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Old 10 April 2019, 04:57 AM   #1
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RO 15500 Availability?

Having grown tired of Rolex waiting lists, I find myself thinking about a Royal Oak quite a bit. However, I get the sense that these are pretty hard to come by as well. What are the wait times like?
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Old 10 April 2019, 05:13 AM   #2
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Pretty much can't get one unless you're an existing customer. AP has taken pre orders prior, there is always a chance a slot becomes available.
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Old 10 April 2019, 05:15 AM   #3
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I do not know how long exactly it will take for deliveries. I was able to place a deposit on a black one last month at the NYC boutique and was told at the times there were still a few spots for the grey one. I emailed a few other boutiques about the 15202 worldwide and was told by the Paris boutique that they could squeeze me in for another 15500 but not the 15202. (Which I obviously did not do). Try emailing the Paris boutique if interested in a non-blue RO.

Edit: This was my first time ever walking into the NYC boutique. Never owned an AP before.
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Old 10 April 2019, 06:55 AM   #4
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Thanks for the replies. Hmm, that's not very encouraging either. Perhaps I should start thinking about something else!
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Old 10 April 2019, 07:47 AM   #5
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I think the OP will find that it is easier to get hold of a non blue dial 15500 than it is to get most steel rolex sports models.
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Old 10 April 2019, 08:02 AM   #6
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I think the OP will find that it is easier to get hold of a non blue dial 15500 than it is to get most steel rolex sports models.


+1 I’ve given up on finding new Rolex sports models.
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Old 10 April 2019, 08:28 AM   #7
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Could be 6 months for the grey or black if you're lucky. ROC will be even less of a wait.
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Old 10 April 2019, 08:57 AM   #8
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The number of people who are ditiching Rolex for AP is growing - the main reason being the stupid waitlists and premiums.. I am not paying over 10k for a steel gmt produced in the tens of thousands.
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Old 10 April 2019, 09:24 AM   #9
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NYC boutique was still taking deposits for the grey 15500 as of Saturday afternoon.
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Old 10 April 2019, 10:36 AM   #10
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If you are just looking to get into the brand, would you consider the ROC 26331? It is relatively easy to get, particularly if you are open to black or panda.
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Old 10 April 2019, 01:01 PM   #11
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I tried to get on the list at the Miami boutique 2 months ago and was ready to put down a deposit. They told me they will get back to me and that it will be very difficult to obtain one and don’t plan on getting one this year.
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Old 11 April 2019, 04:36 AM   #12
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I ordered the 15500 RG by putting a deposit down last week and took delivery last night and got two hats, two shirts and an AP travel case to go with it. Bal Harbor boutique is awesome. Ask for Jerome...
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Old 11 April 2019, 04:47 AM   #13
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I ordered the 15500 RG by putting a deposit down last week and took delivery last night and got two hats, two shirts and an AP travel case to go with it. Bal Harbor boutique is awesome. Ask for Jerome...
pics please!
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Old 11 April 2019, 04:53 AM   #14
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I will post some tonight. I didn't wear it today...I have a few from when I picked it up.
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Old 11 April 2019, 04:59 AM   #15
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They wouldn't let me have the champagne glasses.
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Old 11 April 2019, 05:22 AM   #16
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Let's see pics of all the goodies too... and when is the auction?
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Old 11 April 2019, 06:38 AM   #17
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Do all AP boutiques give out goodies when you buy from them? I want to know what I could ask for when I pick up mine next month. Last time I bought from an AD, I got nothing but a receipt.
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Old 11 April 2019, 06:40 AM   #18
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I’ve gotten tshirts, polos, travel case, hats, mints and a few books from my boutique. AP of course, Rolex I got a bottle water and I had to ask for it. Lol...


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Old 11 April 2019, 06:42 AM   #19
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I’ve gotten tshirts, polos, travel case, hats, mints and a few books from my boutique. AP of course, Rolex I got a bottle water and I had to ask for it. Lol...


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Same for me at Rolex AD in Paris, water, thats it!
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Old 11 April 2019, 06:42 AM   #20
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Do all AP boutiques give out goodies when you buy from them? I want to know what I could ask for when I pick up mine next month. Last time I bought from an AD, I got nothing but a receipt.
Not sure about all of them but the brand operated ones in the states do. Ask for a pen. Its quite nice. I have the black one.
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Old 11 April 2019, 08:03 AM   #21
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Having grown tired of Rolex waiting lists, I find myself thinking about a Royal Oak quite a bit. However, I get the sense that these are pretty hard to come by as well. What are the wait times like?
With some effort, you should be able to get on a waitlist for one within a reasonable amount of time, assuming its not the blue. The good thing about the AP operated boutiques is that they are a lot more transparent and less games.


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Do all AP boutiques give out goodies when you buy from them? I want to know what I could ask for when I pick up mine next month. Last time I bought from an AD, I got nothing but a receipt.
I've gotten a few Polo's, a hat, and free 1.5 link so that was nice.
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Old 11 April 2019, 08:35 AM   #22
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Agree w/ GB man above, the pen is awesome. I receive more compliments on the pen than the watch, no joke!
Depends on what your buying. I purchased the platinum 44 & got the pen, and I asked for it specifically. My 15400 in silver got me nothing.
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Old 11 April 2019, 10:14 AM   #23
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Do all AP boutiques give out goodies when you buy from them? I want to know what I could ask for when I pick up mine next month. Last time I bought from an AD, I got nothing but a receipt.


Yes


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Old 11 April 2019, 10:15 AM   #24
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Old 11 April 2019, 10:18 AM   #25
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Here it is guys.


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Old 11 April 2019, 10:19 AM   #26
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With some effort, you should be able to get on a waitlist for one within a reasonable amount of time, assuming its not the blue. The good thing about the AP operated boutiques is that they are a lot more transparent and less games.









I've gotten a few Polo's, a hat, and free 1.5 link so that was nice.


They ordered me the link too.


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Old 11 April 2019, 11:46 AM   #27
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Here it is guys.


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That is hot! big congrats!
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Old 11 April 2019, 11:46 AM   #28
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That is hot! big congrats!


Thank you


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Old 11 April 2019, 12:11 PM   #29
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Beautiful. Is the case identical to the 15400? I'm staring at mine and I can't tell.
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Old 11 April 2019, 12:16 PM   #30
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Beautiful. Is the case identical to the 15400? I'm staring at mine and I can't tell.


I believe the case and bracelet are thicker but it is 41mm


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