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AK797 · 12 April 2020, 07:57 PM

Following on from this thread in the Rolex forum, where almost no one chose an AP unsurprisingly, I thought we should have one here. So what would your one and only ever watch be?

Here's what I wrote there. For me it would be my AP 44 RG. It is beautifully finished with different materials and layers for lots of visual interest, has a chrono which I find useful, starts up with just a little shake of the wrist every time - best start up watch I've ever had, and can take lots of different straps; rubber, leather, camo.

Plus for a PM piece it is very well balanced, comfortable to wear and between the ceramic bezel and rubber strap the case is very well protected from marks and I barely have one after 3 years. And finally if I have to deal with a service centre then AP is tops for me, exemplary customer service.

Xerxes77 · 12 April 2020, 08:33 PM

My AP ROC 26331 rose gold with strap

Benzsiam · 12 April 2020, 08:57 PM

AP 15500 with rose gold bracelet and alligator strap interchangeable.

GSDLover · 12 April 2020, 09:32 PM

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my ap roc 26331 rose gold with strap

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tcheeco · 12 April 2020, 10:01 PM

Thiam one as it’s my 1st Royal Oak (not 1st AP)

Or this one because it’s the Jumbo

Jp28 · 12 April 2020, 10:05 PM

Difficult choice between 44RG and 44Pt. Depending on which one I am wearing I think that is the better one.
RG take leather straps better and does feel more lux, but Pt can manage much more different colour straps and can fly under the radar when needed. Am starting to think the RG is better in winter, Pt better in summer.
So still cannot choose, but it’s one of them ! :)
Pic of Pt to balance the RG above

Hank · 12 April 2020, 10:13 PM

I would also have to choose the ROO over the RO as the one and only for the reasons that OP mentioned above. However, my choice would be the Ti version.

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P2725TMB · 12 April 2020, 10:42 PM

For me it would have to be the Summer Edition. That said its really not viable as a daily so I'd need a more common-use support watch, but of my APs my SE is my all time - on my AP journey so far, at least.

ap1 · 12 April 2020, 11:54 PM

Has to be my 38 chrono RO panda as it’s really the only AP that fits me well. I’d love a future ROO 39-40mm but doubt it’s in the works

SimpleMan91 · 13 April 2020, 12:22 AM

Def my

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AshAP · 13 April 2020, 01:42 AM

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Def my

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Wow!

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jkesquire · 13 April 2020, 01:43 AM

26320OR

Previous generation rose gold chrono with black dial on bracelet (with alligator interchangeable)

AshAP · 13 April 2020, 01:50 AM

If we are literally talking about only 1 watch then this.

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Famz_01 · 13 April 2020, 02:43 AM

One of my favourite watches

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Def my

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kimwizzzuuu · 13 April 2020, 03:11 AM

Can’t decide which one.

yoast · 13 April 2020, 03:11 AM

RO Perpetual in ceramic for me

sokoloka · 13 April 2020, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

For me it would be my AP 44 RG.

Hopping on Neil's coattails for this one - I would personally be split between my RG44 and the PoG. RG44 is absolutely lovely, so well balanced for being a substantial PM piece, absolutely versatile in terms of straps between leather and rubber, and purely gorgeous.

PoG takes the best parts of the RG44 and lightens it up along with the imperviousness and beauty of the full brushed ceramic - trading off the strap versatility to get there but still quite warm with the grey dial. I swapped the Ti buckle for an RG one to round out the watch and it's been hard to take off the wrist ever since.

Decisions, decisions ... no matter what it would definitely be a 44 Offshore!

wisguy · 13 April 2020, 04:14 AM

One and only, 15202.

Part of a few, 26300.

I used to own both, the non quick set date on the 15202 drove me crazy, but if it's your only one then it's not an issue as you'd wear it everyday.

Swaye · 13 April 2020, 07:14 AM

White dial Jumbo. That was easy.

Vince KSA · 13 April 2020, 07:21 AM

More than your blue dial jumbo Mark?

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White dial Jumbo. That was easy.

KBM · 13 April 2020, 07:34 AM

If I were to consider this "only 1 watch for life" crazy idea, it'd have to have a bracelet.

Ps. I'm curious to see conkers' response.

dr3ziz · 13 April 2020, 07:44 AM

I have several APs but for my one and only it would definitely have to be my platinum DD ,, most comfortable and would be at home at the oscars/Nobel or in the garden plucking weeds

watchaser · 13 April 2020, 09:38 AM

My blue 15400OR on bracelet.

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arcadelt · 13 April 2020, 10:05 AM

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Def my

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Damn

maciej · 13 April 2020, 10:40 AM

As much as I love my ceramic perpetual calendar, it'd definitely be the ceramic tourbillon ultra-thin.

jschmidtdmd · 13 April 2020, 11:17 AM

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As much as I love my ceramic perpetual calendar, it'd definitely be the ceramic tourbillon ultra-thin.

