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    The APpreciation thread.

    See what I did there!

    I'm lucky enough to own this titanium Royal Oak Offshore which I normally wear on a rubber strap but, today, switched to the bracelet.





    Nothing else in my watchbox feels as good to wear and makes me smile like this watch.

    I know there are a few owners on TZ, so please share your pics.

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    Very nice :)

    The Ti44 is my current favourite and gets most of my wrist time, now thinking of adding the ceramic version

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    Quote Originally Posted by pitbull666 View Post
    Very nice :)

    The Ti44 is my current favourite and gets most of my wrist time, now thinking of adding the ceramic version
    Both are very beatiful. You guys are changing my watch taste.

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    In my opinion, they look better in the flesh than in pictures. Get to an AD and see for yourself .

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    Some heavy weights from a recent GTG


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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post

    The best white dial on any watch. Fact.

    (Although the white dial on the new SS Skydweller is lovely).

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    anyone know what the current waiting times are at the boutiques for the 15400 blue version? I was reading on the rolex forum it seems to very massively based on location.

    The ones in Europe are around 6 month wait, while in certain places in the states you can see them in windows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ASD25 View Post
    anyone know what the current waiting times are at the boutiques for the 15400 blue version? I was reading on the rolex forum it seems to very massively based on location.

    The ones in Europe are around 6 month wait, while in certain places in the states you can see them in windows.
    You have a PM :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ASD25 View Post
    anyone know what the current waiting times are at the boutiques for the 15400 blue version? I was reading on the rolex forum it seems to very massively based on location.

    The ones in Europe are around 6 month wait, while in certain places in the states you can see them in windows.
    Asked AP yesterday about the blue dial one, said to to book an appointment for London but no lead times given - otherwise Paris is the nearest boutique.

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    Lots of new models up.
    Finally ceramic bezels on some 42mm

    https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa...-by=collection

    There's this as well

    https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/new/royal-oak-r2/

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    Quote Originally Posted by pitbull666 View Post
    Very nice :)

    The Ti44 is my current favourite and gets most of my wrist time, now thinking of adding the ceramic version
    Stunning piece, and so light to wear.

    Tony

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris56 View Post

    Is the bottom one the new Ceramic model? Would love to see more pictures as I am thinking of getting one of those.

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    Really like these, a good alternative to a PP ??
    They look a bit more showey than a PP but more robust, bussiness like in a way.
    Patek just seem out of my range and its not like you can even go and try one on anywhere, these seem more easily accesable and available,
    especially in my range.
    Probably be a white dial for me also.

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    Quote Originally Posted by langdalematt View Post
    Is the bottom one the new Ceramic model? Would love to see more pictures as I am thinking of getting one of those.
    Yes it is the new Ceramic model. Quite difficult to get. Very impressed with it - extremely comfortable to wear and the ceramic construction avoids some of the pitfalls of the more traditional APs. I don't have any other photos of it at present.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris56 View Post

    Very nice :)

    The Ce looks good, if it wasn’t for the gold markers I would of picked it over the Ti.

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    My T3 was stolen

    last year. I`m hoping it will break and the eventual owner will have to get it repaired at AP. Then I will get my wonderful T£ back again. May the thieves rot in hell!

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    See what I did there!

    I'm lucky enough to own this titanium Royal Oak Offshore which I normally wear on a rubber strap but, today, switched to the bracelet.





    Nothing else in my watchbox feels as good to wear and makes me smile like this watch.

    I know there are a few owners on TZ, so please share your pics.
    I think this is my old watch.......

    I miss it immensely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pitbull666 View Post
    Some heavy weights from a recent GTG

    Wow, every single one a beauty.

    Quote Originally Posted by Hasan View Post
    I think this is my old watch.......

    I miss it immensely.
    It is, I think I am the 3rd custodian.

    After having worn it for a day or so on the bracelet, I think I prefer it on the rubber.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    See what I did there!

    I'm lucky enough to own this titanium Royal Oak Offshore which I normally wear on a rubber strap but, today, switched to the bracelet.





    Nothing else in my watchbox feels as good to wear and makes me smile like this watch.

    I know there are a few owners on TZ, so please share your pics.

    That's looks fantastic mate on that bracelet, enjoy it.


    Tony

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    A couple of my favourites from my collection
    The 44 rose gold I wear very little but it's a fantastic piece I also have it in steel and recently added the titanium with the ceramic bezel , I added the Royal Oak this year and absolutely love it, looking to add the blue dial rose Chrono on the blue leather strap this year hopefully, love this thread Steve didn't realise there was so many AP fans on TZ

    Cheers
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    Tony,

    Great selection there mate, plus nice wallet :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by pitbull666 View Post
    Tony,

    Great selection there mate, plus nice wallet :)
    Thanks I see you also have the TT 44 it's so comfortable to wear it's the same strap from the Schumacher
    Also goyard is absolute quality.

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony E View Post
    Thanks I see you also have the TT 44 it's so comfortable to wear it's the same strap from the Schumacher
    Also goyard is absolute quality.

    Cheers
    Mines currently on the black rubber strap, it’s not as soft as the grey but it has broken in nicely and very comfortable.

