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Old 11 January 2023, 06:49 AM   #1
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First AP Incoming

I am absolutely delighted to have recieved my first AP, a Royal Oak 41mm grey dial from their boutique. I fell in love with their timepieces over five years ago when I first tried one on the wrist, but did not have the means to afford up until more recently.

I am blown away by the finishing of the timepiece itself, it is mesmerising and photos really do not do it any justice as I am sure you are all aware. The bracelet is the most comfortable I have ever felt! The craftsmanship is superb and it really does feel like a big step up from Rolex!

Super grateful to have received the allocation, AP have been amazing, in particular my SA in London. She has provided the best customer experience.

Truly thankful - could anyone please provide guidance on how to clean the watch? Is water followed by drying with a lens cloth ok? Any guidance would be much appreciated :)
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Old 11 January 2023, 06:52 AM   #2
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That's about as good as a 3 watch collection as you can get
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Old 11 January 2023, 06:54 AM   #3
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That's about as good as a 3 watch collection as you can get
Thanks so much for your kind words! Your collection there is incredible!
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Old 11 January 2023, 07:04 AM   #4
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Epic! Congrats!

Dawn dish soap has been surprisingly effective and the best option IMHO to wash.
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Old 11 January 2023, 07:06 AM   #5
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Epic! Congrats!

Dawn dish soap has been surprisingly effective and the best option IMHO to wash.
Thank you very much!!
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Old 11 January 2023, 07:09 AM   #6
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Old 11 January 2023, 07:16 AM   #7
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love it, welcome to the club and congrats.

I’ve exhausted my 50th allowance but thinking about going grey for a 50th one with prices coming down
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Old 11 January 2023, 07:35 AM   #8
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Congrats! I rinse mine with water and wipe with a microfiber cloth each morning, then once a week I use a soft-bristle toothbrush and hand soap to clean it before rinsing and wiping with the microfiber cloth.
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Old 11 January 2023, 07:42 AM   #9
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Wauuw congrats
Thank you!!

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love it, welcome to the club and congrats.

I’ve exhausted my 50th allowance but thinking about going grey for a 50th one with prices coming down
Thanks so much! I am so happy with it. Last year the sales team explained that a 50th anniversary is difficult to allocate to new customers like me- I told them that I would feel uncomfortable purchasing one as existing clients should probably get them. Super happy they allocated me one of their first non 50th of the year :)

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Congrats! I rinse mine with water and wipe with a microfiber cloth each morning, then once a week I use a soft-bristle toothbrush and hand soap to clean it before rinsing and wiping with the microfiber cloth.
This is super helpful, appreciate it!
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Old 11 January 2023, 08:44 AM   #10
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Huge congrats OP!! Great piece for a first AP… I too got the same grey dial RO as a first AP it’s amazing and you’ll love it.


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Old 11 January 2023, 09:51 AM   #11
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Huge congrats OP!! Great piece for a first AP… I too got the same grey dial RO as a first AP it’s amazing and you’ll love it.


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Thank you!! Great to hear you are enjoying wearing it!
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Old 11 January 2023, 10:04 AM   #12
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Congrats on a beautiful piece!

I just use some hand soap, soft brush, dry with microfiber cloth, and hair dryer.

Welcome to the AP world.
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Old 11 January 2023, 10:26 AM   #13
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Good choice, congrats!
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Old 11 January 2023, 11:13 AM   #14
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Congrats on your Royal Oak!!

I use a microfiber towel to wipe off smudges and once in a while, I will use some dish soap with some warm water and a soft toothbrush to clean off bracelets.
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Old 11 January 2023, 11:19 AM   #15
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Awesome…wear in good health! I love the gold rotor.
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Old 11 January 2023, 12:05 PM   #16
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Congrats, great piece!
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Old 11 January 2023, 02:55 PM   #17
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nice piece! congrats
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Old 11 January 2023, 03:16 PM   #18
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Very happy for you, congratulations!

It appears that the London boutique is great, based on the number of positive posts about interactions and allocations that I’ve noticed. That’s great to see.
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Old 11 January 2023, 07:06 PM   #19
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Old 11 January 2023, 08:52 PM   #20
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Great looking watch, congrats.
I like the grey dial a lot.
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Old 11 January 2023, 09:18 PM   #21
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Great to see this
Stock is coming through to new clients
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Old 11 January 2023, 09:35 PM   #22
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Congrats! Would you mind letting me know how long you waited.

And was this with AP House?

Thank you!
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Old 11 January 2023, 10:32 PM   #23
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Old 11 January 2023, 10:59 PM   #24
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Congratulations! Such a classic! Wear it in good health
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Old 11 January 2023, 11:02 PM   #25
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Congrats! Looking great on your wrist.
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Old 11 January 2023, 11:05 PM   #26
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Classic, welcome to AP RO family! Congratulations with first piece!
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Old 11 January 2023, 11:12 PM   #27
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Congrats! Wow! RO for a first! Wear in the best of health
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Old 11 January 2023, 11:15 PM   #28
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Congrats! Would it be possible to send us a few pictures in natural lighting?
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Old 12 January 2023, 12:10 AM   #29
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Congrats I really like the grey dial and it’s nice to see a bit of colour with the rose rotor coming back.


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Old 12 January 2023, 01:42 AM   #30
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