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jw0n · 31 December 2021, 01:03 AM

This year, I was hoping to acquire something from the trinity. I had set my eyes on the VC 4500V blue at the very start of the year. And with the VC boutique slated to open here, my AD had promised me I would get one. As things turned out, the boutique opening was delayed (due to covid) and eventually cancelled altogether (that retail space is now Frank Muller). So with that, gone too were my chances at a 4500V blue.

Watches & Wonders in April set my eyes on two other watches: AP 15720 in either blue or green, or PP 6119G. Within the first few days of the watches being revealed, I had gone in to the respective boutiques and left my expression of interest.

With AP, I'd been there before, was chummy with the SA but have never gotten an allocation. But, and considering this was a Offshore Diver, I thought I would have better chance than the 15500 rhodium I wanted. The SA told me there were already 5 people who had asked to be on "the list", and that I would likely be able to get it in 2022. So okay, no biggie. I am in no real hurry.

At the PP boutique, I had a pleasant conversation the the SA, but I have had no prior history with both the brand and the AD, so I told them why I was interested in the latest Calatrava and said my goodbye.

Fast forward to 8 months later, on the eve on my daughter's first birthday... and the PP SA sends me a message: a pair of 6119 were scheduled to arrive before the end of the month, was I still interested to "submit" my application? Truthfully, I wasn't expecting it and wasn't quite ready, but I told him to proceed anyway. He said he'd send in the email the same night, and told me he'd keep me updated by the next day.

Needless to say, I had to try to focus on my girl's birthday out!

It wasn't until much later in the evening when my SA sent me a massive thumbs up emoticon

Since there were massive floods in my area, I expected customs (and most logistics in general) to be delayed, so I was expecting the watches to clear by early Jan. But "the call" finally came on Christmas Day!

Ichiran · 31 December 2021, 01:23 AM

Congrats! Hope all is well with you re the flooding.

HMHM · 31 December 2021, 01:26 AM

Congratulations! Your pics really make the 6119G look incredible!

smallcollector · 31 December 2021, 01:27 AM

Congrats

brandrea · 31 December 2021, 01:27 AM

Congratulations Won, enjoy it

1William · 31 December 2021, 05:57 AM

Congratulations. A beautiful watch.

agsstructures · 31 December 2021, 07:15 AM

Congrats, love that watch!

2001jesper · 31 December 2021, 10:22 AM

Congrats and what a great pick-up!

Would love to see that watch on a less formal brown strap.

Really wonder what that application process entails

JR16 · 31 December 2021, 10:42 AM

Huge congrats!

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uniqueMR · 31 December 2021, 10:44 AM

Congrats :)

GWL2 · 31 December 2021, 10:54 AM

Big Congrats!

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5Zigen · 31 December 2021, 11:17 AM

Very nice congrats!

Victorx88x · 31 December 2021, 11:26 AM

Congrats!

GB-man · 31 December 2021, 12:13 PM

Congratulations

nyc2la · 31 December 2021, 02:08 PM

Congratulations!

SoylentGreenChi · 31 December 2021, 02:21 PM

What a fabulous entry into the brand. Congratulations, and have a spectacular new year!

dauster · 31 December 2021, 03:49 PM

Huge congrats, really want one. My pp goal for 2022. Looks amazing

Breizh · 31 December 2021, 04:56 PM

You sir, have exquisite taste. Beautiful and classy pair of watches you have.

Urosfan · 31 December 2021, 10:51 PM

Congrats

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_Timepiece_ · 1 January 2022, 05:47 AM

Congratulations!!

azizu · 2 January 2022, 05:54 AM

what a great way to celebrate christmas and your daughter's birthday

wear the watch in good health my friend

sgtiger · 2 January 2022, 09:29 AM

Congrats OP! I snagged one at EOY here too, loving it!

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Originally Posted by 2001jesper

Congrats and what a great pick-up!

Would love to see that watch on a less formal brown strap.

