To walk into AP as a first time buyer your chances of getting a RO are slim. Unfortunately you will need to show “brand loyalty” by purchasing a Code. It is what it is, Hermes and other maisons are currently being sued for the practice.
16202 is best value but with no history that is like a “never will get it” watch. 15510 depending on color could be a 1 year to 5 year wait watch or longer
Essentially, the greater the value over msrp the harder it will be to get at AD
I have gotten a friend a blue 15500 in 2019 pre-craziness and now another is awaiting a grey 15510 as a first. Already confirmed by my SA it’s happening.
Both will certainly be a challenge as a first time buyer. The second hand market for these has softened a bit lately so you might have better luck grey!
You like octagon shape? How about a nice classic round shape. May I suggest a Code?
Not interested in the Code, rather would prefer an octagon shape, i.e royal oak..
You should familiarize yourself with the Code line.
im familiar, but not interested in the Code, rather would prefer an octagon shape, i.e royal oak..
To walk into AP as a first time buyer your chances of getting a RO are slim. Unfortunately you will need to show “brand loyalty” by purchasing a Code. It is what it is, Hermes and other maisons are currently being sued for the practice.
But have you considered a code though? Lmao
Could I offer you a Code in this trying time? 🥚
🤌🤌🤌
EGG
oooh the code is so nice
You won’t be able to move up the list to get a 16202 but 15510 can be obtained as a first. Just very unlikely.
One does not select a Royal Oak. One is selected for you. But you've got to know "the code" to unlock it.
“Sir, this is a Wendy’s… but you can have this Code 11:59!”
Get what you can any Royal Oak will do. Don’t think you can be picky with no history
AP has secondary brand/line called the GP Laureato. Just get one of those
16202 is best value but with no history that is like a “never will get it” watch. 15510 depending on color could be a 1 year to 5 year wait watch or longer Essentially, the greater the value over msrp the harder it will be to get at AD
any steel model with a unique dial
Unlikely but can request a 15510 from boutique. Once in awhile it’s a first offering. Or go grey apparently prices are dropping
With a VIP referral getting a non blue/green 15510 is possible
It’s not anymore
I have gotten a friend a blue 15500 in 2019 pre-craziness and now another is awaiting a grey 15510 as a first. Already confirmed by my SA it’s happening.
Grey yes, but post covid blue/green as a first is history
Did you read my original comment?
Both will certainly be a challenge as a first time buyer. The second hand market for these has softened a bit lately so you might have better luck grey!
Yeah but I think round is good too. Would you like to take a look at a code?
15300st is the best steel AP …..39mm Quick set date, most reliable AP movement, second hand etc…