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V25V · 10 April 2019, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jorssen

The 14790 arrived today, I love it! I have a 18.5cm wrist, about 7.3"

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Mixwell · 11 April 2019, 05:17 PM

Great looking watch -- it's in excellent shape!

I would really to know more about the "Yves Klein"-dialed 14790s, as well. I've had similar difficulty tracking down the provenance and rarity of these; I purchased one in early 2017 on a forum from an Italian seller (serial# E-13XXX) which a local Hong Kong AP boutique told me was made "approximately 20 years ago." I ordered a 1.5 link for the bracelet since I could not get a perfect fit.

I forget where exactly I read (can't find now), but someone on a forum claimed these were a special order for the distributor of AP in the Netherlands. That claims seems a bit suspect as these dials appear on 14790s across years and serials.

Wear in good health!

Jorssen · 11 April 2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mixwell

I forget where exactly I read (can't find now), but someone on a forum claimed these were a special order for the distributor of AP in the Netherlands. That claims seems a bit suspect as these dials appear on 14790s across years and serials.

This! So, long story short, the past weekend I was at the FEI Jumping world cup in Götheborg, Sweden, the buying manager of the Amsterdam Gassan boutique was there as well and since they have an AP Boutique corner I showed him my Yves Klein and told the story about Bagijn that I've read as well (who used to import AP). He'd never seen one before. I reckon that story is wrong as he's been with Gassan for about 30y.

Mixwell · 12 April 2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jorssen

...I showed him my Yves Klein and told the story about Bagijn that I've read as well (who used to import AP). He'd never seen one before. I reckon that story is wrong as he's been with Gassan for about 30y.

Yes, Bagijn was the name! Please report back if you learn more -- this is a mystery for sure!

Ginuwine · 26 August 2019, 04:09 PM

Does anyone have any intel on the two-tone with the Yves Klein Dial? Would love to know more as well!

HK Islandboy · 26 August 2019, 06:49 PM

That is a beautiful watch. Congratulations on finding one in such great condition

mongrelnomoad · 30 August 2019, 05:46 AM

Anyone have any info about the 36mm RO? I ask as I have white dial from the late '90s, bought new by me. Anyone know its reference number, how long it was made for, changes, movement, other dials, etc? Back then nobody really paid any notice to any of that, or at least I didn't...

(6" wrists for reference)

othertbone · 30 August 2019, 07:22 AM

Too tiny for a man if I'm being completely frank and honest with you.

mongrelnomoad · 30 August 2019, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by othertbone

Too tiny for a man if I'm being completely frank and honest with you.

Thanks for that completely constructive and helpful, and totally not-generalized, comment.

othertbone · 30 August 2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Thanks for that completely constructive and helpful, and totally not-generalized, comment.

I'm sensing this was written with wrists measuring 14cm in circumference

Watcheroo · 30 August 2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

the thing about the arabic numerals version is id totally think it was a fake

That would be due to a lack of experience/knowledge, not an issue with the design of the watch ;)

Watcheroo · 30 August 2019, 07:48 PM

Big congrats. It’s a beauty and seems to be in great shape

Just0neMore · 26 December 2020, 08:22 AM

Does anyone know if they made Yves Klein dials on the ref 4100 or was it only the 14790?

Token74 · 27 December 2020, 08:53 PM

Great looking watch. Want!

I have 6.5” wrists and have a 15300 and a couple of 15450’s (blue and silver).

The 15450 looks smarter and classier, whereas the 15300 is more casual.

So different sizes can transform the look and feel of the watch.

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WatchBrothersLondon · 29 December 2020, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Anyone have any info about the 36mm RO? I ask as I have white dial from the late '90s, bought new by me. Anyone know its reference number, how long it was made for, changes, movement, other dials, etc? Back then nobody really paid any notice to any of that, or at least I didn't...

(6" wrists for reference)

These two articles should be of interest to you

https://www.watchbrotherslondon.com/...udemars-piguet

https://www.watchbrotherslondon.com/...86-14700-14790

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Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Great looking watch. Want! I have 6.5” wrists and have a 15300 and a couple of 15450’s (blue and silver). The 15450 looks smarter and classier, whereas the 15300 is more casual. So different sizes can transform the look and feel of the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

11 April 2019, 05:17 PM	#32
Mixwell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 32	Great looking watch -- it's in excellent shape! I would really to know more about the "Yves Klein"-dialed 14790s, as well. I've had similar difficulty tracking down the provenance and rarity of these; I purchased one in early 2017 on a forum from an Italian seller (serial# E-13XXX) which a local Hong Kong AP boutique told me was made "approximately 20 years ago." I ordered a 1.5 link for the bracelet since I could not get a perfect fit. I forget where exactly I read (can't find now), but someone on a forum claimed these were a special order for the distributor of AP in the Netherlands. That claims seems a bit suspect as these dials appear on 14790s across years and serials. Wear in good health!

26 August 2019, 04:09 PM	#35
Ginuwine "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: VancouverShanghai Watch: ΩΩΩ Posts: 15	Does anyone have any intel on the two-tone with the Yves Klein Dial? Would love to know more as well!

26 August 2019, 06:49 PM	#36
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	That is a beautiful watch. Congratulations on finding one in such great condition

30 August 2019, 05:46 AM	#37
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	Anyone have any info about the 36mm RO? I ask as I have white dial from the late '90s, bought new by me. Anyone know its reference number, how long it was made for, changes, movement, other dials, etc? Back then nobody really paid any notice to any of that, or at least I didn't... (6" wrists for reference)

30 August 2019, 07:22 AM	#38
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Too tiny for a man if I'm being completely frank and honest with you.

30 August 2019, 07:48 PM	#42
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Big congrats. It’s a beauty and seems to be in great shape

26 December 2020, 08:22 AM	#43
Just0neMore "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex 1016 Posts: 32	Does anyone know if they made Yves Klein dials on the ref 4100 or was it only the 14790?

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