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benlee · 14 March 2017, 12:17 AM

The 6th AP...

My lack of self control is deplorable....

2nd Incoming in 3 months. Time for another "No New Watch this year" Vow.

red1108nyc · 14 March 2017, 12:22 AM

I love it Ben! Sometimes you just got to grip it and rip it! Looking forward to more pictures!!

justdate · 14 March 2017, 12:23 AM

Nice!! Looking forward to more pics....

GB-man · 14 March 2017, 01:42 AM

What do we have? 44 ceramic?

texex91 · 14 March 2017, 01:42 AM

"Impulse" and Ben don't belong in the same sentence

masterserg · 14 March 2017, 02:09 AM

Love getting those green boxes. Who needs self control. What was the other incoming? Did I miss something?

EDIT .. ohhh ... the JLC, I just saw it (I rarely venture outside the AP section) ... Gorgeous! You have an incredible and tasteful collection buddy!

csi-n · 14 March 2017, 02:10 AM

Nice! Can't wait to see what it is. I am hoping for the new 44 Ti.

benlee · 14 March 2017, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

What do we have? 44 ceramic?

The new C44 is very nice indeed! But no, not that...

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

"Impulse" and Ben don't belong in the same sentence

LOL! It most certainly does Paul, hence the need for the vow to restrain myself.

Hey, talking about that, where's my Sushi?

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

Love getting those green boxes. Who needs self control. What was the other incoming? Did I miss something?

EDIT .. ohhh ... the JLC, I just saw it (I rarely venture outside the AP section) ... Gorgeous! You have an incredible and tasteful collection buddy!

Thanks Serg.

Quote:

Originally Posted by csi-n

Nice! Can't wait to see what it is. I am hoping for the new 44 Ti.

The Ti44 is next if things work out.

It's 2:30AM in the morning and I am having insomnia.

Will post pics tomorrow. Don't get your expectation ram up though. This one is a much more "modest" incoming but still very nice. I have actually been talking about it. There, I gave it away.

AshAP · 14 March 2017, 06:53 AM

Congratulations on another great watch in your collection.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

superstarmar · 14 March 2017, 07:06 AM

Congrats , the box looks nice Ben!!!

SamGMT · 14 March 2017, 07:47 AM

Congrats Ben! Awesome pick!!

tcheeco · 14 March 2017, 07:54 AM

ROC? Congrats anyway ;-)

conkers · 14 March 2017, 08:43 AM

Congrats Ben. Thanks for the sneak preview.

Hairdude1 · 14 March 2017, 10:01 AM

Congrats Ben!!!

mickyd329 · 14 March 2017, 03:48 PM

Show some self control for crying out loud Ben!

Xerxes77 · 14 March 2017, 05:04 PM

follow your dreams

Savitr · 14 March 2017, 07:24 PM

Congrats

dkmursalim · 14 March 2017, 07:52 PM

congrats ben

brettpaul · 14 March 2017, 09:17 PM

Congrats Ben - looking forward to seeing the new piece on your wrist!

benlee · 14 March 2017, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys.

Here you go... my new AP is the 2017 Novelty Royal Oak Chronograph in SS and blue dial.

The blue dial is stunning, in an electrical blue tone that changes rapidly with changes in surrounding light. I can't tell if it is the exact same blue as the previous blue ROC since I can't do a side by side comparison but it's just as nice if not better. It's as nice as the petite tappiserie dial in the Jumbo but it's a different kind of blue.

The sub-dials are silvery with sunburst finishing. The larger dials allowed for better legibility when running the chrono. 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. One huge ( to me ) added benefit of this new ROC is that AP has removed the screw down pushers. Yes, just press the pushers and the chrono gets going.

The screw-down crowns around the pushers are still retained for aesthetic purposes.

The watch fits well, very comfortable, with the usual excellent AP finishing on the bracelet and case and has a unique lighting effect when on the wrist. The 41mm which for me is too big on a standard royal oak, looks perfect on a chrono as the additional space is put to good use.

Overall, it's a pleasure to own. Does the lack of in-house movement bothers me? Being a movement snob, yes, just a little, and I would have preferred it to be in-house but the F.Piguet is a well respected and proven movement. There is also no guarantee that inhouse is going to be better or more reliable and sometimes brands do run into teething issues when a new movement is launched. Even as of now, there are still on and off problems reported by some owners on the 3120 AP inhouse movement. If indeed the new in-house ROC movement is launched next year and appeals to me, I can always add a PM version.

I'll come back later here to post additional pics.

Urooj · 14 March 2017, 10:10 PM

Congrats! Awesome piece

superstarmar · 14 March 2017, 10:12 PM

very nice indeed . The box was cool but this
Takes the cake .... !!!! Congrats

masterserg · 14 March 2017, 11:16 PM

Beautiful! Congrats Ben!

yannis · 14 March 2017, 11:20 PM

Congrats Ben! Looking great!

ragingcao · 14 March 2017, 11:32 PM

Wow that is gorgeous!

Congrats and more pics please

SMD · 14 March 2017, 11:44 PM

Congrats. Very nice. Looking forward to all of the amazing pics in the future.

