I got my first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from the AP Boutique Unboxing & Review + buying story

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I got my first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from the AP Boutique Unboxing & Review + buying story
Hey guys,
in this video I am going to show you my new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that I got from the Audemars Piguet boutique. The watch is incredibly hard to get as you can imagine, but after around a year of patience I finally managed to secure one. The watch is fully made of stainless steel and features a chronograph. Watch the video to learn everything about the features, functions and how I got it.
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@dryden0100 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the watch, but it's insane that you have to convince AP that you deserve the watch. It's an AP, not a Bugatti.

@OperationNonsense Жыл бұрын

congrats to your new purchase, this is an absolutely stunning piece. you've finally done it my friend, this is the first watch in your collection that actually made me feel jealous.

@iAxianguy Жыл бұрын

Nice! So lucky! Congratulation! I have been on the waiting list with AP Singapore for nearly 10 years, I am still waiting 😅

@kaylarefrag Жыл бұрын

Huge congrats! Happy for you. I recently joined the AP family myself, and it's quite a special feeling.

@Dranreb865 Жыл бұрын

Clones, 1:1 reps, mirror copies doesn't count.

@gilbertozarate4140 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations TDE !! Great watch. Thanks for sharing. Have a great 2023. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

@robin2thek Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Great video. Thank you for sharing! Happy new year!

@aswinkolliyan1 Жыл бұрын

Congrats, always enjoyed watching your videos 👍

@mattfoss1652 Жыл бұрын

A stunner! You make a good point about the bracelet not having a extension link. Many will tell you a Royal Oak bracelet is impossible to size perfectly with the absence of a extension link. Regardless; wear it in good health.

@MattWakim Жыл бұрын

Congrats! This is my exact grail watch. I’m happy to see one in the hands of a true Watch enthusiast

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@artaudcharles Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! You truly deserve this glorious timepiece. Cheers 🎉

@patriciateague8677 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Congratulations!

@korbenndallass Жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch and nice review. Lovely seeing it come from a place that I recognise. Congratulations and happy new year!

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Happy new year :)!

@sarfaraz185 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations man feeling so happy for you wear it in good health!

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)!

@fadyberlon Жыл бұрын

The grey dial is gorgeous! Definitely the best one.

@bobococktail7591 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Niko, wear it with good health and happiness .. well done 🙌🏽

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate :)!

@altamashkhateeb6824 Жыл бұрын

That’s Awesome 🎉 Congratulations

@michaelfierman3256 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Niko! I was thinking of you the other day and was wondering what you were up to watch-wise… and here you are ! Well I think that’s the most beautiful of the dial colors. It looks fantastic on you. That delivery service from your watch vault is over the top. ( poor Archie ). Happy New Year’s 🥂✨

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Michael :)! Enjoy the holidays and a happy new year :)!

@m3tek44 Жыл бұрын

Congrats!!! 38mm is perfect fit for most folks! You certainly deserve it. Happy Holidays to you!

@marcscholl4133 Жыл бұрын

Mega Video 👍🏼 Glückwunsch zur ersten AP, die Royal Oak schaut echt super schön aus🙌🏻

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank :)!

@libertyv5426 Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Stunning piece! A grail for many people. I love it. Very happy for you.

@davegorman9822 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning 😍 Congratulations my friend !!!

@jda7499 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Niko 🎉🎉, another level on your watch journey. Its a nice piece. Enjoy ! Rgds JD

@niklasmartinsson3719 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my absolute dream watches, it looks amazing. Congratulations! I'll have me one of these in a few years!

