closing tag is in template navbar
timefactors watches



TZ-UK Fundraiser
Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 50 of 168

Thread: The APpreciation thread.

  1. #1
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Staffs.
    Posts
    3,168

    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.

  2. #2
    Very nice :)

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

  3. #3
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Reading UK
    Posts
    265
    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.

    Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

  4. #4
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Staffs.
    Posts
    3,168
    In my opinion, they look better in the flesh than in pictures. Get to an AD and see for yourself .

  5. #5

  6. #6
    Some heavy weights from a recent GTG


  7. #7
    Craftsman Hasan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    London
    Posts
    680
    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.

  8. #8
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Staffs.
    Posts
    3,168
    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.

  9. #9
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Staffs.
    Posts
    3,168
    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).

  10. #10
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    London
    Posts
    555
    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

  11. #11
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    London
    Posts
    555
    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

  12. #12

  13. #13
    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.

  14. #14
    Master Neilw3030's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Exeter, Devon, UK
    Posts
    4,046
    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.

  15. #15
    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.

  16. #16
    Grand Master
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    North
    Posts
    18,930
    Blog Entries
    2
    Quote Originally Posted by Neilw3030 View Post
    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.
    I prefer them by a country mile. Pp in comparison feels extremely delicate.

  17. #17
    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.

  18. #18
    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    I prefer them by a country mile. Pp in comparison feels extremely delicate.
    Same here, I had the 5167 for a month and it didn’t even leave the house, there’s no knocking the quality of craftsmanship it looked and felt amazing but just like you say delicate, not in a fragile way but just so light and finely polished.

    I can understand the attraction and still waiting on the travel time version but for me one PP is enough in my collection, on the opposite side even though the Ti44 is light it’s feels very robust and a joy to wear.

    Fingers crossed I should have my grail AP next year which would pair nicely with the ROO and then the one PP, after last weeks ALS private viewing I trying to talk myself into needing a watch on leather to get the ALS 1 moonphase.

    That’s should be a nice collection.

    As for Rolex I’m currently meh...

  19. #19
    Quote Originally Posted by chris56 View Post
    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.
    I’d love to see more shots!

    I’ve seen it once in person but only under strong AD lighting, off the back of this I did try and hunt down the very first batch of Ce ROO’s which were released with the black FC dial (6-12month run I believe) before switching to the anthracite.
    Just wish my taste would work with the gold and blue.

  20. #20
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    London
    Posts
    555
    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
    Tony




    Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app

  21. #21
    Tony,

    Great selection there mate, plus nice wallet :)

  22. #22
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    London
    Posts
    555
    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

  23. #23
    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.

  24. #24
    How ‘heavy’ does that weigh on full bracelet ?

    Quote Originally Posted by View Post



  25. #25
    Journeyman Rubymac's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Kirkcaldy scotland
    Posts
    141


    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


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

  26. #26
    Journeyman
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Posts
    246
    Blue diver
    Attached Images Attached Images

  27. #27
    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.

  28. #28
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Woodbridge England
    Posts
    639
    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 . . .
    .
    Last edited by Yokel; 24th September 2017 at 09:28.

  29. #29
    Grand Master Der Amf's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2015
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    11,912
    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.

  30. #30
    Journeyman Rubymac's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Kirkcaldy scotland
    Posts
    141
    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


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

  31. #31
    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)

  32. #32
    Quote Originally Posted by pitbull666 View Post
    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)
    They had pretty much moved all variants apart from the ultra thin over to 41mm.

  33. #33
    Master helidoc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Liverpool
    Posts
    3,462
    If I was ever going to get a truly high end sports watch, the 15202 would be the one I would choose over everything else from AP and Patek.

    Dave

  34. #34
    Master Top Cat's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Reading
    Posts
    2,360
    Really loving the AP's in this thread. I've not had the opportunity to try one on, would I get away with a 42mm or 44mm Royal Oak Offshore with a 6.7" wrist? I have always wanted a bumble bee but not seen one in the wild.
    I also love the AP diver white dial, can the slim wristed get away with one?

  35. #35
    Any excuse for another pic :)


  36. #36
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Chippenham ish
    Posts
    2,437
    I really want to get myself an AP this year, a lot of them (and the more reasonable/available used ones) seem to be 42 mm. Tried various 42mm AP's and they are just too small. Love the one Pitbull has just don't want to spend that much on a new one.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  37. #37
    Quote Originally Posted by zanderpants View Post
    I really want to get myself an AP this year, a lot of them (and the more reasonable/available used ones) seem to be 42 mm. Tried various 42mm AP's and they are just too small. Love the one Pitbull has just don't want to spend that much on a new one.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    I had a few Rolex’s I never worn so consolidated them.

    One thing I’ll stay is the ROO are not going to get much cheaper, AP had a price realignment on the 44 last SIHH which saw the prices dropping, the Ti is lower then the outgoing SS and the new Ce is only a few thousand over the Ti were as it used to be price around the RG.

    Hence why you see the older SS and Ce used prices not far off the new models.

    Discounts are not what they used to be but you can still sort 10% off them at an AD.

  38. #38
    Master
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Perth, Western Australia
    Posts
    3,252
    I absolutely love AP. I think they have a very cool low key yet high end appeal and look. Of course they are big and in your face in some cases but they still manage to be slightly understated and yet, you have the history and depth in the manufacturing and movements. I don't think my small wrist could pull it off plus, I don't have the income to be honest but I still enjoy the company and what they do.

  39. #39
    Quote Originally Posted by stix View Post
    I absolutely love AP. I think they have a very cool low key yet high end appeal and look. Of course they are big and in your face in some cases but they still manage to be slightly understated and yet, you have the history and depth in the manufacturing and movements. I don't think my small wrist could pull it off plus, I don't have the income to be honest but I still enjoy the company and what they do.
    Funny you say that! I’ve not had a single comment on the Ti outside AD’s and the recent AP GTG yet my Daytona picked up loads, can’t say it goes unoticed as it a big piece but it’s just an unknown to most unlike Rolex.

  40. #40
    Master
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Perth, Western Australia
    Posts
    3,252
    Quote Originally Posted by pitbull666 View Post
    Funny you say that! I’ve not had a single comment on the Ti outside AD’s and the recent AP GTG yet my Daytona picked up loads, can’t say it goes unoticed as it a big piece but it’s just an unknown to most unlike Rolex.
    To me though that's what I like about them.

  41. #41
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Staffs.
    Posts
    3,168
    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.

  42. #42
    Quote Originally Posted by stix View Post
    To me though that's what I like about them.
    I agree!

  43. #43
    Master tiny73's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Back in Blighty
    Posts
    3,963
    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
    Tony


    Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app
    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?

  44. #44
    Master endo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    1,259
    I feel the need to join in too





  45. #45
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Staffs.
    Posts
    3,168
    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;






    Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app

  46. #46
    Quote Originally Posted by Tony E View Post
    [IMG]
    Think I need a new card holder now as the crown is out of place haha


  47. #47
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Posts
    466
    Blog Entries
    1

  48. #48
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Posts
    466
    Blog Entries
    1
    I love mine and can see myself getting another - love the Rose gold. I rotate with the DSSD cameron at the moment.

  49. #49
    Grand Master
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    North
    Posts
    18,930
    Blog Entries
    2
    Another pic of the brutes.
    I'm particularly fond of the massively ugly scratched to eff white one.
    Ideal beater and comfy as hell.


  50. #50
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    London
    Posts
    555
    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.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Do Not Sell My Personal Information