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Sevada84 · 12 January 2015, 06:19 PM

Hey guys!
I've been roaming these forums for a while, but had never posted or contributed

....hoping to change that!
I had lusted over the AP RO 15400 Blue Dial for a while, but after seeing/trying on both the Blue and Silver dials...the Silver dial just did it for me!!

I had hoped to pick one up before the Jan 1st price increase, but couldn't work out a deal, I was comfortable with, with the ADs I visited. Until today, when I went over to Hing Wa Lee Jewelers** AD over in San Gabriel, Ca. A bit of a drive (from the LAX area) but I must say, if you live anywhere near LA, this place is a dream! Beautiful space full of high-end brands, and great staff. Check them out if you get a chance.

So, I met with one of the sales agents, May, and mentioned that I was ready to make a purchase, and just needed to work out a price. I ended up doing a package deal adding a 31mm Silver Stick Dial Datejust (ref: 178274) on a jubilee bracelet for my fiancée, and can say that I'm very happy with the final purchase price. I look forward to do more business with them in the future. Unfortunately, they didn't have either watch in stock, but I didn't mind, as long as they get them in before my wedding in March. The watch is my gift (to myself) for the wedding, and the Datejust is my gift to my fiancée. I think the RO will go well with my suit

**Not sure what the forum rules are about mentioning specific AD's. So if it's an issue, please let me know and I'll remove it.

DaveBecker · 12 January 2015, 07:06 PM

Congrats on the new piece and upcoming nuptials.

Time Collector · 12 January 2015, 07:18 PM

Welcome! and Congrats! on both watches and the bride to be. Looking forward to your incomg post.

mluther · 12 January 2015, 07:31 PM

There is no "think" about it, it IS going to look "STUNNING" with the suit. Congrats on getting hitched buddy

Sevada84 · 12 January 2015, 08:34 PM

Thank you guys, I appreciate it. The wedding is costing me an arm and a leg, but at least the one arm I have left will be sporting the RO, haha.

I will of course upload pics of it once it comes in!

I've heard from several owners that they are very prone to scratches, any additional care/upkeep details are appreciated.

mfer · 12 January 2015, 11:20 PM

Nice! Congrats on both accounts.

GB-man · 12 January 2015, 11:27 PM

Congratulations on the RO as well as your upcoming wedding

Advice is to practice wrist awareness before the AP arrives. It's a semi odd behavior not exhibited while wearing a Rolex that involves various arm motions to protect you watch as you walk through doorways, get out of cars etc

That and take solace knowing AP will make it right when service time comes.

thomaspp · 13 January 2015, 01:12 AM

Congrats!!

texex91 · 13 January 2015, 01:47 AM

Huge congrats and look forward to incoming!

csi-n · 13 January 2015, 01:50 AM

Congrats on all accounts and best of luck!

Sam

B. Doggy · 13 January 2015, 03:47 AM

Enjoy!

Snow-Dweller · 13 January 2015, 04:51 AM

Congrats

Cru Jones · 13 January 2015, 05:30 AM

Congrats all around! Very nice.

Sevada84 · 13 January 2015, 07:53 AM

Haha, thanks GB.

thejerseyrock · 13 January 2015, 07:58 AM

Congrats, you're going to love it!

2Redbulls · 13 January 2015, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Congratulations on the RO as well as your upcoming wedding

Advice is to practice wrist awareness before the AP arrives. It's a semi odd behavior not exhibited while wearing a Rolex that involves various arm motions to protect you watch as you walk through doorways, get out of cars etc

That and take solace knowing AP will make it right when service time comes.

Congratulations on the purchase and wedding! Remember to post some pics when you get it.

Lemarp · 13 January 2015, 08:58 AM

Congrats! Guess what my wedding watch was this past Sept (and which is on my wrist today)... Silver AP 15400.

You will develop odd behaviors with it. I refuse to walk near other people on the left side and if I can't avoid it for whatever reason, I swing my left arm in front of me. I call it 'watch protection mode'.

Hairdude1 · 13 January 2015, 04:05 PM

Congrats!