I’ve been considering this one! It looks incredible!

Halothane · 13 April 2020, 11:21 AM

For a one and only it would have to be the PC

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jumpmandk · 13 April 2020, 01:08 PM

I would have to say the titanium tourbillon in smoked blue dial

Johntee050 · 13 April 2020, 01:32 PM

Although I daily a 15500or on rubber strap and this one comes out on occasion, if I was faced with the prospect of having only one AP this would be the one.

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Reign · 13 April 2020, 06:57 PM

Easy (not mine although hopefully one day)

12 April 2020, 07:57 PM	#1
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Which AP as your one and only ever watch? Following on from this thread in the Rolex forum, where almost no one chose an AP unsurprisingly, I thought we should have one here. So what would your one and only ever watch be? Here's what I wrote there. For me it would be my AP 44 RG. It is beautifully finished with different materials and layers for lots of visual interest, has a chrono which I find useful, starts up with just a little shake of the wrist every time - best start up watch I've ever had, and can take lots of different straps; rubber, leather, camo. Plus for a PM piece it is very well balanced, comfortable to wear and between the ceramic bezel and rubber strap the case is very well protected from marks and I barely have one after 3 years. And finally if I have to deal with a service centre then AP is tops for me, exemplary customer service.

12 April 2020, 08:57 PM	#3
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,001	AP 15500 with rose gold bracelet and alligator strap interchangeable. Attached Images

13 April 2020, 03:11 AM	#16
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,288	RO Perpetual in ceramic for me __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

13 April 2020, 04:14 AM	#18
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	One and only, 15202. Part of a few, 26300. I used to own both, the non quick set date on the 15202 drove me crazy, but if it's your only one then it's not an issue as you'd wear it everyday. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

13 April 2020, 07:14 AM	#19
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	White dial Jumbo. That was easy. Attached Images __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

12 April 2020, 08:33 PM	#2
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	My AP ROC 26331 rose gold with strap

12 April 2020, 10:01 PM	#5
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	Thiam one as it’s my 1st Royal Oak (not 1st AP) Or this one because it’s the Jumbo

12 April 2020, 10:05 PM	#6
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 575	Difficult choice between 44RG and 44Pt. Depending on which one I am wearing I think that is the better one. RG take leather straps better and does feel more lux, but Pt can manage much more different colour straps and can fly under the radar when needed. Am starting to think the RG is better in winter, Pt better in summer. So still cannot choose, but it’s one of them ! :) Pic of Pt to balance the RG above

12 April 2020, 10:13 PM	#7
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	I would also have to choose the ROO over the RO as the one and only for the reasons that OP mentioned above. However, my choice would be the Ti version. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2020, 10:42 PM	#8
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,367	For me it would have to be the Summer Edition. That said its really not viable as a daily so I'd need a more common-use support watch, but of my APs my SE is my all time - on my AP journey so far, at least.

12 April 2020, 11:54 PM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Has to be my 38 chrono RO panda as it’s really the only AP that fits me well. I’d love a future ROO 39-40mm but doubt it’s in the works

13 April 2020, 12:22 AM	#10
SimpleMan91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Down by the shore Watch: 5712a,5170P,5980R, Posts: 441	Def my Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2020, 01:43 AM	#12
jkesquire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York City Posts: 120	26320OR Previous generation rose gold chrono with black dial on bracelet (with alligator interchangeable)

13 April 2020, 01:50 AM	#13
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	If we are literally talking about only 1 watch then this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2020, 03:11 AM	#15
kimwizzzuuu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: new york Posts: 372	Can’t decide which one.

13 April 2020, 07:34 AM	#21
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	If I were to consider this "only 1 watch for life" crazy idea, it'd have to have a bracelet. Ps. I'm curious to see conkers' response.

13 April 2020, 07:44 AM	#22
dr3ziz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Aziz Location: London/kuwait Posts: 912	I have several APs but for my one and only it would definitely have to be my platinum DD ,, most comfortable and would be at home at the oscars/Nobel or in the garden plucking weeds

13 April 2020, 09:38 AM	#23
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,446	My blue 15400OR on bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2020, 10:40 AM	#25
maciej 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	As much as I love my ceramic perpetual calendar, it'd definitely be the ceramic tourbillon ultra-thin.

13 April 2020, 11:21 AM	#27
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,372	For a one and only it would have to be the PC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2020, 01:08 PM	#28
jumpmandk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 1 Posts: 244	I would have to say the titanium tourbillon in smoked blue dial

13 April 2020, 01:32 PM	#29
Johntee050 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 69	Although I daily a 15500or on rubber strap and this one comes out on occasion, if I was faced with the prospect of having only one AP this would be the one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2020, 06:57 PM	#30
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,205	Easy (not mine although hopefully one day)

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