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Hi redcorals
Apr 01, 2019,15:05 PM
Firstly I put the deposit down on the Code 11:59 perpetual because I wanted to see it and give it a chance, which I did yesterday, they will not accept a deposit on the double-balancier. The perpetual is
a nice watch but I am not going to buy it unless I get their next SS double-balancier which I told them. There will only be 100 of them released in the USA this year so pretty low production and I would not mind owning it, even at retail if I get the SS RO I was promised for my collection. I do have a relationship with them as I’ve recently purchased 4 watches from the boutique, looking at the 5th (the perpetual) and 6th the SS RO. So as a collector I have built the rapport with this AD and am trying to give them the chance to redeem themselves. I work the best deal I can to get what I want but do not like being told something that isn’t followed through on (the soreness). We are still in the process of negotiating the deal I want or I will walk away, get my deposit back and not deal with that AD any longer. I hope this clears up any confusion, I don’t think any actions on my part has been the issue...Jim
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Code 11:59 Perpetual at the Boutique...
By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 29th, 2019-21:50
Now cones the time for decisions, this is one of those pressure sales that keeps promising me the SS double balance wheel openworks on a carrot. The Perpetual wasn’t supposed to show up until the end of the year but suddenly became available two week afte...
Don’t do it.
By: Lankysudanese : March 29th, 2019-23:30
As you said, they can’t guarantee the 15407 (no one can). And the 26394 is nice but not ‘full-MSRP nice’.
Unfortunately consistent with my experience with AP...
By: RahulR : March 30th, 2019-04:01
I apologize if I may offend anyone, but I have quite a negative impression of AP boutiques. I have no doubt that the experience of buying a piece from the boutique would be great, but I am quite disappointed by the blatant tactics used to get a piece that...
Great summary Rahu
By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 30th, 2019-09:01
I agree wth “building a relationship’ with an AD but this particular boutiques doesn’t seem to care about that. I also tried another AP boutique and was treated basically the same way., your help and story is much appreciated...Jim
Anytime!
By: RahulR : March 30th, 2019-09:28
The way i see it, even if you don't end up getting what you really want. You can take comfort in the fact that you could have had it, but you chose not to get taken for a ride.
Good advice Fab
By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 30th, 2019-09:04
With outher AD’s if spend the kind of money as in this instance I can trust they will come through (keep their word) on the watch I actually want, not with this one but I will take your advice and draw the line...Jim
Put the perpetual to one side for the moment....
By: NickO : March 30th, 2019-08:35
You have dropped some serious cash at this boutique in the past six months, why are they not bending over backwards to accommodate the watch you really want - the SS double balance open? Were the millenary and chronos you bought somehow tied to you gettin...
Hi NickO
By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 30th, 2019-09:15
Funny you should mentions other watches being tied to the SS openwork, Yes is the answer, I purchase the frosted Rose Gold Millenary Openworks on the bracelet form them this last Christmas (my wife does love it) with a promise I would get the next SS open...
I have been a huge AP fan for many years.
By: JerryW : March 31st, 2019-08:10
About 10 years ago I had a bad experience at a AP boutique and I moved my business to a AD. At the AD I worked directly with the owner and he always treated me like a special customer. About 5 years ago I notice more and more of the cooler pieces were bec...
Not sure what AP is thinking...
By: logan2z : March 31st, 2019-08:31
I get the boutique thing - control pricing etc. But AP closed a long-time AD here in the San Francisco Bay Area and have no local boutique. The nearest AP dealer (the Rodeo Drive boutique) is about 400 miles from here. Maybe AP doesn't realize this is Sil...
Hi Logan
By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 31st, 2019-09:39
Your are correct, how stupid not to have a store in the highest income area of Ca maybe even the USA! I’m heading to the Boutique on Rodeo Drive this morning to look at the 11:59 but have no intention on buying it unless I get the SS double balanicer I wa...
Hi redcorals
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 1st, 2019-15:05
Firstly I put the deposit down on the Code 11:59 perpetual because I wanted to see it and give it a chance, which I did yesterday, they will not accept a deposit on the double-balancier. The perpetual is a nice watch but I am not going to buy it unless I ...