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Old 31 December 2019, 08:18 AM   #1
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After a years long lusting I finally walked into the AP boutique and filled out an “expression of interest” form or whatever they call it. Hopefully 2020 brings me a grey dial 15500

Wish me luck!
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Old 31 December 2019, 08:40 AM   #2
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unless you paid a deposit, it's not gonna happen I'm afraid.
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Old 31 December 2019, 09:55 AM   #3
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You never know. Try going back in January 2nd and check in. But yeah I have a lot of stuff on my wish list I will never see haha 15407 etc
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Old 31 December 2019, 10:58 AM   #4
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I refuse to reward the grey dealers and pay up so the only way to buy one is to walk in and ask. So hey, we’ll see!

I will say the reception (even if they have nothing to sell me) was much better in AP than in certain other boutiques, so I hope to give the gentleman who received me the business. Understanding of course they can sling them out as quick as they come in and don’t need me but still
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Old 31 December 2019, 11:30 AM   #5
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I recommend calling the small new boutiques like Atlanta who has smaller customer base you will have better chance.
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Old 18 January 2020, 03:02 AM   #6
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Against all odds I received the call today! I pick it up Monday!!
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Old 18 January 2020, 03:07 AM   #7
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Against all odds I received the call today! I pick it up Monday!!
YES - Welcome to the club, wrist shots please
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Old 18 January 2020, 03:40 AM   #8
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Against all odds I received the call today! I pick it up Monday!!
Very nice. Patience paid off! Cant wait to see the pics
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Old 18 January 2020, 03:46 AM   #9
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Old 18 January 2020, 04:50 AM   #10
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Against all odds I received the call today! I pick it up Monday!!
See, you have to swing to get at hit! Well done!
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Old 20 January 2020, 11:59 AM   #11
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After a years long lusting I finally walked into the AP boutique and filled out an “expression of interest” form or whatever they call it. Hopefully 2020 brings me a grey dial 15500

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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unless you paid a deposit, it's not gonna happen I'm afraid.
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Against all odds I received the call today! I pick it up Monday!!
Epic. I love it. Congrats
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Old 26 January 2020, 11:22 PM   #12
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Against all odds I received the call today! I pick it up Monday!!
nice!!! sometimes good things do happen :)
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Old 18 January 2020, 04:46 AM   #13
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Old 18 January 2020, 05:29 AM   #14
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Wow, am I reading that right? 17 days waiting time? Congrats!
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Old 18 January 2020, 05:58 AM   #15
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Wow, am I reading that right? 17 days waiting time? Congrats!
Yea man to say I was shocked would be an understatement! I let the unknown call ring then listened to the voicemail twice before calling right back and saying I'LL TAKE IT I'LL BE RIGHT THERE

After my initial post and the lack of deposit point being made I kind of chalked it up as never going to happen. Playing lotto on the way home today for sure!
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Old 20 January 2020, 12:05 PM   #16
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Yea man to say I was shocked would be an understatement! I let the unknown call ring then listened to the voicemail twice before calling right back and saying I'LL TAKE IT I'LL BE RIGHT THERE

After my initial post and the lack of deposit point being made I kind of chalked it up as never going to happen. Playing lotto on the way home today for sure!
Were you there yesterday? I think we may have crossed paths.
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Old 21 January 2020, 12:01 AM   #17
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Were you there yesterday? I think we may have crossed paths.
Yep went Saturday and was there at 4:25 or so to get fitted and pay before they shipped it out. Tuesday can't come fast enough

If you were the gentleman sitting at the table beside me id say brown is definitely in (as part of a broader collection)
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Old 22 January 2020, 01:11 PM   #18
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Yep went Saturday and was there at 4:25 or so to get fitted and pay before they shipped it out. Tuesday can't come fast enough

If you were the gentleman sitting at the table beside me id say brown is definitely in (as part of a broader collection)
We actually were in the back in the private room in the back, but glad to see that you’ve joined the family! Great piece, congrats!
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Old 18 January 2020, 06:27 AM   #19
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Yes ! Great to hear. Congratulations
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Old 18 January 2020, 09:07 AM   #20
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That was quick! Congratulations!

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Old 18 January 2020, 04:24 PM   #21
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Wow congratz! Good start for the year


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Old 18 January 2020, 05:01 PM   #22
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I just love how people say it will never happen. Surprise!

Congratulations.
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Old 18 January 2020, 06:06 PM   #23
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I just love how people say it will never happen. Surprise!

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Old 18 January 2020, 06:43 PM   #24
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Wow! Congrats!
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Old 18 January 2020, 11:34 PM   #25
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Huge congratulations, and an incredible wait time. Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots!
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Old 18 January 2020, 11:36 PM   #26
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Old 18 January 2020, 11:39 PM   #27
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Fantastic, you never know. Enjoy!
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Old 19 January 2020, 01:39 AM   #28
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You must be very sexy or your AD very thirsty.
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Old 19 January 2020, 02:59 AM   #29
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You must be very sexy or your AD very thirsty.
Both could also be true at the same time. Made more sexy by the new 15500.
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Old 19 January 2020, 06:26 AM   #30
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You must be very sexy or your AD very thirsty.
It is true Dad Bods are “in” nowadays so that could indeed be it :)
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