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m3jasper · 25 April 2021, 12:03 AM

Congrats!

I'm also a fan of the white dial. My wife has a 33mm Royal Oak and it looks great when she throws it on a white rubber strap for the summer. It's nice to have the ability to switch it up from time to time.

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Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

Huge congrats, awesome feedback once again from nyc boutique.

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Originally Posted by acaixguard

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.

My SA in NYC has always been 100% direct, honest, and upfront. Couldn't ask for more, especially in this new crazy watch world.

gnorthern87 · 25 April 2021, 04:18 AM

[QUOTE=acaixguard;11409443]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.

Did your AP come with any papers related to movement etc? I bought a 26315OR from a boutique and was mailed a purchase authentication (price, movement number etc) but received nothing detailing the movement caliber or anything past the box, watch, extra links, and the purchase certificate.

uniqueMR · 25 April 2021, 08:07 AM

Congrats :)

acaixguard · 25 April 2021, 10:57 AM

Thanks again for the kind words.

I stopped by the NYC Boutique today to get 1 link removed. It definitely fits better now. There's a chance it could feel a little snug if my wrist swells a lot in the summer heat, but I can live with it. Also got some swag today, since I wasn't there in person to take delivery. Scored one of those travel cases, a polo t-shirt, and a cap! They also let my wife try on a 15450, as she is torn between 34 vs 37mm. Before anyone gets excited, that 15450 is already allocated for someone and is going out the door on Monday, but she was kind enough to let us see it.

Just some further details I thought I'd share about my allocation. I was chatting with the aforementioned boutique coordinator, and she mentioned how she was aware that I was waiting a while for the piece, and stopped in several times over the past year to demonstrate continued interest. She also felt it was really an aspirational piece for me, perhaps based on reasons I have mentioned in the past as to why I want an AP. Thus, she basically went to bat for me to be able to offer the piece to me when she learned about the upcoming shipment last week. I met with her on the past visit out of sheer luck, as the SA I have been corresponding with over the past year was tied up for a while with another client, so she offered to have my wife and I sit down at a desk to help me while we waited. It was then that she let us try on 2 Offshore models, and noted my wife's interest in a potential RO some day. If we didn't get to meet with her, I may not have been allocated the 15500ST this past week. On top of that, the only reason I stopped by the boutique that day was because I was in the city meeting with our accountant to file taxes. Talk about a small set of circumstances!

Anyhow, just hoping my story helps other as to how AP goes about allocating pieces to new clients. I am far far from a NYC whale; in fact, I'm just a humble ER nurse by profession. I encourage anyone to visit a boutique that is entirely controlled/owned by AP. Although the RO line is difficult to get into, I feel that they are as fair they can possibly be in giving new clients with a genuine passion for the brand a shot.

A couple pics from this afternoon...

spryken · 25 April 2021, 11:03 AM

Congratulations nice pick

le_baron · 25 April 2021, 09:34 PM

Congrats!

yanomis · 17 May 2021, 10:16 PM

Congrats! Looks Great

Benzsiam · 17 May 2021, 10:53 PM

Congrats on your gorgeous timepiece!

With your 6.4” wrist, how many links to be removed from original bracelet?

KBM · 18 May 2021, 06:11 AM

What a beautiful piece! Big congrats!

seadubs · 18 May 2021, 12:42 PM

wonderful!

acaixguard · 16 August 2021, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Congrats on your gorgeous timepiece!

With your 6.4” wrist, how many links to be removed from original bracelet?

Sorry for the very delayed reply to this. For those who are still wondering, I had 4 links removed, and a 5th link was replaced with a 1.5 link. So technically 3.5?

Martin · 18 August 2021, 03:52 AM

Congratulations

Everbillz · 26 August 2021, 04:14 AM

Pretty piece

Watchflair · 26 August 2021, 04:26 AM

Very nice - congratulations!

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rtanjaya · 26 August 2021, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by acaixguard

Sorry for the very delayed reply to this. For those who are still wondering, I had 4 links removed, and a 5th link was replaced with a 1.5 link. So technically 3.5?

That sounds about right i had 4 links removed with a 6.5"+wrist

Anyway congrats mate! Beautiful watch and looks great on you

Xerxes77 · 28 August 2021, 07:45 AM

Congratulations

Kaleb k · 2 September 2021, 12:58 AM

Very nice watch, Enjoy

25 April 2021, 04:18 AM	#32
gnorthern87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 6	AP Papers [QUOTE=acaixguard;11409443]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. Did your AP come with any papers related to movement etc? I bought a 26315OR from a boutique and was mailed a purchase authentication (price, movement number etc) but received nothing detailing the movement caliber or anything past the box, watch, extra links, and the purchase certificate.

25 April 2021, 08:07 AM	#33
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25 April 2021, 09:34 PM	#36
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17 May 2021, 10:53 PM	#38
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,927	Congrats on your gorgeous timepiece! With your 6.4” wrist, how many links to be removed from original bracelet? __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

26 August 2021, 04:26 AM	#44
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	Very nice - congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

25 April 2021, 10:57 AM	#34
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	Thanks again for the kind words. I stopped by the NYC Boutique today to get 1 link removed. It definitely fits better now. There's a chance it could feel a little snug if my wrist swells a lot in the summer heat, but I can live with it. Also got some swag today, since I wasn't there in person to take delivery. Scored one of those travel cases, a polo t-shirt, and a cap! They also let my wife try on a 15450, as she is torn between 34 vs 37mm. Before anyone gets excited, that 15450 is already allocated for someone and is going out the door on Monday, but she was kind enough to let us see it. Just some further details I thought I'd share about my allocation. I was chatting with the aforementioned boutique coordinator, and she mentioned how she was aware that I was waiting a while for the piece, and stopped in several times over the past year to demonstrate continued interest. She also felt it was really an aspirational piece for me, perhaps based on reasons I have mentioned in the past as to why I want an AP. Thus, she basically went to bat for me to be able to offer the piece to me when she learned about the upcoming shipment last week. I met with her on the past visit out of sheer luck, as the SA I have been corresponding with over the past year was tied up for a while with another client, so she offered to have my wife and I sit down at a desk to help me while we waited. It was then that she let us try on 2 Offshore models, and noted my wife's interest in a potential RO some day. If we didn't get to meet with her, I may not have been allocated the 15500ST this past week. On top of that, the only reason I stopped by the boutique that day was because I was in the city meeting with our accountant to file taxes. Talk about a small set of circumstances! Anyhow, just hoping my story helps other as to how AP goes about allocating pieces to new clients. I am far far from a NYC whale; in fact, I'm just a humble ER nurse by profession. I encourage anyone to visit a boutique that is entirely controlled/owned by AP. Although the RO line is difficult to get into, I feel that they are as fair they can possibly be in giving new clients with a genuine passion for the brand a shot. A couple pics from this afternoon...

25 April 2021, 11:03 AM	#35
spryken "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asia , Malaysia Posts: 185	Congratulations nice pick

17 May 2021, 10:16 PM	#37
yanomis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 38	Congrats! Looks Great

18 May 2021, 06:11 AM	#39
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,397	What a beautiful piece! Big congrats!

18 May 2021, 12:42 PM	#40
seadubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 244	wonderful!

18 August 2021, 03:52 AM	#42
Martin Banned Join Date: May 2021 Real Name: Martin Location: usa Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 276	Congratulations

26 August 2021, 04:14 AM	#43
Everbillz Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 247	Pretty piece

28 August 2021, 07:45 AM	#46
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Congratulations

2 September 2021, 12:58 AM	#47
Kaleb k "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 30	Very nice watch, Enjoy

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