I guess watches are an investment now....Incoming

[Kjp061987]

Congratulations

[worldofoyster]

Very nice, congrats!

[arnage]

Originally Posted by SMD

Most of the pieces pictured have not been worn much until recently. Lived in Manhattan for a long time and never gave much thought about where and when I wore my watches until the Fresh Direct delivery guy commented on my Nautilus. That kind of spooked me so I put them away in a safe. I just wore my Rolexes, JLC and other brands. Now that I moved to where no-one pays any attention to watches they are getting more wear, rotating in and out of the safe deposit box.

congratulations on the new ceramic..! do you notice any difference in case finishing vs the 15707, given that was introduced nearly a decade back..?

that's a fascinating (if somewhat unfortunate) tidbit, re: wearing habits in Manhattan.

can I ask where it is that no one pays attention to the watches now?.. are you still state-side, or basically a suburb of some form?

[trackingtime]

Originally Posted by SMD

Thanks all. My point about being a nobody is that I am not a VIP, not a celebrity or anything like that. It has been a slow and steady process with AP since 2013, and ramping up in the last couple years. What made the difference for me was a new SA and a new manager at the NYC boutique. “Susan” and I did not click. My current SA is all business - I do not stop in just to chat, and he does not reach out unless he has something for me. I don’t chase him or socialize or buy him presents. Key thing is I don’t really sell. So they know if I am allocated a piece they will not see it for sale soon after and put them in a tight spot.

As for the collection, I wish I could say that was it. I have a bit of a problem.

since 2013? then yes you deserve every allocation they can give to you
because 2013, AP are "shitters", royal oaks are going for 4 figures only
glad you stayed with them and now you're reaping the benefits

sick collection!

[tifosi]

Jesus, what a collection!

Want to make it 2 sales in 10 years and get me a Jumbo? Great. Thanks!

[SMD]

Originally Posted by Highendtime

Amazing collection and wear it in good health! I’m on my 12th AP too but no skeletons as yet.

I also find it’s all about the SA and the boutique manager; I’ve had a few that didn’t quite work out and others that were stellar and have since moved on!

I haven’t sold a single piece I’ve sourced from the AD yet only those I buy from fellow collectors so that does appear to work and they love that.

Gorgeous collection and congrats once again!


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Originally Posted by pav333hp

You have such an incredible AP collection! HUGE HUGE congrats!!!

Originally Posted by Lemarp

Me

Dude that's an insane collection!

Originally Posted by Kjp061987

Congratulations

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

Very nice, congrats!

Originally Posted by arnage

congratulations on the new ceramic..! do you notice any difference in case finishing vs the 15707, given that was introduced nearly a decade back..?

that's a fascinating (if somewhat unfortunate) tidbit, re: wearing habits in Manhattan.

can I ask where it is that no one pays attention to the watches now?.. are you still state-side, or basically a suburb of some form?

Apples and oranges. Case finishing on ROO is not as precise (other than bezel) as the ceramic bracelet. As for bezel, not a lot of difference that I can see.

Moved to the mountains where people are more interested in pimped out Subarus than watches.

Originally Posted by trackingtime

since 2013? then yes you deserve every allocation they can give to you
because 2013, AP are "shitters", royal oaks are going for 4 figures only
glad you stayed with them and now you're reaping the benefits

sick collection!

Most watches I purchased were underwater when I bought them. Only time that did not happen was when I was allocated the 15407. That one is not going anywhere.

Originally Posted by tifosi

Jesus, what a collection!

Want to make it 2 sales in 10 years and get me a Jumbo? Great. Thanks!

Jumbo is not my thing (like the nautilus better for ultra thin) and unfortunately my SA knows it. If it were a platinum jumbo I would be game, but regular steel is not really of interest to me. Had multiple opportunities to get one and always end up passing.

[Watchandhoop]

I am actually so jealous lol. Congrats this is a dream piece for me. My end goal!

[Bill11783]

Nice collection for a nobody. Congrats and best of luck!

[Token74]

Originally Posted by SMD

Don't usually post new acquisitions but here is a quick shot of the latest to come in and a few of his buddies. I am a nobody, but AP NYC has treated me very well since I got a new SA in 2020. Since then I have been allocated a 15407st, 26574ti, 15510 (blue) and now the 15416. Always wanted something on a ceramic bracelet and now that I have checked that box not sure what is next.

Wow! Just. Wow!


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[eal15]

congrats!