugh!!

9 December 2021, 06:43 AM	#44
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	@raclaims, at the 4 & 8 o'clock positions, is that purely atheistic or is it part of the movement?

9 December 2021, 02:40 PM	#46
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	amazing movement. thanks for sharing the case back

9 December 2021, 10:41 PM	#47
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Great closeup pictures.

10 December 2021, 02:01 PM	#49
seadubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 244	insane, nice pick up!

11 December 2021, 06:17 AM	#50
brkn "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Houston Posts: 207	how does one get allocated this? 1 in 100 pieces? wow!

11 December 2021, 08:32 PM	#52
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	Wow Congrats!!!

12 December 2021, 03:13 AM	#53
mwc5k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 97	I love this piece, simply awesome.

13 December 2021, 04:24 PM	#55
Tanuki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 732	That is a work of art! I bet it’s x10 better in person.

17 December 2021, 02:52 AM	#56
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	So I started rotating back to other pieces but I keep going back to this one. It's actually quite special and I don't have to worry about setting the date!! Just a nice chrono and a awe inspiring flying tourbillon wrapped in a bad ass titanium case...so happy with it!

17 December 2021, 02:53 AM	#57
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,707	Congratulations and enjoy it

18 December 2021, 10:45 AM	#58
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	Travel watch !! In flight ! Even a miserable flight is cheered up by a glance at this magnificent machine always lurking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 December 2021, 11:02 AM	#59
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Box and papers?

18 December 2021, 05:38 PM	#60
Kittayos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bkk Posts: 309	I picked it up 2 months ago. Mixed feeling for me but much better than the AP concept when worn. After the new price increase in Sep and probably again in Jan, we are now looking at $300k plus tax. No idea why it’s so expensive. Still don’t get it.

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