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10XRolex · 15 January 2019, 05:28 AM

Picked up the RO 15400 from an AD right before Christmas. With all the news this week of the 15500, I guess I got lucky in finding this one.

Avuong6494 · 15 January 2019, 05:31 AM

Were you on a waitlist of any sort? What was your experience and I’m what city. Give us the story!

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blacke90 · 15 January 2019, 05:46 AM

Big congrats!

Burlington · 15 January 2019, 05:50 AM

Beauty !! Congrats.

And yes - great to have what you want as it may be an interesting year for availability. Seems like a more diffuse range of models than ever, vying for an ever more profitable share of the 40k pieces AP will make this year.

10XRolex · 15 January 2019, 07:22 AM

[QUOTE=Avuong6494;9260736]Were you on a waitlist of any sort? What was your experience and I’m what city. Give us the story!

The purchase was between the Vacheron Overseas or the Royal Oak. I almost bought the Overseas but I held out since I did not see the RO in person yet.

I called the boutique in NYC but they had no more allocations left for the year. They were very cordial and friendly over the phone. I then called Material Good in NYC and they said that they had one. I sat on it for a couple of days before I went to go visit them. To my surprise it was still there and I pulled the trigger.

Very laid back experience and not pushy at all, which I like. They knew that if I wasn't going to buy it someone else by the weekend would have.

I asked but they didn't have any swag to accommodate the purchase. I also inquired the next day or so about an extra link for the bracelet. They didn't have one available but could get it within the day; at list price. I would have thought after paying list price for the watch they would have helped me out a little bit for the link. But then again, business is business, I get it.

Overall, a great experience, friendly staff and beautiful store.

ddossett1976 · 15 January 2019, 07:26 AM

Is that the silver dial ?

Avuong6494 · 15 January 2019, 07:32 AM

[QUOTE=10XRolex;9261055]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avuong6494

Were you on a waitlist of any sort? What was your experience and I’m what city. Give us the story!

The purchase was between the Vacheron Overseas or the Royal Oak. I almost bought the Overseas but I held out since I did not see the RO in person yet.

I called the boutique in NYC but they had no more allocations left for the year. They were very cordial and friendly over the phone. I then called Material Good in NYC and they said that they had one. I sat on it for a couple of days before I went to go visit them. To my surprise it was still there and I pulled the trigger.

Very laid back experience and not pushy at all, which I like. They knew that if I wasn't going to buy it someone else by the weekend would have.

I asked but they didn't have any swag to accommodate the purchase. I also inquired the next day or so about an extra link for the bracelet. They didn't have one available but could get it within the day; at list price. I would have thought after paying list price for the watch they would have helped me out a little bit for the link. But then again, business is business, I get it.

Overall, a great experience, friendly staff and beautiful store.

I assume Material Goods a gray dealer? And if so, I’m wondering why they are selling these pieces at MSRP. Any ideas?

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HarryLime · 15 January 2019, 07:38 AM

No, Material Good is an AD.

Avuong6494 · 15 January 2019, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryLime

No, Material Good is an AD.

Ahh. Do they have ROs readily available or was the OP at the right place at the right time?

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blacke90 · 15 January 2019, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryLime

No, Material Good is an AD.

Going inside Material Good is an experience itself. 100% AD

blacke90 · 15 January 2019, 08:08 AM

[QUOTE=10XRolex;9261055]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avuong6494

Were you on a waitlist of any sort? What was your experience and I’m what city. Give us the story!

The purchase was between the Vacheron Overseas or the Royal Oak. I almost bought the Overseas but I held out since I did not see the RO in person yet.

I called the boutique in NYC but they had no more allocations left for the year. They were very cordial and friendly over the phone. I then called Material Good in NYC and they said that they had one. I sat on it for a couple of days before I went to go visit them. To my surprise it was still there and I pulled the trigger.

Very laid back experience and not pushy at all, which I like. They knew that if I wasn't going to buy it someone else by the weekend would have.

I asked but they didn't have any swag to accommodate the purchase. I also inquired the next day or so about an extra link for the bracelet. They didn't have one available but could get it within the day; at list price. I would have thought after paying list price for the watch they would have helped me out a little bit for the link. But then again, business is business, I get it.

