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xeal · 5 August 2022, 08:59 PM

Good day folks!

I have a friend that got allocated a blue 41mm 50th Ann as his first watch.
Now I understand blue dials have generally never been easy, but I seem to be hearing that 50th anniversary allocations are getting easier and I'm wondering if there is any truth to that.

I'm aiming for a blue 15550 (37mm) in blue.
Ideally I'd like the baby blue, but I know that one is impossible, and I am hoping the regular blue is slightly easier.
It wouldn't be my first AP, but it would be my first in a long time, and I'm hoping that it happens, though I'm not sure what my chances are as I dont exactly have a special relationship with this boutique.

TimepieceRPP · 5 August 2022, 09:50 PM

dont think so, at least I haven't got one yet. lol

TunaTuna · 5 August 2022, 10:28 PM

I picked up a 16202st a couple weeks ago.

I purchased two RO's prior, but was still surprised to get the call on the new jumbo

GW44 · 5 August 2022, 11:47 PM

Yes, dead easy these days....I'm collecting my 5th new 50th Anniversary AP RO next week in London..

Mini2 · 5 August 2022, 11:55 PM

I cant get anything maybe I need to be more careful what I say on public forums

Champagnepapi · 6 August 2022, 01:05 AM

Yes. I’ve been allocated The 16240ST AP RO 50TH, 5711-1A-018 Patek and the Rolex Daytona M116519LN-0038. All in one month. In the beginning I thought I was being a delusional fantasist. Expecting a few more incoming pieces next week. What’s next?

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fareplay · 6 August 2022, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Champagnepapi

Yes. I’ve been allocated The 16240ST AP RO 50TH, 5711-1A-018 Patek and the Rolex Daytona M116519LN-0038. All in one month. In the beginning I thought I was being a delusional fantasist. Expecting a few more incoming pieces next week. What’s next?

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I’m here trying to get a light blue offshore and you just cleaning out the store

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GW44 · 6 August 2022, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini2

I cant get anything maybe I need to be more careful what I say on public forums

Whatever works for you my friend

thekman · 6 August 2022, 02:57 AM

Will never understand AP's criteria. I am 5 watches in and still no blue dial meanwhile another guy gets a blue 50th as his first lol. Congrats to him!

Ashj52 · 6 August 2022, 04:24 AM

New to AP - been waiting for a year but still told pretty much no chance for one this year. Completely understand as it makes sense for 50th anniversary items to be allocated to previous customers.

7sins · 6 August 2022, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Champagnepapi

Yes. I’ve been allocated The 16240ST AP RO 50TH, 5711-1A-018 Patek and the Rolex Daytona M116519LN-0038. All in one month. In the beginning I thought I was being a delusional fantasist. Expecting a few more incoming pieces next week. What’s next?

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Would love to see pics of the 16240!

noobs · 6 August 2022, 04:39 AM

I can't even get a code...

Mini2 · 6 August 2022, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by thekman

Will never understand AP's criteria. I am 5 watches in and still no blue dial meanwhile another guy gets a blue 50th as his first lol. Congrats to him!

We live in a messed up world

Mini2 · 6 August 2022, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by noobs

I can't even get a code...

You going to the right place?

nsarkas · 6 August 2022, 05:48 AM

I got a 50th anniversary piece in London without waiting; it was only a keychain though

APWhale · 6 August 2022, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nsarkas

I got a 50th anniversary piece in London without waiting; it was only a keychain though

Are they giving these out to anyone who visits? I want one.

burakusta · 6 August 2022, 06:52 AM

After the market correction or whatever you want to call it, it is easier to get.

Mini2 · 6 August 2022, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by burakusta

After the market correction or whatever you want to call it, it is easier to get.

We live in hope LOL

burakusta · 6 August 2022, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini2

We live in hope LOL

It also depends on ad vs boutique as well.

supernova · 6 August 2022, 07:18 AM

Don't believe everything you read on the interwebs!

dauster · 6 August 2022, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Champagnepapi

Yes. I’ve been allocated The 16240ST AP RO 50TH, 5711-1A-018 Patek and the Rolex Daytona M116519LN-0038. All in one month. In the beginning I thought I was being a delusional fantasist. Expecting a few more incoming pieces next week. What’s next?

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damn you got the tiffany nautilus ? may I ask approximate $$$ of your relationship with tiffany and how long you been a customer ?

Patton250 · 6 August 2022, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GW44

Yes, dead easy these days....I'm collecting my 5th new 50th Anniversary AP RO next week in London..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champagnepapi

Yes. I’ve been allocated The 16240ST AP RO 50TH, 5711-1A-018 Patek and the Rolex Daytona M116519LN-0038. All in one month. In the beginning I thought I was being a delusional fantasist. Expecting a few more incoming pieces next week. What’s next?

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It’s nice to see that sarcasm and poor humor is still alive and strong in the United Kingdom.

Mini2 · 6 August 2022, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

It’s nice to see that sarcasm and poor humor is still alive and strong in the United Kingdom.