@watchdreamer8991 Жыл бұрын

Ich folge Dir nun schon einige Zeit, und wußte die ganze Zeit nicht, daß Du aus Deutschland kommst. Neben Dir habe ich nur noch 2 oder 3 andere KZfaqr, denen ich gerne zuhöre. Du hast 'ne angenehme Stimme und hast irgendwie das Talend stets auf den Punkt zu kommen, bzw. einfach das wirklich Interessante mitzuteilen. Auf jeden Fall Gratulation zu Deiner AP. Da hast Du eine tolle Wahl getroffen. Und dabei hatte ich die Royal Oak nie so wirklich auf dem Radar gehabt. Ich hatte mich früher mehr für AP Dress Watches begeistert. Mir fällt gerade noch so viel ein was ich schreiben könnte, aber das würde den Rahmen sprengen. Ich freue mich auf weitere tolle Videos von Dir.

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank für das Lob!

@donald1983 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase!!

@kenchua829 Жыл бұрын

V nice video.. can’t wait to see ur collection.

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Hopefully soon on the channel :)!

@kenchua829 Жыл бұрын

I feel motivated to work harder after seeing ur collection reviews.

@jdtoronto11 Жыл бұрын

Just a perfect timepiece all around. I own the Kasparov blue dial (39mm), but prefer this dial and case size a bit more. And they matched the date wheel, finally! Congratulations on this amazing acquisition.

@saucemac8384 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous piece, enjoy!

@manishmirchandani5623 Жыл бұрын

Amazing piece! Congratulations

@winstonloke2860 Жыл бұрын

beautiful piece! congrats man.

@mohamedimohd Жыл бұрын

Exceptional watch! Congratulations!!

@nicklasandersson5782 Жыл бұрын

Wow just wow, what a piece of art!

@Alex_Fung Жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT! congrats 🍻🥳

@jonathansmith283 Жыл бұрын

that is a fantastic watch . good job.fabulous addition to the group . be safe. ~. JDS/CT

@ExitStrategyNow Жыл бұрын

Boah..was eine brutale Uhr zum Jahreswechsel. Herzlichen Glückwunsch und viel Spaß damit 😌

@leec9621 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new piece its nice to see it going to the right person a genuine watch lover i am waiting for my gmt pepsi late in the year 2023 i am excited

@lukasenegacnik7246 Жыл бұрын

Big congrats, im happy for ya niko....

@tsma24 Жыл бұрын

I think you have a really great microphone for this kind of "Voice over Vlog/videos. Great content & new addition to the collection

@smart4141 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Niko on this grand purchase of the APRO Chrono.

@drshahid1007 Жыл бұрын

Awesome👏🏻 . Congratulations 🎊

@jessyfavor9593 Жыл бұрын

So awesome, one of my favorite brands, but I really dislike the new way of trying to purchase a watch writing a letter etc...

@4cds14 Жыл бұрын

Nico congratulations I believe AP will soon announce a Dubai AP house boutique similar to London. I have the 15400OR on the leather strap & am waiting for a 41mm steel chronograph but as you said patience is a virtue. I recently visited AP Boutique while in Abu Dhabi ( The Galleria Mall) & tried on the dark green face & they had quite a few models to try on ( nothing to purchase😂) if you are that way anytime.

@DecemberNames Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video

@NP-yi5vk Жыл бұрын

Not an AP fan but the smaller size seems to fit perfect. I would never do what you suggested about showing the brand who you are what you do. It is just a watch and there are many better watches on the market. Also now you can buy these on grey market without all the fuss for close to 39$k. With market collapse all the nonsense of ADs will change. Can already see it with Rolex ADs who are now calling with watches to sell. 😂

@Reyone13 Жыл бұрын

That is the most ridiculous criteria for buying something I've ever heard in my entire life. They seriously check to see if you're an "interesting person" with hobbies that "fit" with the brand? And they seriously check where you work and that your career is "successful enough" for them? AND you have to wait months/years while schmoozing them the entire time??? All this for the supposed "honor" of spending your own money on their product??? Screw it, I'll just buy a fake.

@NP-yi5vk Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - what a bunch of horse shit !

@a004 Жыл бұрын

You had me until you said you'd buy a fake, that's something I can't respect

@nicks10 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said cept buying a fake, I’d rather just get a Grand Seiko or Omega Speedmaster at retail, the fk am I gonna let some idiot salesperson wearing suits judge my life during a 20 minute meeting, the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard of

@jml9550 Жыл бұрын

@@a004 better to look wealthy than being real wealthy. It takes works to become wealthy.

