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Old 23 April 2021, 01:34 AM   #1
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Incoming finally!

I have been an admirer of the Royal Oak ever since seeing my uncle's over 20 years ago, but it always seemed out of reach for me. Since then, I have focused mostly on Rolexes, but I still yearned to obtain a piece from a member of the Holy Trinity, and the Royal Oak has been a top contender for a long time.

I first ventured into the AP NYC midtown boutique with a serious inquiry in January 2020. Chatted with the SA, and was told although difficult, it may be possible for me to obtain a non-blue dial 15500ST with some patience. So he registered my interest for a gray dialed one. Shortly after, COVID happened, and my pursuit of the piece fell by the wayside for a while. Fast forward to October 2020, I called the SA to express my still present interest, only this time, I asked to be considered for the white/silver dial instead, as over the past few months, that dial has really grown on my from all the pics I have seen. Stopped by the store to say hi in late November and again in January. In March, my wife and I stopped by, where she got to try on a diamond bezeled 37mm Offshore, and I tried on the Offshore Vampire, while continuing to express interest in the white 15500ST. It was during this visit I met the boutique coordinator, along with my original SA.

This past Monday, I got an unexpected call from the boutique coordinator, saying they would like to offer me the white dialed 15500ST. Of course, I accepted, and proceeded to get the funds wired to them, which was completed by Wednesday. Told them my wrist size for them to size. This morning (Thursday), I received the package I have waited a long time for.

Here are some pics. For those wondering, my wrist is about 16.3cm, or about 6.4". The watch definitely wears large, but the lugs are within the boundaries of my wrist edges, so I think it should work fine. Also, it is super comfortable wearing. Not too heavy, but enough weight to remind you that you are wearing a fine mechanical timepiece.



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Old 23 April 2021, 01:42 AM   #2
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So it is possible - congrats! Wonder when we'll hear about success from someone who made first contact in 2021.
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Old 23 April 2021, 02:18 AM   #3
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Huge congrats, awesome feedback once again from nyc boutique.
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Old 23 April 2021, 02:56 AM   #4
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Thanks!
Can't say enough nice things about the folks at the NYC boutique. Very cordial and welcoming everytime I walked in, and very honest about what pieces are possible or not. As others have pointed out in the past, my impression is that it's important for them to get a feel for you as a person and an AP enthusiast.
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Old 23 April 2021, 03:21 AM   #5
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Congrats on the new piece!

Condolences for starting the wait for #2. Lol.
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Old 23 April 2021, 03:39 AM   #6
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Old 23 April 2021, 03:47 AM   #7
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Congrats! Looks great


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Old 23 April 2021, 03:55 AM   #8
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Nice work. And nice piano to boot!
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Old 23 April 2021, 03:56 AM   #9
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Nice - congratulations!
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Old 23 April 2021, 05:59 AM   #10
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Welcome to the club!!! Isn't the bracelet and case finishing amazing? People who haven't tried one on or seen one in person don't realize how special it is in the metal. Pictures also can't capture the sparkle of that dial either.
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Old 23 April 2021, 07:44 AM   #11
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Beautiful!
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Old 23 April 2021, 07:50 AM   #12
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Old 23 April 2021, 08:10 AM   #13
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Very nice. Enjoy.
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Old 23 April 2021, 08:30 AM   #14
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Congrats mate
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Old 23 April 2021, 09:13 AM   #15
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Congrats!! The wait is over, enjoy your watch in best health!
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Old 23 April 2021, 09:21 AM   #16
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congrats. Glad your patience paid off.
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Old 23 April 2021, 10:41 AM   #17
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Congrats - love the watch. NYC boutique is the best!
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Old 23 April 2021, 12:15 PM   #18
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Awesome! Looks great, nice choice.
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Old 23 April 2021, 12:32 PM   #19
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That's a beautiful watch. Enjoy wearing that watch for a long time.
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Old 23 April 2021, 01:46 PM   #20
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As an owner of a 15202st and a silver 15500st, i can whole heartedly say you chose wisely.

i don't get the blue dial dial hype. next to my 15202 the silver is just outstanding and it gets the most wrist time.

and yes i know the 15500 blue is not the same blue as 15202 but i would chose the 15500 silver everytime over any other color!

the photos never do this dial any justice.
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Old 23 April 2021, 01:53 PM   #21
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Congrats! I believe your patience and pesistence paid off
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Old 23 April 2021, 02:00 PM   #22
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Old 23 April 2021, 02:23 PM   #23
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Thanks everyone! I took a chance on the silver. I tried on a silver dialed 15400ST years ago, but at the time, it wasn't my dial color of choice, so I paid no mind to the attributes of that dial. I was just more concerned with size at that time. Since then, I have never seen one in the flesh, but fell in love with it based on photos.

Now that I got a chance to see it up close for a little while, the beauty is really quite remarkable. It can appear as a brilliant white, or a sparkling light silver depending on the lighting. And of course, for those who have not handled a RO in person, the bracelet alone is worth the price of admission. Probably the best in class IMHO.
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Old 23 April 2021, 02:34 PM   #24
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Old 23 April 2021, 04:50 PM   #25
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Congrats, the silver dial is really something!
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Old 23 April 2021, 07:40 PM   #26
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Congrats, I remember walking into Selfridges 15 years ago or so and seeing my first APs and, then looking down at my Citizen, dreaming that one day I could own one, it was the first luxury brand I really coveted as a no-money student, before Rolex, Omega or PP.
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Old 23 April 2021, 07:58 PM   #27
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It certainly wears well on your wrist.
Congratulations.
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Old 23 April 2021, 09:11 PM   #28
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Old 24 April 2021, 12:17 AM   #29
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Old 24 April 2021, 06:10 AM   #30
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Thanks again guy for the additional comments!
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