Incoming - 1st AP from the boutique (2nd overall)

[neal.jy]

After 2 years of attempting to build a relationship with 3 different boutiques (with varying degrees of success), it's finally happening! I've been incredibly fortunate to have connected with a fantastic SA who was able to advocate for me and help me obtain an allocation for a 26240st - my grail for some time now, and even in the exact dial color I was hoping for as well!

To those starting out on your journey and facing hurdles - miracles do happen, it seems! This will be my first piece from AP directly (I purchased my first RO last year at grey prices to commemorate a career milestone and personal goal I had set for myself), and I'm beyond thrilled and grateful.

Was reflecting on this, and it occurred to me that a relationship with a boutique / SA is much like a personal relationship with a partner.. if the connection's not there, then as much as one person may try to make it work, the chance of success is limited. On the other hand - if it's the right person / boutique, everything goes much more smoothly. Huge thank you to my SA and the team - you know who you are!

Will post pics once it arrives

[Atmwireless]

Congratulations! What dial color?

[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by Atmwireless

Congratulations! What dial color?

Thank you! I decided on silver - it's actually my first light-color dial watch, but I wanted it to be a bit different and be a counterpoint to my other black-dialed AP.

Originally Posted by Commandopat

Congrats?
Pic or it didn’t happen..

Thanks! Updated thread now

Originally Posted by AEV

Congratulations.
Are you picking it up in person?

Thank you! I would've loved to pick it up in person - we did have it shipped to me, but I will be flying over in a couple of months to meet the team in person.

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Rmoor

Congrats what boutique I’ve been waiting for a call from Bal Harbor which I have doubts will ever come! I’ve been waiting for years lol

Thanks! It was via AP House in NYC. I initially attempted to build a relationship with Bal Harbor - their advice to me was to call back once a month, every month, to ask what was available. No mention of creating a profile or a wishlist - only found out that was part of the process later on in talks with other boutiques.. that was of course anecdotal though - fingers crossed for you to get your call soon!

Originally Posted by Madhatter10-6

Congrats... I saw my first one in person last month. Pics really don't do them justice.

Thank you, and absolutely agree! Even when I first saw the new chronos via the announcement last year, I was mesmerized - but seeing it now for the first time in person, it's truly a different experience.

[Commandopat]

Congrats?
Pic or it didn’t happen..

[AEV]

Congratulations.
Are you picking it up in person?

[1William]

Congratulations.

[neal.jy]

Pics as promised! Really love the way the silver dial pops and sparkles in the light.. also gives everything a very monochromatic look, which I’m loving (it also balances out my black-dial 15400). The overall dial feels to me like the most balanced of the chrono models thus far (all personal preference of course!)




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[Rmoor]

Congrats what boutique I’ve been waiting for a call from Bal Harbor which I have doubts will ever come! I’ve been waiting for years lol

[Madhatter10-6]

Congrats... I saw my first one in person last month. Pics really don't do them justice.

[CactusTreeFiddy]

Originally Posted by neal.jy

Pics as promised! Really love the way the silver dial pops and sparkles in the light.. also gives everything a very monochromatic look, which I’m loving (it also balances out my black-dial 15400). The overall dial feels to me like the most balanced of the chrono models thus far (all personal preference of course!)




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Great watch, I love this one!

What's your wrist size?

[GW44]

Welcome to the ROC Sliver club Neal

[srvrf]

Congrats! Awesome piece. Glad to hear that your patience was rewarded. With so few boutiques and so many people interested it seems almost impossible but it does happen. Wear it in good health.

[Armis]

Great piece, and great dial color!
Very happy to read this thread

[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by srvrf

Congrats! Awesome piece. Glad to hear that your patience was rewarded. With so few boutiques and so many people interested it seems almost impossible but it does happen. Wear it in good health.

Thanks so much! Completely agree, I’m definitely feeling extremely fortunate and blessed. Appreciate the well wishes!

Originally Posted by Armis

Great piece, and great dial color!
Very happy to read this thread

Thank you for the kind words!


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[AEV]

Love the silver dial, so dynamic and when the light hits it is a wow...
It's a hidden gem imho.