@SonikDethmonkey Жыл бұрын

This is why there is a grey market. Some folks just don’t have the time or desire to jump through the ridiculous hoops to impress some random retail employees.

@ashwinboodoosingh6314 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Hard work pays off. I would have liked it to have an exhibition case back

@zkh95 Жыл бұрын

Bro has my car on his wrist 😅. Congrats on your new purchase. This is my first time seeing this model. It’s beautiful

@cedricspies6293 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations My dear Niko this one is a beauty congratulations for this great level on your watches collection i'm loving this one. About the relationship with AD with mine are very strong and since november i was added some great piece in my collection one beautiful nivada from 1965 a lip T24 Churchill and a wonderful vintage certina

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cedric :)!

@WatchesBeAwesome Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@dafyddjones3552 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on a beautiful watch

@nr1416 Жыл бұрын

Congrats! So glad the Royal Oak was your first AP, I'm curious if they tried to sell you a Off Shore or Code first? I heard it's not in your favor to turn down something from them.

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

No, I wasn't forced to buy anything else but of course a code or off shore would be easier to score as a first watch.

@algo2017 Жыл бұрын

9:00 I always set the watch hands below 3 and 9 markers to prevent potential damage to the date mechanism when changing the date. Automatic watches regardless of the quality can be very delicate especially when it comes to handling the crown/winder.

@mraymanTube Жыл бұрын

Congrats 🍾! Glad you didn’t go for the bigger ones. Looks great on your wrist. Dial contrast is an issue otherwise fantastic. Wear it in good health..

@doricohen8415 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations man. Wear it in good health! I love my AP’S to the moon and back. Just one thing.. I see you care about not revealing your serial number… but people can clearly see it at 6:12

@pravinpandya4582 Жыл бұрын

Many congratulations, beautiful watch and vlog. Love and respect from Dubai. ❤

@buzzbatra3 Жыл бұрын

Awesome watch.... WOW!

@terrariavelocyclistsanyaan4332 Жыл бұрын

Emm that’s rly crazy. That watch doesn’t even cost that much to have such freakin’ protection jeez. Omg in HK on the bus can see royal oaks lol

@allen9584 Жыл бұрын

This watch is amazing, im so happy for you

@sc1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome watch! And great story. I was just watching your Vault video the other day. The bracelet and case are very reflective. Incredible thin case. You should have given it more 10s. Was this your first choice in dial color?

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much S C :)! Actually my first color choice was the blue dial, but it seems like that one was too difficult to get. Still super happy with the fifty shades of grey :)

@faisalguljunejo5902 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 dear you really Deserve it

@jact12 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your pickup! This is the same model (previous version) that I got allocated by AP. One of the best looking watch in my opinion.

@carrera3.262 Жыл бұрын

Honestly have not been a fan of AP for a while but I have to say the look and dimensions are spot on. Wear it in good health!

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@charlestillery6327 Жыл бұрын

WoW, i don't have one, but i will shop the next visit in Dubai, very nice, timepiece, im sure you will enjoy.

@navinverma9448 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations.. 👍

@user-mx4mi7sh3w Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, it's amazing watch ⌚️, and you next level.

@gregsaga682 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Niko. Amazing watch. Unfortunately my experience with AP is disappointing. My local AD doesn’t get AP anymore and the online contact with Paris Boutique is very negative. I guess you have to live near the few AP boutiques to have a chance to purchase their watches. I will have to stick with Rolex and Patek.

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

I am sorry for your experience Greg but at least you have Rolex and Patek. Patek is basically impossible to get for anyone in Dubai

@vincebookwood1934 Жыл бұрын

Glückwunsch zur Grailwatch, sei dir von Herzen gegönnt 🙏. Meine Uhrenreise hat jetzt mit einer Black Bay mit blauer Lünette begonnen, mal schauen wann der Konzi wegen der Krone anruft. 👍🏽💪🏽

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Nice, alles gute und hoffentlich kommt die Krone bald :)!

