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14 August 2011, 06:30 AM
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Growing up a bit (new delivery, AP gold)
After having having used, almost exclusively, stainless steel dive watches for 20 years, the last 12 months I've started exploring a proper dress watch. At the same time, I feel that true dress watches such as ultra thins, too many complications etc are not really for me. I want something that is a bit simple, elegant and a tad sporty, at least a bit water proof to handle an unexpected dip in the water and one that is practical to use. I started looking at gold, e.g. some type of gold version of one of the Rolex watches I've been using for 15 years, but I find them often be a bit too yellow sometimes for my tastes and then I also really like the combo of gold on a leather strap, which further limited my Rolex choices.
Before vacation a couple of weeks ago I had the chance to see a AP Royal Oak 15300OR at an AD for the first time and I was smitten by the design, appearance and comfort. It felt much more distinguished and mature than all the various divers I use, even the vintage ones. Then there was the beauty of the 3120 movement. The contrast between the rose gold and the brown croc strap. The combination of the rose gold with a silver/white guilloche dial evoked positiveness and happiness. That experience, in combination with a growing appreciation of the Audemars Piguet house and the Royal Oak series, made me think this might be the one to get. A European vacation later (which included a visit to the AP Boutique in Madrid, Spain) and after some back and forward I finally managed find one that fit the bill, et voila, this arrived on my doorstep today.   It is a bit too early to commit completely to it, but I'm really looking forward to the honeymoon of this watch, which might very well last a long time. It is not a piece I'll wear every day but rather on special occasions, or perhaps when one needs to be cheered up. It definitely feels like I've grown up a bit with this watch in my collection. Cheers, Patrick |
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14 August 2011, 06:38 AM
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Looks fantastic on you Patrick
 Big congrats my friend 
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14 August 2011, 06:44 AM
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as always /... congrats !
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14 August 2011, 06:51 AM
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wow....
I am not a fan of AP but damn im loving this watch
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14 August 2011, 06:55 AM
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That is without doubt the nicest gold watch I've ever seen & the only one I can imagine (nay hope to be one day...?!) wearing myself.
My sincere congratulations Patrick.
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14 August 2011, 07:12 AM
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Nice!
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14 August 2011, 07:20 AM
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Oh my, that is my Grail!!!
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14 August 2011, 07:49 AM
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Fantastic watch!! Cheers, B.
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14 August 2011, 08:17 AM
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That is stunning! Congratulations!
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14 August 2011, 09:36 AM
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Holy Lord above!
 WHAT A BEAUTY?!! Really, Congratulations on such an amazing piece!  Dino
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14 August 2011, 09:38 AM
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Congrats. Beautiful watch.
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14 August 2011, 09:48 AM
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What a beauty...
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14 August 2011, 09:51 AM
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breathtaking!!!!!!!!! Huge congrats!!!!
How did you like Madrid?
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14 August 2011, 10:23 AM
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14 August 2011, 10:31 AM
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I just found another I wouldn't mind getting. Extremely nice Patrick. Congrats.
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14 August 2011, 10:46 AM
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Since Thomas wanted some more photos here are a few more snaps (all lowly point and shoot stuff)
 Goes well with tea. LOVE the AP logo on the deployant buckle.  The tapering of the strap looks too extreme in this photo but you get the idea. The height is just right, not too high but still substantial enough IMO.  It slides easily under the cuff and the lack of rotating and jagged bezel will save my cuffs. More to come at some point I'm sure. |
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14 August 2011, 12:32 PM
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Great watch! Nice choice!
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14 August 2011, 02:12 PM
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Amazing looking watch.
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14 August 2011, 02:32 PM
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Wow it look stunning on you!
Huge Congrats!
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14 August 2011, 03:40 PM
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Verrrrrry nice.
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14 August 2011, 04:15 PM
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14 August 2011, 10:43 PM
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14 August 2011, 10:44 PM
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Wow...you went all in! Congrats
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14 August 2011, 10:55 PM
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Thank you all for your kind comments.
I think I'm going to change my activities around so I can find more reasons and opportunity to wear it! :-) |
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14 August 2011, 11:25 PM
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14 August 2011, 11:25 PM
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WOW! That's certainly a looker
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14 August 2011, 11:35 PM
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I can see why the AP owners club just keeps growing.
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14 August 2011, 11:43 PM
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14 August 2011, 11:47 PM
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But yes i do need a gold piece  Borrowed my friends ROC the other week and the feel of a gold watch is amazing
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15 August 2011, 01:55 AM
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That is a fantastic piece!
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