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Old 7 August 2018, 05:21 AM   #1
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After two months of searching, my new AP 15202ST arrived a few days ago. Caught me by complete surprise because I only registered my interest with a few boutiques in June 2018 and had been quoted a wait time of ~1-2 years across the board.

Got the watch sized this weekend - proportions are just perfect and the finishing is absolutely immaculate. Chuffed about joining the AP club with a piece like this! Here's a low quality picture because apparently I'm incapable of putting up anything higher quality without violating the attachment requirements. :p

PS - Happy about getting the watch from a boutique (with all the perks and goodies it comes with) after almost getting scammed by a grey market seller as some of you might remember from the "watch out" section of the forum.

PPS - It appears AP has increased prices on the watch very recently by ~10% depending on the boutique.
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Old 7 August 2018, 05:41 AM   #2
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Congratulations !!

15202 is a stunning watch..wear in good health.
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Old 7 August 2018, 06:40 AM   #3
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Old 7 August 2018, 07:06 AM   #4
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Interesting. I see the Jumbo is priced at $24,700 on the US website now. Did you get old price or new?

Congratulations, gorgeous watch!
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Old 7 August 2018, 07:13 AM   #5
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That's gorgeous, congrats!
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Old 7 August 2018, 07:17 AM   #6
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Congrats and enjoy! I don't think that there's a better, more classic AP out there at the moment.

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Old 7 August 2018, 07:42 AM   #7
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Congrats OP that suits you well, plus it’s nice when AP delivers a little earlier then expected!

Yes here in the UK the 15202st went from £19,200 to £20,800
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Old 7 August 2018, 08:06 AM   #8
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Congratulations. Absolutely love the Jumbo. Enjoy it to the max
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Old 7 August 2018, 10:13 AM   #9
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Congrats. Curious how did the quote of 1-2 years become 1 -2months?
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Old 7 August 2018, 10:18 AM   #10
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Excellent first AP and imho a must-own for any serious AP collector. Big Congrats!
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Old 7 August 2018, 10:19 AM   #11
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Beautiful, Congratulations
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Old 7 August 2018, 11:33 AM   #12
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wow, jumbo pricing following the nautilus...yikes.
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Old 7 August 2018, 12:47 PM   #13
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Congrats!
Retail in China increased from 169000RMB to 183000RMB as well.
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Old 7 August 2018, 01:26 PM   #14
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Very Nice...great AP
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Old 7 August 2018, 01:48 PM   #15
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Congrats! Looks great on you. It's always nice when the wait is much shorter than expected.
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Old 7 August 2018, 02:03 PM   #16
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Congrats! Been thinking hard about this piece...
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Old 7 August 2018, 02:21 PM   #17
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Big congrats! I’m trying to fight the urge myself
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Old 7 August 2018, 02:55 PM   #18
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Very nice, CONGRATS :)
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Old 7 August 2018, 03:02 PM   #19
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That looks great on you. Congratulations!!
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Old 7 August 2018, 03:04 PM   #20
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Old 7 August 2018, 03:42 PM   #21
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Congrats. Curious how did the quote of 1-2 years become 1 -2months?


1-2 years may mean somewhere between 6-12 people ahead of you. If the next in line isn’t ready to take the watch when they get the call then the boutique will call the next person in line and so on.


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Old 7 August 2018, 03:43 PM   #22
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Congratulations! It looks fantastic! Not sure if they’re starting to receive more but I received a call today that my blue 15400 will be here sooner than later as well! Can’t wait!
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Old 7 August 2018, 08:35 PM   #23
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1-2 years may mean somewhere between 6-12 people ahead of you. If the next in line isn’t ready to take the watch when they get the call then the boutique will call the next person in line and so on.


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So everyone ahead passed?
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So everyone ahead passed?
Not always that simple! I’ve seen AD’s work through a list and if no one answered or didn’t pay a deposit on the phone they moved on to the next!

So it’s not too unconceivable to work through a good few names in this manner.

Anyway wait lists are dynamic and not a definitive line, maybe they realised his ‘passion’ and bumped him up
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Old 7 August 2018, 09:12 PM   #25
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Old 8 August 2018, 01:12 AM   #26
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Old 8 August 2018, 04:52 AM   #27
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Congrats! Amazing classic Genta
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Old 8 August 2018, 05:03 AM   #28
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It looks great, congrats and wear it in the best of health!!!
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Old 8 August 2018, 05:35 AM   #29
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Congrats OP! That size fits perfectly on you. I tried on a 15202 and sadly it does not fit my 7.25” wrist the way I wanted it to. Wear it in good health!


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Old 8 August 2018, 05:37 AM   #30
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Thanks so much all!

For those asking, I'm at a loss to explain how I got bumped up on the wait list considering I had no prior purchase history with the boutique. Paid the new price but the premium was definitely worth getting the watch earlier than expected!
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