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15 September 2017, 11:22 AM | #1 |
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Purest form of luxury?
Having this piece of finely crafted steel on my wrist for past 2 weeks, I have the thought that Royal Oak perhaps the purest form of luxury watch with evergreen industrial design. Especially the silver dial RO. A no-nonsense tool watch from afar but intrinsically a piece of jewellery due to micro details. The design of the dial, bezel, case, bracelet and movement formed the complete package. Is it a tool watch or a sport watch? Or perhaps even a dress watch? That depends on how it’s being worn. The watch is basically a perfect canvas for owner to put on their marks. Or scratches |
15 September 2017, 12:19 PM | #2 |
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15 September 2017, 01:54 PM | #3 |
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Very nice piece. I think this is my next acquisition.
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15 September 2017, 03:16 PM | #4 |
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"Purest form of luxury", may be reading into things a bit much. With it's hard angle and steel case, it is definitely identifiable, respected and loved. But pure luxury to me is represented by softer lines and softer metal. I',d love to own that piece, but I really do have a difficult categorizing it. It's sporty, but not a spots watch. It's beautiful, but definitely not a dress watch. I guess it simply is what it is, and that's a Royal Oak.
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15 September 2017, 04:49 PM | #6 |
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I owned the same model and love mine. Goes well with shorts, jeans, or dress clothes. The dial is mesmerizing as is the rotor and bracelet. On another forum just this week, I commented that it's design is both old school, as well as modern at the same time.
Enjoy the new aquisition.
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15 September 2017, 05:12 PM | #7 |
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Just beautiful! Congratulations
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16 September 2017, 07:23 AM | #8 |
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I'd be very proud to own that watch. I recently acquired a diver and I agree w your thoughts.
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16 September 2017, 07:37 AM | #9 |
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Very nice!
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16 September 2017, 08:38 AM | #10 |
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Great watch and great pic... well done sir
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16 September 2017, 08:41 AM | #11 |
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Just awesome
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16 September 2017, 10:32 AM | #13 |
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Very nice, congrats!
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16 September 2017, 10:45 AM | #14 |
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Congratulations
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16 September 2017, 03:02 PM | #15 |
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Very nice, going to purchase identical watch this year.
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16 September 2017, 10:22 PM | #16 |
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Love my Rolex and Omega but AP has that "special" feel that is unmatched.
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17 September 2017, 12:57 PM | #17 |
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Beautiful RO and the former 15300 is also nbeautiful cr in my opinion.
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