Registering AP Watches/History

[PAFG]

Hey, does registering my AP watches that I purchased in the 'grey' market help with building any credibility at a boutique to get any better allocations in the 'long' run? I gave it one more shot with my local boutique and explained to them that I purchased a decent amount in the 'grey' and the SA was more receptive this time... (who would have thought lol). He said it didn't help too much though and that I would still need to start with a Code or Offshore. Any ideas if my next piece after those 'starter' watches could be anything 'good' based on my grey market watches registered on my account or does it not really assist? Or option B - am I wasting my time and should stick to grey market?

[Pw92676]

If I wanted a predominantly AP collection, I would have no problem being told what to buy and happily enjoy the journey.

Since I opted for a more brand diverse collection, I chose to go grey with AP to get what I wanted and redirected the money I would spent on Code/Offshore to other brands.

I would use this as a point to make some decisions about your watch collecting journey.

[VogelPhoenix]

Define "anything good"...

[PAFG]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

If I wanted a predominantly AP collection, I would have no problem being told what to buy and happily enjoy the journey.

Since I opted for a more brand diverse collection, I chose to go grey with AP to get what I wanted and redirected the money I would spent on Code/Offshore to other brands.

I would use this as a point to make some decisions about your watch collecting journey.

Fair point

[PAFG]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Define "anything good"...

Royal oak tourbs, skeletons, jumbo, etc.

[Napaswar]

Originally Posted by PAFG

Royal oak tourbs, skeletons, jumbo, etc.

Those pieces may need multiple purchases from the boutique. If you aim for one and done tourb, skeleton or jumbo, going grey would save your time and budget. It took me 3 years to get Jumbo and 5 years for skeleton with amounts of offshore and code.

[APhound]

I think you could build up to those watches in a reasonable time frame, maybe 2-3 years but the problem for you might be keeping all the watches you buy along the way from them. If you sell anything within two years it’s going to really set you back.
I’d prob just go grey- get it when you want it- sell it when you want to- premiums aren’t that bad..


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[PAFG]

Originally Posted by Napaswar

Those pieces may need multiple purchases from the boutique. If you aim for one and done tourb, skeleton or jumbo, going grey would save your time and budget. It took me 3 years to get Jumbo and 5 years for skeleton with amounts of offshore and code.

Yea, that's a given for sure. How many offshores and codes did they 'make' you get before you got any of those harder to acquire pieces? and did you sell any of them or are still holding?

[Vivalas]

Originally Posted by PAFG

Yea, that's a given for sure. How many offshores and codes did they 'make' you get before you got any of those harder to acquire pieces? and did you sell any of them or are still holding?

I’ve never bought anything I didn’t want, or had it implied that I needed to. I’ve had a 16202 so it’s realistic.

If your posting style is similar to how you’d chat to them, I’ve a feeling they’ll suss that you’re just buying to get harder pieces.

[PAFG]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

I’ve never bought anything I didn’t want, or had it implied that I needed to. I’ve had a 16202 so it’s realistic.

If your posting style is similar to how you’d chat to them, I’ve a feeling they’ll suss that you’re just buying to get harder pieces.

So how many pieces did you 'have' to get before that jumbo?

[Vivalas]

Originally Posted by PAFG

So how many pieces did you 'have' to get before that jumbo?

I got a white dial 15500, then a taupe offshore, then a 15510 blue dial 50th anniversary and last year a rose gold chrono. I didn’t ’have” to get any of them. They were all my choice. I was very surprised to get the blue 15510 at the time as I thought it wouldn’t happen - I’m sure AP know I genuinely love my watches and that must have helped.

They have always been fantastic to deal with on every level.

[The_Collector$]

Originally Posted by PAFG

Hey, does registering my AP watches that I purchased in the 'grey' market help with building any credibility at a boutique to get any better allocations in the 'long' run? I gave it one more shot with my local boutique and explained to them that I purchased a decent amount in the 'grey' and the SA was more receptive this time... (who would have thought lol). He said it didn't help too much though and that I would still need to start with a Code or Offshore. Any ideas if my next piece after those 'starter' watches could be anything 'good' based on my grey market watches registered on my account or does it not really assist? Or option B - am I wasting my time and should stick to grey market?

Registering will notify AD that previous owner sold this watch. I wouldn't do it personally.

[Lkdub24]

Originally Posted by The_Collector$

Registering will notify AD that previous owner sold this watch. I wouldn't do it personally.