Really wonder what that application process entails

Hope this helps:

31 December 2021, 01:03 AM	#1
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,431	First PP, and last acquisition for the year This year, I was hoping to acquire something from the trinity. I had set my eyes on the VC 4500V blue at the very start of the year. And with the VC boutique slated to open here, my AD had promised me I would get one. As things turned out, the boutique opening was delayed (due to covid) and eventually cancelled altogether (that retail space is now Frank Muller). So with that, gone too were my chances at a 4500V blue. Watches & Wonders in April set my eyes on two other watches: AP 15720 in either blue or green, or PP 6119G. Within the first few days of the watches being revealed, I had gone in to the respective boutiques and left my expression of interest. With AP, I'd been there before, was chummy with the SA but have never gotten an allocation. But, and considering this was a Offshore Diver, I thought I would have better chance than the 15500 rhodium I wanted. The SA told me there were already 5 people who had asked to be on "the list", and that I would likely be able to get it in 2022. So okay, no biggie. I am in no real hurry. At the PP boutique, I had a pleasant conversation the the SA, but I have had no prior history with both the brand and the AD, so I told them why I was interested in the latest Calatrava and said my goodbye. Fast forward to 8 months later, on the eve on my daughter's first birthday... and the PP SA sends me a message: a pair of 6119 were scheduled to arrive before the end of the month, was I still interested to "submit" my application? Truthfully, I wasn't expecting it and wasn't quite ready, but I told him to proceed anyway. He said he'd send in the email the same night, and told me he'd keep me updated by the next day. Needless to say, I had to try to focus on my girl's birthday out! It wasn't until much later in the evening when my SA sent me a massive thumbs up emoticon Since there were massive floods in my area, I expected customs (and most logistics in general) to be delayed, so I was expecting the watches to clear by early Jan. But "the call" finally came on Christmas Day! __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

31 December 2021, 10:44 AM	#10
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,696	Congrats :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

31 December 2021, 12:13 PM	#14
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,962	Congratulations __________________

31 December 2021, 02:08 PM	#15
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,187	Congratulations! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

2 January 2022, 05:54 AM	#21
azizu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Patek 3700/11AJ Posts: 717	what a great way to celebrate christmas and your daughter's birthday wear the watch in good health my friend __________________ Current Collection: PP 3700/11AJ, PP 5170G, PP 5320G, PP 5712/1A, APRO 15500, Rolex 116234, Rolex GMT Master2 BLNR, Omega SMP, Baume & Mercier M0A10280

31 December 2021, 01:23 AM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,702	Congrats! Hope all is well with you re the flooding.

31 December 2021, 01:26 AM	#3
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,396	Congratulations! Your pics really make the 6119G look incredible!

31 December 2021, 01:27 AM	#4
smallcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: uae Posts: 267	Congrats

31 December 2021, 01:27 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,384	Congratulations Won, enjoy it

31 December 2021, 05:57 AM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,278	Congratulations. A beautiful watch.

31 December 2021, 07:15 AM	#7
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,312	Congrats, love that watch!

31 December 2021, 10:22 AM	#8
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,661	Congrats and what a great pick-up! Would love to see that watch on a less formal brown strap. Really wonder what that application process entails

31 December 2021, 10:42 AM	#9
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,197	Huge congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 December 2021, 10:54 AM	#11
GWL2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Columbus Watch: 116610ln, 116710ln Posts: 860	Big Congrats! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

31 December 2021, 11:17 AM	#12
5Zigen 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 749	Very nice congrats!

31 December 2021, 11:26 AM	#13
Victorx88x "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 626	Congrats!

31 December 2021, 02:21 PM	#16
SoylentGreenChi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: États-Unis Watch: Patek, Rolex, Sinn Posts: 849	What a fabulous entry into the brand. Congratulations, and have a spectacular new year!

31 December 2021, 03:49 PM	#17
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,893	Huge congrats, really want one. My pp goal for 2022. Looks amazing

31 December 2021, 04:56 PM	#18
Breizh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California/France Posts: 324	You sir, have exquisite taste. Beautiful and classy pair of watches you have.

31 December 2021, 10:51 PM	#19
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,221	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 January 2022, 05:47 AM	#20
_Timepiece_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Joseph dooley Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 10	Congratulations!!

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