Overall, a great experience, friendly staff and beautiful store.

Beautiful store. While they’re in AD, they won’t have the resources as an AP Boutique. Congrats!

HK Islandboy · 15 January 2019, 08:54 AM

Congratulations!

10XRolex · 15 January 2019, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddossett1976

Is that the silver dial ?

Yes, it's the silver dial.

Bxtek · 15 January 2019, 10:39 AM

Nice find! Looks beautiful! I was always partial to the blue dial, but I have to admit that this silver dial is looking pretty spectacular! Congrats

Ar_Mi · 15 January 2019, 11:08 AM

Good find, considering the white dial is discontinued in the updated 15500.
Congrats!

dwatcher · 16 January 2019, 12:11 AM

It's a stunning piece. Congrats

Odie-r · 16 January 2019, 07:45 AM

What a beauty. Good timing! Congrats!

travisb · 16 January 2019, 08:38 AM

It's a beautiful watch!

Bearxj86 · 16 January 2019, 09:11 AM

Mistake. Code 11:59 is clearly superior and represents the AP brand the best.

AK797 · 16 January 2019, 10:29 AM

Well found, you must feel lucky indeed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearxj86

Mistake. Code 11:59 is clearly superior and represents the AP brand the best.

None of this neg talk on an incoming thread.

Bearxj86 · 16 January 2019, 10:46 AM

Haha fine and well noted :) Sorry OP I was being sarcastic!

Congrats on a great watch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Well found, you must feel lucky indeed.

None of this neg talk on an incoming thread.

15 January 2019, 05:50 AM	#4
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Lucky find. Beauty !! Congrats. And yes - great to have what you want as it may be an interesting year for availability. Seems like a more diffuse range of models than ever, vying for an ever more profitable share of the 40k pieces AP will make this year. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

16 January 2019, 07:45 AM	#17
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	What a beauty. Good timing! Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

15 January 2019, 05:31 AM	#2
Avuong6494 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 71	Were you on a waitlist of any sort? What was your experience and I’m what city. Give us the story! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2019, 05:46 AM	#3
blacke90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: AP\|\|Panerai\|\|Rolex Posts: 759	Big congrats!

15 January 2019, 07:22 AM	#5
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,580	[QUOTE=Avuong6494;9260736]Were you on a waitlist of any sort? What was your experience and I’m what city. Give us the story! The purchase was between the Vacheron Overseas or the Royal Oak. I almost bought the Overseas but I held out since I did not see the RO in person yet. I called the boutique in NYC but they had no more allocations left for the year. They were very cordial and friendly over the phone. I then called Material Good in NYC and they said that they had one. I sat on it for a couple of days before I went to go visit them. To my surprise it was still there and I pulled the trigger. Very laid back experience and not pushy at all, which I like. They knew that if I wasn't going to buy it someone else by the weekend would have. I asked but they didn't have any swag to accommodate the purchase. I also inquired the next day or so about an extra link for the bracelet. They didn't have one available but could get it within the day; at list price. I would have thought after paying list price for the watch they would have helped me out a little bit for the link. But then again, business is business, I get it. Overall, a great experience, friendly staff and beautiful store.

15 January 2019, 07:26 AM	#6
ddossett1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 48	Is that the silver dial ?

15 January 2019, 07:38 AM	#8
HarryLime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Posts: 676	No, Material Good is an AD.

15 January 2019, 08:54 AM	#12
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations!

15 January 2019, 10:39 AM	#14
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Nice find! Looks beautiful! I was always partial to the blue dial, but I have to admit that this silver dial is looking pretty spectacular! Congrats

15 January 2019, 11:08 AM	#15
Ar_Mi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dubai/Los Angeles Watch: a few Posts: 593	Good find, considering the white dial is discontinued in the updated 15500. Congrats!

16 January 2019, 12:11 AM	#16
dwatcher Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Watch: Luxury Watches Posts: 264	It's a stunning piece. Congrats

16 January 2019, 08:38 AM	#18
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	It's a beautiful watch!

16 January 2019, 09:11 AM	#19
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,800	Mistake. Code 11:59 is clearly superior and represents the AP brand the best.

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