Why not? Especially if there was no safe sale agreement?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by The_Collector$

Registering will notify AD that previous owner sold this watch. I wouldn't do it personally.

I''m still a bit unclear what the future of APs "coverage service" is, but not registering the watch under your name means forgoing a benefit that's worth several $k for one of the more expensive models (comparing to typical insurance rates).

[PAFG]

Originally Posted by The_Collector$

Registering will notify AD that previous owner sold this watch. I wouldn't do it personally.

I dont care about the previous owner lmao. It's their problem that they wanted to flip these watches.

[salnuaimi]

Originally Posted by PAFG

I dont care about the previous owner lmao. It's their problem that they wanted to flip these watches.

It wont help you either .. got the info from my SA.

[s14roller]

Originally Posted by salnuaimi

It wont help you either .. got the info from my SA.

Exactly, new SA or boutique won’t care. You can have a dozen Codes from
buying grey market and they still won’t be able to allocate you a hard to get piece simply because you’re not a client of theirs.

[Octagon Guy]

Originally Posted by The_Collector$

Registering will notify AD that previous owner sold this watch. I wouldn't do it personally.

I wouldn't think twice about registering. Legally, the watch is mine. Why should I protect the previous owner and absorb any risk myself?

[l_chissle]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

If your posting style is similar to how you’d chat to them,

You concluded that sentence differently than I thought you were going to

[supernova]

I have 3 registered APs in my profile with 1 of them bought in the grey market.

Last visit with my SA he mentioned that I have 3 APs now so we can try for a Jumbo. So it must contribute somewhat.

[Henrimontgomery]

Well unless you want to look at your collection or see if people you sold your watch to have taken ownership of them, it’s not much use. I only have one registered currently and they didn’t give me a call to congratulate me.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Well unless you want to look at your collection or see if people you sold your watch to have taken ownership of them, it’s not much use. I only have one registered currently and they didn’t give me a call to congratulate me.

Quite the upgrade.

[PAFG]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Well unless you want to look at your collection or see if people you sold your watch to have taken ownership of them, it’s not much use. I only have one registered currently and they didn’t give me a call to congratulate me.

I've been looking for this RO. If you want to sell, shoot me a dm. Only interested if it's complete set.

[Lkdub24]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Well unless you want to look at your collection or see if people you sold your watch to have taken ownership of them, it’s not much use. I only have one registered currently and they didn’t give me a call to congratulate me.

That dial must look insane in person. Sick.

[MCD974]

Hello all,
I currently have a good collection with AP (9 pieces), with nearly all of them acquired from a boutique.
I’m hearing here and there that boutiques « frown upon » customers getting watches from the grey market if they’re available in the current catalogue. Has anyone experienced that?
Just asking to make sure I’m not potentially hurting my changes to obtain more hard-to-get pieces (eg 15407st).


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[vmoney]

Originally Posted by MCD974

Hello all,
I currently have a good collection with AP (9 pieces), with nearly all of them acquired from a boutique.
I’m hearing here and there that boutiques « frown upon » customers getting watches from the grey market if they’re available in the current catalogue. Has anyone experienced that?
Just asking to make sure I’m not potentially hurting my changes to obtain more hard-to-get pieces (eg 15407st).


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Just want to echo your question as well. I have the same question regarding acquiring grey market pieces that are still available in the current catalog. If anyone has any experience or knowledge of this, please kindly share!

[GW44]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

I got a white dial 15500, then a taupe offshore, then a 15510 blue dial 50th anniversary and last year a rose gold chrono. I didn’t ’have” to get any of them. They were all my choice. I was very surprised to get the blue 15510 at the time as I thought it wouldn’t happen - I’m sure AP know I genuinely love my watches and that must have helped.

They have always been fantastic to deal with on every level.

Similar journey here with APH London.

AP Offshore Taupe 43/RO15500 Blue/50th Anniversary ROC Silver dial/15510OR and then a 16202ST.

Cannot fault the set up there.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Well unless you want to look at your collection or see if people you sold your watch to have taken ownership of them, it’s not much use. I only have one registered currently and they didn’t give me a call to congratulate me.

Do you still own this piece?

[xjeeunitx]

They don't care what you bought on the grey market.

[mickyd329]

I think the answer is yes and no. Yes it helps because it shows your passion for the brand. No because at the end of the day, your boutique purchase history determines future allocations for hard to get pieces.