Audemars Piguet - This is so wrong…

This is so wrong…

Jun 04, 2022,01:17 AM

We have to stop begging brand to sell us their stuff. Don’t get me wrong, was just like you. Would love to own a 50th anniversary piece, but got really tired begging them. Was getting anywhere haha. Then you see all this pieces on the grey market and its totally the same brands doing that to create the so called “hype industry”.

I can warranty you that there are plenty of amazing watch brand that are willing to sell you their stuff and treat you the way you need to be treated spending that kind of money on a wrist watch.

Just to be cleared I’m not fighting AP or being against them, but just stopped begging them. They have all my information and my willing list, if they decide to sell me anything i will be happy aswell. Still love the brand, but not the way they are treating me haha.

Best regards!
EM

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My collection and current status

By: Eikþyrnir : May 26th, 2022-21:45

With everybody getting their drop dead gorgeous and absolutely stunning new pieces I felt I had to mitigate my jealous ego by posting something. Ever since aquiring my first AP in London in september, I have been stalking the net looking for books and wha...

The best is to pay her a visit and to " innocently " chat with her. But I am rid of these people you have to run after to buy a watch. It is up to them to run after you, not the contrary.

By: amanico : May 27th, 2022-04:43

+ 100

By: MTR : May 27th, 2022-17:58

Appreciate your honesty

By: Eikþyrnir : May 27th, 2022-22:49

I will take your suggestion to heart mate, thank you! In regards to how the relationship works for non VIPs, I totally agree with you. I guess its part of making the brand more exclusive, which I do understand, however it makes our watchcollecting lifes t...

Exclusivity doesn't have the same meaning... With all these LE which are killing the former LE, unlimited variations of Limited Editions, I don't see exclusivity anymore.

By: amanico : May 28th, 2022-06:45

I love your collection of books!

By: MichaelC : May 27th, 2022-13:17

AP has some great publications. Nice watch too ;-)

Thanks Michael!

By: Eikþyrnir : May 27th, 2022-22:50

I do wish I had another piece with a dark green reflective dial though

I like your passion!

By: MTR : May 27th, 2022-17:58

And I appreciate how you dive into this wonderful topic and educate yourself. Many congrats also for your beautiful AP. But … please … you are the customer and not a supplicant! It can't be that you think about whether you write to the brand manager or no...

Thank you Thomas

By: Eikþyrnir : May 27th, 2022-23:00

You tell no lies - the watch world entered this sphere probably a long time before I became interested. It was a strange ordeal. I was basically interviewed, and I am certain that I would not have gotten a watch if she did not find me somewhat interesting...

Hi there..

By: pfang56 : May 28th, 2022-16:08

I think you should definitely have no fear reaching out to the boutique manager and share that your SA left and you would like to know who you can continue your journey with AP. Of course sending a wrist shot always helps add to the charm and proof of you...

By: Eikþyrnir : May 28th, 2022-19:55

Appreciate you taking time to write your insights! I will certainly take a mental note and contact the manager this week and send a picture of the piece, Maybe even with all my books! I am 100% agreement. I hope the tables will turn out more balanced as t...

Just got something new to add

By: Eikþyrnir : May 28th, 2022-20:01

So I was able to procure a AP key chain! Another non-watch to my collection. ...

This is so wrong…

By: emijar3 : June 4th, 2022-01:17

Thank you for replying with your thoughts on the matter!

By: Eikþyrnir : June 5th, 2022-17:04

I have considered the grey market several times but Ive decided against it, but a 50th piece would be amazing - however I do not believe I will ever get one, and I have not really asked them for one either, though I probably should. I only have an Offshor...

Big congratulations on your AP!

By: oyster case : June 5th, 2022-00:29

I like your focus on these books, they are lovely to have and also educational. It hasn't been that long since your first purchase, no need to feel in such a hurry to keep acquiring! Get to know your watch, form that bond and develop your appreciation! I'...

Thank you mate!

By: Eikþyrnir : June 5th, 2022-17:10

The books looks right at home in the shelves around the tv, but I have actually read the textbook pieces(!) I do need to read them again as history was never my strong suit, and I must admit I like reading about all of these technicals terms and minute de...