Got the call - First AP!

[aldyrifqi]

nothing impossible i had same experience without but I changed 2 boutiques before LOL

[jcatral14]

Congratulations! Wear in the best of health!

[eonflux]

Congrats!!!

[lucasalce]

Congrats, happy for you and glad you had a better experience in the next boutique. The black dial combination with the white gold logo looks immense.

[ButtButt]

Congrats, the black does look really awesome!

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by Notsoprobro

I met with the first boutique while traveling, and had a great experience in person. We didn't have a boutique within a reasonable distance at the time, so I told them I would be willing to fly out if anything were to become available. I called every 3-4 months to chat and check in. On my third reach out, she was very abrupt and rude and told me that I wouldn't be able to get anything on my list (mostly ROOs and the black 15500) without "building a relationship" with her, which was a total 180 from our previous conversations, maybe she was having a bad day?

This April, wife and I took a day trip and walked past the AP boutique on our way to lunch. Decided to not pop in, but the wife pushed me while we were eating. Decided to go in, told them I was working with another boutique with a less than pleasurable experience. They suggested I switch to them instead and asked for my list. It was a night and day difference. He checked in with me frequently, and called me a few times to chat.

Ultimately it was complete chance, I honestly didn't even know the town had a boutique. Really shows that you have nothing to lose by going in and talking to people.



Thank you! Yes, it's black!

Wow 5 months super fast
Im nearly at 4 years and nothing

[GarageBMW]

congrats, fits you perfectly

[Mr.GL]

Congrats

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[Notsoprobro]

Originally Posted by Reign

Congrats on your first AP and a great one at that. Hopefully more to come but enjoy this piece as it’s a special one!

Thank you, it truly is a special piece.

Originally Posted by T.Stanley

It must be really exciting get a call for your #1 on your list. Congrats!!

I was grinning ear to ear the entire drive, hoping it wasn't some prank. Thank you.

Originally Posted by 185671085

congrats

Thank you!

Originally Posted by GWL2

Looks great on you. Congrats!

Thank you, it won't be leaving my wrist any time soon!

Originally Posted by theflywrist

Huge congrats!!

Huge thanks!

Originally Posted by mickyd329

Congrats! That's a great piece and so glad to hear it work out for you with another boutique.

Definitely the new favorite in my collection, which makes me feel a tad bit guilty for my 116719.

Originally Posted by GW44

Exactly right and why I checked it was the black dial as the green certainly photographs quite dark as you said Stephen.

No doubt that the black tapisserie dial is nicely complex and interesting for an AP compared to others out there with a black dial.

It's unlike any other black dial I've ever seen. In some light its almost flat, and in others, it has a ton of depth. It's pretty crazy and pictures do not do it justice.

Originally Posted by Armis

Sincere congratulations! Great story, and I’m glad the second boutique’s SA was able to make up for the extreme rudeness of the first SA!
This looks marvelous on you.

It definitely renewed my faith in the brand. I'm on the younger side and feel I'm often not taken serious or really considered. It will not be my only AP, that's for sure! Thank you!

Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

Great story mate & congrats on your 1st AP! Most of the watches in my collection are black dial as well, including 2 of my AP's, wear in good health!

Thank you, glad to have had the happy ... intermission? I can't say ending as it won't be my only AP their black dial has so much depth, so I can't blame you!

Originally Posted by psm11

That is awesome. It is eerie how similar your negative experience was to mine. I too had a really great first meeting with the SA who entered me into the system and created a list for me. I got a call a few weeks later for a CODE (one that wasn't on my list) and passed on it. I scheduled an in person meeting a few weeks later to catch up and that's when the 180 occurred and was told basically the same thing you were. Right now trying to figure out the best boutique to switch to that makes sense for where I live and travel habits.

I wasn't even offered a CODE!! Wishing you the best luck. I think it's important to find a SA that you share interests with outside of watches. My SA and I spent 90% of our time talking about work, F1, etc.

Originally Posted by 10XRolex

Well worth the drive. Congrats

The best part is I ended up taking backroads since they were around 10 minutes faster. Ended up driving through 3 state parks, and had no idea how gorgeous the drive was. I'll never take the freeway there again.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Shmoopy

Very nice! I was also impressed by the finishing on my first AP that I recently purchased. I couldn't stop staring at it lol.

Congratulations, enjoy it.

I had only ever seen an AP in passing. I often frequent our redbar but it's typically Rolex. Last time was a bit unique with both an RM and FP making an appearance. Having one in hand... man, I'm blown away. Thank you!

Originally Posted by aldyrifqi

nothing impossible i had same experience without but I changed 2 boutiques before LOL

Right! It's a patience game once you find someone you connect with.

Originally Posted by jcatral14

Congratulations! Wear in the best of health!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by eonflux

Congrats!!!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by lucasalce

Congrats, happy for you and glad you had a better experience in the next boutique. The black dial combination with the white gold logo looks immense.

Thank you, definitely glad the wife pressured me to pop in. I agree, it's such a gorgeous dial and I love the minimalistic look.

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Congrats, the black does look really awesome!

Thanks! I agree, it's better than I could've hoped!

Originally Posted by Mini2

Wow 5 months super fast
Im nearly at 4 years and nothing

Definitely not the norm for sure... I hope something comes your way soon! I have a Rolex I've been waiting almost 4 years for.

Originally Posted by GarageBMW

congrats, fits you perfectly

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Mr.GL

Congrats

Thanks!

[Xbj]

Awesomeness!!! Congratulations

[thecrownprince]

Congrats! Looks fantastic.

Important for anyone to realize is that while it takes a short time for OP to get the watch, it probably took years to find the right AD and SA that could make that happen!

[rotiprata]

congrats! What a banger first piece!!
Wear it in good health and don't be overly concerned about the first scratch on the pristine finishing of a RO

[Notsoprobro]

Originally Posted by Xbj

Awesomeness!!! Congratulations

Thanks!

Originally Posted by thecrownprince

Congrats! Looks fantastic.

Important for anyone to realize is that while it takes a short time for OP to get the watch, it probably took years to find the right AD and SA that could make that happen!

Thank you! It definitely took some time & patience, that's for sure.

Originally Posted by rotiprata

congrats! What a banger first piece!!
Wear it in good health and don't be overly concerned about the first scratch on the pristine finishing of a RO

Thank you and I absolutely will, you should see my 116719

[Mr.GL]

Have a good weekend guysIMG_20220923_174324.jpg

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[m3jasper]

Well done, that's a great first piece.

I hope you enjoy it for many years to come!

[Kosst]

Very nice, enjoy it

[S1mplee]

Enjoy! Nothing beats a RO bracelets shine.