Looking forward to join the AP community

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Originally Posted by srvrf

I think obtaining a watch from a boutique is dependent on the SA, a little persistence, and luck/timing. I had an interest list in Chicago for maybe 2-3 years and was offered nothing. However, in 2023, I was offered a black 43mm Offshore (bought) then two months later a silver 38mm ROC (bought) and then another two months later a steel Code chronograph (passed - timing wasn't right financially). I trimmed my list to really desirable pieces like the Starwheel and Jumbo so understandably haven't gotten any calls from AP since. I still email my SA periodically and will visit when I'm in the city so everything is great and I love my APs.

OP, if you're looking for 1-2 APs, or want to make a move soon, then going with the secondary market may make more sense for you.

Thank you for the advise and your experience shared, makes totally sense to me. I will try to visit couple of boutiques around and give my interest. I have no immediate rush, so I will see what happens in 1-2 year time windown and then evaluate if to go grey