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Hairdude1 · 11 September 2015, 12:23 PM

Thanks Roger!

Manofsteelpt · 11 September 2015, 12:39 PM

An old pic of my 39mm RO PC... Not sure why it came out so small.

conkers · 11 September 2015, 01:29 PM

Mike interesting that the 39mm looks such a great size on your wrist given you arm size. Would have thought it would look far too small!

fai9al · 11 September 2015, 08:23 PM

That would eliminate the 15202 from your wish list (it doesn't have a seconds hand)

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Originally Posted by lapince

What???? They are crazy IMO, even if to take the low 70…. If I see correctly it doesn't have the seconds hand? Bummer, just can't handle not having a second hand, I find that watches without it appear dull to me, I like seeing the watch "living", much more interesting IMO

Sho-nuff · 11 September 2015, 08:33 PM

A real shame that they've moved another classic RO model from 39mm to 41mm.

Manofsteelpt · 11 September 2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Mike interesting that the 39mm looks such a great size on your wrist given you arm size. Would have thought it would look far too small!

I actually bought that after my 1st "retirement" a few years ago. So, I was def a lil smaller at that point. Also, my wrist is only 7.5", which isn't overly large... It's my forearm and upper arm that throw everything off.

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Originally Posted by Sho-nuff

A real shame that they've moved another classic RO model from 39mm to 41mm.

I don't agree here, as a previous owner, it was REALLY hard to read anything except the time. The sub dials were very small and the dark blue didn't help much. I don't think the 2mm will make a ton a diff, but any would help I'm sure.

As beautiful as that piece is, if I was to get another PC, it'd be an IWC (due to size and that much needed secs hand).

GB-man · 12 September 2015, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonoid

I like the detail of the moon. Interesting piece.

That moon is

Too rich for my blood.

bayerische · 12 September 2015, 02:55 AM

I honestly think AP will be the end of me Financially.

conkers · 13 September 2015, 12:46 PM

4 versions available. Two steel two RG blue and silver dials! Awesome. But no pt yet.

Marciano490 · 13 September 2015, 01:06 PM

RG with a blue dial? Ok, I'm intrigued.

conkers · 13 September 2015, 02:17 PM

It looks amazing.

Marciano490 · 13 September 2015, 06:13 PM

Might be tempting over the 41mm skeleton!

Manofsteelpt · 13 September 2015, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Marciano490

Might be tempting over the 41mm skeleton!

Over the Skeleton PC???

Marciano490 · 14 September 2015, 01:58 AM

No, but that's a whole different ballgame. The regular skeleton is being up sized and released at 41mm next year on a bracelet and I'm assuming a strap.

By the way, this Pats fan is holding his nose and rooting for you Bills to blitz Luck and those whiny Colts today! Next week, though...

Manofsteelpt · 14 September 2015, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Marciano490

No, but that's a whole different ballgame. The regular skeleton is being up sized and released at 41mm next year on a bracelet and I'm assuming a strap.

By the way, this Pats fan is holding his nose and rooting for you Bills to blitz Luck and those whiny Colts today! Next week, though...

A 41mm RO Skeleton? Oh I can't wait!!!

And watch your mouth!!! I'm no Bills fan!!! Raiders and Pats

Marciano490 · 14 September 2015, 04:25 AM

A Pats fan with a 44mm plat novelty? I like your style, brother.

Manofsteelpt · 14 September 2015, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Marciano490

A Pats fan with a 44mm plat novelty? I like your style, brother.

Don't get me started on those Red Sox though!!!

KBM · 15 September 2015, 12:24 AM

Looks amazing.

Marciano490 · 15 September 2015, 12:07 PM

Yikes. 100k list for the gold!

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...-watches-2015/

el1125 · 15 September 2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Marciano490

Yikes. 100k list for the gold!

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...-watches-2015/

I read $60K and $95K list for SS and RG respectively

Marciano490 · 15 September 2015, 12:59 PM

What's 5k between friends? I rounded up. Plus, you know, taxes. Still, im guessing like the EoT's you might be able to get these from grays at very steep discounts within a few months or so.

el1125 · 15 September 2015, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marciano490

What's 5k between friends? I rounded up. Plus, you know, taxes. Still, im guessing like the EoT's you might be able to get these from grays at very steep discounts within a few months or so.

Agree

HL65 · 15 September 2015, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marciano490

Yikes. 100k list for the gold!

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...-watches-2015/

That blue RG with realistic moon though....Soooo nice!

el1125 · 15 September 2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

That blue RG with realistic moon though....Soooo nice!

Yes

Manofsteelpt · 16 September 2015, 12:16 AM

I love that SS w the blue dial!

GMT13 · 16 September 2015, 02:20 AM

Wish they would have rotated month indicator slightly to align with a number. As it currently reads, Janurary (first month) is at the 12 position. If this aligned with one, with the December dot at 12, could have been able to tell numeral indication of months.

edo · 16 September 2015, 03:32 AM

Blue dials are beautiful... black and gold will also look amazing...

Any live/wrist pics?

jjnd08 · 16 September 2015, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

That blue RG with realistic moon though....Soooo nice!

