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blockbuster · 14 March 2016, 03:50 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to tour the AP factory in Le Brassus (or nearby)? If so, is an appointment needed? Any other advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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Rachaphon · 14 March 2016, 06:49 PM

I would be interested to know as well! Thanks in advance guys!

Samui · 14 March 2016, 08:13 PM

Some members here were invited. I am curious how one gets invited to such things. Anyone know how?

beer · 14 March 2016, 08:59 PM

keep buying APs

Snow-Dweller · 14 March 2016, 09:25 PM

Needs to be organised through an AD or importer

texex91 · 14 March 2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

Needs to be organised through an AD or importer

This.

A group of us here were invited last year and the answer is simple...(very strong) relationship with AD. After buying 4-5 AP's you will get on their radar. It's an amazing trip and if you ever get to go, it will be something you'll never forget

jjnd08 · 15 March 2016, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

This.

A group of us here were invited last year and the answer is simple...(very strong) relationship with AD. After buying 4-5 AP's you will get on their radar. It's an amazing trip and if you ever get to go, it will be something you'll never forget

Awesome pic; too bad the Patek sneaked in there to "ruin" it!

Tony-GB · 15 March 2016, 12:34 AM

Become an ambassador then you'll be invited and get free AP's!

PJ S · 15 March 2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

A group of us here were invited last year and the answer is simple...(very strong) relationship with AD. After buying 4-5 AP's you will get on their radar.

Who’re the two chancers, with a 5980R and 5960, trying to get in on the action?

texex91 · 15 March 2016, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

Who’re the two chancers, with a 5980R and 5960, trying to get in on the action?

I'll let them ID themselves (both TRF members) if they care too

But seriously, many brought multiple watches--we love them all!

Hairdude1 · 15 March 2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

This.

A group of us here were invited last year and the answer is simple...(very strong) relationship with AD. After buying 4-5 AP's you will get on their radar. It's an amazing trip and if you ever get to go, it will be something you'll never forget

Epic pic Paul!

Rachaphon · 15 March 2016, 12:35 PM

4 or 5?? i'll be at least 40 before I can afford them lol

singe89 · 15 March 2016, 01:20 PM

Such an amazing experience. AP really does everything first class and they are amazing hosts. My local AD really isn't the best but I was able to build up a relationship directly with AP to get invited to special events. When I purchased our wedding watches AP invited us out to Geneva/La Brassus for part of our honeymoon. Worked out well because after my wife was able to see the history and craftsmanship that goes into making APs she doesn't get as mad when I buy more.

martinr · 15 March 2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

Who’re the two chancers, with a 5980R and 5960, trying to get in on the action?

The 5960 was me PJ, what can I say, I sold my AP's before the trip. There's a sliver of a Cartier in that picture too lol. Here's the view out the back door of AP.

Manofsteelpt · 16 March 2016, 03:53 AM

Amazing expirence I can presume!

111forza · 16 March 2016, 06:40 AM

Invite only from AP. I was lucky enough to receive the invite to visit Le Brassus a couple of years ago and can assure you it was the trip of a lifetime

Nice gifts in the room 👍

Room with a view ❤️

The manafacture

From start to finish the trip of a life time and treated like royalty by AP

benlee · 16 March 2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by blockbuster

Does anyone know if it is possible to tour the AP factory in Le Brassus (or nearby)? If so, is an appointment needed? Any other advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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I wasn't actually invited per se but I was vacationing in Geneva 2 years ago and wrote in to AP to request if they can arrange a factory tour for me and they happily obliged. It was a half day private tour and was an unforgettable experience. It's amazing to watch how the master watchmakers of AP handled and made the timepieces patiently and meticulously brought me a whole new level of appreciation to the brand. I got to talk to many watchmakers also during the trip and ask many questions.

As I understand, AP boutiques and ADs organised such tours ( but in groups ) periodically for selected customers. I guess the selection process will be based on your buying record. If you are a customer with a good buying record ( I reckon 4 to 5 pieces ), no harm to ask. Good luck.

AK797 · 16 March 2016, 10:19 AM

Great pics guys, looks a fabulous expedition.

14 March 2016, 03:50 PM	#1
blockbuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 39	AP Factory Tour? Does anyone know if it is possible to tour the AP factory in Le Brassus (or nearby)? If so, is an appointment needed? Any other advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

14 March 2016, 08:59 PM	#4
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	keep buying APs __________________

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Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Needs to be organised through an AD or importer __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

15 March 2016, 12:34 AM	#8
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Become an ambassador then you'll be invited and get free AP's! __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

14 March 2016, 06:49 PM	#2
Rachaphon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok, Thailand Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 306	I would be interested to know as well! Thanks in advance guys!

14 March 2016, 08:13 PM	#3
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Some members here were invited. I am curious how one gets invited to such things. Anyone know how?

15 March 2016, 12:35 PM	#12
Rachaphon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok, Thailand Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 306	4 or 5?? i'll be at least 40 before I can afford them lol

15 March 2016, 01:20 PM	#13
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	Such an amazing experience. AP really does everything first class and they are amazing hosts. My local AD really isn't the best but I was able to build up a relationship directly with AP to get invited to special events. When I purchased our wedding watches AP invited us out to Geneva/La Brassus for part of our honeymoon. Worked out well because after my wife was able to see the history and craftsmanship that goes into making APs she doesn't get as mad when I buy more.

16 March 2016, 03:53 AM	#15
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Amazing expirence I can presume!

16 March 2016, 06:40 AM	#16
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,668	Invite only from AP. I was lucky enough to receive the invite to visit Le Brassus a couple of years ago and can assure you it was the trip of a lifetime Nice gifts in the room 👍 Room with a view ❤️ The manafacture From start to finish the trip of a life time and treated like royalty by AP

16 March 2016, 10:19 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Great pics guys, looks a fabulous expedition.

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