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For 2021, I will be selling all my Royal Oaks and completely divesting myself from AP. I’ve had too many bad experiences and poor treatment at AP boutiques, namely New York and Bal Harbour, to be willing to continue to spend significant money on AP.
Dec 29, 2020,09:04 AM
The egos and entitlement of boutique employees who feel they can treat those of us who have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years with poor treatment and attitudes as a result of only recent inflated and largely artificial success of the brand, is tiresome. If this was an isolated incident, I would overlook it, but it’s not and has happened multiple times across multiple boutiques indicating this is the corporate direction and vision of AP, and it is a direction and vision I won’t be contributing a single dollar to.
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What would you like to see from Audemars Piguet in 2021?
By: MichaelC : December 28th, 2020-10:03
2020 saw a quickly revamped CODE 11.59 collection. A few new 44mm Offshores. More recently, an all ceramic Double Balance Wheel Royal Oak. Given that 2022 marks a rather significant anniversary for the Royal Oak, I am not expecting any new hallmark releas...
Edward Piguet & Jules Audemars
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : December 28th, 2020-10:18
Tonneau case, R&P super tech. A beast, to make it short For Jules a classic time only. Less is more But none of them will be released
+1 👍
By: India Whiskey Charlie : December 28th, 2020-11:31
Plus1!!
By: agyzace : December 28th, 2020-12:30
+1
By: Cookies : December 28th, 2020-19:32
No dispute here. And same for other brands.
By: MichaelC : December 29th, 2020-06:45
A first time Rolex buyer cannot go buy a new Daytona from a dealer at retail, even if that is the only watch he wants. Pay to play, unfortunately.
Good idea!
By: MichaelC : December 29th, 2020-06:45
I feel the current pricepoints in precious metals are decent.
By: MichaelC : December 29th, 2020-06:47
In fact, think of a white gold CODE 11.59 chronograph with in house movement versus a steel and ceramic Offshore. I think the CODE 11.59 offers lots of value in this comparison. But a steel case, or how about titanium with a sporty dial... I would love it...
That could be great.
By: MichaelC : December 29th, 2020-06:47
A good candidate for my Millenary dreams...
I'm not sure I follow.
By: MichaelC : December 29th, 2020-06:49
My point was I do not expect any new significant Royal Oaks in 2021. They will likely come a year after. That will be a great topic to discuss.
No worries at all my Friend. You have some great ideas in your reply.
By: MichaelC : December 29th, 2020-08:06
No doubt we will crank up 2022 Royal Oak 50th A. discussions next year. I know for a fact ideas have been kicked about for years, so I am expecting incredible releases for that series. It is good for AP, because 2021 can be devoted to all other lines. Hop...
😉👍
By: holdemchamp1225 : December 29th, 2020-08:18
I'd like to see...
By: patrick_y : December 28th, 2020-17:27
I'd like to see a 15202 in steel with a blue dial on my wrist. Been drooling over yours for quite a while! Aside from that, I'd like to see a 15202 but without the date!
LOL! You can wear mine when we next meet. As for a dateless 15202...
By: MichaelC : December 29th, 2020-06:52
I think that would be an amazing 50th Anniversary piece. I'm afraid others would complain it is not splashy enough, but make a single run of maybe 500 pieces that simply have no date... no other special markings needed. That would be incredible.
Big +1 😉
By: holdemchamp1225 : December 29th, 2020-06:57
That would be perfect...
By: patrick_y : December 29th, 2020-08:58
A 15202 without date, made in 500 units; with the first 100 of them reserved for WatchProSite members as our "group watch" like the Zenith watch. Heck, I actually like having a date, since the 15202's date disc is on a dark background that better matches ...
the other thing I had in mind was
By: chap : January 1st, 2021-11:58
Doing editions of the traditional tapisserie (sp) on jade and lapis lazulli. Burn through some tools - sure. But could you imagine the pure perfection of a pt or yg 15202 with a carved stone dial?!?
Simple wish
By: Cookies : December 28th, 2020-19:35
An adjustable deployant strap system will be great for the RO series. I bet many owners suffer from a tight watch on hot days.