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drgoro · 14 September 2016, 02:18 AM

Is there a consistently observable improvement in finishing between the SS pieces vs the PM pieces? Pictures seem to support this.

masyv6 · 14 September 2016, 03:08 AM

Can you share those pictures?

drgoro · 14 September 2016, 03:45 AM

Random internet photos. I've never handled either of these so owners chime in!

masterserg · 14 September 2016, 03:46 AM

Where is the improvement?

drgoro · 14 September 2016, 03:49 AM

So in other words, in real life they're the same level?

Lordofrolex · 14 September 2016, 03:50 AM

Which do you prefer?

2Redbulls · 14 September 2016, 03:58 AM

I believe the level of finish on the movement is the same. In the examples that you posted the finish difference on the case is not a matter of quality of finish but a design choice.

drgoro · 14 September 2016, 04:02 AM

Thank you for the input, greatly appreciated! I'm looking forward to visiting an AD soon to lay eyes on these. If money was no object I'd take both.

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Originally Posted by 2Redbulls

I believe the level of finish on the movement is the same. In the examples that you posted the finish difference on the case is not a matter of quality of finish but a design choice.

RolexAviator · 14 September 2016, 11:18 AM

I think I understand what you're talking about. For me personally, the yellow gold bracelets really show off the brushed pattern of the bracelet and bezel a bit more than the stainless steel, but I don't believe that is due to quality of finishing. I think it's simply the material that is used.

AK797 · 14 September 2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexAviator

I think I understand what you're talking about. For me personally, the yellow gold bracelets really show off the brushed pattern of the bracelet and bezel a bit more than the stainless steel, but I don't believe that is due to quality of finishing. I think it's simply the material that is used.

Yes I think the gold brings out the finish more and the ceramic bezel is even more dramatic than that, so for example on the 44 RG you do get many layers of finishing, not to mention on the base of the pushers there is another finish beside brush and polished.

singe89 · 14 September 2016, 03:03 PM

Finishing is the for most part the same accross all my APs. The 15305OR seems to be the best finished but that could be because how much the movement adds to the watch. I've also handled tourbillons, grande comps, etc and while the movements have a higher level of finishing the cases, bezel, etc is all pretty similar.

14 September 2016, 02:18 AM	#1
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	AP finishing question Is there a consistently observable improvement in finishing between the SS pieces vs the PM pieces? Pictures seem to support this.

14 September 2016, 03:45 AM	#3
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Random internet photos. I've never handled either of these so owners chime in! Attached Images

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masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Where is the improvement? __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

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Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Which do you prefer? __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Can you share those pictures?

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drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	So in other words, in real life they're the same level?

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2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	I believe the level of finish on the movement is the same. In the examples that you posted the finish difference on the case is not a matter of quality of finish but a design choice.

14 September 2016, 11:18 AM	#9
RolexAviator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV Posts: 324	I think I understand what you're talking about. For me personally, the yellow gold bracelets really show off the brushed pattern of the bracelet and bezel a bit more than the stainless steel, but I don't believe that is due to quality of finishing. I think it's simply the material that is used.

14 September 2016, 03:03 PM	#11
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	Finishing is the for most part the same accross all my APs. The 15305OR seems to be the best finished but that could be because how much the movement adds to the watch. I've also handled tourbillons, grande comps, etc and while the movements have a higher level of finishing the cases, bezel, etc is all pretty similar.

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