Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ice Blue Unboxing & review of my GRAIL WATCH Ref.15550ST.OO.1356ST.08

[@josh.472]

Don't play the game people! These watches are available within reason of what you would have to spend to get an "allocation". AP has screwed themselves with insane retail pricing, these royal oaks ARE NOT rare! Just in this example you'd have to spend $65,000 on two watches that you will inevitably lose $15,000-$20,000 on when you can pick up this Ice blue royal oak for $45,000 on the secondary market with no wait.

[@Schnitzeljunge]

Yeah but he wants untouched virgin watches

[@willchane]

@@Schnitzeljungeyes, grey dealers have new.

[@peterk814]

Grey market is for schmucks

[@Сипусялилюлё]

People buy from 1159. Do you immediately sell on the secondary market? At half price the market is flooded with the move, no one needs it. It's funny AP what do you do.

[@cesarrocha3138]

This is a lady 37mm that is not too hard to get

[@tudorgoina9997]

That truly is a beautiful watch, one of my absolute dream watches to have in my collection for sure. Would it be possible for you to make an updated SOTC vid? You've had so many new watches since your last SOTC video! Congratulations once again for getting this watch! I really loved the real world shots, such as the restaurant moments, or in the Porsche! I really like your lifestyle and content!

[@TheDubaiExpat]

hey, it is already on the channel :)! Check for the SOTC 2024

[@Iuckylukey]

Frankly the Code 11.59 is really beautiful, I hope you'll keep on wearing it.

[@yvelf]

CONGRATS ON ACHEIVING THE IMPOSSIBLE!!! GETTING EVERYONE'S GRAIL WATCH!!! lovely watch! looks amazing! enjoy it!

[@SleepWakeBake]

Absolutely beautiful Watch, thanks for sharing with us 🙏

[@dielalex89]

I had been waiting for this one ever since you made your pick up video with it. What a watch my friend, and the beauty of these royal oaks CAN NOT be shown like the real life perspective is. So edgy and sharp with the best finishing you will ever see. Ice blue looks great with the stainless steel - EDIT: I watched the video again (lol) and I have to say the 37mm size scares me at first that it may be too small, but in your case it honestly does look very nice and ideal on you. I just was worried because I felt like your code and your 38 chrono looked so good that I was concerned this one might be a tad small.. but no, not the case.. looks great !

[@alessandrobaravelli6036]

I am thinking about the blue dial. It's now 40k on the grey market. Seems reasonable to avoid building a spending history. Have been asking this watch for 3 years so at this point I am really close to pulling the trigger.

[@jonathansmith283]

TDE - what a super group of AP's . FABULOUS . the light blue dial - great footage of the skilled work ~. JDS/CT

[@JuliVR46]

Fantastic vibe and vid style as always Niko ❤️ Love it so much. The Royal Oak was my favourite AP, especially with the ice Blue dial, but i absolutely fell in love with the Code 11.59 after watching your crazy well matching vid in Paris with it. Both excellent choices though!

[@TheDubaiExpat]

Thank you so much :)!

[@Kevin......]

Love the new dimensions and the new design of the seconds hands, but the dial & movement were much more beautiful on the 15450st, not to mention the screw down crown. I picked up the new 34mm 77450st, but still find myself wearing the 15450st more often for those reasons - it just feels more special.

[@ltvei3122]

As long as you willing to buy a few code 11:59… the rest is within reach

[@ninaolec2300]

Stunning watch. Ice blue was the right choice.

[@MarcoFerranteWatches]

Congrats brother, that is an absolutely beautiful timepiece and worthy of grail status!!

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family.

[@kailakevin]

Congratulations! Truly an amazing and beautiful timepiece

[@aeroAdvocate]

Stunning! Big fan of this dial.

[@structurescience]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

The size looks perfect on your wrist, i prefer the iwc though, think its a better all rounder.

[@taidouhuang7692]

i always really appreciate you put how much you paid or msrp of the watch, many of the rare pieces are hard to find prices this days since their websites don’t showing any more !