GW44 · 6 August 2022, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

It’s nice to see that sarcasm and poor humor is still alive and strong in the United Kingdom.

And a sense of humour by pass for your little part of the old colony

Champagnepapi · 6 August 2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

It’s nice to see that sarcasm and poor humor is still alive and strong in the United Kingdom.

It’s always healthy to laugh and smile.

I woke up this morning and realized it was just a dream

but hey, you never know when you’re gonna get the call.

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ts3 · 6 August 2022, 06:54 PM

I doubt it is getting easier but I have never a big fan of commemorative editions. I'd much rather have a regular rotor than the 50th anniversary thing but at least AP didn't ruin the dials with a tombstone a la Patek with their 40th anniversary Nautilus.

GW44 · 6 August 2022, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champagnepapi

It’s always healthy to laugh and smile.

I woke up this morning and realized it was just a dream

but hey, you never know when you’re gonna get the call.

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Pretty much this, completely

Mini2 · 6 August 2022, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ts3

I doubt it is getting easier but I have never a big fan of commemorative editions. I'd much rather have a regular rotor than the 50th anniversary thing but at least AP didn't ruin the dials with a tombstone a la Patek with their 40th anniversary Nautilus.

40th anniversary is beautiful with baguettes

rockdrock · 7 August 2022, 02:24 AM

Yea, it seems to be easier.

ikincooper · 7 August 2022, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ts3

I doubt it is getting easier but I have never a big fan of commemorative editions. I'd much rather have a regular rotor than the 50th anniversary thing but at least AP didn't ruin the dials with a tombstone a la Patek with their 40th anniversary Nautilus.

My thoughts too. I want my first AP to be special to me not necessarily a comparative/special watch for AP themselves. Fingers crossed for a regular rota RO next year…

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5 August 2022, 08:59 PM	#1
xeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: In a bubble Posts: 379	Is it getting easier to be allocated a 50th Anniv? Good day folks! I have a friend that got allocated a blue 41mm 50th Ann as his first watch. Now I understand blue dials have generally never been easy, but I seem to be hearing that 50th anniversary allocations are getting easier and I'm wondering if there is any truth to that. I'm aiming for a blue 15550 (37mm) in blue. Ideally I'd like the baby blue, but I know that one is impossible, and I am hoping the regular blue is slightly easier. It wouldn't be my first AP, but it would be my first in a long time, and I'm hoping that it happens, though I'm not sure what my chances are as I dont exactly have a special relationship with this boutique.

6 August 2022, 01:05 AM	#6
Champagnepapi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 325	Is it getting easier to be allocated a 50th Anniv? Yes. I’ve been allocated The 16240ST AP RO 50TH, 5711-1A-018 Patek and the Rolex Daytona M116519LN-0038. All in one month. In the beginning I thought I was being a delusional fantasist. Expecting a few more incoming pieces next week. What’s next? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 August 2022, 02:57 AM	#9
thekman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Boston Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,050	Will never understand AP's criteria. I am 5 watches in and still no blue dial meanwhile another guy gets a blue 50th as his first lol. Congrats to him! __________________ Rolex \| AP \| Cartier \| VC \| Lange Follow me www.instagram.com/subs.n.scrubs

5 August 2022, 09:50 PM	#2
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,107	dont think so, at least I haven't got one yet. lol

5 August 2022, 10:28 PM	#3
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,310	I picked up a 16202st a couple weeks ago. I purchased two RO's prior, but was still surprised to get the call on the new jumbo

5 August 2022, 11:47 PM	#4
GW44 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Gareth Location: Surrey, UK Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 2,073	Yes, dead easy these days....I'm collecting my 5th new 50th Anniversary AP RO next week in London..

5 August 2022, 11:55 PM	#5
Mini2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Uk Posts: 1,493	I cant get anything maybe I need to be more careful what I say on public forums

6 August 2022, 04:24 AM	#10
Ashj52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 317	New to AP - been waiting for a year but still told pretty much no chance for one this year. Completely understand as it makes sense for 50th anniversary items to be allocated to previous customers.

6 August 2022, 04:39 AM	#12
noobs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: LA Watch: your 6 Posts: 222	I can't even get a code...

6 August 2022, 05:48 AM	#15
nsarkas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: London Posts: 26	I got a 50th anniversary piece in London without waiting; it was only a keychain though

6 August 2022, 06:52 AM	#17
burakusta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bu Location: World Watch: Audemars piguet Posts: 349	After the market correction or whatever you want to call it, it is easier to get.

6 August 2022, 07:18 AM	#20
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,276	Don't believe everything you read on the interwebs!

6 August 2022, 06:54 PM	#26
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,232	I doubt it is getting easier but I have never a big fan of commemorative editions. I'd much rather have a regular rotor than the 50th anniversary thing but at least AP didn't ruin the dials with a tombstone a la Patek with their 40th anniversary Nautilus.

7 August 2022, 02:24 AM	#29
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Yea, it seems to be easier.

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