@zdruk1 14 күн бұрын

Love this video

@Sigrafix Жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful timepiece, definitely something I'd love to own.. Lol. Congratulations.

@Spectraevil Жыл бұрын

What a beauty.

@whodeycinbengals Жыл бұрын

Wow that is a dream watch. I truly love to see a mechanical chrono in a 38mm case and 10 mm thickness. I really wish the more affordable watch brands would go back to producing the smaller cased mechanical chronos like this, because most of all of them are 40-44 mm with 15 mil thickness, and that’s just way too large.

@Maardinli Жыл бұрын

Congrat mate

@TheDubaiExpat Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)!

@SonikDethmonkey Жыл бұрын

It’s a pity that they covered the caseback! Even though it’s an FP movement it would still be nice to see it. Perfect dimensions on this one.

@nemohoes561 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece

@LovelyMadisonPark Жыл бұрын

very nice watch. congratulations!

@MagnumGhandourOfficial Ай бұрын

Congratulations! I’m trying to get my hands on an AP from the boutique in Dubai. Hopefully works out :P

@tomynishka2198 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Bandung, Indonesia... Congrats!!!!

@zeharbhai090 Жыл бұрын

This is called "perfect and detail video"😊

@watchtrendz6515 Жыл бұрын

congratulations 👍

@nripendratamang9855 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@jean-paulmukuna5081 Жыл бұрын

Félicitations pour ta new tocante. Portes la avec grand coeur.

@LUV2T8KU Жыл бұрын

Nice watch

@nikmansol Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the new watch . A bit underwhelming. When I see it against a Pepsi I wouldn’t pay more for this . I think the color is not doing it a favour. I think an aquanaut pushes it out ouf the park completely if you can find it of course retail.

@rinnychor 18 күн бұрын

You are NOT getting an Aquanaut at retail unless you're a special client worthy enough to pull the trigger at that price. You'd have better chance at grey, but you sure as hell ain't getting retail for that Patek.

@AuraVFX Жыл бұрын

something i can never own but can appreciate

@rohanpitre06 Жыл бұрын

congratulations... Amazing watch...

@adamleon8504 Жыл бұрын

enjoy nice watch

@eugenejohnson7755 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your purchase. However, I am not a fan of AP. Beside the Royal Oak line, what does AP have? To me, AP is overrated.

@Taker95190 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations :)

@Thinkaboutit803 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Honestly it is so hard to get an AP

@JimLecinski Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! a truly beautiful timepiece. not to nitpick but I would have expected a $32,000 USD watch to have a nice leather wallet for the warranty card & paperwork...not a thin paper folder the same as a $300 Hamilton. But otherwise wow first class all the way here!

@Exoticzr Жыл бұрын

I don't know if its just me, but for that price I can't just unsee the 9 o'clock marker being slightly off?

@Ish392s 10 ай бұрын

@@Exoticzrnoticed that too

@berendbmx Жыл бұрын

Cool piece lad. What kind of work are you in?

@ItsMinarmy Жыл бұрын

You can sell your Girard-Perregaux now

@MN-mf2bf Жыл бұрын

You would almost need to write a motivation letter to apply for one of their watch. How shameful considering their most exclusive models are instant flipped in the secondary market.

@darwinjuarez5369 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@chrisj2841 Жыл бұрын

Bro, we love ur vidoes, but that part that I have to talk to the dealer echoes the bs in media and nobody believes it anyways, the video would have been better without it. Anyways, all the best in 2023, Happy New Year !!!

@416jr Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of this colour way on the watch but if it gets you to get closer to other models you want by all means it’s a beauty !

@Barnaby_bo Жыл бұрын

You can see the hours spent engineering and making that watch, what a machine. How much does it cost to store your possessions in that vault and have them deliver it? Also I prefer the old ssshhhhiiiiny box, rather than the new mat one.