Footage in the AP store buying the Royal Oak Offshore.

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Watch Collector 101

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In the Audemars Piguet store buying my first AP. Watch the stickers get taken off and the watch strap get resized.

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@branchclan6112 9 ай бұрын

Congrats, Chief. The AP has such an unorthodox look that is frankly growing on me due to the obvious craftsmanship and aesthetic.

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

100% agree, and although this wasn’t my first choice, I really do like it more and more.

@sidvish159 9 ай бұрын

I would 100 percent choose the AP. Beautiful watch.

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

Yea the AP is my favourite I think

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

Yea the AP would be my choice. Very different and unique. I also love an open caseback.

@MrSuperProtein 10 ай бұрын

Damn that gold Rolex is incredible!!

@watchcollecting1179 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@MrSuperProtein 10 ай бұрын

Drum roll please 🥁😆 Great watch and great video!

@watchcollecting1179 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@smokie4104 9 ай бұрын

Both are spectacular, but I would pick the AP.

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

Me too

@shrewsnose1 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations that’s a beauty 😎👍🏻

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@NeL-1 Ай бұрын

I will choose the AP. The Rolex looks like an invicta compared to the AP. I do have three invictas though. 😊

@stuartacarter007 10 ай бұрын

Amazing, watch. Very cool.

@watchcollecting1179 10 ай бұрын

It really is!

@bajamedic 9 ай бұрын

The GMT all day. The code 11 is the only AP I have ever liked.

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

The GMT is lovely

@andrewsingh 10 ай бұрын

London normally have these readily available if not immediately, then within a month. Same for a black and grey dial dial Royal Oak 41mm only green etc is hard to get right now

@watchcollecting1179 10 ай бұрын

Good to know

@carycoller3140 9 ай бұрын

I hope the London shops see your video and change the way they treat people. But it's sad that you have to "register" your interest just to buy a watch.

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

I agree

@reinvestorintally 10 ай бұрын

Major Congrats!!! An integrated 38mm wears larger because of the bracelet. Go for it!

@stuartacarter007 10 ай бұрын

Good to know. I was a little unsure.

@Vp-jt3vl 10 ай бұрын

Congrats mate, looks great. Spare me a rollie since your collection is already so good 🤣

@watchcollecting1179 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻 subscribe and I should start doing some free giveaways for watch accessories soon.

@Vp-jt3vl 10 ай бұрын

@@watchcollecting1179 No worries buddy, already subscribed 👍 Would love to win some watch accessories.

@andersmarkandersen6497 10 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new AP! I recognize your experience with the AP store in London. In my case they were just plain rude and dismissive. But great that you found a new dealer abroad. I believe that the 38 mm is the correct size since the lugs flare out so that it wears much larger. Out of your two recent purchases, I prefer the Rolex. It's gold and it's classier looking. And the whole AP "customer experience" has also cooled my interest for the brand to a considerable extent.

@stuartacarter007 10 ай бұрын

Don’t give up on AP. Try some other stores. Plus if you find one abroad you’ll give yourself a good excuse for a holiday. There are three stores in london so if one has been rude try the other two. But yea the gold GMT is lovely.

@watchcollecting1179 10 ай бұрын

Yea, don’t let one bad sales assistant ruin a great brand.

@int131299 9 ай бұрын

love the video!!! smart choice going to greece. Here in the States, the LA, NY, Vegas, Dallas, boutiques won't even look at you, similarly to London. Cause there are so many high profile people competing for the same watch. Can i ask what do you do for work? or do you own your own business? All the best!

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

I’m a firefighter. But I made my money from investing in crypto back in 2017. I also did quite well buying Tesla early.

@frankv7068 10 ай бұрын

Beast 💪🏽! It wears perfect on you, Enjoy in health (and safety now in days 🙄)

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

Ah thank you.

@heliannacarter908 9 ай бұрын

🙌

@Bjornlovesjazz 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your great purchase! How does the AP wear on the wrist? as it looks like quite a thick watch! i have to be a contrarian here in the comment section and I would prefer the Rolex above the AP.. these are both incredible watches that i would be amazingly proud of to own in both cases!! Absolutely stunning!

@watchcollecting1179 10 ай бұрын

Yea the AP wears quite a bit bigger than the GMT - but I like it. The AP has such a nice quality feel to it. However, there are occasions when perhaps I’d want to wear something a bit more low-key.

@Bjornlovesjazz 10 ай бұрын

@@watchcollecting1179 i understand, the yellow gold certainly is not for daily wear, at least not in my daily situation! I have actually never handled an AP , so i would know the feeling, so i believe you instantly that they are well made!

@TeabagTore 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your first AP piece! I have the very same piece, my second - bought in London actually. Which boutique gave you the wrong vibe?

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

The Harrods one. Think I just got the wrong sales person.

@TeabagTore 9 ай бұрын

@@watchcollecting1179 Harrods might be the reason why. I do believe AP house has the greatest potensial yield, then Sloane Street! Fantastic watch mate, wear it in good health!

@kylebitar1 10 ай бұрын

GMT

@4cds14 9 ай бұрын

Super watch but surely you have to pay the VAT in the UK? I have a 26331OR Chrono chocolate dial & a 15400OR silver dial both 41mm & although I didn’t purchase from AP House my experience with them has been first class.

@watchcollecting1179 9 ай бұрын

Technically I think you are supposed to declare these things. 😬 wow! You have two amazing AP’s!! 👌🏻

@4cds14 9 ай бұрын

Be careful wearing the watch coming back through UK customs as if they stop you for any reason they can ask you to prove where & when you bought it & look into if the VAT & import duties have been paid. Wear a long sleeve shirt or don’t take it on holiday. If you get caught you will have to pay 20% VAT plus a fine plus import duties also if you sell the watch the VAT can still flag up & the fine & costs will always come back to you as the initial purchaser/Importer. I’m not trying to frighten you but the cost of import & VAT additions since Brexit is the reason why dealers find it not viable to buy from outside the UK anymore. If you plan on selling it in the future I would talk to someone in the watch trade & discuss if you should pay the VAT to HMRC & make the Watch clean. You have a beautiful watch wear it & enjoy it but be careful.