The new 26480ti is on the AP website now.....

[bruinmd]

......not sure if it was posted earlier, but they updated the website to include this new model from SIHH.

My boutique guy once again confirmed that the demand for this piece is through the roof. They had a recent AP dinner event in Miami he graciously invited me to, but that my schedule didn't allow me to attend. He said this piece was asked about more than any other while there.

I'm patiently waiting on it and will post pics when I do receive it.
In other news, I got the call today that my 15202ST will be coming 7 months ahead of schedule...........by this Friday.

Can't wait!

[ppalasthira]

Congrats in advance! The 15202 is a killer.

[Kjp061987]

Congrats on the 15202 incoming! I finally got to see it in the flesh while traveling in London, and it’s an unbelievable piece. Can I ask what boutique you deal with and how long of a wait?


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[pyth]

Congratulations on the 15202ST. Dark blue dials impossible to get in any brand.... take the blue sky dweller.

Out of curiosity bal harbour or brickell store?


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[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by pyth

Congratulations on the 15202ST. Dark blue dials impossible to get in any brand.... take the blue sky dweller.

Out of curiosity bal harbour or brickell store?


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Bal Harbour. They've been incredible. PM me and I'll give you more details.

I wish I loved the sky dweller. I could get that watch with my current AD relationship, but it would probably take around a year. Instead, I'm focusing my efforts on a Natilus 5712

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by Kjp061987

Congrats on the 15202 incoming! I finally got to see it in the flesh while traveling in London, and it’s an unbelievable piece. Can I ask what boutique you deal with and how long of a wait?


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Bal Harbour, Miami.

I was expecting a wait of about 9 months. Instead, I waited less than a month....lol.

I got really lucky, though, and I know that's not typical. They will get 6 this year from what I understand, and the first two have been spoken for: myself and one other guy.
I'm not sure about the rest

[CoveWatch]

Congratulations on the Jumbo Sal! What a nice incoming surprise!

[sechsgang]

The Bal H guys are amazing, took my ceramic perp in to adjust the moon phase while traveling and got to see some of the new pieces. Congrats on the 15202!

[bruinmd]

..........much appreciated.

Yeah, truly a huge surprise. Can't wait to see how the blue compares to the 15450/15400 as well as the blue on the 26480ti (when I get it)

[myporsche]

Looks like a very cool watch and nice Offshore variant combining elements of the 44 and adding some new ones.

Hey man CONGRATS on the Jumbo! Hopefully this one will work out for you.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by myporsche

Looks like a very cool watch and nice Offshore variant combining elements of the 44 and adding some new ones.

Hey man CONGRATS on the Jumbo! Hopefully this one will work out for you.

thanks my man..........I feel good that it will.
39mm is the sweet spot

The question will be if I can pull off the 42mm ROOC. It's a slightly thinner case and I think the 44mm pushers will help, along with the balance/weight of titanium. I can't wait to see it in person.

[Kjp061987]

39 mm is definitely the sweet spot. Can’t wait to see pics! Here’s the 202 I was able to try on in London on my 6.5” wrist. Just perfect.




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[MrBigSmiles]

If only the 26480ti had a display back. Otherwise, it’s a great looking piece.


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[benlee]

Originally Posted by MrBigSmiles

If only the 26480ti had a display back. Otherwise, it’s a great looking piece.


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And a ceramic bezel.

[koveras]

Originally Posted by benlee

And a ceramic bezel.

And the new inhouse calibre...

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by benlee

And a ceramic bezel.

Originally Posted by koveras

And the new inhouse calibre...

Yeah it’s exactly what many had wanted but Jesus they were lazy about making it. Like it was a project the the intern created out of the parts bin. I certainly don’t know the logistics that drive many of the product decisions at watch companies but man they seem lazy.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by koveras

And the new inhouse calibre...

I think we're going to be waiting for at least a couple of years for the in house movement to make its way to the ROO line.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by MrBigSmiles

If only the 26480ti had a display back. Otherwise, it’s a great looking piece.


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It's because they put the FP 1185 in it. Not sure why they didn't do the 3126 from other ROOC, which would have allowed them to put a clear case back.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Yeah it’s exactly what many had wanted but Jesus they were lazy about making it. Like it was a project the the intern created out of the parts bin. I certainly don’t know the logistics that drive many of the product decisions at watch companies but man they seem lazy.

Its a tactical marketing decision. AP can sell this Ti ROO without ceramic bezel and inhouse chrono movement now. So when the ceramic bezel model comes out with inhouse movement, existing owners will be tempted to upgrade.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Yeah it’s exactly what many had wanted but Jesus they were lazy about making it. Like it was a project the the intern created out of the parts bin. I certainly don’t know the logistics that drive many of the product decisions at watch companies but man they seem lazy.

I think the Code has taken over most things at AP for the last couple of years, so many watches released at one time.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by benlee

Its a tactical marketing decision. AP can sell this Ti ROO without ceramic bezel and inhouse chrono movement now. So when the ceramic bezel model comes out with inhouse movement, existing owners will be tempted to upgrade.

I can see your logic just not a fan of this strategy. It means releasing products that are not as great as they could be.

Originally Posted by AK797

I think the Code has taken over most things at AP for the last couple of years, so many watches released at one time.

I have to agree there. I mean Jesus how many times are they going to release an Offshore and then not have it ready. Last year with the black and grey 42s and now this year with the 44 ceramic. I mean last year the prototype models at SIHH weren’t even assemble correctly at the show.

It shows a serious lack of preparedness that is disappointing from what remains one of my absolute favorite brands.