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LOL! You can wear mine when we next meet. As for a dateless 15202...
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.
That would be perfect...
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 dial. But we shall see... Wow! That's very generous of you to let me handle your precious timepiece! I very much appreciate it and I'll be extra careful!
I'm ALL IN for a WPS edition of the 15202ST Patrick. Let's make it happen 😜😉💪👍
And to make it even more special, maybe we can have the rotor engraved for each WPS member's edition for that extra personal touch 😉
You made my day! Genuises think alike! Now if only AP would pay me for more good ideas!
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Crossing my fingers! I have a feeling that AP is going to be busy for this year, but who knows...
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the other thing I had in mind was
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?!?
Oh my lord. I would be ALL in on a carved jade stone dial for a 15202 💥🔥🔥
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These dials would cost a fortune, and I'm not sure you could do that tapisserie on that kind of material...
The dials being so thin would probably all crack. Still, a cool idea.
I thought so too Patrick but if it were possible, it would be amazing and I would make the effort to attain one if possible 😁
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Simple wish
An adjustable deployant strap system will be great for the RO series.
I bet many owners suffer from a tight watch on hot days.
I have never had that issue. But I seem to get AP bracelets dialed in very easily.
I have half links for the various Royal Oak / Royal Oak Offshore bracelets, but don't seem to need them to get the fit just right.
Yes I think I need a half link
Will order that shortly. Have a wonderful NY ahead Mike.
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.
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.
It is sad to hear this but unfortunately it is happening with not just AP but also Patek and Rolex...
I have been collecting now for 27 years and in that time have purchased HUNDREDS of watches for myself, family, and friends from these 3 manufacturers as well as many others.
I do agree with you about the sense of entitlement from certain boutiques but we cannot blame that on the brand, even though they should assume most of the responsibility. The management and direction should indeed make it a point to give even better customer service than they did before to justify the prices these watches command and also to give the loyal clients a sense of pride for owning these superb micro machines.
Fortunately, I have not had the same bad experiences you have had BUT I have friends and have heard of other collectors/enthusiasts who have gone through similar situations. There needs to be something done about this quickly or I feel things will get even worse 🤦♂️🙈🙉🙊
I do agree with you about the sense of entitlement from certain boutiques but we cannot blame that on the brand, even though they should assume most of the responsibility. The management and direction should indeed make it a point to give even better customer service than they did before to justify the prices these watches command and also to give the loyal clients a sense of pride for owning these superb micro machines.
Fortunately, I have not had the same bad experiences you have had BUT I have friends and have heard of other collectors/enthusiasts who have gone through similar situations. There needs to be something done about this quickly or I feel things will get even worse 🤦♂️🙈🙉🙊
