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Ashj52 · 11 January 2023, 06:49 AM

I am absolutely delighted to have recieved my first AP, a Royal Oak 41mm grey dial from their boutique. I fell in love with their timepieces over five years ago when I first tried one on the wrist, but did not have the means to afford up until more recently.

I am blown away by the finishing of the timepiece itself, it is mesmerising and photos really do not do it any justice as I am sure you are all aware. The bracelet is the most comfortable I have ever felt! The craftsmanship is superb and it really does feel like a big step up from Rolex!

Super grateful to have received the allocation, AP have been amazing, in particular my SA in London. She has provided the best customer experience.

Truly thankful - could anyone please provide guidance on how to clean the watch? Is water followed by drying with a lens cloth ok? Any guidance would be much appreciated :)

jgottsman11 · 11 January 2023, 06:52 AM

That's about as good as a 3 watch collection as you can get

Ashj52 · 11 January 2023, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jgottsman11

That's about as good as a 3 watch collection as you can get

Thanks so much for your kind words! Your collection there is incredible!

macrowatch · 11 January 2023, 07:04 AM

Epic! Congrats!

Dawn dish soap has been surprisingly effective and the best option IMHO to wash.

Ashj52 · 11 January 2023, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

Epic! Congrats!

Dawn dish soap has been surprisingly effective and the best option IMHO to wash.

Thank you very much!!

Jones.nl · 11 January 2023, 07:09 AM

Wauuw congrats

Reign · 11 January 2023, 07:16 AM

love it, welcome to the club and congrats.

I’ve exhausted my 50th allowance but thinking about going grey for a 50th one with prices coming down

neal.jy · 11 January 2023, 07:35 AM

Congrats! I rinse mine with water and wipe with a microfiber cloth each morning, then once a week I use a soft-bristle toothbrush and hand soap to clean it before rinsing and wiping with the microfiber cloth.

Ashj52 · 11 January 2023, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jones.nl

Wauuw congrats

Thank you!!

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Originally Posted by Reign

love it, welcome to the club and congrats.

I’ve exhausted my 50th allowance but thinking about going grey for a 50th one with prices coming down

Thanks so much! I am so happy with it. Last year the sales team explained that a 50th anniversary is difficult to allocate to new customers like me- I told them that I would feel uncomfortable purchasing one as existing clients should probably get them. Super happy they allocated me one of their first non 50th of the year :)

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Originally Posted by neal.jy

Congrats! I rinse mine with water and wipe with a microfiber cloth each morning, then once a week I use a soft-bristle toothbrush and hand soap to clean it before rinsing and wiping with the microfiber cloth.

This is super helpful, appreciate it!

D_Rolex · 11 January 2023, 08:44 AM

Huge congrats OP!! Great piece for a first AP… I too got the same grey dial RO as a first AP

it’s amazing and you’ll love it.

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Ashj52 · 11 January 2023, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by D_Rolex

Huge congrats OP!! Great piece for a first AP… I too got the same grey dial RO as a first AP

it’s amazing and you’ll love it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you!! Great to hear you are enjoying wearing it!

mickyd329 · 11 January 2023, 10:04 AM

Congrats on a beautiful piece!

I just use some hand soap, soft brush, dry with microfiber cloth, and hair dryer.

Welcome to the AP world.

VogelPhoenix · 11 January 2023, 10:26 AM

Good choice, congrats!

T.Stanley · 11 January 2023, 11:13 AM

Congrats on your Royal Oak!!

I use a microfiber towel to wipe off smudges and once in a while, I will use some dish soap with some warm water and a soft toothbrush to clean off bracelets.

gretch6364 · 11 January 2023, 11:19 AM

Awesome…wear in good health! I love the gold rotor.

messikens · 11 January 2023, 12:05 PM

Congrats, great piece!

noobs · 11 January 2023, 02:55 PM

nice piece! congrats

Armis · 11 January 2023, 03:16 PM

Very happy for you, congratulations!

It appears that the London boutique is great, based on the number of positive posts about interactions and allocations that I’ve noticed. That’s great to see.

Adamj79 · 11 January 2023, 07:06 PM

Wear in good health

AEV · 11 January 2023, 08:52 PM

Great looking watch, congrats.
I like the grey dial a lot.

Mini2 · 11 January 2023, 09:18 PM

Great to see this
Stock is coming through to new clients

fatcows7 · 11 January 2023, 09:35 PM

Congrats! Would you mind letting me know how long you waited.

And was this with AP House?

Thank you!

1William · 11 January 2023, 10:32 PM

Congratulations.

FrankNYC · 11 January 2023, 10:59 PM

Congratulations! Such a classic! Wear it in good health

Vince_76 · 11 January 2023, 11:02 PM

Congrats! Looking great on your wrist.

m3tek44 · 11 January 2023, 11:05 PM

Classic, welcome to AP RO family! Congratulations with first piece!

jcatral14 · 11 January 2023, 11:12 PM

Congrats! Wow! RO for a first! Wear in the best of health

robertengel · 11 January 2023, 11:15 PM

Congrats! Would it be possible to send us a few pictures in natural lighting?

Ashj52 · 13 January 2023, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by robertengel

Congrats! Would it be possible to send us a few pictures in natural lighting?

Will do when I have a chance :)

HurricaneHarry · 12 January 2023, 12:10 AM

Congrats

I really like the grey dial and it’s nice to see a bit of colour with the rose rotor coming back.

