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Afroman787 · 3 July 2022, 05:28 AM

Finally got the call for my first AP, the blue diver. Only problem is I would be out of town for the next week. SA said she couldn’t take payment over the phone and couldn’t hold the watch. To say I was disappointed was an understatement

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mickyd329 · 3 July 2022, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Afroman787

Finally got the call for my first AP, the blue diver. Only problem is I would be out of town for the next week. SA said she couldn’t take payment over the phone and couldn’t hold the watch. To say I was disappointed was an understatement

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Which boutique is it? You should be able to wire them the money to hold.

fspfsp · 3 July 2022, 06:11 AM

Yeah, I would ask to wire the funds. Fingers crossed for you!

thekman · 3 July 2022, 11:08 AM

This makes no sense. Many of us on this forum have wired AP boutiques money before and they have either shipped or held the watches.

Turbo Racer · 3 July 2022, 11:08 AM

I would see if they would accept a wire as well. I have wondered this also for me since I’ve been away for quite a bit. But , so far, no call. Good luck!

Horsin’ Around · 3 July 2022, 11:14 AM

My boutique always sends me a payment link via email. I put my CC info and done!!

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C_Troy242 · 3 July 2022, 11:48 AM

Yeah srsly makes no sense haha.

But if worse come to worst, just send someone to grab it. Not as ceremonial, but if the alternative is missing out (which again, I can hardly believe) ...

SoylentGreenChi · 3 July 2022, 12:41 PM

Difficult to imagine a scenario where this adds up. Credit card or wire, first day stuff.

AG_Watches · 3 July 2022, 01:38 PM

From my understandings their new rule is all first time boutique purchases that are done remotely are wire only then subsequent purchases with that location can be credit card purchases. However, this is also manager discretion from what my SA said.

mickyd329 · 4 July 2022, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AG_Watches

From my understandings their new rule is all first time boutique purchases that are done remotely are wire only then subsequent purchases with that location can be credit card purchases. However, this is also manager discretion from what my SA said.

First purchase has to be done in person at the boutique. You can wire money ahead of time or pay with credit card in person. Any purchases there after can be done via wire or credit card and the watch can be shipped to you. That's the process I went through when my boutique switched over to being AP owned.

whiterabbit66 · 5 July 2022, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mickyd329

First purchase has to be done in person at the boutique. You can wire money ahead of time or pay with credit card in person. Any purchases there after can be done via wire or credit card and the watch can be shipped to you. That's the process I went through when my boutique switched over to being AP owned.

Thats exactly what happened to me earlier this year. I was out of country on vacation so had to wire money. Annoying as I wanted the airmails on a credit card purchase. They would not ship with a credit card purchase only wire. Also they ran a check on the shipping address before shipping.

VogelPhoenix · 5 July 2022, 10:28 AM

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They would not ship with a credit card purchase only wire. Also they ran a check on the shipping address before shipping.

Can't really fault them on both counts.

Unfortunate that the OP hasn't further engaged with this thread - would have been helpful to expand a bit on which options were offered/rejected.

Afroman787 · 5 July 2022, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Can't really fault them on both counts.

Unfortunate that the OP hasn't further engaged with this thread - would have been helpful to expand a bit on which options were offered/rejected.

No options were offered unfortunately. It was just stated that they can’t hold the watch that long and that was the end of the convo

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srvrf · 3 July 2022, 01:53 PM

I'd think that some sort of deposit could be given via credit card and then the balance by wire once you're back in town. It seems awfully strange that they couldn't do that for you.

VogelPhoenix · 3 July 2022, 02:00 PM

If the funds are available, it seems odd if there's no solution to be found, at least with an AP boutique.

GW44 · 3 July 2022, 09:43 PM

Doesn’t add up at all……don’t give up and speak to someone who is the actual decision maker.

Nonsense otherwise.

