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oworkman · 26 May 2012, 07:16 PM

Just came across this, not sure if it had been posted in the last few days.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonyd...ruptly-leaves/

HL65 · 26 May 2012, 08:08 PM

Did not see that--interesting. I wonder what direction this will take the company??
Thanks for sharing.

dddrees · 26 May 2012, 08:27 PM

Thanks for posting.

Darlinboy · 26 May 2012, 09:36 PM

Interesting.

travisb · 26 May 2012, 09:47 PM

Quick exit. Francoois will make a great stand in IMO.

texex91 · 26 May 2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I wonder what direction this will take the company??

AP seems to have really picked up the momentum over the past several years, so I hope that won't change.

I always love the stock PR quotes "Due to differences in company strategy".

Translation, not hitting our numbers or he pissed off someone on the board.

kilyung · 26 May 2012, 10:10 PM

Read about this Thursday. I'm sure François will keep things steady while the search goes on for a replacement.

Dr.Brian · 26 May 2012, 10:43 PM

Looking at the boards you'd think the recession is over. Maybe sales are still suffering globally.
This also might be the answer to the question of how many limited editions are too many.
I love them at TRF pricing, but MSRP is also a little too high IMHO.

MYK · 26 May 2012, 11:03 PM

Have they assigned a replacement? Is it too late to send them my resume?

kilyung · 26 May 2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Looking at the boards you'd think the recession is over. Maybe sales are still suffering globally.
This also might be the answer to the question of how many limited editions are too many.
I love them at TRF pricing, but MSRP is also a little too high IMHO.

Just keep in mind that folks on TRF are nuts and not representative of the general buying population. We're probably less than a fraction of a percent.

highdiver · 27 May 2012, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Just keep in mind that folks on TRF are nuts and not representative of the general buying population. We're probably less than a fraction of a percent.

truly agreed

B. Doggy · 27 May 2012, 01:18 AM

Hmmmm....looking forward to where things go.

Tony-GB · 27 May 2012, 03:00 AM

If it was Merk's decision to delete the 15300, then he deserves to go.

FremStar · 27 May 2012, 03:36 AM

Francois is very in tune with the "new money" crowd! Audemar Piguet will not see a hiccup in their sales! Will be interesting to see who they eventually appoint!

HL65 · 27 May 2012, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Francois is very in tune with the "new money" crowd! Audemar Piguet will not see a hiccup in their sales! Will be interesting to see who they eventually appoint!

Very true. I hear rumors that our own Thomas is being seriously considered.
If this happens TRFers will have easy time obtaining LE's going forward. Keep them crossed for him! Go Thomas go!

TSW · 27 May 2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very true. I hear rumors that our own Thomas is being seriously considered.
If this happens TRFers will have easy time obtaining LE's going forward. Keep them crossed for him! Go Thomas go!

That was a secret Ken, Not official yet

FremStar · 27 May 2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very true. I hear rumors that our own Thomas is being seriously considered.
If this happens TRFers will have easy time obtaining LE's going forward. Keep them crossed for him! Go Thomas go!

Now that would be a sight to see!!! My fingers are crossed!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

That was a secret Ken, Not official yet

I'm pulling for you Thomas! Good luck!

HL65 · 27 May 2012, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

That was a secret Ken, Not official yet

Oh how I wish--I would volunteer to be sponsored!

oworkman · 27 May 2012, 11:10 AM

Maybe i will put my hand up for the job, it would certainly have some perks

ktam · 27 May 2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oworkman

Maybe i will put my hand up for the job, it would certainly have some perks

I would be your assistant! as long as I am in the R&D department! so i can try all the Complications

arezzo66 · 28 May 2012, 01:41 AM

I am not surprised Merk has been fired, there have been several hiccups since he took over, the silly new slogan for the marketing campaign "To Break the Rules, you must first Master them", I mean what?

, the debacle of the 40th Anniversary AP backed sale at Antiquorum this month

totally shook confidence of collectors in AP, even a company like Omega had better sense in managing their brand equity than this guy with their Omegamania Auction and others which have a consistent program of ensuring things go well at auction and gives confidence to collectors at large, but then again if JP Morgan and the Nasdaq can screw up then why not Merk

I am sure there is more but that is what I could ascertain and it was funny I told a friend a week before the announcement that if I were a board member I would fire this guy.

What a coincidence

The New Dude should be better but then again what do I know

S

26 May 2012, 07:16 PM	#1
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	AP CEO Departure Just came across this, not sure if it had been posted in the last few days. http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonyd...ruptly-leaves/ __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

26 May 2012, 08:08 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Did not see that--interesting. I wonder what direction this will take the company?? Thanks for sharing. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 May 2012, 08:27 PM	#3
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26 May 2012, 09:36 PM	#4
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26 May 2012, 09:47 PM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	I saw this as well. Quick exit. Francoois will make a great stand in IMO.

26 May 2012, 10:10 PM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Read about this Thursday. I'm sure François will keep things steady while the search goes on for a replacement.

26 May 2012, 10:43 PM	#8
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Looking at the boards you'd think the recession is over. Maybe sales are still suffering globally. This also might be the answer to the question of how many limited editions are too many. I love them at TRF pricing, but MSRP is also a little too high IMHO. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

26 May 2012, 11:03 PM	#9
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Have they assigned a replacement? Is it too late to send them my resume?

27 May 2012, 01:18 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Hmmmm....looking forward to where things go. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 May 2012, 03:00 AM	#13
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	If it was Merk's decision to delete the 15300, then he deserves to go. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

27 May 2012, 03:36 AM	#14
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Francois is very in tune with the "new money" crowd! Audemar Piguet will not see a hiccup in their sales! Will be interesting to see who they eventually appoint! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

27 May 2012, 11:10 AM	#19
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	Maybe i will put my hand up for the job, it would certainly have some perks __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

28 May 2012, 01:41 AM	#21
arezzo66 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Salman Hussain Location: Kuwait Watch: Tudor Heritage Chr Posts: 380	I am not surprised Merk has been fired, there have been several hiccups since he took over, the silly new slogan for the marketing campaign "To Break the Rules, you must first Master them", I mean what? , the debacle of the 40th Anniversary AP backed sale at Antiquorum this month totally shook confidence of collectors in AP, even a company like Omega had better sense in managing their brand equity than this guy with their Omegamania Auction and others which have a consistent program of ensuring things go well at auction and gives confidence to collectors at large, but then again if JP Morgan and the Nasdaq can screw up then why not Merk I am sure there is more but that is what I could ascertain and it was funny I told a friend a week before the announcement that if I were a board member I would fire this guy. What a coincidence The New Dude should be better but then again what do I know S

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