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Old 13 April 2024, 08:27 AM   #1
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Visiting London - recommending which AP boutique or House to visit?

Hello, AP crowd,

Title says it all, I see there are two Boutiques and one House.
Which one should I register with?

The one with the most inventory to try on, right?


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Old 13 April 2024, 10:38 AM   #2
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Hello, AP crowd,

Title says it all, I see there are two Boutiques and one House.
Which one should I register with?

The one with the most inventory to try on, right?


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I've only been to the boutique in Harrod's a long time ago, which is nice enough. Given the choice, for the next visit I'd definitely go to the AP House.
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Old 13 April 2024, 06:05 PM   #3
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AP House is great.
They're very approachable and friendly. I bought my AP Royal Oak 15550ST from there with no prior purchase history and they didn't even try to sell me anything I didn't want.
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Old 13 April 2024, 06:39 PM   #4
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Tried booking the AP house but it’s too late now, seems they’re booked for at least one week ahead.


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Harrods is the only one for walk ins, House and Sloane St are appointment only. Good luck!


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Old 13 April 2024, 11:42 PM   #6
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When travelling do you guys get your home boutique to book the social visits to other boutiques/houses, or do you just contact them direct?
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Old 14 April 2024, 08:18 AM   #7
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When travelling do you guys get your home boutique to book the social visits to other boutiques/houses, or do you just contact them direct?
I've done both...same experience either way.
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When travelling do you guys get your home boutique to book the social visits to other boutiques/houses, or do you just contact them direct?
I got AP House in London to book my visit to AP House in Hong Kong and they were fantastic. Not sure I’d have got an appointment as easily myself.
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Old 21 April 2024, 05:20 AM   #9
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I visited all 3 last month.

AP House was able to accommodate me on short notice. Visited first thing on Saturday. Nice space...there is a ping pong table and a banksy there. Didn't get to see any pieces :-/

Sloane street is a small/cozy boutique. Chat with Alex R. if you can...fantastic guy.

Harrods is a walk in boutique...nothing mind blowing.
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