    Have a few Goyard pieces and do like the grey print the best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony E View Post
    A couple of my favourites from my collection
    The 44 rose gold I wear very little but it's a fantastic piece I also have it in steel and recently added the titanium with the ceramic bezel , I added the Royal Oak this year and absolutely love it, looking to add the blue dial rose Chrono on the blue leather strap this year hopefully, love this thread Steve didn't realise there was so many AP fans on TZ

    Cheers
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    Looks really good Tony, I think I need another AP back in my collection. Anyone have any good pics of the 42mm ROO Chrono on the wrist?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tiny73 View Post
    Looks really good Tony, I think I need another AP back in my collection. Anyone have any good pics of the 42mm ROO Chrono on the wrist?
    Here’s a couple of mine;






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    Quote Originally Posted by tiny73 View Post
    Looks really good Tony, I think I need another AP back in my collection. Anyone have any good pics of the 42mm ROO Chrono on the wrist?
    Fantastic, there's something about these, stunning. Getting near to the 15400 or 15450 in steel after many years of saving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony E View Post
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    Think I need a new card holder now as the crown is out of place haha


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    I love mine and can see myself getting another - love the Rose gold. I rotate with the DSSD cameron at the moment.

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    Another pic of the brutes.
    I'm particularly fond of the massively ugly scratched to eff white one.
    Ideal beater and comfy as hell.


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    Quote Originally Posted by pitbull666 View Post
    Think I need a new card holder now as the crown is out of place haha

    That looks really good, did Goyard do the artwork for you.

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    I've gone off Goyard. I still love the look but have issues on the durability, the canvas is too weak. The canvas on both my bag and my belt has cracked without huge amounts of use. My wallet is still in decent condition though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony E View Post
    That looks really good, did Goyard do the artwork for you.
    No I had painted by an artist called Russell who advertises under Maison Gris

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    The APpreciation thread.

    My new 15450 in steel with white dial, purchased recently.
    I preferred the proportions of the 37mm dial over the 41mm dial, feel the 3120 movement fits the 37mm case better and . . . is the larger reference is bigger for the sake of being bigger (it’s also more expensive)?

    One additional whole link fitted for my 6.75" wrist.



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    That's lovely. The metal dial really catches the light well.
    I went the opposite way. Tried a 37mm on but it felt too smalI so did exactly as threatened and swapped out the black diver for a black 15400.
    I prefer the bigger case but it's true what you say about the movement.



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    How ‘heavy’ does that weigh on full bracelet ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by UKWatchGuy View Post
    How ‘heavy’ does that weigh on full bracelet ?
    I cant give you an actual figure but it’s not very heavy. However, it’s reassuringly heavier than my Pelagos, which seems flyweight in comparison.

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    It's about time this thread had a 14790ST, since no one else has posted one...



    36mm, which makes it quite subtle and a touch dressier for a sports watch, so it's very wearable in all situations and works well on a smaller wrist. A blue dial though you can't see it here, it has a habit of changing colour.

    These are very thin, like a slightly smaller 15202ST, and light. The movement is JLC. The bracelet took a couple of goes to size and is not something to be attempted yourself, but it's very comfortable once it's achieved. The key to a good fit turned out to be moving a link, to centre (more or less) the folding part of the clasp underneath, rather than the release button, in case that helps anyone in future.
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    That's beautiful its. Looks a lot more subtle than the newer ones.

    I have to confess at being a bit "give it a bash and see what happens" with bracelet sizing so did do my own.
    It's a slotted pin held in with a tiny screw. 1.4mm Panerai style screwdriver and a cocktail stick to poke the pin out does the job admirably.

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    That's beautiful its. Looks a lot more subtle than the newer ones.

    I have to confess at being a bit "give it a bash and see what happens" with bracelet sizing so did do my own.
    It's a slotted pin held in with a tiny screw. 1.4mm Panerai style screwdriver and a cocktail stick to poke the pin out does the job admirably.
    I'm usually happy to do my own and often find this is the only way to try enough combinations to get the correct fit (GS especially). However in this case I quickly decided I was out of my depth!

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    Audemars jules not as popular as the Royal oaks
    But a nice watch , fancy the 15202 does anyone of you guys
    Own one cracking looking watch


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubymac View Post
    Audemars jules not as popular as the Royal oaks
    But a nice watch , fancy the 15202 does anyone of you guys
    Own one cracking looking watch
    That chrono is gorgeous.

    And yes, I'd love a 15202; it's by far my favourite AP.

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    Just to be a bit different: my "Huitième" . . .



    I bought this new from Wempe in Hamburg in 1994. The RO was also available at that time, but I thought (and still think) the Huitième very much more elegant. As in so many areas, history has shown my views to be with the minority!





    Rolex Oysterquartz (17000) stainless steel beater; Cartier Santos quartz in steel/gold for dress wear; Audemars Piguet Huitième chronograph in yellow gold; Glashütte Original Senator Excellence (classic dial) in steel; Glashütte Original Panoreserve (blue dial) in steel.
    Need more . . .
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    The AP site appears to say that the steel 15202 two-hander is solely available with a blue dial, whereas the 15400 and 15450 either side of it sizewise have black and white options as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    The AP site appears to say that the steel 15202 two-hander is solely available with a blue dial, whereas the 15400 and 15450 either side of it sizewise have black and white options as well.
    Yup the blue dial on Royal Oak would be my choice , a better start saving


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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    The AP site appears to say that the steel 15202 two-hander is solely available with a blue dial, whereas the 15400 and 15450 either side of it sizewise have black and white options as well.
    Yes the 15202st is only available as a blue dial

    Where as the 15400st comes in silver, grey, black and blue (slightly different to the 15202 blue)

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