GreatPilot@me.com
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Hi Fab
Apr 03, 2019,12:34 PM
I understaaand your feelings and don’t necessarily disagree, the trust factor is a big deal for me also. The reasons I made the compromise are: 1. Business compassion and a second chance is a good thing if possible. 2. It’s business on both sides of the deal, my side is to hold them accountable, there’s is to make money. At the end of the day my business philosophy is “Never Burn a Bridge” if at all possible”. 3. In the past they did get me the SS 15202 and the titanium/platium chrono, two hard to get pieces so keeping the relationship was to my advantage for the future. 4. They are my local Boutique. 5. I have a solid email and assurances from higher ups the openworks will be delivered as promised. I run a benevolent company and am a benevolent person so although it was a sticky wicket and I complained/got advice from my friends, in the end I feel the people I’m dealing with know me better, appreciate my business and through negotiations we have built more trust...Jim
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Bought the Code 11:59 Perpetual with a promise/news
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 2nd, 2019-19:26
Hello all, thank you all for the help holding my AD’s feet to the fire to get what was promised me, the SS Double Balancier Openworks. I did purchase the Code 11:59 but with a promise and subsequent follow-up email I would get the first SS Openworks they ...
Boutiques only means no discounts, which I like...
By: Clueless_Collector : April 2nd, 2019-19:56
then they don’t have to produce more watches which goes to grey markets. All prices are fix and similar across continents so consumers don’t need to shop around and/or later regret prices dropped or lower in another place. I prefer this trend, but it’s ju...
Honestly I like all the ADs I deal with
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 3rd, 2019-13:14
But I like AP’s overall company approach to make more $$ with less even though it will hurt the AD’s. It would be great if they would take trades but they haven’t went there with me...Jim
yes the discounts come
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 3rd, 2019-13:10
From the boutique or AD’s pockets but AP has a plan to use those discounts to enhance the customer experience, say a good customer gets a trip to the factory instead of a $7,000 discount or?...Jim
Hi Raymond
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 3rd, 2019-12:15
The informatioon I received about the limited number of Code 11:59 pieces across all 13 models came from both the boutique and regional manger I deal with, it is true. I think the way this will play out is the Code 11:59 will be a slow go for awhile but i...
This sounds like a fair compromise...
By: jmpTT : April 2nd, 2019-20:47
Your relationship is a business relationship: give and take, constantly open to renegotiation, mutually beneficial and honorable in your eyes and the boutique’s eyes too. Many luxury brands carry on with similar tactics. If every watch on the path to the ...
True to an extent however
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 3rd, 2019-12:46
I grew up being told “Life is not fair” so I learned the lesson early on “what have you done for me lately” is top of mind all to often, its business and if you want to remain on top you work harder...Jim
yes that is correct and
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 3rd, 2019-12:42
Who knows how this will go. Hatching a new line/new movements does make sense and shows they are listing to their customers. After spending considerable time discussing their business plan I believe AP is trying to stay within their new business model for...
Hi Fab
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 3rd, 2019-12:34
I understaaand your feelings and don’t necessarily disagree, the trust factor is a big deal for me also. The reasons I made the compromise are: 1. Business compassion and a second chance is a good thing if possible. 2. It’s business on both sides of the d...
Congrats!
By: Lankysudanese : April 2nd, 2019-22:07
I hope they come through for you. Let’s see a wrist shot of your new perpetual calendar 😁😁😁
Congrats again
By: Lankysudanese : April 3rd, 2019-12:29
Enjoy it in good health.
Confused
By: geoffs : April 2nd, 2019-22:08
Jim, I’m a little confused. Did you deal with an AP boutique or an Authorised Dealer. The reason I ask is I’ve never heard of a AD getting a SS openwork. How many SS open works did they get in 2019?
Best of luck Jim
By: RahulR : April 2nd, 2019-22:33
I guess the silver lining here is that you actually really enjoy the 11.59 perpetual. If you would have still purchased it without the promise of the SS openwork double balance, then it is a no lose situation (even if you don't get the other piece). Hopef...
Congrats on your new Perpetual Code
By: benlee338 : April 5th, 2019-17:35
From the entire 11.59 collection, this is the only one I think fits the design perfectly and the best of the bunch. Also advance congrats to your SS Openworks. Me too has to jump thru hoops to get one despite and I am not sure if I will do it again. But I...
Ageeded that and the
By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 6th, 2019-14:53
tourbillion, openworked and the perpetual wil be sold out soon and I believe the chrono will be close behind. The basic models and the white dials IMHO will not be as popular...Jim