5Zigen · 15 March 2017, 12:01 AM

Looks great, congrats!

csi-n · 15 March 2017, 12:07 AM

Congrats Ben. It looks stunning, enjoy!

I hope the 44 Ti is next before you put a moratorium on watch purchases for the rest of 2017.

mjclark32 · 15 March 2017, 12:10 AM

That's a beauty, congrats!

singe89 · 15 March 2017, 12:12 AM

Congrats! love the changes!

14 March 2017, 12:17 AM	#1
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Another Impulse Purchase Thread... The 6th AP... My lack of self control is deplorable.... 2nd Incoming in 3 months. Time for another "No New Watch this year" Vow. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

14 March 2017, 02:09 AM	#6
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Love getting those green boxes. Who needs self control. What was the other incoming? Did I miss something? EDIT .. ohhh ... the JLC, I just saw it (I rarely venture outside the AP section) ... Gorgeous! You have an incredible and tasteful collection buddy! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

14 March 2017, 10:01 AM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats Ben!!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

14 March 2017, 03:48 PM	#15
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	Show some self control for crying out loud Ben! __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

14 March 2017, 09:17 PM	#19
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Congrats Ben - looking forward to seeing the new piece on your wrist! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

14 March 2017, 12:22 AM	#2
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	I love it Ben! Sometimes you just got to grip it and rip it! Looking forward to more pictures!!

14 March 2017, 12:23 AM	#3
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,359	Nice!! Looking forward to more pics....

14 March 2017, 01:42 AM	#4
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	What do we have? 44 ceramic?

14 March 2017, 01:42 AM	#5
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	"Impulse" and Ben don't belong in the same sentence

14 March 2017, 02:10 AM	#7
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Nice! Can't wait to see what it is. I am hoping for the new 44 Ti.

14 March 2017, 06:53 AM	#9
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Congratulations on another great watch in your collection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2017, 07:06 AM	#10
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Congrats , the box looks nice Ben!!!

14 March 2017, 07:47 AM	#11
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	Congrats Ben! Awesome pick!!

14 March 2017, 07:54 AM	#12
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	ROC? Congrats anyway ;-)

14 March 2017, 08:43 AM	#13
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Congrats Ben. Thanks for the sneak preview.

14 March 2017, 05:04 PM	#16
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	follow your dreams

14 March 2017, 07:24 PM	#17
Savitr Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Juan Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex Posts: 219	Congrats

14 March 2017, 07:52 PM	#18
dkmursalim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: jakarta Watch: Rolex,FM,Breitling Posts: 90	congrats ben

14 March 2017, 09:53 PM	#20
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Thanks guys. Here you go... my new AP is the 2017 Novelty Royal Oak Chronograph in SS and blue dial. The blue dial is stunning, in an electrical blue tone that changes rapidly with changes in surrounding light. I can't tell if it is the exact same blue as the previous blue ROC since I can't do a side by side comparison but it's just as nice if not better. It's as nice as the petite tappiserie dial in the Jumbo but it's a different kind of blue. The sub-dials are silvery with sunburst finishing. The larger dials allowed for better legibility when running the chrono. 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. One huge ( to me ) added benefit of this new ROC is that AP has removed the screw down pushers. Yes, just press the pushers and the chrono gets going. The screw-down crowns around the pushers are still retained for aesthetic purposes. The watch fits well, very comfortable, with the usual excellent AP finishing on the bracelet and case and has a unique lighting effect when on the wrist. The 41mm which for me is too big on a standard royal oak, looks perfect on a chrono as the additional space is put to good use. Overall, it's a pleasure to own. Does the lack of in-house movement bothers me? Being a movement snob, yes, just a little, and I would have preferred it to be in-house but the F.Piguet is a well respected and proven movement. There is also no guarantee that inhouse is going to be better or more reliable and sometimes brands do run into teething issues when a new movement is launched. Even as of now, there are still on and off problems reported by some owners on the 3120 AP inhouse movement. If indeed the new in-house ROC movement is launched next year and appeals to me, I can always add a PM version. I'll come back later here to post additional pics. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

14 March 2017, 10:10 PM	#21
Urooj Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 352	Congrats! Awesome piece

14 March 2017, 10:12 PM	#22
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	very nice indeed . The box was cool but this Takes the cake .... !!!! Congrats

14 March 2017, 11:16 PM	#23
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Beautiful! Congrats Ben! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

14 March 2017, 11:20 PM	#24
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats Ben! Looking great! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

14 March 2017, 11:32 PM	#25
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Wow that is gorgeous! Congrats and more pics please

14 March 2017, 11:44 PM	#26
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	Congrats. Very nice. Looking forward to all of the amazing pics in the future.

15 March 2017, 12:01 AM	#27
5Zigen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 750	Looks great, congrats!

15 March 2017, 12:07 AM	#28
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Congrats Ben. It looks stunning, enjoy! I hope the 44 Ti is next before you put a moratorium on watch purchases for the rest of 2017.

15 March 2017, 12:10 AM	#29
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	That's a beauty, congrats! __________________

15 March 2017, 12:12 AM	#30
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	Congrats! love the changes!

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