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Superavengerlyons · 26 October 2018, 10:23 AM

Friends,

I am ECSTATIC to say that I officially purchased my 1st BRAND NEW AP from an AD Boutique. I purchased it online since I got lucky with the transaction.

I have been seeking a pre-owned 15400 for a few months and every pre-owned piece was HIGH and new was about the same at $20k. I figured I'd wait it out. After checking almost daily on Watchrecon.com every month, same thing - slim pickings! I was originally going to get a pre-owned .03 blue dial, but I already have a 116613 Rolex with the blue sunburst dial, so I figured I'd change it up a bit.

After discovering there would be NO more Ruthenium models offered to any AD boutique this year I was about to pull the trigger on a grey market / overseas BNIB for $19k.

I had a strange inclination to give each boutique a call *just* to check. 4th call in, a nice rep told me that they had one, however it was a special request order for an existing client and it had just come in yesterday 10/25 and that the new owner was going to pick it up that same day, BUT she would give me a call *if* he did not purchase it.

2 hours later, she called me to let me know he did NOT purchase the watch, and went with a 37MM as the 41MM was a little too big for him!

My lucky day! Pulled out the good ole AMEX and added-to-cart! I can't wait to wear this new gem! I'll post up some pix when I have it in my possession!

1st of many -

Justin

Kjp061987 · 26 October 2018, 10:46 AM

Congrats! Look forward to the pics.

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GB-man · 26 October 2018, 11:39 AM

Congrats! Not sure I buy their story lol but it is a good find regardless. I think AP has taken on the method of nobody gets a 15400 without waiting whether it is 2 hours or 2 months.

Superavengerlyons · 26 October 2018, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats! Not sure I buy their story lol but it is a good find regardless. I think AP has taken on the method of nobody gets a 15400 without waiting whether it is 2 hours or 2 months.

Hi! Understandable, however, under the circumstances, I honestly believe it's true. Look at the used market for these ones. I called every AD and no one had one. I called AP N/A and they said they are all sold out. Beverly Hills which is closest to me sent me this response below. I understand the tactic, however, it looks like they are all sold out through the rest of the year. Even Vegas AD said they won't even take a deposit. Either way, I got a new AP!

GB-man · 26 October 2018, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superavengerlyons

Hi! Understandable, however, under the circumstances, I honestly believe it's true. Look at the used market for these ones. I called every AD and no one had one. I called AP N/A and they said they are all sold out. Beverly Hills which is closest to me sent me this response below. I understand the tactic, however, it looks like they are all sold out through the rest of the year. Even Vegas AD said they won't even take a deposit. Either way, I got a new AP!

Thanks for the reply. It’s neither here nor there congrats again that’s a killer watch

Hard_Six · 26 October 2018, 12:07 PM

Congrats! Beautiful piece. Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots once it arrives.

GreatHarry · 26 October 2018, 12:41 PM

Congratulations, great choice.
It's also my next acquisition.

Chary · 26 October 2018, 01:04 PM

Congratulations!!!!

myporsche · 26 October 2018, 01:07 PM

Congrats, it was also my first AP, it is the rarest dial.

Mach 5 · 26 October 2018, 01:17 PM

I just purchased the new AP ROO from the same boutique in Beverly Hills. Ebony is a great sales person! Did it all over the phone and watch shipped as promised. I got the first of only 10 in the US. I called every other boutique in the US. Not one would even put me on a list. All sold out with deposits. The Beverly Hills boutique took care of me!

Superavengerlyons · 26 October 2018, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach 5

I just purchased the new AP ROO from the same boutique in Beverly Hills. Ebony is a great sales person! Did it all over the phone and watch shipped as promised. I got the first of only 10 in the US. I called every other boutique in the US. Not one would even put me on a list. All sold out with deposits. The Beverly Hills boutique took care of me!

Nice! Congrats! What did you pick up?