~JJ · 4 July 2022, 01:08 AM

Feel free to share the SA contact info, if you pass on it!

crispyness87 · 4 July 2022, 02:33 AM

My brother just got allocated his first AP, a 26420ti. SA wanted him to collect it today, but because of COVID he had to wait till next weekend. Boutique was totally fine with that.

Not sure why OP’s boutique is acting this way.

taitun4life · 4 July 2022, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by crispyness87

My brother just got allocated his first AP, a 26420ti. SA wanted him to collect it today, but because of COVID he had to wait till next weekend. Boutique was totally fine with that.

Not sure why OP’s boutique is acting this way.

The SA has someone else lined up for it and is just playing the OP. Me thinks…

maecenas · 4 July 2022, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by taitun4life

The SA has someone else lined up for it and is just playing the OP. Me thinks…

That’s right. Once when I asked if they could hold it for me for like 4 days so I could come decide in person, I was told, “well, when we say we got it for you, we really have like 4 people we submit… and the manager wants it sold today”

[fwiw that wasn’t my main boutique, they’ve always done whatever I needed]

DJ4 · 4 July 2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by taitun4life

The SA has someone else lined up for it and is just playing the OP. Me thinks…

probably...

Pdg · 4 July 2022, 07:34 PM

As others have said, this is strange. When I was offered a watch by the AP boutique I asked them to hold it for 3 days so I could try it on in person and they gladly did (and I ultimately turned it down as it didn’t fit well on me). Never have had an issue with any brand on holding watches for a few days.

DonLee · 4 July 2022, 07:39 PM

I think it would be absolutely absurd why they wouldn't hold the watch for you. That should be part of the luxury experience of buying a product in store.

Brandband · 4 July 2022, 07:42 PM

This is really annoying. I mean there are lots of cases of wired payments made so I see no reason why the boutique can't do same. The only possible explanation is that they've got someone else on call and needed an excuse.

Armis · 4 July 2022, 10:01 PM

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This is really annoying. I mean there are lots of cases of wired payments made so I see no reason why the boutique can't do same. The only possible explanation is that they've got someone else on call and needed an excuse.

💯 Wires are done all the time. And even out of a basic courtesy I’m used to boutique holding a piece while you arrange the payment (using method of your choice). Something else seems afoot here, unfortunately. Perhaps speaking to manager is an option, but this may impact long term relationship. Frustrating situation.

BNA/LION · 5 July 2022, 03:53 AM

What a Bummer! Can you send a friend in with the deposit? Thant's not right!

Bearxj86 · 5 July 2022, 05:16 AM

I think this might have something to do with quarter-end. I took delivery of a watch on June 29th and they said they needed to finish the deal in the next 48 hours and was instructed to only hold it for that long.

sechsgang · 5 July 2022, 09:09 AM

Ive done 2 watches from a payment link via email, NYC has zero issues there.

cvz · 5 July 2022, 11:26 AM

Got the call on a Tuesday… tried the watch on Wednesday… SA told me I had to close the deal by Friday (via wire). If I couldn’t get the funds to them by Friday they were going to re-allocate. I was luckily able to complete the wire in time but never had to push the issue with the SA or management. I offered a 25 percent hold via credit card and they said if i was sure I could wire by Friday there was no need.

3 July 2022, 05:28 AM	#1
Afroman787 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: United States Posts: 72	Got the call but… Finally got the call for my first AP, the blue diver. Only problem is I would be out of town for the next week. SA said she couldn’t take payment over the phone and couldn’t hold the watch. To say I was disappointed was an understatement Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2022, 06:11 AM	#3
fspfsp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 253	Yeah, I would ask to wire the funds. Fingers crossed for you! __________________ Current stable - AP: 26331, 15703, 15510 Rolex: 326934, 126600, 116660, 216570, 126710BLNR, 116610LV IWC: 5004, 5001 Patek: 3744, 5968A

3 July 2022, 11:08 AM	#4
thekman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Boston Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,051	This makes no sense. Many of us on this forum have wired AP boutiques money before and they have either shipped or held the watches. __________________ Rolex \| AP \| Cartier \| VC \| Lange Follow me www.instagram.com/subs.n.scrubs

5 July 2022, 03:53 AM	#26
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,648	What a Bummer! Can you send a friend in with the deposit? Thant's not right! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

3 July 2022, 11:08 AM	#5
Turbo Racer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 1,027	I would see if they would accept a wire as well. I have wondered this also for me since I’ve been away for quite a bit. But , so far, no call. Good luck!