Plastique999 · 13 January 2015, 04:48 PM

Congrats!
I know David Lee and have been to his stores and have bought watches from him as well. The San Gabriel store is amazing! He also has a beautiful store in Walnut as well.
He's also a well known Ferrari collector - amazing collection.
Post pics when you receive.

Sent from my 16M

eonflux · 13 January 2015, 05:01 PM

Congrats on the watches and the wedding!

Sevada84 · 13 January 2015, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemarp

Congrats! Guess what my wedding watch was this past Sept (and which is on my wrist today)... Silver AP 15400.

You will develop odd behaviors with it. I refuse to walk near other people on the left side and if I can't avoid it for whatever reason, I swing my left arm in front of me. I call it 'watch protection mode'.

haha, nice! I'll have to work on that technique!

Sevada84 · 13 January 2015, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Congrats!
I know David Lee and have been to his stores and have bought watches from him as well. The San Gabriel store is amazing! He also has a beautiful store in Walnut as well.
He's also a well known Ferrari collector - amazing collection.
Post pics when you receive.

Sent from my 16M

Yea, I didn't realize how much of collector he is until I did some googling. David has a SERIOUS collection. The five from his collection that he took to Monterey are unreal. And he actually drives them, not just for show. I've heard he's very personable

One of my groomsmen does Concours d'Elegance level restorations on classic Ferraris, Jags, etc and would to get them (David and him) in touch with each other to do some business or at the very least some car events together. He used to do a lot of work with the Ferrari Club of America here in LA, so I'm wondering if they've met before.

Sevada84 · 13 January 2015, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Redbulls

Congratulations on the purchase and wedding! Remember to post some pics when you get it.

Will do!!

Plastique999 · 13 January 2015, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sevada84

Yea, I didn't realize how much of collector he is until I did some googling. David has a SERIOUS collection. The five from his collection that he took to Monterey are unreal. And he actually drives them, not just for show. I've heard he's very personable

One of my groomsmen does Concours d'Elegance level restorations on classic Ferraris, Jags, etc and would to get them (David and him) in touch with each other to do some business or at the very least some car events together. He used to do a lot of work with the Ferrari Club of America here in LA, so I'm wondering if they've met before.

Yea I was at Monterey when he was displaying his 5 Ferraris at Quail.
I'm a member of FCA as well...who is your groomsman? I'm a huge car nut myself.
Feel free to PM.

Sent from my 16M

Sevada84 · 13 January 2015, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Yea I was at Monterey when he was displaying his 5 Ferraris at Quail.
I'm a member of FCA as well...who is your groomsman? I'm a huge car nut myself.
Feel free to PM.

Sent from my 16M

PM Sent!

2106 · 13 January 2015, 08:24 PM

congrats and great idea on the watches for wedding gifts!

benlee · 13 January 2015, 08:50 PM

Congrats! Look forward to the pics

eamonn345 · 15 January 2015, 08:01 AM

Congrats! Mine says hi!

Psmith · 15 January 2015, 08:34 AM

Congrats!

Sevada84 · 15 January 2015, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eamonn345

Congrats! Mine says hi!

Sweet Eamonn!!....that's a risky move taking a pic of your RO while nearing the end of an escalator....I would probably trip

12 January 2015, 06:19 PM	#1
Sevada84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Sevada Location: Los Angeles, Ca Watch: RolexGMT/AP RO/SMP Posts: 72	Just ordered my AP RO 15400 from a great local AD!! Hey guys! I've been roaming these forums for a while, but had never posted or contributed ....hoping to change that! I had lusted over the AP RO 15400 Blue Dial for a while, but after seeing/trying on both the Blue and Silver dials...the Silver dial just did it for me!! I had hoped to pick one up before the Jan 1st price increase, but couldn't work out a deal, I was comfortable with, with the ADs I visited. Until today, when I went over to Hing Wa Lee Jewelers AD over in San Gabriel, Ca. A bit of a drive (from the LAX area) but I must say, if you live anywhere near LA, this place is a dream! Beautiful space full of high-end brands, and great staff. Check them out if you get a chance. So, I met with one of the sales agents, May, and mentioned that I was ready to make a purchase, and just needed to work out a price. I ended up doing a package deal adding a 31mm Silver Stick Dial Datejust (ref: 178274) on a jubilee bracelet for my fiancée, and can say that I'm very happy with the final purchase price. I look forward to do more business with them in the future. Unfortunately, they didn't have either watch in stock, but I didn't mind, as long as they get them in before my wedding in March. The watch is my gift (to myself) for the wedding, and the Datejust is my gift to my fiancée. I think the RO will go well with my suit Not sure what the forum rules are about mentioning specific AD's. So if it's an issue, please let me know and I'll remove it. Last edited by Sevada84; 12 January 2015 at 06:20 PM.. Reason: thread title update

