Alright, so this AP watch thing. Yeah, I got one. And let me tell you, it wasn’t just some quick shopping trip. People see the watch, they don’t always see the, well, the whole circus to actually get your hands on one of these things. I’d been mulling it over for ages, wanting something, you know, a bit more serious on the wrist. Not just another timepiece.
The Whole Getting-One Saga
So, you don’t just walk into a store and point, “I’ll take that Royal Oak.” That’s dreamland. First, there was a ton of just looking. Trying to figure out what’s what. And then, the real fun begins – trying to actually get an allocation. It’s a game, really. Emails, calls, visits. You hear all sorts of stuff about how it works, who gets what. Honestly, half the time I wasn’t sure if I was making progress or just spinning my wheels. Felt like a proper mission.
You gotta have patience, they tell you. And then some more. It’s not for the faint of heart, or if you want something tomorrow. I pretty much put my name down and then tried to forget about it, because otherwise, you’d just go nuts waiting.
Then, The Call
Eventually, the phone rang. And yeah, it was “the call.” Headed down there. It’s all very… proper. Lots of polite talk, nice lighting. They bring out the box, do the whole presentation. It’s part of the show, I guess.
First time holding it, it’s got this presence. You feel the weight, definitely. Solid. And you can’t miss the way they finish these things. All those sharp edges and brushed surfaces. Even if you don’t know watches, you can kinda tell it’s made differently.
- That bracelet, it’s famous for a reason, catches the light like crazy.
- The bezel, yeah, everyone knows that shape.
- On the wrist, it actually sits pretty well, for what it is.
Wearing It Around
So, I’ve had it on for a bit now. It’s… noticeable. Yeah, people clock it. Or maybe I’m just more aware. It’s not the most practical thing for everyday bashing about, that’s for sure. If I’m fixing the sink, this thing is coming off. But that’s not the point of it, is it?
I find myself just looking at it. The way the hands move, the details on the dial. It’s a piece of engineering, I suppose. A very expensive one. Is it a bit over the top? For sure, for some folks. For me, right now, it’s just… a thing I went through the wringer to get, and now it’s here. Still kind of processing the whole deal, if I’m being honest.
So, that’s the lowdown on the new AP. It was a journey, that’s the best way to put it. Not just about the watch, but the whole rigmarole. We’ll see how it wears over time. For now, it’s a cool piece of kit. And yeah, despite the hoops, glad I did it. I think.