Mach 5 · 26 October 2018, 10:13 PM

https://youtu.be/7qORjEGq9Is

Grey ghost!

Mach 5 · 26 October 2018, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superavengerlyons

Nice! Congrats! What did you pick up?

https://youtu.be/7qORjEGq9Is

42MM TI case with grey ceramic bezel and pushers/crown

Superavengerlyons · 27 October 2018, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach 5

https://youtu.be/7qORjEGq9Is

42MM TI case with grey ceramic bezel and pushers/crown

Wow! That's an insane piece! Congrats!

ericksakti · 26 October 2018, 01:47 PM

I dont think grey is that hard to purchase, I saw both grey and white in AP boutique in Singapore just a month ago, and all colors was available in Japan other than blue, however things may be different in the states. Did you get any gift with the purchase?

HK Islandboy · 26 October 2018, 03:04 PM

The ruthenium is great. Congratulations!

Helmi · 26 October 2018, 03:54 PM

Congratulations, waiting for wrist shots

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jumpmandk · 26 October 2018, 03:56 PM

Congrats on the incoming!

I may not be correct but it seems like there is very little circulating through the US - either that or the US seems to be a huge hub with high valued clients who seem to have first dibs at these pieces and as a result they are "spoken" for - which to me seems like they are reserved for by salespersons for their clients. Then when clients balk or pass, it then becomes someone who happens to call at the right time.

On the flip side, seems like boutiques overseas have higher chances at securing a piece? YMMV of course, but compared to the US boutiques there seem to be higher chances at boutiques abroad..this is from my personal observation.

Burlington · 26 October 2018, 04:15 PM

Congratulations!! Exciting times indeed

Navarino · 26 October 2018, 04:17 PM

Congrats on the 15400!

tad’s · 26 October 2018, 04:24 PM

Congrats!

vakman · 26 October 2018, 07:02 PM

Enjoy!

OP15 · 26 October 2018, 07:16 PM

Congrats!

duc888 · 26 October 2018, 10:00 PM

Congratulations....a really beautiful dial.

benlee · 26 October 2018, 10:01 PM

Congrats and enjoy!

CoveWatch · 27 October 2018, 12:59 AM

Congratulations on the 15400!

AJM914 · 27 October 2018, 12:38 PM

Congrats! Beautiful!

ChipWong · 27 October 2018, 09:05 PM

Not to sound negative but only the blue dial 15400 is hard to find. Ive seen trusted sellers carrying the grey dial 15400s

myporsche · 31 October 2018, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipWong

Not to sound negative but only the blue dial 15400 is hard to find. Ive seen trusted sellers carrying the grey dial 15400s

I'm afraid your wrong. I know for a fact the Ruthenium is the least produced, also I see trusted sellers selling way more blue dials.

drgoro · 27 October 2018, 10:09 PM

Congrats

26 October 2018, 10:23 AM	#1
Superavengerlyons "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Justin Location: San Diego Watch: 15400ST+ 26401RO Posts: 101	My 1st AP RO! Brand New 15400ST.OO.1220ST.04 Ruthenium - A Good Luck Story Friends, I am ECSTATIC to say that I officially purchased my 1st BRAND NEW AP from an AD Boutique. I purchased it online since I got lucky with the transaction. I have been seeking a pre-owned 15400 for a few months and every pre-owned piece was HIGH and new was about the same at $20k. I figured I'd wait it out. After checking almost daily on Watchrecon.com every month, same thing - slim pickings! I was originally going to get a pre-owned .03 blue dial, but I already have a 116613 Rolex with the blue sunburst dial, so I figured I'd change it up a bit. After discovering there would be NO more Ruthenium models offered to any AD boutique this year I was about to pull the trigger on a grey market / overseas BNIB for $19k. I had a strange inclination to give each boutique a call just to check. 4th call in, a nice rep told me that they had one, however it was a special request order for an existing client and it had just come in yesterday 10/25 and that the new owner was going to pick it up that same day, BUT she would give me a call if he did not purchase it. 2 hours later, she called me to let me know he did NOT purchase the watch, and went with a 37MM as the 41MM was a little too big for him! My lucky day! Pulled out the good ole AMEX and added-to-cart! I can't wait to wear this new gem! I'll post up some pix when I have it in my possession! 1st of many - Justin Attached Images

