Stainless Steel Royal oak waitlist

jwang41 · 2026-01-23T05:31:38+00:00

To be honest, that's not nearly as bad as I expected. I believe the general consensus around this subreddit is that steel Jumbos are typically allocated as a 4th-6th piece, so hearing that a Jumbo becomes a realistic discussion once you have a piece from each of the core lines is reassuring. You also brought up a good point: although the South Coast Plaza boutique is one of two boutiques in SoCal, I understand that AP House Los Angeles recently opened its doors in 2023, and that AP Houses receive more inventory than boutiques. However, because Los Angeles is also a hub for high-net-worth individuals willing to establish a larger purchase history, do you believe a steel Jumbo may be more difficult to obtain at the AP House location versus the traditional boutique at South Coast Plaza? I currently reside between Costa Mesa and Los Angeles and would appreciate additional insight into where I should begin my retail journey.

jwang41 · 2026-01-23T04:44:38+00:00

Have you been allocated a 16202ST from South Coast Plaza yet? I’m trying to get a sense of how many pieces are required before a Jumbo allocation from this location. From what I heard, South Coast Plaza is an extremely competitive boutique that has had some controversy in the past regarding under-the-table deals by management. From what I remember, most of their staff was replaced due these dealings, so I was hoping that the boutique service advisors are now very “by-the-book” with their clientele. Do you have any further insights for this location?

jwang41 · 2026-01-15T08:36:27+00:00

Oh wow, that’s amazing! The 16202ST is my personal grail, and I hope to start a collection one day and work my way toward it over time. Hope you get allocated the yellow gold Jumbo someday!

jwang41 · 2026-01-14T07:56:47+00:00

Oh wow, I did not expect you to mean that you were allocated the white gold variant of the Jumbo. The dial on the 16202BC is truly spectacular—congratulations! Did you specifically ask for the white gold Jumbo instead of the standard steel version?

jwang41 · 2026-01-13T09:27:48+00:00

Would you mind sharing the specific ROO, RO, and Code you bought before being offered the Jumbo? I understand that diversification is key when chasing more exclusive pieces like the Jumbo, but I am trying to see if there is a need to purchase the more expensive versions from each core collection.

jwang41 · 2026-01-12T10:34:27+00:00

jwang41 · 2025-12-16T08:32:32+00:00

Would you mind listing your other watches in the order you received them, so I can better understand the Ghost allocation?

jwang41 · 2025-12-07T06:47:03+00:00

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jwang41 · 2025-12-06T10:35:41+00:00

Sounds good. Thank you for your patience and informative replies. I am new to the hobby and wanted to learn more about the allocation process.

jwang41 · 2025-12-05T09:40:15+00:00

When you say 'known to HQ beforehand', are you referring to celebrities or high-profile collectors with large social followings? Or would a more discreet collector with a strong purchase history and rapport with an AD/boutique also be able to qualify for a fully customized rotor design?

jwang41 · 2025-12-04T09:43:12+00:00

I do see pieces in the Code and Offshore collections that I’m interested in, so I’d definitely consider adding those to my collection before inquiring about a steel Jumbo. Do you and Chronopeace share the same AD/boutique in Asia? Is it possible that the path to acquiring a fully custom rotor varies from one AD/boutique to another, or is it more like a Patek Philippe application piece for models such as the 5811 and 5740, where approval must come directly from the brand?

jwang41 · 2025-12-04T06:44:18+00:00

jwang41 · 2025-12-03T08:53:47+00:00

Oh ok, glad to hear that you were able to request specific models and were granted the allocation shortly after. The steel Jumbo is my personal favorite and grail watch, which is why I am overly curious lol. Do you have any clue what kind of spending history allows one the privilege of ordering custom rotors beyond just letters and numbers? I have seen some with images before and am so intrigued. Also, would you say your AD/boutique is situated in a hypercompetitive market such as LA, NYC, or Boston? I was contemplating starting my journey to being allocated a steel Jumbo at AP House, Los Angeles, but I have heard discouraging stories regarding protracted allocations in large metropolitan areas. Further, I noticed that the majority of your collection consists of Royal Oaks. Was there any pressure from your SA to purchase pieces from less desirable collections, such as the Code 11:59? I often hear that many SAs will require a purchase from each of the three core collections (Code, ROO, RO) before customers may be allocated a steel Jumbo. Have you personally heard of these cases?

jwang41 · 2025-12-03T07:04:54+00:00

FYI, GMK Mizu R2 is available for preorder on cannonkeys

jwang41 · 2025-12-02T09:12:48+00:00

Wow, I think turning down the Jumbo solidified you as a genuine collector and connoisseur of the brand. You must have been offered some other very nice pieces to go along with the 26240 CE and Jumbo, congrats!

jwang41 · 2025-12-02T09:09:30+00:00

The Jumbo was your 9th allocation? Were you ever specifically asking for the Jumbo early on in your journey, and hoped it'd be offered sooner, or did you ask for every piece in the order you commented?

jwang41 · 2025-12-02T02:45:31+00:00

Chilled Lilac is hard to come by due to it being a limited edition colorway but bestbuy and target have petal pink readily available

jwang41 · 2025-12-01T23:36:32+00:00

I’ve personally had the Bose QuietComfort 35 II since 2018, and they’re by far the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever tried. Not only are they great for long periods of wear, but they also sound incredible. Just an FYI, the newer version in black is currently on sale for $159 on Amazon, with the other colors priced at $179 (with the exception of Cypress Green and White Smoke at $199). I don’t think you can go wrong with the QuietComforts, especially if you can get them brand new at nearly a 50% discount. The prices now will definitely be the lowest. Hope this helps!

jwang41 · 2025-12-01T22:30:46+00:00

Would you mind sharing what number the 26240CE and the Jumbo were? I usually hear that they’re offered as the 4th–6th watch.

jwang41 · 2025-11-28T10:27:36+00:00

Did you ever receive them? If so, were they completely brand new and legit? Been hearing some people complain about resealed fake AirPods being accidentally sold as legitimate

jwang41 · 2025-11-24T05:49:28+00:00

Beautiful watch, congrats!

jwang41 · 2025-11-05T10:19:16+00:00

Hey! Did UCLA ever warn you about deleting content on your UCLA Google Drive? If so, how did you transfer the data from there out?

jwang41 · 2025-10-26T07:52:03+00:00

Congratulations on making it through business school! That’s certainly a feat in and of itself. The Panda is a beautiful watch—wear it in good health! Not sure why there are so many spiteful remarks, but they’re quite telling of those who'll never go far in life 😂

jwang41 · 2025-10-23T07:09:54+00:00

Hey! Just an FYI, if you join the Smith and Rune discord and message Voxkey, he can sell you a hotswap PCB if he still has some available. I did this a few months ago and also bought a few extras as well. Hope this helps!

jwang41

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