Incoming?!

edo · 17 September 2015, 02:47 AM

Here is first live shot of blue versions by Kiril Kjurkov... guy works at AP Boutique and it's always first with live shots of new models on Insatgram... insane pieces...

Sho-nuff · 17 September 2015, 05:14 AM

Having seen the pictures and read the press reports, here are my thoughts:

Pros
- It's an AP Royal Oak and looks fantastic :)
- Realistic moon display is an improvement
- Additional complication is nice (week indicator, but see below)
- Increased case size/module means better legibility compared to the 39mm model

Cons
- I would have preferred to see a seconds hand either instead of or in addition to the week indicator.
- The week indicator only goes to 52 weeks, meaning it has to be manually adjusted for the years with 53 weeks, e.g. 2015. This IMO is a complete disaster from a watchmaking perspective, as it defeats the purpose of the other complications not needing adjustment until 2100.
- AP increased the case size but didn't take this opportunity to improve the base movement. So four issues: The movement looks a bit small through the case back. Second, the old movement wasn't exactly the most amazing to look at, and could be more aesthetically pleasing (notice how none of the publicity shots show the display back?). Third, the power reserve hasn't improved - it's still only 40 hours, which is too short for a USD60k perpetual calendar IMO. Finally, I expected AP and all its technological expertise would increase the 2.75Hz frequency. No wonder they avoided a seconds hand on this model.
- increase in size to 41mm alienates those with smaller wrists, whereas the 39mm still looks good on those that can rock the 41mm.

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11 September 2015, 12:39 PM	#32
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	An old pic of my 39mm RO PC... Not sure why it came out so small. Attached Images

12 September 2015, 02:55 AM	#38
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I honestly think AP will be the end of me Financially. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

13 September 2015, 02:17 PM	#41
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	It looks amazing. Attached Images

17 September 2015, 02:47 AM	#59
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,929	Here is first live shot of blue versions by Kiril Kjurkov... guy works at AP Boutique and it's always first with live shots of new models on Insatgram... insane pieces... Attached Images

11 September 2015, 01:29 PM	#33
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Mike interesting that the 39mm looks such a great size on your wrist given you arm size. Would have thought it would look far too small!

11 September 2015, 08:33 PM	#35
Sho-nuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Watch: AP │ ALS Posts: 159	A real shame that they've moved another classic RO model from 39mm to 41mm.

13 September 2015, 12:46 PM	#39
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	4 versions available. Two steel two RG blue and silver dials! Awesome. But no pt yet.

13 September 2015, 01:06 PM	#40
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	RG with a blue dial? Ok, I'm intrigued.

13 September 2015, 06:13 PM	#42
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Might be tempting over the 41mm skeleton!

14 September 2015, 01:58 AM	#44
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	No, but that's a whole different ballgame. The regular skeleton is being up sized and released at 41mm next year on a bracelet and I'm assuming a strap. By the way, this Pats fan is holding his nose and rooting for you Bills to blitz Luck and those whiny Colts today! Next week, though...

14 September 2015, 04:25 AM	#46
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	A Pats fan with a 44mm plat novelty? I like your style, brother.

15 September 2015, 12:24 AM	#48
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Looks amazing.

15 September 2015, 12:07 PM	#49
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Yikes. 100k list for the gold! http://www.ablogtowatch.com/audemars...-watches-2015/

15 September 2015, 12:59 PM	#51
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	What's 5k between friends? I rounded up. Plus, you know, taxes. Still, im guessing like the EoT's you might be able to get these from grays at very steep discounts within a few months or so.

16 September 2015, 12:16 AM	#55
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I love that SS w the blue dial!

16 September 2015, 02:20 AM	#56
GMT13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: LA Posts: 165	Wish they would have rotated month indicator slightly to align with a number. As it currently reads, Janurary (first month) is at the 12 position. If this aligned with one, with the December dot at 12, could have been able to tell numeral indication of months.

16 September 2015, 03:32 AM	#57
edo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 1,929	Blue dials are beautiful... black and gold will also look amazing... Any live/wrist pics?

17 September 2015, 05:14 AM	#60
Sho-nuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Watch: AP │ ALS Posts: 159	Having seen the pictures and read the press reports, here are my thoughts: Pros - It's an AP Royal Oak and looks fantastic :) - Realistic moon display is an improvement - Additional complication is nice (week indicator, but see below) - Increased case size/module means better legibility compared to the 39mm model Cons - I would have preferred to see a seconds hand either instead of or in addition to the week indicator. - The week indicator only goes to 52 weeks, meaning it has to be manually adjusted for the years with 53 weeks, e.g. 2015. This IMO is a complete disaster from a watchmaking perspective, as it defeats the purpose of the other complications not needing adjustment until 2100. - AP increased the case size but didn't take this opportunity to improve the base movement. So four issues: The movement looks a bit small through the case back. Second, the old movement wasn't exactly the most amazing to look at, and could be more aesthetically pleasing (notice how none of the publicity shots show the display back?). Third, the power reserve hasn't improved - it's still only 40 hours, which is too short for a USD60k perpetual calendar IMO. Finally, I expected AP and all its technological expertise would increase the 2.75Hz frequency. No wonder they avoided a seconds hand on this model. - increase in size to 41mm alienates those with smaller wrists, whereas the 39mm still looks good on those that can rock the 41mm.

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