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

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by cascavel

I always thought of myself as a nobody, now I realize I'm even less than that. What's below a nobody? Anyone?

Pariah I think.

[Tentoedtom]

Congratulations! That is my wish to collect in 2023.

I don't see Code in your collection. Is it hidden or you don't have one?


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[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by SMD

Key thing is I don’t really sell.

Originally Posted by SMD

Had a 26331 blue dial but ended up selling as I was not wearing it.

Did your boutique have any comments on the 26331 sale?

[LndLord]

wow congrats

[SMD]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Did your boutique have any comments on the 26331 sale?

One sale in 10 years. Sold to a friend at list who was also a customer of the boutique. They didn’t have any concerns.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by Tentoedtom

Congratulations! That is my wish to collect in 2023.

I don't see Code in your collection. Is it hidden or you don't have one?


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Not yet.

[m3tek44]

Once again that's is some collections! Can you give us details to what was first piece=> follow by next (so on)? Seem like they allocated one piece a yr.?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by SMD

One sale in 10 years. Sold to a friend at list who was also a customer of the boutique. They didn’t have any concerns.

Thanks! Good datapoint to have.

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Congrats! Weren't there some claims of "one openworked max per customer" - just goes to show that there are no hard-and-fast rules in this business.

I've been told it's one skeleton per year per customer by my SA, but who knows.

[Bearxj86]

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.

Are you good looking? Sometimes that helps

Fantastic acquisitions. I myself have not been able to get even 1 skeleton, much less 2.

[conkers]

Many congrats - lovely collection!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by mickyd329

I've been told it's one skeleton per year per customer by my SA, but who knows.

Ah, the "per year" part makes quite a difference. Although I hope they'll spread the love around a bit more (in particular in my direction ).

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Pariah I think.

I don't know, I think Pariah has some cachet, notoriety even. I'll keep searching.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[brandrea]

Congratulations and nice collection

[bullies]

Originally Posted by le_baron

Congratulations. Very, very nice.



Given the allocations and collection, I disagree with the red text in that quote

X2

Big congrats!

[andreas0411]

Dream collection. Enjoy

[1st amg]

Wow what a stunner....and a collection to admire!

[S1mplee]

Congrats!! I hope my name gets picked one day for one of these beauties

[SMD]

Originally Posted by m3tek44

Once again that's is some collections! Can you give us details to what was first piece=> follow by next (so on)? Seem like they allocated one piece a yr.?

Off the top of my head, and AP acquisitions only counted, it was something like this:

15400 -- from an AD in 2013 (my wife actually bought me my first AP).
15703 -- bought a few months later from an AD
15707 -- bought from AP boutique in Japan in December 2013
26400 -- sometime in 2014 bought from AD
26331 -- AP NYC boutique 2017
26237 -- Beast Reissue from NYC Boutique in 2018
15407 -- NYC Boutique 2020
26574 -- NYC Boutique 2021
15510 -- NYC Boutique 2022
15416 -- NYC Boutique 2022

I also bought a number of accessories, bracelets, etc over time from the boutique. Nothing huge value, just consistent purchases. Had all my watches serviced through them as well.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by conkers

Many congrats - lovely collection!

Thank you. Been a huge admirer of your pieces all the way back to the Bumble Bee if I remember correctly and your issues with forged carbon cases. While I will never attain a collection like yours, it is truly inspirational.

One non-AP piece that is a ton of watch for the money is the Master Extreme Lab 2. Radial power reserve, jumping digital minute chronology, GMT, skeletonized dial, quick change strap system with articulating lugs, and on.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

Are you good looking? Sometimes that helps

Fantastic acquisitions. I myself have not been able to get even 1 skeleton, much less 2.

You did okay on the QP if I remember correctly. And the VC is amazing. I think there is some reversion to the mean going on at AP so over the next few years those who are patient yet persistent should be rewarded.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by Tentoedtom

Congratulations! That is my wish to collect in 2023.

I don't see Code in your collection. Is it hidden or you don't have one?


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Originally Posted by LndLord

wow congrats

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations and nice collection

Originally Posted by bullies

X2

Big congrats!

Originally Posted by andreas0411

Dream collection. Enjoy

Originally Posted by S1mplee

Congrats!! I hope my name gets picked one day for one of these beauties

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Wow what a stunner....and a collection to admire!

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.

[conkers]

Originally Posted by SMD

Thank you. Been a huge admirer of your pieces all the way back to the Bumble Bee if I remember correctly and your issues with forged carbon cases. While I will never attain a collection like yours, it is truly inspirational.

Thanks - good memory!

[Halothane]

Wow. You have no idea how fortunate you are. Far from the normal AP experience.

[only1swami]

congratulations and wear in the best of health! what a collection and journey and gives some hope for normies haha

do you mind sharing if you're pretty intentional with your SA (I want A, B exact spec) or keep it generic with a pool of pieces you'd be happy to purchase from if any are allocated? (ex. any open worked, any ceramic, etc.).

Did you share a little roadmap already where it covers all the pieces you'd happily buy?

thanks

[SMD]

Originally Posted by only1swami

congratulations and wear in the best of health! what a collection and journey and gives some hope for normies haha

do you mind sharing if you're pretty intentional with your SA (I want A, B exact spec) or keep it generic with a pool of pieces you'd be happy to purchase from if any are allocated? (ex. any open worked, any ceramic, etc.).

Did you share a little roadmap already where it covers all the pieces you'd happily buy?

thanks

Pretty general, I indicated I would take anything on a ceramic bracelet. And from his perspective he knows that after he goes to bat for me and gets whatever approvals he needs, he knows I will always close.

[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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[pav333hp]

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

[Lemarp]

Originally Posted by cascavel

I always thought of myself as a nobody, now I realize I'm even less than that. What's below a nobody? Anyone?

Me

Dude that's an insane collection!