It’s been a big week...the AP arrived Tues and the 1675 gilt arrived Thurs.

Like every other watch this year, a buddy reached out...his friend was selling a RO and he thought I may be interested.

A phone call and some texts...see a pattern here...a 1998 1 owner 14790ST arrived. Boxes, booklet with stamp from Paris AP Boutique, and a fresh 2018 AP service. It been polished by AP, but is still sharp.

Super comfy, so I may daily it for awhile. Wears great at 36mm.

 

Beautiful piece. Looks great!

 

Awesome! A true classic. Congrats!

 

I need better friends... and a better bank account...! Another beauty - enjoy!

 

That’s a classic and a bad ass piece. It’s #2 on my list next year.

 

Dude...that’s a pretty sweet machine!

So...you did NOT do what’s inside the flashing red box pictured below, right?

 

DIBS!!!!!!!!!!!
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No sir, I did not! Getting smarter in my old age

 

congrats & dibs!!!

 

Looks great, congrats!!

@rkman11 I also need better friends and a larger bank account.

 

Thanks guys! I am really enjoying the piece.

This post kind of sums up my journey on OF over the last 4+ years.

An AP RO is now low man on the totem pole...and is the daily

 

There’s only one explanation here. You must not have a joint bank account.

 

Or your wife does not look at it.....

 

The secret...

I use credit cards...my credit cards, and I sell off watches and pay off the debt before the next month rolls around.

I've never used ANY joint money to fund ANY watch purchases. It's all been done through soft money and hustling.

 

It is true, that when you are actively buying, opportunities pop up with alarming frequency.

 

Interesting. The private sellers you have dealt with accept consumer credit cards?

 

It’s a Christmas Miracle!

 

This year I've done a majority of my deals with brick and mortar jewelry stores and not private sellers.

 

Excellent to see a smaller APRO out there. I’ve debated whether I should look for a vintage 14790 or look for a modern 15450.