[@Talon173]

Stunning watch, for me though i love the 11.59…..but i like to be different

[@seanpham67]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch 🎉🍾 🎈 Die 37 mm Eisblau Royal Oak ist die einzige die ich mir in die Sammlung holen würde. Echt schöne Uhr 😊

[@peteas888]

Wear it in good health! It's fantastic!

[@JZ0official]

Great video bro!! Ice blue dial is stunning, waiting for my blue dial 15510st

[@morisbayar9442]

Another fantastic watch, another fantastic video Niko ! Wear your newest grail watch in your wonderful collection in good health Sir! 🥰 Congratulations 🍾🥂 I embraced my AP Royal Oak Stainless Steel 41 mm with Silvery White Dial on June 2023. (15510ST.00.1320ST.06) The day I was invited to the AP Boutique to collect my Royal Oak, I saw this 37 mm Ice Blue Dial 🧊 on the Sales Consultant’s wrist. I fell in love 🩵 with that DIAL COLOR at that moment ! It was love at first sight… I kindly ask them to put my name for this watch again on the Waiting List. Ever since I have been waiting for the last 1,5 years and calling the AD from time to time to check. The GOOD NEWS is that; on my last call ☎️ they told me that, they will hand over the FIRST watch they will receive in stock to me! They also told me that, it might happen even within December… 🎄 Please continue on your passion and feed us with your great videos Niko 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Beautiful watch, the ice blue color is stunning! 😍

[@zazu5869]

Love this watch ❤

[@robertbachmann8141]

Beautiful watch. Perfect size

[@valisposo4290]

Sehr schöne AP sammlung👏🏻

[@mickyhouse8753]

i am looking for this exact watch in dubai for the past 2 months, i cant seem to find it. please help

[@gbvoul]

in 5-10 years please show your service bill for all the watches you bought in 2024

[@TheDubaiExpat]

😅

[@ikinc507]

Great watch Nico. I’d love one to go along with my diver (15720 grey dial). Maybe one day

[@zdnice]

What a collection. I mean that you got a Chrono Royal oak as your first buy is insane. Would you say that the IWC now becomes irrelevant in your lineup? Im thinking about that vs the GP Laureto (now that there are more options in the 38mm) but truly these are just place holders for me as I know that the RO is years away if ever from the AD

[@TheDubaiExpat]

Thanks for the kudos :)! I think the Ingenieur still has its place next to the RO or Nautilus. The design is well put together and the watch is a bit more of a daily wearer compared to the RO or Nautilus. The 38mm GP will be interesting for sure and probably the best value for money.

[@zdnice]

@ if i end up buying a Code 1159 AP should give you a commission youve been the most convincing voice about this watch

[@abiyana3465]

i used too, very good 👍👍

[@JG-OK]

Wow congratulations. Perfect size

[@darellhunter2205]

Congrats, beautiful piece.

[@scottwexlin6456]

Beautiful watch, congratulations sir.

[@webbezzy]

Do the 37-mm and 38-mm watches wear noticeably different on the wrist? Congrats btw on the new addition.

[@TheDubaiExpat]

You can notice a slight difference. Mostly the weight and height.

[@Syhbw]

37mm looks well balanced for your wrist. How do you feel about the Jumbo for your wrist compared to your 37mm? I did not know AP standard warranty is only for two years.

[@TheDubaiExpat]

Jumbo is nice as well, but best fit is the 37mm. Lug to lug on the jumbo is much more and the watch has a very different feeling overall. Still super nice though

[@SPICY_BEAR]

Incredible watch! Ultra classy. 🙂

[@Fabianpradov]

are you gonna make a SOTC video anytime soon?

[@TheDubaiExpat]

yes, probably coming next 2 weeks

[@darksky258]

Is the dial itself made from gold?

[@raymondchalland]

Great video as always 👍

[@giorgiodelpalatinato6718]

Sehr gut gemachtes Video! Für Dein Handgelenk wäre eine Nummer kleiner (35 mm?) imho aber noch besser 😉👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@pasquale78]

1:36 If you have phone with nfc, you can read the card yourself.