26 October 2018, 11:39 AM	#3
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Congrats! Not sure I buy their story lol but it is a good find regardless. I think AP has taken on the method of nobody gets a 15400 without waiting whether it is 2 hours or 2 months. __________________

26 October 2018, 10:13 PM	#12
Mach 5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: dallas Posts: 37	https://youtu.be/7qORjEGq9Is Grey ghost! Last edited by Mach 5; 26 October 2018 at 10:16 PM.. Reason: Repeat

26 October 2018, 04:15 PM	#19
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Congratulations!! Exciting times indeed __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

26 October 2018, 07:02 PM	#22
vakman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Nederland. Watch: The watch.! Posts: 330	Enjoy! __________________

26 October 2018, 10:46 AM	#2
Kjp061987 Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Watch: PAM512 Posts: 333	Congrats! Look forward to the pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2018, 12:07 PM	#6
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Congrats! Beautiful piece. Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots once it arrives.

26 October 2018, 12:41 PM	#7
GreatHarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Cliffy Location: Korea Watch: CHNR Posts: 282	Congratulations, great choice. It's also my next acquisition.

26 October 2018, 01:04 PM	#8
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	Congratulations!!!!

26 October 2018, 01:07 PM	#9
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Congrats, it was also my first AP, it is the rarest dial.

26 October 2018, 01:17 PM	#10
Mach 5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: dallas Posts: 37	I just purchased the new AP ROO from the same boutique in Beverly Hills. Ebony is a great sales person! Did it all over the phone and watch shipped as promised. I got the first of only 10 in the US. I called every other boutique in the US. Not one would even put me on a list. All sold out with deposits. The Beverly Hills boutique took care of me!

26 October 2018, 01:47 PM	#15
ericksakti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: indonesia Posts: 77	I dont think grey is that hard to purchase, I saw both grey and white in AP boutique in Singapore just a month ago, and all colors was available in Japan other than blue, however things may be different in the states. Did you get any gift with the purchase?

26 October 2018, 03:04 PM	#16
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	The ruthenium is great. Congratulations!

26 October 2018, 03:54 PM	#17
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Congratulations, waiting for wrist shots Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 October 2018, 03:56 PM	#18
jumpmandk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 1 Posts: 244	Congrats on the incoming! I may not be correct but it seems like there is very little circulating through the US - either that or the US seems to be a huge hub with high valued clients who seem to have first dibs at these pieces and as a result they are "spoken" for - which to me seems like they are reserved for by salespersons for their clients. Then when clients balk or pass, it then becomes someone who happens to call at the right time. On the flip side, seems like boutiques overseas have higher chances at securing a piece? YMMV of course, but compared to the US boutiques there seem to be higher chances at boutiques abroad..this is from my personal observation.

26 October 2018, 04:17 PM	#20
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Congrats on the 15400!

26 October 2018, 04:24 PM	#21
tad’s "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Tokyo Posts: 2	Congrats!

26 October 2018, 07:16 PM	#23
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	Congrats!

26 October 2018, 10:00 PM	#24
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 876	Congratulations....a really beautiful dial.

26 October 2018, 10:01 PM	#25
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Congrats and enjoy! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

27 October 2018, 12:59 AM	#26
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Congratulations on the 15400!

27 October 2018, 12:38 PM	#27
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats! Beautiful! __________________

27 October 2018, 09:05 PM	#28
ChipWong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 113	Not to sound negative but only the blue dial 15400 is hard to find. Ive seen trusted sellers carrying the grey dial 15400s

27 October 2018, 10:09 PM	#30
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Congrats

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