12 January 2015, 07:18 PM	#3
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Welcome! and Congrats! on both watches and the bride to be. Looking forward to your incomg post. __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

12 January 2015, 07:31 PM	#4
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	There is no "think" about it, it IS going to look "STUNNING" with the suit. Congrats on getting hitched buddy __________________ Instagram: michael.luther

12 January 2015, 11:20 PM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Nice! Congrats on both accounts. __________________ member#3242

13 January 2015, 01:12 AM	#8
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Congrats!! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

12 January 2015, 07:06 PM	#2
DaveBecker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Clayton, CA Posts: 94	Congrats on the new piece and upcoming nuptials.

12 January 2015, 08:34 PM	#5
Sevada84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Sevada Location: Los Angeles, Ca Watch: RolexGMT/AP RO/SMP Posts: 72	Thank you guys, I appreciate it. The wedding is costing me an arm and a leg, but at least the one arm I have left will be sporting the RO, haha. I will of course upload pics of it once it comes in! I've heard from several owners that they are very prone to scratches, any additional care/upkeep details are appreciated.

12 January 2015, 11:27 PM	#7
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,883	Congratulations on the RO as well as your upcoming wedding Advice is to practice wrist awareness before the AP arrives. It's a semi odd behavior not exhibited while wearing a Rolex that involves various arm motions to protect you watch as you walk through doorways, get out of cars etc That and take solace knowing AP will make it right when service time comes.

13 January 2015, 01:47 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Huge congrats and look forward to incoming!

13 January 2015, 01:50 AM	#10
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Congrats on all accounts and best of luck! Sam

13 January 2015, 03:47 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Enjoy! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 January 2015, 04:51 AM	#12
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	Congrats __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

13 January 2015, 05:30 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,536	Congrats all around! Very nice.

13 January 2015, 07:53 AM	#14
Sevada84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Sevada Location: Los Angeles, Ca Watch: RolexGMT/AP RO/SMP Posts: 72	Haha, thanks GB.

13 January 2015, 07:58 AM	#15
thejerseyrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 991	Congrats, you're going to love it!

13 January 2015, 08:58 AM	#17
Lemarp "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 153	Congrats! Guess what my wedding watch was this past Sept (and which is on my wrist today)... Silver AP 15400. You will develop odd behaviors with it. I refuse to walk near other people on the left side and if I can't avoid it for whatever reason, I swing my left arm in front of me. I call it 'watch protection mode'.

13 January 2015, 04:05 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

13 January 2015, 04:48 PM	#19
Plastique999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CA Watch: VC Toledo 1952 Posts: 1,063	Congrats! I know David Lee and have been to his stores and have bought watches from him as well. The San Gabriel store is amazing! He also has a beautiful store in Walnut as well. He's also a well known Ferrari collector - amazing collection. Post pics when you receive. Sent from my 16M

13 January 2015, 05:01 PM	#20
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,615	Congrats on the watches and the wedding!

13 January 2015, 08:24 PM	#26
2106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: SubC 114060 Posts: 486	congrats and great idea on the watches for wedding gifts!

13 January 2015, 08:50 PM	#27
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats! Look forward to the pics

15 January 2015, 08:01 AM	#28
eamonn345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London Watch: AP 15400 blue dial Posts: 339	Congrats! Mine says hi!

15 January 2015, 08:34 AM	#29
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats! __________________

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