3 July 2022, 11:14 AM	#6
Horsin’ Around "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Northeast Posts: 112	My boutique always sends me a payment link via email. I put my CC info and done!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2022, 11:48 AM	#7
C_Troy242 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Zurich Posts: 232	Yeah srsly makes no sense haha. But if worse come to worst, just send someone to grab it. Not as ceremonial, but if the alternative is missing out (which again, I can hardly believe) ...

3 July 2022, 12:41 PM	#8
SoylentGreenChi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: États-Unis Watch: Patek Posts: 946	Difficult to imagine a scenario where this adds up. Credit card or wire, first day stuff.

3 July 2022, 01:38 PM	#9
AG_Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Dallas Watch: 26331ST/116710BLNR Posts: 107	From my understandings their new rule is all first time boutique purchases that are done remotely are wire only then subsequent purchases with that location can be credit card purchases. However, this is also manager discretion from what my SA said.

3 July 2022, 01:53 PM	#14
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,156	I'd think that some sort of deposit could be given via credit card and then the balance by wire once you're back in town. It seems awfully strange that they couldn't do that for you.

3 July 2022, 02:00 PM	#15
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,866	If the funds are available, it seems odd if there's no solution to be found, at least with an AP boutique.

3 July 2022, 09:43 PM	#16
GW44 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Gareth Location: Surrey, UK Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 2,289	Doesn’t add up at all……don’t give up and speak to someone who is the actual decision maker. Nonsense otherwise.

4 July 2022, 01:08 AM	#17
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,291	Feel free to share the SA contact info, if you pass on it!

4 July 2022, 02:33 AM	#18
crispyness87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 500	My brother just got allocated his first AP, a 26420ti. SA wanted him to collect it today, but because of COVID he had to wait till next weekend. Boutique was totally fine with that. Not sure why OP’s boutique is acting this way.

4 July 2022, 07:34 PM	#22
Pdg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NYC Posts: 57	As others have said, this is strange. When I was offered a watch by the AP boutique I asked them to hold it for 3 days so I could try it on in person and they gladly did (and I ultimately turned it down as it didn’t fit well on me). Never have had an issue with any brand on holding watches for a few days.

4 July 2022, 07:39 PM	#23
DonLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: HK Posts: 1,065	I think it would be absolutely absurd why they wouldn't hold the watch for you. That should be part of the luxury experience of buying a product in store.

4 July 2022, 07:42 PM	#24
Brandband Banned Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: United States Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 111	This is really annoying. I mean there are lots of cases of wired payments made so I see no reason why the boutique can't do same. The only possible explanation is that they've got someone else on call and needed an excuse.

5 July 2022, 05:16 AM	#27
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	I think this might have something to do with quarter-end. I took delivery of a watch on June 29th and they said they needed to finish the deal in the next 48 hours and was instructed to only hold it for that long.

5 July 2022, 09:09 AM	#28
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	Ive done 2 watches from a payment link via email, NYC has zero issues there.

5 July 2022, 11:26 AM	#29
cvz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: California Watch: AP/Rolex/IWC/VC Posts: 87	Got the call on a Tuesday… tried the watch on Wednesday… SA told me I had to close the deal by Friday (via wire). If I couldn’t get the funds to them by Friday they were going to re-allocate. I was luckily able to complete the wire in time but never had to push the issue with the SA or management. I offered a 25 percent hold via credit card and they said if i was sure I could wire by Friday there was no need.

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