[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by AEV

Love the silver dial, so dynamic and when the light hits it is a wow...
It's a hidden gem imho.

Thank you, and yes completely agree! I typically go for darker dials, but this one is really special...

Originally Posted by CactusTreeFiddy

Great watch, I love this one!

What's your wrist size?

Thank you! My wrist size is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm).

Originally Posted by GW44

Welcome to the ROC Sliver club Neal

Thank you Gareth! Love your ROC silver - in fact, seeing it in one of the other threads inspired me... and confirmed for me that silver is my personal top choice

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Congrats looks great!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Vince_76

Congrats! Silver dials are underrated. Interested in hearing your story with multiple boutiques, and how the AP House clicked

Thanks! The team at AP House was great to work with - and my SA (now friend) at Material Good NYC who made the connection and advocated for me has been absolutely fantastic!

Originally Posted by Palex

Supernice dial, great watch! Enjoy it!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Atmwireless

Looks white to me lol

Hah yes, it's a silvery-white. AP calls it "silver", but depending on lighting, it definitely shifts between silvery-grey and white!

[CactusTreeFiddy]

Originally Posted by neal.jy

Thank you! My wrist size is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm).

It wears seriously well on you

Hate to ask but could you post down-the-barrel shots to show how it fits? I might be the same size as you, always wondered how a 41mm might fit

[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by CactusTreeFiddy

It wears seriously well on you

Hate to ask but could you post down-the-barrel shots to show how it fits? I might be the same size as you, always wondered how a 41mm might fit

Yup here you go


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[GW44]

Originally Posted by neal.jy

Thank you Gareth! Love your ROC silver - in fact, seeing it in one of the other threads inspired me... and confirmed for me that silver is my personal top choice


Thank you!



Hah yes, it's a silvery-white. AP calls it "silver", but depending on lighting, it definitely shifts between silvery-grey and white!

No problem at all and I hope you enjoy it. As the sun is out this weekend I’m just about to put mine back on so it pops in the sunlight today.

It certainly flies under the radar but I must say it gets a lot of compliments from people whether they are watch enthusiasts or not.

[brucethemanlee]

Congrats looks great!

[Vince_76]

Congrats! Silver dials are underrated. Interested in hearing your story with multiple boutiques, and how the AP House clicked

[Palex]

Supernice dial, great watch! Enjoy it!

[Atmwireless]

Looks white to me lol

[Urosfan]

Congrats


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[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Congrats


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Thanks!


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[brucethemanlee]

I guess everyone’s wrist is slightly different whatever flatter or more rounded even if same circumference

For example my wrist is 6.75 but I found 41mm too large and 37mm too small. However you’re 6.5 and 41mm looks great on you.

Personally I’ve asked for ROC 38mm


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[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I guess everyone’s wrist is slightly different whatever flatter or more rounded even if same circumference

For example my wrist is 6.75 but I found 41mm too large and 37mm too small. However you’re 6.5 and 41mm looks great on you.

Personally I’ve asked for ROC 38mm


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Yeah it’s tough as fit is so individual and dependent on a lot of different factors. Best of luck with your 38mm ROC, hope to see an incoming post soon!


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[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by neal.jy

Yeah it’s tough as fit is so individual and dependent on a lot of different factors. Best of luck with your 38mm ROC, hope to see an incoming post soon!


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Thank you!

Crossing fingers on incoming soon!

[crassick]

I don’t like the silver for RO as it feels too empty, but it is one of my top choices for ROC. Congratulations!

[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by GW44

No problem at all and I hope you enjoy it. As the sun is out this weekend I’m just about to put mine back on so it pops in the sunlight today.

It certainly flies under the radar but I must say it gets a lot of compliments from people whether they are watch enthusiasts or not.

Enjoying it very much - hope you are as well! I noticed the same re: complements, it does seem to be more noticeable to others than my black-dialed 15400!

Originally Posted by crassick

I don’t like the silver for RO as it feels too empty, but it is one of my top choices for ROC. Congratulations!

Thank you! The variety of textures from the tapisserie, subdials, and subdial rings really work well with the silver!


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