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GS93108 · 2 July 2021, 04:23 AM

I'm not by any means an AP historian and I'm more than happy to admit that the differences in these models is beyond me.

Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.02

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220ST.02.html

and

Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.03

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220ST.03.html

The description difference is:

"The subdials and inner bezel adorn the iconic “Night Blue, Cloud 50” hue of the original Royal Oak."

Someone tell me what I'm supposed to see please.

There's a pair of gold versions as well.

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220OR.02.html
https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220OR.03.html

watchloversg · 2 July 2021, 05:17 AM

Second one looks markedly lighter?

GS93108 · 2 July 2021, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchloversg

Second one looks markedly lighter?

Maybe, but given how AP's pics are never great that could just be a difference in pic quality.

I'm genuinely baffled and hope that we have an expert on here that is going to educate us as to the 'homage' to the original.

AK797 · 2 July 2021, 05:48 AM

I think I see Waldo peering out from behind the moon on one of them.

Token74 · 3 July 2021, 08:08 PM

IF the pictures can be believed then the dial and outer ring are quite different. But it is a big IF!

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GS93108 · 3 July 2021, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

IF the pictures can be believed then the dial and outer ring are quite different. But it is a big IF!

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All I can honestly see, is the indigo colour in the sky next to the moon. Else, I truly can't discern any difference that I can't attribute to photography.

Humour me, what else is there?

VogelPhoenix · 3 July 2021, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

IF the pictures can be believed then the dial and outer ring are quite different. But it is a big IF!

Yeah, this would be a bit easier to process if in AP's processed picture the steel bezel/case/bracelet wasn't a totally different shade between the two watches

dcash0615 · 4 July 2021, 02:26 AM

I believe this is the only difference as mentioned in this thread.

Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.03

The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in stainless steel presents a dial offering contrasting blue tones. The subdials and inner bezel adorn the iconic “Night Blue, Cloud 50” hue of the original Royal Oak.

Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.02

A powerful combination of modern aesthetics and prestigious traditional complication, the new 2015 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar is the latest chapter of this incredible journey which began 140 years ago.

eal15 · 4 July 2021, 08:50 AM

I must be crazy but the bezel on the second one seem wider. Or at least the space between the screw and inner part of the bezel is bigger on the bottom pic. Are they the same size watch? I’ve only looked at the pics.

Submaster1675 · 4 July 2021, 04:38 PM

Looking in detail at the (bad) photos from the AP site, there is a double circle around the sub-dials of the 02.
the dials and flanges seem to have different blues, and reversed between 02 (dark / light) and 03 (light / dark).
It would be necessary to have both in hand to be certain, which may be difficult to do.

uscmatt99 · 4 July 2021, 10:50 PM

The second one looks like a rendering, there is no normal shadowing on the screws, and the change in reflection on the bezel is artificial. The first one is either a more realistic rendering or a photo, harder to tell. Can't really compare these for an accurate representation of color.

GS93108 · 10 July 2021, 09:11 PM

https://monochrome-watches.com/new-s...1-specs-price/

It would seem that the differences are only perceptible if you have full spectrum visor, a la Geordi La Forge, or, rarer still, if you have both pieces available IRL at the same time.

2 July 2021, 04:23 AM	#1
GS93108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,194	Spot the difference... I'm not by any means an AP historian and I'm more than happy to admit that the differences in these models is beyond me. Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.02 https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220ST.02.html and Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.03 https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220ST.03.html The description difference is: "The subdials and inner bezel adorn the iconic “Night Blue, Cloud 50” hue of the original Royal Oak." Someone tell me what I'm supposed to see please. There's a pair of gold versions as well. https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220OR.02.html https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220OR.03.html

3 July 2021, 08:08 PM	#5
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Spot the difference... IF the pictures can be believed then the dial and outer ring are quite different. But it is a big IF! 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

4 July 2021, 02:26 AM	#8
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	I believe this is the only difference as mentioned in this thread. Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.03 The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in stainless steel presents a dial offering contrasting blue tones. The subdials and inner bezel adorn the iconic “Night Blue, Cloud 50” hue of the original Royal Oak. Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.02 A powerful combination of modern aesthetics and prestigious traditional complication, the new 2015 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar is the latest chapter of this incredible journey which began 140 years ago. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

2 July 2021, 05:17 AM	#2
watchloversg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: singapore Posts: 43	Second one looks markedly lighter?

2 July 2021, 05:48 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I think I see Waldo peering out from behind the moon on one of them.

4 July 2021, 08:50 AM	#9
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	I must be crazy but the bezel on the second one seem wider. Or at least the space between the screw and inner part of the bezel is bigger on the bottom pic. Are they the same size watch? I’ve only looked at the pics.

4 July 2021, 04:38 PM	#10
Submaster1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: France Posts: 81	Looking in detail at the (bad) photos from the AP site, there is a double circle around the sub-dials of the 02. the dials and flanges seem to have different blues, and reversed between 02 (dark / light) and 03 (light / dark). It would be necessary to have both in hand to be certain, which may be difficult to do.

4 July 2021, 10:50 PM	#11
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	The second one looks like a rendering, there is no normal shadowing on the screws, and the change in reflection on the bezel is artificial. The first one is either a more realistic rendering or a photo, harder to tell. Can't really compare these for an accurate representation of color.

10 July 2021, 09:11 PM	#12
GS93108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,194	https://monochrome-watches.com/new-s...1-specs-price/ It would seem that the differences are only perceptible if you have full spectrum visor, a la Geordi La Forge, or, rarer still, if you have both pieces available IRL at the same time.

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