A Special Addition...

[chiscott_29]

I posted a few weeks ago asking about thoughts on the 15407ST "Skeleton" and got a lot of great input from many people on this board.

After a LOT of thinking of where I want to take my collection, what I was comfortable with in terms of secondary premiums, and where I see AP going in terms of production and the allocations process...I pulled the trigger.

I don't think I have to talk this one up. It's not a watch...it's a work of art. I feel not only incredibly fortunate to be able to do this, but I also feel pretty comfortable with the decision. I won't kid myself that I'll ever reach the level to be seriously considered for this watch from AP, and I recognize that and accept it. I also didn't buy this one thinking I'll ever make a dime on it...In fact, I told myself I'll probably lose 20% of what I paid. If I keep the watch and enjoy it for several years, that "cost" has value to me.

I did have to give up my Jumbo for it all to work on the financial side and to keep my overall collection in check where I'm comfortable. That was tough because the Jumbo is amazing too, but this (to me) is a different level and evokes very different feelings.

The pic here is on a rubber strap - I had the parts ordered from Clearwater and they were fabulous to deal with. The rubber is just temporary and makes the watch more wearable to me, but make no mistake it's more stunning on the steel bracelet.

Anyway, there will be many an evening where I stare at this one. I have been dusting off my photography equipment as well and hope to get some nice macro shots of this. If I ever end up with something worth posting I'll be sure to share!

[Tanuki]

Wow that is EPIC! Congratulations on a momentous pick-up!!!

[Reggiez]

Wow! Real stunner!! Giving up the Jumbo must’ve hurt, but this piece is just another level!!

[AK797]

Congrats, does look surprisingly cool on the rubber strap too. I'm thinking a custom black gator with gold stitching would look ace.

[macrowatch]

Bold decision. Decisive. Well done!


Also, maybe try blue rubber too.

[GS93108]

Scott, dude what are you like, lol.

Great choice, very cool indeed.

[G.D.BeanCounter]

What a beauty. Congratulations. I want this for my first AP. Harsh reality is it may never happen from an AD nor without a substantial premium. Enjoy!

[Burlington]

Great choice - I would also take this over the jumbo.

Congratulations

[tcheeco]

Awesome choice indeed, this will be my next AP. Enjoy it

[Reign]

Congratulations. Very happy for you!

[bund]

Congrats!


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[Vipes]

Awesome. Big congrats!

[sgwatchguy]

Congratulations! What a beauty, well done.

[Gravity]

Congrats! Truly something special in every way. First time I've seen a band swap on one.

[Adri4n.]

Congrats, heavy hitter for sure!

Out of curiosity, it sounds like you picked this up from the grey market? If so, roughly what kind of premium over retail were they generally asking?

Hell of a watch, wear it well!

[1st amg]

What a stunner. Congratulations

[ap1]

So good, enjoy

[Pw92676]

Beautiful. Enjoy!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Sg6067]

Wow! Congratulations

[HK Islandboy]

Fantastic choice. That is such an amazing watch

[Odie-r]

Gorgeous. Congrats!

[SMD]

Well worth the hassle.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Wow congrats

[chiscott_29]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

Wow that is EPIC! Congratulations on a momentous pick-up!!!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Reggiez

Wow! Real stunner!! Giving up the Jumbo must’ve hurt, but this piece is just another level!!

Thank you, and yes it did hurt to say good-bye to the Jumbo. When I did the trade, the dealer started to open up the AP box and I asked for him to do it in the back. I couldn't stand to see it again as I already said my goodbyes

Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats, does look surprisingly cool on the rubber strap too. I'm thinking a custom black gator with gold stitching would look ace.

Thank you! That actually sounds like a really cool option. If you have any custom strap recommendations please PM me!

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Bold decision. Decisive. Well done!
Also, maybe try blue rubber too.

Thank you. I agree it's a bit bold given the premium, but honest to God there are very few watches that make me feel something like this inside. I admire many watches, but there's a difference between "like" and "love". It was the right opportunity and I had to hop on it.

Also, sorry for the poor picture but it is the dark blue AP strap. It does look black in that photo. I was going to pick up a black rubber as well but decided to wait. I'll post some better pictures soon.

Originally Posted by GS93108

Scott, dude what are you like, lol.

Great choice, very cool indeed.

Haha thank you Gary! I'm an incredibly impatient person as you probably can already tell. I'm also indecisively decisive . If I ever get to travel again I genuinely hope we have the opportunity to share a pint and talk watches!

Originally Posted by G.D.BeanCounter

What a beauty. Congratulations. I want this for my first AP. Harsh reality is it may never happen from an AD nor without a substantial premium. Enjoy!

Thank you! I agree this watch is very difficult to get. Some do get lucky so each person needs to decide what path to take, or move on to something else.

Originally Posted by Burlington

Great choice - I would also take this over the jumbo.

Congratulations

Thank you! No disrespect to the Jumbo, but I agree this one is in a different league (to me).

Originally Posted by tcheeco

Awesome choice indeed, this will be my next AP. Enjoy it

Thank you! I look forward to your incoming!

Originally Posted by Reign

Congratulations. Very happy for you!

Thank you! And thank you for all of your opinions and guidance...it's very appreciated!

Originally Posted by bund

Congrats!


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Thanks!

Originally Posted by Vipes

Awesome. Big congrats!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Congratulations! What a beauty, well done.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Gravity

Congrats! Truly something special in every way. First time I've seen a band swap on one.

Thanks! Your pics were definitely influential in my decision!

Originally Posted by Adri4n.

Congrats, heavy hitter for sure!

Out of curiosity, it sounds like you picked this up from the grey market? If so, roughly what kind of premium over retail were they generally asking?

Hell of a watch, wear it well!

Thank you. Happy to answer specific questions via PM.

Originally Posted by 1st amg

What a stunner. Congratulations

Thank you!

Originally Posted by ap1

So good, enjoy

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Beautiful. Enjoy!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Sg6067

Wow! Congratulations

Thank you!

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Fantastic choice. That is such an amazing watch

Thank you, and it sure is amazing. This one lives up to the hype for sure!

Originally Posted by Odie-r

Gorgeous. Congrats!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by SMD

Well worth the hassle.

Thank you, and thanks also for your input and guidance. It was and always will be very much sought out and appreciated!

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

Wow congrats

Thank you!

[watchucallit]

It is clearly a marvelous piece and great addition. Congratulations. I have never gotten tired of mine

[sgfortino]

Congrats! Such an awesome piece.

[sokoloka]

Stunning! Congratulations!!
Here's hoping I get the call soon and this will be my next AP as well. *crosses fingers*

[rtanjaya]

Congrats, awesome grail!

[usmc_k9_vet]

Wow! Amazing watch. Congrats and thanks for sharing.


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