Love at first sight STAR WHEEL
I had seen the watch in photos and videos. Yesterday I had a chance to see it in the reality and it sings to my heart. I am very very happy to become the owner of the CODE 1159 star wheel. At first I did not know how to read times in this watch but then I...
Thank you.
I appreciate your comments. It was nice seeing you in person at the PP exhibition in Tokyo last spring .
My sincerest congratulations to you!
Mine arrived over the summer and has hardly left my wrist. It is an exceptional timepiece. Nearly perfect, IMO. Unique, exciting, and very unlike the "typical" AP. I certainly love my octagons, but the Starwheel is a whole different kind of AP.
How did you get one?
Michael, Curious how you got one; I've been to 5 different AP boutiques, in both the US and abroad, and contacted 10+ others via email. All responses the same - "not available, no stock for several years, don't bother even trying. However we will sell you...
The Starwheel is not exactly my first AP.
I bought my first in 2001. I started working with an AP Boutique in 2007. I have a decent history with them, and they have taken good care of me. When the Starwheel was introduced, I emailed my sales associate to express my interest. I never inquired a si...
Understood; thanks.
That all makes sense; I'll keep trying. I'm actually going to Switzerland in June, and emailed the AP Boutique in Zurich - they said don't bother coming, just go to your Boutique in NY. So I'll keep expressing interest locally; issue is this will be my fi...
The reason you can't buy this as a first piece is simple supply and demand.
They have not yet produced many Starwheels, and the demand is quite high. So naturally, the pieces that become available will be first offered to brand clients with a purchase history. As one of those people, of course I think it is fair. But I am reasona...
Understand
Yes all makes sense and I agree. I’m heavy on assets, but very light on material/luxury goods, so feel the same as you. Still, it’s a dream watch for me so I’ll continue to hope!☺️ Very much appreciate your insight!
I will keep a very good thought for you!
In the end, it is best for the watch to be sold to someone who really wants it. That sounds like you, and I hope it happens sooner than later
Thanks!
Thanks for that good wish, and so true! Will hope! Happy holidays and a healthy 2024 !
MichaelC is a legend!
And has been a serious ambassador and collector of AP for over 20 years His posts probably got me and others to acquire my first one, and second one, and..and...and... I think it would be an incredible long shot if your first AP was a Starwheel - unless y...
You are too kind, Peter.
I have always been very pleased and honored to share my passion for AP, and help others on the journey. I don't have the means for some pieces I greatly admire, and I am perfectly OK with that. It is fantastic that we have members like yourself who are wi...
Thanx MichaelC
For all the messages about starwheel and recommendations. It is true that much better in reality than in photos. This watch is my acquisition of the year and certainly appreciate for many years to come. Kind regards
The photos do not capture the aura of this watch at all. It is way more spectacular on the wrist!
Which is such a phenomenal quality for any watch. Merry Christmas to you. I have a feeling we will be wearing the same watch this year
How did you get one?
Curious how you got one - I've been to 5 boutiques and all said "no availability for years, don't bother." Gray market?
The best of
the best advice I can give to you is to keep good terms with the local dealers and to become friends with the salesperson. Now these days products which gains value above the retail price after sales is the demands surpasses the supply and some people are...
Thanks Prelude!
All great advice, thanks. Yes I've met and corresponded with the dealer as best I can, although live 2 hours from NYC so only get there on occasion. And yes the "flippers" sort of ruin things for those of us who only want to own the watch to wear and cher...
How?
Hi Prelude: Beautiful! Any advice on how to get one? My AD said forget it, not available.
I think this is the best watch in the AP’s catalog right now
Congrats, hope you can send some more photos in the future
Thank you
that’s very kind of you. That’s a beautiful blue dial, looks mesmerizing, enjoy your watches
Congratulations for this special piece
This one is on my bucket list , wish to see it in fresh metal soon