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orangedial · 8 August 2015, 07:16 AM

This a long overdue report that I have promised back in June before my dream visit to AP in Switzerland! It was a 2-day visit in Le Brassus, but there was some time to spend in Geneva before and after the trip to Vallee de Joux. I also took the opportunity to tour other parts of Switzerland. Tons of photos were taken in this 14-day trip, the best are selected here for a photo essay to record this memorable experience. Some of you might have seen some real-time photos I've posted in IG (@orangedial17), but there are many more I want to share here and thus the report will come in a few instalments :)

I would like to sincerely thank AP Singapore, in particular the management and boutique, for their kind invite and utmost hospitality for hosting this unforgettable visit to the AP HQ, museum and factory facilities in Le Brassus. Not only have I gained more in-depth knowledge about the history, technology, passion, direction, and many interesting details behind the scene, my respects for the brand, the people and the watch-making spirit within the AP universe have also increased enormously. However, as a customer who simply loves AP watches, my biggest gain from this hospitality is the feeling of being valued by the brand that I value most. It affirms that I am not merely buying AP watches, but collecting them.

Let’s enjoy the journey! ;)

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Day 1 - Singapore to Geneva… The Dream Journey Began!

The trip started wonderfully with a long-haul business class travel and the companion of my stylish brand new AP Ceramic Diver. There was no better way to test drive this watch. The full ceramic construction is extremely robust and the watch survived the 15-day trip UNSCATHED despite a 90% wrist time! More on the performance of the watch later…

Thai Airway Royal Silk Class with fully lie-flat beds, perfect for a 12-hour journey and a 6-hour jet-lag preparation

My hand carrier… the matching colours were rather coincidental!

Internal flight from Zurich to Geneva. The snow-capped Alps could be seen throughout the 45-minute journey… Amazing!

Reached Grand Hotel Kempinski in noon… Beautiful lake view from our room!

Complementary chocolate!

Welcome letter and the trip itinerary from AP… Free & Easy for the rest of the 1st day!

Jet d’Eau, one of the landmarks of Geneva

Impressive water jet

The clean and beautiful Geneva Lake… there are many more photos of Geneva, especially the watch boutiques, that would be too overwhelming to share here!

Day 2 - Geneva to Le Brassus… AP, here I come!

Breakfast with a breathtaking view

On a 1-hour road trip to Vallee de Joux… A beautiful rainbow was spotted!

This is where all AP visitors stay… AP owns this cozy little hotel located just beside AP’s HQ

Welcome fruits and bread basket, and two wonderful ladies
On the left is Bindy, the manager of AP Singapore Boutique, and on the right is Carolina, the pleasant guide for our AP tour in Le Brassus

Welcome letter and gifts neatly displayed in the room

The serene view of Vallee de Joux from our room

Lovely Le Brassus

Yes! I brought along this rare gem, the AP Starwheel Fleur-de-lis version with beautiful hand engravings in a rose gold case.
I was fully equipped to start the AP tour!

=== End of Part 1 ===

Prestige_Swiss · 8 August 2015, 07:24 AM

Where is part 2, WHERE IS PART 2, awesome experience. Cant wait to see the rest

jjnd08 · 8 August 2015, 07:31 AM

Followed this trip on IG while it was happening, and just went through Part 1 here.

My wife and I have decided we are taking a trip to Switzerland in the next couple of years. It looks amazing!

Colin W · 8 August 2015, 07:42 AM

Great report 👍
Keep it coming please 😀

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111forza · 8 August 2015, 08:02 AM

I know you you had a fantastic time Wayne after following you on your trip through your IG posts. AP are tops for sure and Switzerland is breathtaking as I'm sure you would agree

looking forward to part 2

Jfbhd4 · 8 August 2015, 08:08 AM

Oh my... Bucket list.

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thomaspp · 8 August 2015, 08:09 AM

Wow wow wow!!

