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SC11 · 8 July 2017, 04:43 PM

Set off early Thursday to the AP service centre in London, AP on my wirst of course..

Wasn't the best day to make the journey as it was rather warm and humid (by UK standards) I did have an invite from AP to go to the trunk show after the appointment but I had promised my daughter we'd take her down to the Rain Forest Cafe, so I dropped my wife and daughter off at Hamleys.

Off to the service centre

The staff were lovely and sat me down in a room all to myself with a nice glass of ice cold Coke (Rolex AD take note

) and off they took my new pride & joy

Hope they didn't notice my wallet

And here's she is back and looking good

So off I went to spend the rest of the day wife my family but they couldn't have me leave empty handed

SC11 · 8 July 2017, 05:07 PM

Not going to make any rash decision so will see if the novelty wears off but after having the Ti and now getting the Daytona out it just feels too small and not as special as it used to

The SDc can still hold its own though and has been worn on days the ROO's not suitable.

Hmmm thought I'd found watch nivanna with these three

AshAP · 8 July 2017, 05:35 PM

Very cool Sam, I see they gave you the same strap pouch that they recently gave me.

Did you get the GP strap in the end?

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SC11 · 8 July 2017, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

Very cool Sam, I see they gave you the same strap pouch that they recently gave me.

Did you get the GP strap in the end?

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Yep but waiting until it's a little less humid, I'm not good with the heat.

tyler1980 · 8 July 2017, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Yep but waiting until it's a little less humid, I'm not good with the heat.

looks great. That same one is going on my RG 44 fairly soon as well, after the summer. I really like it w/o the red on the side.

SC11 · 8 July 2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

looks great. That same one is going on my RG 44 fairly soon as well, after the summer. I really like it w/o the red on the side.

The red looks good on the GP & FC but felt for mine this would look better and glad I did as in real life it's very nice

In hindsight wished I'd of picked up another Ti buckle to make the swap over easier.

AshAP · 8 July 2017, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

The red looks good on the GP & FC but felt for mine this would look better and glad I did as in real life it's very nice

In hindsight wished I'd of picked up another Ti buckle to make the swap over easier.

Just buy the Bergeon spring bar tool on EBay, the change takes about 2 mins even if you're working carefully/slowly.

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Rachdanon · 8 July 2017, 06:30 PM

There is a chinese saying : "一山还有一山高". Each mountain has another mountain higher than it. Each chrono has another chrono higher than it.

SC11 · 8 July 2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachdanon

There is a chinese saying : "一山还有一山高". Each mountain has another mountain higher than it. Each chrono has another chrono higher than it.

Minimalist · 8 July 2017, 07:07 PM

Very cool. They're really nice in the London service centre. Watch looks good as ever ;)

SC11 · 8 July 2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Minimalist

Very cool. They're really nice in the London service centre. Watch looks good as ever ;)

Yep great place and very friendly, they were on skelton staff due to the trunk show taking place.

Dare I say as the Ti fits in as my sports piece if the Daytona doesn't get back into the fold soon I may move it on for a RO and just keep the SDc.

Minimalist · 8 July 2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Yep great place and very friendly, they were on skelton staff due to the trunk show taking place.

Dare I say as the Ti fits in as my sports piece if the Daytona doesn't get back into the fold soon I may move it on for a RO and just keep the SDc.

Myself personally I never saw the huge fascination with the Daytona. But then again I never liked chronos and that's why I don't have one in the collection still. After I saw the ROO for the first time I said to myself if I ever got a chrono (and do plan to in the future to diversify the collection) it is going to be a ROO.

Since I got my RO I've had an ever increasing appreciation of the brand and want to move more into AP but I would have a hard time parting with my Rolex trio.

1William · 8 July 2017, 09:22 PM

Nice write up. Two impressive watches.

Manofsteelpt · 8 July 2017, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

In hindsight wished I'd of picked up another Ti buckle to make the swap over easier.

I considered this for mine too. The Cost was $7500 for the tang... lol No Thx, I'll just spend the extra time swapping it over. TBH, the buckle is the easiest/fastest part of the process. It can literally be done in under 60 secs.

What was wrong w the watch? (I musta missed a thread/post)

SC11 · 8 July 2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I considered this for mine too. The Cost was $7500 for the tang... lol No Thx, I'll just spend the extra time swapping it over. TBH, the buckle is the easiest/fastest part of the process. It can literally be done in under 60 secs.

