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I just observed some ADs...

 

... and their communication policy on limited editions. And it was not necessarily pretty.

To better understand the situation with respect to the limited timepieces like the Tribute to MilSpec:

Each country organization of the manufacturer gets a definitive number of watches allocated. Those are split among ADs and potentially one or multiple brand boutiques.

This way 500 pieces run out rather quickly if you consider the high number of countries that receive allocations.

A watch like the Tribute to MilSpec was most likely oversigned by a large degree. ADs may have placed orders, but those may not have been confirmed.

The fact that you ordered the watch on bracelet may have played a role here.

But again, this is just a possible explanation. Gladly you can now enjoy the beautiful Royal Oak 😉

Best,
Henrik

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Changes 2018 - 2: Why I was waiting for a Blancpain but bought an AP

 
By: damianp : June 8th, 2018-07:33
Good News First: my newest addition to the collection, the AP Royal Oak Chrono (blue/silver) has arrived and I'm totaly Happy. How I got there was Not so nice, though. I was waiting since Baselworld 2017 to receive my Blancpain Fifty Fathoms tribute to Mi...  

Great nafetS ,Congratulations ! Sorry to hear about your experience with BP, if it was me I wouldn't take the decision to offload them right away while your feelings are raw. Give it

 
By: templetowers : June 8th, 2018-08:24
a while. Although unacceptable , every manufacturer cocks up or fails in some way or another at some point in time . Stick with them for a while and then have a think

For starters, congratulations on an exceptional AP!!

 
By: MichaelC : June 8th, 2018-08:44
Your photos are terrific, thank you. Sadly, the other experience with the Blancpain must be very souring. I have gone through instances over many years of collecting where something sours me on a brand. Great news for us, there are always alternatives. If... 

I can absolutely relate to your disappointment...

 
By: shortys home : June 8th, 2018-08:58
... the source however may not be the brand but the AD. Just sayin‘... A very nice AP you got yourself! Enjoy and wear it in the best of health! Cheers Henrik

Thank you.

 
By: damianp : June 8th, 2018-10:34
I am aware that I can not be sure, that it wasn‘t the AD. However, I‘ve already bought several watches there and the experience was always very good.

I just observed some ADs...

 
By: shortys home : June 8th, 2018-23:15
... and their communication policy on limited editions. And it was not necessarily pretty. To better understand the situation with respect to the limited timepieces like the Tribute to MilSpec: Each country organization of the manufacturer gets a definiti... 

And I just observed Blancpain and I have not seen ANY picture of a delivered Milspec on metal bracelet.

 
By: damianp : June 8th, 2018-23:58
All metal bracelet pictures were from baselworld 2017 or blogs/magazines. Also they have now announced the next special edition with (almost) the same case and guess what, no metal bracelet option. So I still smell something funny. As I said, I‘ve had ver... 

Nice ROC!

 
By: M4 : June 8th, 2018-09:06
Just for a chuckle, I'll relate my "waiting on a watch" story. It's short. My name is "on the list" for a ceramic bezel Rolex Daytona, white dial. Twelve months ago I was "number 62" on the list. Today, I'm "number 70." Haha, I get it. So you moved on and... 

I feel your disappointment ...

 
By: Horology75 : June 8th, 2018-12:24
I would have done the same thing . Your AD should have been more responsible ...

Huge congrats . Great looking AP .

 
By: Watchonthewrist : June 8th, 2018-12:39
To bad to hear about your BP . Wear your AP in best of health