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Old 15 March 2017, 12:40 AM   #31
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Huge congrats Ben...Huge blue dial fan and can't wait to see that one in the steel.

Looks fantastic
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Old 15 March 2017, 12:42 AM   #32
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Congrats Ben, that blue and silver is a devastating combo! F Piguet is fine as you say, had one for a couple of years, no issues.
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Old 15 March 2017, 12:54 AM   #33
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Hands down beautiful! Congrats!
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Old 15 March 2017, 01:16 AM   #34
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Very nice Ben! Can't fault a blue dialed RO
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Old 15 March 2017, 01:33 AM   #35
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Huge congrats Ben!

Stunning!

Is it time for a group shot?
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Old 15 March 2017, 01:39 AM   #36
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Congrats, looks gorgeous! Enjoy!!
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Old 15 March 2017, 04:25 AM   #37
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Wow. That is gorgeous!!!! Congrats, you're probably one of the first to receive this new model.
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Old 15 March 2017, 04:25 AM   #38
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wow... very nice! congrats!
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Old 15 March 2017, 04:35 AM   #39
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Congrats on your 6th AP Ben,it looks amazing!
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Old 15 March 2017, 04:59 AM   #40
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Old 15 March 2017, 08:26 AM   #41
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awesome!
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Old 15 March 2017, 08:36 AM   #42
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Congratulations, looks great !!!
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Old 15 March 2017, 09:35 AM   #43
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Thanks all! Here are some more pics as promised










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Old 15 March 2017, 09:59 AM   #44
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Very nice Ben, congrats, probably my favorite of the new ROC's
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Old 15 March 2017, 10:11 AM   #45
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The date position is indeed slightly off-centre and I was concerned it will be a distraction but in practise, it does not and I got use to it fairly quickly. Date disc color is also harmonised with the dial.

When I first saw the new chronos I thought the off center date would be a distraction also. After trying on the new chronos at the NYC AP boutique I hardly noticed it because of the harmonized dial. The date blends in well with the rest of the dial.
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Old 15 March 2017, 10:34 AM   #46
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Congrats Ben.

I very much like what they did with the subdials.
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Old 15 March 2017, 12:00 PM   #47
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Congrats, Ben! It's not a problem to do an impulse buying when the piece is right. I have to tell you that your pictures are acting as serious enablers. Stunning ROC!
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Old 15 March 2017, 01:41 PM   #48
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Old 15 March 2017, 11:25 PM   #49
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Beautiful Ben, my favorite of all the ROCs.
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Old 16 March 2017, 12:20 AM   #50
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That blue dial
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Old 16 March 2017, 12:30 AM   #51
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congrats!! love it.
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Old 16 March 2017, 05:14 AM   #52
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Congrats... with your photo skills looks even better.
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Old 16 March 2017, 07:00 AM   #53
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Old 16 March 2017, 07:34 AM   #54
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Wow very nice!!!
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Old 16 March 2017, 08:38 AM   #55
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Congrats Ben. I really love the look of the new ROC. Truly stunning on you and enabling in your pics.


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Old 16 March 2017, 10:27 AM   #56
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Oh, that one is nice. Put me down for a 39mm please.
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Old 16 March 2017, 11:44 AM   #57
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