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11 January 2023, 06:49 AM	#1
Ashj52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 408	First AP Incoming I am absolutely delighted to have recieved my first AP, a Royal Oak 41mm grey dial from their boutique. I fell in love with their timepieces over five years ago when I first tried one on the wrist, but did not have the means to afford up until more recently. I am blown away by the finishing of the timepiece itself, it is mesmerising and photos really do not do it any justice as I am sure you are all aware. The bracelet is the most comfortable I have ever felt! The craftsmanship is superb and it really does feel like a big step up from Rolex! Super grateful to have received the allocation, AP have been amazing, in particular my SA in London. She has provided the best customer experience. Truly thankful - could anyone please provide guidance on how to clean the watch? Is water followed by drying with a lens cloth ok? Any guidance would be much appreciated :) Attached Images __________________ Rolex Datejust / Rolex Day-Date Olive / Rolex OP36 Turquoise / AP Royal Oak Grey 15510ST/ Patek 5205-R Olive/ Patek 5167R / Patek 5212a

11 January 2023, 06:52 AM	#2
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: wHerE do U liv Watch: 5164R Posts: 1,450	That's about as good as a 3 watch collection as you can get __________________ 5164R Aquanaut "Tiffany & Co" 18238 Champagne Day Date

11 January 2023, 07:16 AM	#7
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,206	First AP Incoming love it, welcome to the club and congrats. I’ve exhausted my 50th allowance but thinking about going grey for a 50th one with prices coming down

11 January 2023, 10:04 AM	#12
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,052	Congrats on a beautiful piece! I just use some hand soap, soft brush, dry with microfiber cloth, and hair dryer. Welcome to the AP world. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

11 January 2023, 10:26 AM	#13
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,866	Good choice, congrats! __________________ AP 15500ST Grey // 26237ST Beast // 26331ST Panda // 15450ST Blue // 77350CE Bucci // 26240CE 50th // 15407ST // 26715.ST.ZZ \|\| Rolex 116520 White // 116710 BLNR // 126200 Blue \|\| Omega Seamaster NTTD // Speedy Tokyo LE "Rising Sun" // Speedy cal. 321 "Ed White" A timeless classic - Winding, ticking, faithful time - Golden crown of trust

11 January 2023, 07:04 AM	#4
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Epic! Congrats! Dawn dish soap has been surprisingly effective and the best option IMHO to wash.

11 January 2023, 07:09 AM	#6
Jones.nl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Rolex planet Watch: Sub Posts: 115	Wauuw congrats

11 January 2023, 07:35 AM	#8
neal.jy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston Watch: AP 26240st,26420ce Posts: 253	Congrats! I rinse mine with water and wipe with a microfiber cloth each morning, then once a week I use a soft-bristle toothbrush and hand soap to clean it before rinsing and wiping with the microfiber cloth.

11 January 2023, 08:44 AM	#10
D_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: US Posts: 297	Huge congrats OP!! Great piece for a first AP… I too got the same grey dial RO as a first AP it’s amazing and you’ll love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 January 2023, 11:13 AM	#14
T.Stanley "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 153	Congrats on your Royal Oak!! I use a microfiber towel to wipe off smudges and once in a while, I will use some dish soap with some warm water and a soft toothbrush to clean off bracelets.

11 January 2023, 11:19 AM	#15
gretch6364 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aspen Posts: 859	Awesome…wear in good health! I love the gold rotor.

11 January 2023, 12:05 PM	#16
messikens "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: SFO Posts: 1,252	Congrats, great piece!

11 January 2023, 02:55 PM	#17
noobs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: LA Watch: your 6 Posts: 259	nice piece! congrats

11 January 2023, 03:16 PM	#18
Armis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: . Posts: 1,584	Very happy for you, congratulations! It appears that the London boutique is great, based on the number of positive posts about interactions and allocations that I’ve noticed. That’s great to see.

11 January 2023, 07:06 PM	#19
Adamj79 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 210	Wear in good health

11 January 2023, 08:52 PM	#20
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,525	Great looking watch, congrats. I like the grey dial a lot.

11 January 2023, 09:18 PM	#21
Mini2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Uk Posts: 1,523	Great to see this Stock is coming through to new clients

11 January 2023, 09:35 PM	#22
fatcows7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: UK Watch: JLC / AP Posts: 122	Congrats! Would you mind letting me know how long you waited. And was this with AP House? Thank you!

11 January 2023, 10:32 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	Congratulations.

11 January 2023, 10:59 PM	#24
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	Congratulations! Such a classic! Wear it in good health

11 January 2023, 11:02 PM	#25
Vince_76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,911	Congrats! Looking great on your wrist. __________________ AP 15500ST (Silver) // ♛ Rolex 126334 (Blue Roman, Fluted, Jubilee) // Ω Moonswatch (Mission to Pluto) // G-Shock GA2100-1A1

11 January 2023, 11:05 PM	#26
m3tek44 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: this Posts: 1,286	Classic, welcome to AP RO family! Congratulations with first piece!

11 January 2023, 11:12 PM	#27
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 726	Congrats! Wow! RO for a first! Wear in the best of health __________________ -Jay

11 January 2023, 11:15 PM	#28
robertengel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Budapest Posts: 189	Congrats! Would it be possible to send us a few pictures in natural lighting?

12 January 2023, 12:10 AM	#30
HurricaneHarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 179	Congrats I really like the grey dial and it’s nice to see a bit of colour with the rose rotor coming back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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