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AS1 · 8 August 2015, 08:34 AM

My goodness. Here, ladies and gentlemen, is a lesson in how to start a thread! Just fantastic stuff in every respect. Cannot wait for more.

yjfang · 8 August 2015, 09:11 AM

Awesome!!! I was beginning to wonder where you were. Can't wait for the rest of your photo essay!

eonflux · 8 August 2015, 09:15 AM

Looks like an awesome trip.
Thanks for posting!
Looking forward to Part 2...

Manofsteelpt · 8 August 2015, 09:32 AM

Looks like a great dream trio for sure!

HL65 · 8 August 2015, 09:45 AM

Awesome and another TRFer visit...Thanks for sharing!

incontrol · 8 August 2015, 09:54 AM

Wow, the scenery is spectacular! Thanks very much for posting this. Looking forward to the next installment!

CWIN · 8 August 2015, 09:58 AM

Amazing report so far Wayne and great photos! The Valle is stunning. Looking forward to part 2

AK797 · 8 August 2015, 10:01 AM

Wow looks like a great time!

soundserious · 8 August 2015, 10:14 AM

Impressive!!

conkers · 8 August 2015, 10:41 AM

Thanks for sharing Wayne!

Marcela · 8 August 2015, 10:48 AM

Oh, wow!!! Thank you for taking time to share with us

More, please, please

zapped · 8 August 2015, 10:49 AM

This is awesome! Cant wait for part 2 :)

nick c · 8 August 2015, 12:35 PM

Great pics thanks for sharing

Hairdude1 · 8 August 2015, 02:25 PM

Awesome!! More pics!!

benlee · 8 August 2015, 05:25 PM

Snow-Dweller · 8 August 2015, 07:21 PM

Tanks for sharing

tcheeco · 8 August 2015, 09:50 PM

Speechless, thx for sharing

GB-man · 8 August 2015, 09:52 PM

Great pics Wayne! Looking forward to part deux

masterserg · 8 August 2015, 09:53 PM

Fantastic! Can't wait to see more!

1st amg · 8 August 2015, 10:20 PM

Oh goody! this is exciting, I love these threads.

B. Doggy · 9 August 2015, 02:07 AM

Mas, por favor!

dr.ns23 · 9 August 2015, 04:32 AM

Looking forward to Part 2!!!

singe89 · 9 August 2015, 06:47 AM

Great pics! Can't wait for part 2!

8 August 2015, 07:16 AM	#1
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	A Dream Visit to AP in Le Brassus, Switzerland - Part 1 This a long overdue report that I have promised back in June before my dream visit to AP in Switzerland! It was a 2-day visit in Le Brassus, but there was some time to spend in Geneva before and after the trip to Vallee de Joux. I also took the opportunity to tour other parts of Switzerland. Tons of photos were taken in this 14-day trip, the best are selected here for a photo essay to record this memorable experience. Some of you might have seen some real-time photos I've posted in IG (@orangedial17), but there are many more I want to share here and thus the report will come in a few instalments :) I would like to sincerely thank AP Singapore, in particular the management and boutique, for their kind invite and utmost hospitality for hosting this unforgettable visit to the AP HQ, museum and factory facilities in Le Brassus. Not only have I gained more in-depth knowledge about the history, technology, passion, direction, and many interesting details behind the scene, my respects for the brand, the people and the watch-making spirit within the AP universe have also increased enormously. However, as a customer who simply loves AP watches, my biggest gain from this hospitality is the feeling of being valued by the brand that I value most. It affirms that I am not merely buying AP watches, but collecting them. Let’s enjoy the journey! ;) ================================================== ============== Day 1 - Singapore to Geneva… The Dream Journey Began! The trip started wonderfully with a long-haul business class travel and the companion of my stylish brand new AP Ceramic Diver. There was no better way to test drive this watch. The full ceramic construction is extremely robust and the watch survived the 15-day trip UNSCATHED despite a 90% wrist time! More on the performance of the watch later… Thai Airway Royal Silk Class with fully lie-flat beds, perfect for a 12-hour journey and a 6-hour jet-lag preparation My hand carrier… the matching colours were rather coincidental! Internal flight from Zurich to Geneva. The snow-capped Alps could be seen throughout the 45-minute journey… Amazing! Reached Grand Hotel Kempinski in noon… Beautiful lake view from our room! Complementary chocolate! Welcome letter and the trip itinerary from AP… Free & Easy for the rest of the 1st day! Jet d’Eau, one of the landmarks of Geneva Impressive water jet The clean and beautiful Geneva Lake… there are many more photos of Geneva, especially the watch boutiques, that would be too overwhelming to share here! Day 2 - Geneva to Le Brassus… AP, here I come! Breakfast with a breathtaking view On a 1-hour road trip to Vallee de Joux… A beautiful rainbow was spotted! This is where all AP visitors stay… AP owns this cozy little hotel located just beside AP’s HQ Welcome fruits and bread basket, and two wonderful ladies On the left is Bindy, the manager of AP Singapore Boutique, and on the right is Carolina, the pleasant guide for our AP tour in Le Brassus Welcome letter and gifts neatly displayed in the room The serene view of Vallee de Joux from our room Lovely Le Brassus Yes! I brought along this rare gem, the AP Starwheel Fleur-de-lis version with beautiful hand engravings in a rose gold case. I was fully equipped to start the AP tour! === End of Part 1 ===

