Visit to Audemars Piguet Boutique Ginza - Watch Pics Galore

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by texex91

Awesome pics!! The LBJ looks just as 'non-appealing' as the other pics I've seen.

HOWEVER, that ceramic is just so smooth and sleek--I am really starting to love that 44mm!

can we be expecting an incoming?

[sea-dweller]

Great photos!

[texex91]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

can we be expecting an incoming?

STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP

Just making a comment

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by texex91

STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP

Just making a comment

give it some time for the notion to work on you!

[VICI]

Fantastic pics! Looks like you had a great time!

I'll take them all =)

[DreambreaX]

very nicee

[ray0750]

awesome pics

[Urooj]

Do they have AP Ginza Rose Gold available at the tokyo boutique.

Regards
urooj

[Exclusivewatches]

Great pictures Ben, i really like the novelty all ceramic.

[mb23]

The rose gold skeleton perpetual and FC Ginza are two very amazing pieces in person!

[edo]

RG skeleton is amazing... and everytime a see a LBJ the placement of Audemars Piguet writing hurts my eyes. Can't imagine how someone with design degree allowed something like that...

[benlee]

Thanks guys for your comments!

Originally Posted by texex91

Awesome pics!! The LBJ looks just as 'non-appealing' as the other pics I've seen.

HOWEVER, that ceramic is just so smooth and sleek--I am really starting to love that 44mm!

Yes, the ceramic 44mm is a looker! A great piece to add to your collection.

Originally Posted by Urooj

Do they have AP Ginza Rose Gold available at the tokyo boutique.

Regards
urooj

No, it has been sold out.

[Lamkyle]

So Ben did u get the Ginza?

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Lamkyle

So Ben did u get the Ginza?

No...

[Submarino]

Excellent report Ben! Surprised you found the new LeBron James so unappealing. I think it's gorgeous and one great thing is that the diamonds can hardly be noticed as they are on the chrono pusher. The strap is one of my favorite elements in the overall design of the watch with its large scales and comfortable fit.

By the way, I think that Ginza is winking at you.:cheer s:

[Bismuth01]

Thanks for sharing. Brings back wonderful memories of my Ginza visit.

[CarbonWatches]

Love the photo's thanks for doing this - Love looking at any ROO :)

[h999r]

awesome .. just awesome. thanks for sharing my friend !

[tomato]

Great visit. Thanks for sharing! They had 2 or 3 pieces of the FC Ginza when I was there in July, so maybe you can still buy one on your next visit to Tokyo.

[TAKUYA]

beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing!!!

[Hanz079]

Very nice Ben!!
I myself is lusting for the ROO Ginza as well...
Must be really awesome in the flesh!!

[conkers]

Ginza design/materials in the 44mm newer style case, I would definitely be in! My time with 42mm ROOs is sadly over.

[vette boy 52]

Great post, thanks for sharing Ben.

[Atty.Oliver]

Originally Posted by benlee

I am currently in Tokyo for holiday and decided to pay a visit to the Audemars Piguet Boutique in Ginza, Tokyo. Like the Singapore boutique, the Tokyo boutique is directly run by Audemars Piguet and as boutique, they have first choice allocation for the most desirable timepiece.

Finding the place is a bit of a challenge with my usual poor sense of direction. It's located a bit off-centre from Ginze at 7-Chrome.




On my arrival, I was greeted warmly and attended by Ms Ayako who gladly showed me the collection they have. The boutique has a comfortable and relaxing sitting lounge.




The just released LBJ Offshore Limited Edition. This is my first encounter with this watch. It's rose gold with a polished titanium bezel and as advertised, there is a diamond encrusted pusher to activate the chronograph function. Overall impression is kind of ho-hum and not a piece I would think of owning. The grey strap looks out of place and is extremely heavy and stiff.


















The 2013 Novelty all black Ceramic 44m ROO. I have seen the pictures of this watch and basically, it's the same watch as the FC 44 but swap with a ceramic case. The watch in real life is very gorgeous. The finishing on the ceramic case is excellent and the watch feels light. At 44mm, it is a bit too big for me though unfortunately.









The Rose Gold Royal Oak Skeleton Perpetual calendar. This piece is stunning. The dial has an open skeleton design with a gorgeous display caseback. It's heavy though as both case and bracelet are make entirely of 18K RG. This is the ultimate "look at me" watch.














The Jules Audemars Extra Thin This is a dress watch in the strictest sense of the word. It is a simple 2 hands black dial design in Rose Gold and have the same 2121 movement found in the RO Jumbo. No date, no second hand and it's amazingly thin, I think the thinnest watch that AP has ever produced.








The Royal Oak Offshore Ginza Forged Carbon By far, my favourite timepiece. I have seen pictures of this watch in TRF forum including some really nice one and it's unreal how much better it looks in real life! The watch is made from forged carbon with a cemet bezel. A smooth dial and white ringed subdials. As with all LEs, AP gave the watch a beautiful display caseback.











The watch wears very comfortably and has great wrist presence. This is one ROO that I fall in love besides the Diver. Besides, at 42mm, it fits me perfectly.




I have until today to decide if I will get this watch. Most of the 200 pieces have already been sold and only a few are left in the boutique. I might not have the chance to buy it again on my return to Tokyo. My heart says YES but my bank account says.... . Too bad


Some other watches that I have taken pictures of :


The Jules Audemars Skeleon






The RO Tourbillon Chronograph & RO Tourbillon Chronograph
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The Rose Gold Equation of Time





The ROO Lava. I think that's what its called.





A weird looking skeleton watch which I have no idea what it is....





The Tour Auto ROO limited Edition




Finally... The Rose Gold RO Chronograph in 39mm which has been discontinued.





Thanks for reading! Apologies for the picture quality as I don't have my better cameras with me and it's quite a challenge to capture the pictures under boutique lighting.

Nice collections you've got there man! You should see the WEMPE luxury store in Munich. It's the ultimate candy land for every man. That's where I purchased my last AP.

[MrJ320]

Great pics and thanks for sharing! The Ginza looks great on your wrist :)

[Wacker23]

The ginza is a very nice one. I dont know why theres alot of negativity with the lebron model. I think it is a beautiful watch,too big though.