[@iliasanastasiadis7658]

I'm waiting for mine, 38mm chronograph same color as yours, with diamonds on the bezel. Probably early of 2025 I'll get it. 🤩

[@TheDubaiExpat]

38mm is so nice and wears perfect

[@Iuckylukey]

You should get an honorary Swiss citizenship with all the watches you're buying

[@DrayichSS]

Perfect size

[@taidouhuang7692]

congratulations!

[@nikolasbulka]

Excellent review. What's your wrist size?

[@TheDubaiExpat]

6.5”

[@InonKarako]

thank you for your video. i like it.

[@ttzwolf]

Congrats 😊🎉

[@meetseth3]

dial color is nice, but too small at 37mm

[@diondsouza1165]

Hello . I have been searching for this watch . How difficult is it to get it from a dubai mall store . Would they even entertain you ?

[@TheDubaiExpat]

very difficult to get. Not as a first piece.

[@affegorilla1299]

Looks like my prx ice blue for 725$ 😜

[@ero9895]

AP Kaws next?

[@scwazrh]

The watch box is very like the panerai box

[@uzer03]

Very simple finising on caliber for this price category, imho.

[@cedricspies6293]

Congratulations

[@johndavid8753]

Beauty you have there! Favorite AP would be the John Mayer collaboration, love to see one in person. Have you seen it?

[@TheDubaiExpat]

not yet

[@ansarifurkon3027]

❤ AP

[@djayyoda]

Beautiful…

[@faysiddiqui6299]

How many jewels in this watch and how much power reserve?

[@TheDubaiExpat]

60hours

[@faysiddiqui6299]

What about jewels?

[@senna4281]

Hi question for you. I have not warn a watch for over 30 due to being a factory worker 12hr shift worker not allowed to wear one so have good out of the habit of wearing one. I have now gone down to 12hr shifts due to poor health I am 61. As I have said I have not warn a watch of over 30 years and are thinking of now getting one. I am old school so it would have to a mechanical movement. Due to the living cost in the uk and me only working two days a week yes I am also receiving a small amount of pension from my army pension but this just about keeps our heads above the water line even though I have worked all my life. Any way my question could you recommend me a good mechanical movement watch that is below £200 thanks. Love watching you walk around them shops personally I am scared to enter one of them shops and end up buying something I cannot afford

[@TheDubaiExpat]

Hey Senna, thanks for your comment. For 200 pound I would look for a second hand Hamilton Khaki field automatic. If you search a bit you should find a nice one. Don't be scared about entering the shops. The sales people are just normal human beings and should be happy to give everyone a nice experience about their brand. If they are rude just leave or give them a feedback.

[@senna4281]

@ thanks you for the feed back unfortunately I have just had an unexpected bill central heating leak so it will have to wait until till January when the sales are on but will check it out thanks again. Love your shop.

[@tictocbang7443]

I'm taking a coffee and clapping. 🎉

[@chrisdrake331]

👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@Сипусялилюлё]

People buy from 1159. Do you immediately sell on the secondary market? At half price the market is flooded with the move, no one needs it. It's funny AP what do you do.

[@kbirdx]

Stunning watch sir. But pls don't eat too much sushi dipped in soy sauce like that lolol

[@TheDubaiExpat]

Noted! 😅

[@S.Y.D.-S]

Did you Use AI for the scipt ?

[@TheDubaiExpat]

No

[@canonwhale]

Is it true that if you’ve been allocated a 15550st in ice blue that you can’t get an allocation for the same ref in another colour?

[@TheDubaiExpat]

yes

[@micaljimenez7381]

Very nice but insanly expensive.

[@Kevinpsh71]

sibeh haolian, this chap

[@Charside]

Baller

[@pavels266]

So, for 40k $, you get a movement that doesn’t even fit the case properly and looks like a Selita knockoff? No decoration, no effort, just pure hype tax.

[@meetseth3]

Agreed. Movement is very underwhelming compared to 15510 41mm

[@charlestillery6327]

WOW, very nice! Great review, فري نيك.

[@jankan4979]

thia guy rly thinks he is better coz he surround himself with expensive brands......but drinking shitbuks just tell you how much of a new money d/s he is lol

[@nripendratamang9855]

Congratulations

[@nina_abroad7710]

Congratulations