What was wrong w the watch? (I musta missed a thread/post)

Sorry I meant the Ti tang buckle around £450

Nothing wrong I just went down to pick up both straps and had them fit the black while I was there

gummy · 8 July 2017, 11:15 PM

That strap is going to be beautiful on your Ti

AK797 · 9 July 2017, 12:10 AM

Look forward to seeing pics of the grey GP. If I was with you guys I probably would have gone off to Hamleys too, I still love that place.

SC11 · 9 July 2017, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

Just buy the Bergeon spring bar tool on EBay, the change takes about 2 mins even if you're working carefully/slowly.

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Yeah I've got all the kit, sure you pointed me in the right direction on another thread

Hey I'm the guy who had two glidelock clasps for different straps

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Originally Posted by AK797

Look forward to seeing pics of the grey GP. If I was with you guys I probably would have gone off to Hamleys too, I still love that place.

Im not good with the heat so a little too sweaty for it at the moment

We did Hamleys and then the Rain Forest cafe and finally topped it off with some shopping in Selfridges (bumped into Gino and that made my wife's day

)

Had the invite to the AP trunk show but I'd promise the little one I'd take her to the RF cafe so couldn't let her down.

Looks like my collection might be in for another shuffle so will see about another city visit for some proper WIS window shopping

WWCO · 9 July 2017, 02:16 AM

If I could plan my perfect day out, it would look like this! Love the AP my friend congratulations! Do you mind me asking exactly what's in the bag they gave?

SC11 · 9 July 2017, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WWCO

If I could plan my perfect day out, it would look like this! Love the AP my friend congratulations! Do you mind me asking exactly what's in the bag they gave?

It was a shame to miss the trunk show but my daughter happiness is far more important

Yes they gave me a couple of catalogues, a service case and a service pouch

Hairdude1 · 9 July 2017, 10:14 AM

Very nice Sam!

Karlig · 9 July 2017, 12:32 PM

Nice watch and pictures. Sounds like you had a great day.

Tay821 · 9 July 2017, 01:46 PM

Love these stories. Seems like AP takes very good care of their customers. Makes me wonder why I consider risking it with Patek at this time

8 July 2017, 04:43 PM	#1
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	AP road trip... Set off early Thursday to the AP service centre in London, AP on my wirst of course.. Wasn't the best day to make the journey as it was rather warm and humid (by UK standards) I did have an invite from AP to go to the trunk show after the appointment but I had promised my daughter we'd take her down to the Rain Forest Cafe, so I dropped my wife and daughter off at Hamleys. Off to the service centre The staff were lovely and sat me down in a room all to myself with a nice glass of ice cold Coke (Rolex AD take note ) and off they took my new pride & joy Hope they didn't notice my wallet And here's she is back and looking good So off I went to spend the rest of the day wife my family but they couldn't have me leave empty handed

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Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice Sam! __________________ 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 July 2017, 05:07 PM	#2
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Not going to make any rash decision so will see if the novelty wears off but after having the Ti and now getting the Daytona out it just feels too small and not as special as it used to The SDc can still hold its own though and has been worn on days the ROO's not suitable. Hmmm thought I'd found watch nivanna with these three

8 July 2017, 05:35 PM	#3
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Very cool Sam, I see they gave you the same strap pouch that they recently gave me. Did you get the GP strap in the end? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 July 2017, 06:30 PM	#8
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	There is a chinese saying : "一山还有一山高". Each mountain has another mountain higher than it. Each chrono has another chrono higher than it.

8 July 2017, 07:07 PM	#10
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Very cool. They're really nice in the London service centre. Watch looks good as ever ;)

8 July 2017, 09:22 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Nice write up. Two impressive watches.

8 July 2017, 11:15 PM	#16
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	That strap is going to be beautiful on your Ti

9 July 2017, 12:10 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Look forward to seeing pics of the grey GP. If I was with you guys I probably would have gone off to Hamleys too, I still love that place.

9 July 2017, 02:16 AM	#19
WWCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: UK Watch: Not enough Posts: 184	If I could plan my perfect day out, it would look like this! Love the AP my friend congratulations! Do you mind me asking exactly what's in the bag they gave?

9 July 2017, 12:32 PM	#22
Karlig "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Sam Emerson Location: Las vegas Watch: Rolex Sub Hulk Posts: 441	Nice watch and pictures. Sounds like you had a great day.

9 July 2017, 01:46 PM	#23
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	Love these stories. Seems like AP takes very good care of their customers. Makes me wonder why I consider risking it with Patek at this time

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