8 August 2015, 07:24 AM	#2
Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,279	Where is part 2, WHERE IS PART 2, awesome experience. Cant wait to see the rest __________________ ________________ Present: 126610LN “You can have everything in life you want, if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” -Ziglar

8 August 2015, 07:31 AM	#3
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Followed this trip on IG while it was happening, and just went through Part 1 here. My wife and I have decided we are taking a trip to Switzerland in the next couple of years. It looks amazing! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

8 August 2015, 07:42 AM	#4
Colin W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 1,314	Great report 👍 Keep it coming please 😀 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

8 August 2015, 08:09 AM	#7
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Wow wow wow!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

8 August 2015, 08:02 AM	#5
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,667	I know you you had a fantastic time Wayne after following you on your trip through your IG posts. AP are tops for sure and Switzerland is breathtaking as I'm sure you would agree looking forward to part 2

8 August 2015, 08:08 AM	#6
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	Oh my... Bucket list. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

8 August 2015, 08:34 AM	#8
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	My goodness. Here, ladies and gentlemen, is a lesson in how to start a thread! Just fantastic stuff in every respect. Cannot wait for more.

8 August 2015, 09:11 AM	#9
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	Awesome!!! I was beginning to wonder where you were. Can't wait for the rest of your photo essay!

8 August 2015, 09:15 AM	#10
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Looks like an awesome trip. Thanks for posting! Looking forward to Part 2...

8 August 2015, 09:32 AM	#11
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Looks like a great dream trio for sure!

8 August 2015, 09:45 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Awesome and another TRFer visit...Thanks for sharing! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 August 2015, 09:54 AM	#13
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Wow, the scenery is spectacular! Thanks very much for posting this. Looking forward to the next installment! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

8 August 2015, 09:58 AM	#14
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Amazing report so far Wayne and great photos! The Valle is stunning. Looking forward to part 2 __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

8 August 2015, 10:01 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Wow looks like a great time!

8 August 2015, 10:14 AM	#16
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Impressive!! __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

8 August 2015, 10:41 AM	#17
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Thanks for sharing Wayne!

8 August 2015, 10:48 AM	#18
Marcela "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,473	Oh, wow!!! Thank you for taking time to share with us More, please, please __________________ "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same"

8 August 2015, 10:49 AM	#19
zapped "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Adelaide Watch: and learn Posts: 239	This is awesome! Cant wait for part 2 :)

8 August 2015, 12:35 PM	#20
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8 August 2015, 02:25 PM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome!! More pics!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

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8 August 2015, 07:21 PM	#23
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Tanks for sharing __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

8 August 2015, 09:50 PM	#24
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8 August 2015, 09:52 PM	#25
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8 August 2015, 09:53 PM	#26
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Fantastic! Can't wait to see more! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

8 August 2015, 10:20 PM	#27
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,406	Oh goody! this is exciting, I love these threads.

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9 August 2015, 04:32 AM	#29
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9 August 2015, 06:47 AM	#30
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