Trading up for a Ceramic Skeleton

[ts3]

Don't know about the economics but just by the looks I'd do it as the two gold ones are too busy and golden for my taste (unlike say a YG 15202 w blue dial which I do appreciate). AP's black ceramic I find very cool no matter the complication and I might add a pre-owned 15707CE at some point.

[GB-man]

Would be tough to let go of your current OW. So many other options at 150 or so you have while keeping the gold skeleton.

[yehiashawki]

Thought I'd bump this up with some better looking pics. Threw in the Latin America perpetual calendar as well, one of the most underrated gold pieces in the catalogue.

[yehiashawki]

Only fair to include, what i believe to be, one of the best looking wrist shots of the 26585!

[Amiricanmade]

Originally Posted by ragsk

No way!!!!

The ceramic is way overhyped. Feels cheap on the wrist compared to SS or PM. Stick to what you have.

LMFAOOO @ "cheap" compared to SS. I assume this is why you don't have one, because it feels "cheap".

Originally Posted by yehiashawki

Would you trade these 2 pieces + 110k for the Ceramic Perpetual Skeleton?
I find myself with this very tempting but difficult decision..
Id be trading in my yellow gold perpetual skeleton and a new rose gold blue dial chrono + the cash for it..
Would love to hear (read) your thoughts!

I would BUT i think the +110k is a lot. Those 2 + 80k all day. Im biased as i LOVE my 26585CE & i personally would rather have one amazing watch than 2 great watches. Im a minimalist and only keep things i wear in my collection and nothing compares to the 26585ce.

[Amiricanmade]

Originally Posted by yehiashawki

Only fair to include, what i believe to be, one of the best looking wrist shots of the 26585!

This watch is everything and more. My fav AP ever produced!

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by Amiricanmade

LMFAOOO @ "cheap" compared to SS. I assume this is why you don't have one, because it feels "cheap".

Yes you are correct. Hence I have never requested AP for a ceramic Royal Oak of any kind.

I own an offshore Ceramic but that is a different watch with a rubber strap and tbh even that is not getting any of my wrist time.

Just my view on ceramic versus the two watches he already has given the OP asked for opinions. AP do ceramic rather well (the best in the business) and there are many people that love it. I did at one point, over two years ago, consider getting the 44mm Royal Oak ceramic openworks but decided against it in the end. I still feel it was the right decision for me.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by yehiashawki

Only fair to include, what i believe to be, one of the best looking wrist shots of the 26585!

That Latin America PC is a killer piece. So spectacular in every respect! BTW its no longer available for sale through AP - sold out 3 or so years ago I think.

[yehiashawki]

Originally Posted by Amiricanmade

This watch is everything and more. My fav AP ever produced!

Actually I agree that its an amazing piece and I'm not necessarily someone who prefers having twenty watches over 5 fantastic pieces..
In all honesty though, I see the 39mm perpetual skeleton as being in the same category as the ceramic.