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Old 4 February 2023, 04:29 AM   #1
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Old 4 February 2023, 04:30 AM   #2
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Old 4 February 2023, 04:31 AM   #3
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So freaking good. Will never be able to buy once but appreciate it so much from afar.


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Old 4 February 2023, 05:01 AM   #4
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Old 4 February 2023, 06:06 AM   #5
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Pretty cheap. 1.6M Swiss francs. I just need to find 1.599 more francs to afford this
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Old 4 February 2023, 07:06 AM   #6
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I like it a lot!
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Old 4 February 2023, 07:45 AM   #7
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AP have truly delivered here.

Stunning watch, both mechanically and visually.
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Old 4 February 2023, 09:13 AM   #8
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Bravo. Sheer brilliance. Very nice to see the maisons horological chops on display.
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Old 4 February 2023, 09:49 AM   #9
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Old 4 February 2023, 11:37 AM   #10
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Looks stunning.... did they mention anything about $$$? Website shows " Price On Request"
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Old 4 February 2023, 01:13 PM   #11
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Old 4 February 2023, 01:28 PM   #12
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I like the panda version more. However, if you wanted "stealth wealth", this has to be probably the most under the radar 1+ million dollar watch there is.
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Old 4 February 2023, 01:37 PM   #13
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The skeleton versions are absolute perfection. Word is it’s super robust for a complicated movement and can withstand golf and swimming for daily use. LOVE IT!
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Old 4 February 2023, 01:46 PM   #14
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The skeleton versions are absolute perfection. Word is it’s super robust for a complicated movement and can withstand golf and swimming for daily use. LOVE IT!
swimming? definitely not.
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Old 4 February 2023, 01:50 PM   #15
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I love the way they changed the chronograph to make it slimmer and changed the rotor to turn around part of it.

I hope we get to see this tech bring us thinner chronographs. Maybe even a chrono in the jumbo case. Already got an ultra thin RO perpetual…would be cool if we got an ultra thin chrono…even if in a 41mm case.
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Old 4 February 2023, 01:59 PM   #16
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Incredible, not much can compete with these pieces.


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Old 4 February 2023, 05:26 PM   #17
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Is it just me or does the black dial version look better than the skeleton? Not often I would pick a non-skeleton over a skeleton.
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20m water resistance would not be enough for swimming. Just because Austin Chu says it, doesn't mean it is true. If the watch gets messed up under water, does Audemars Piguet fix it for free under warranty?

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Is it just me or does the black dial version look better than the skeleton? Not often I would pick a non-skeleton over a skeleton.

personally i think the black dial makes the watch lack contrast. The beige dial is the best. The skeleton is too busy and a mess to look at. I think that skeleton/open work dials work best with simpler watches.
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Old 4 February 2023, 07:25 PM   #20
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Is it just me or does the black dial version look better than the skeleton? Not often I would pick a non-skeleton over a skeleton.

The black dial would be my choice.


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That's a beautiful dial. The case isn't my thing (mostly the lugs) but I like where code is heading.
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20m water resistance would not be enough for swimming. Just because Austin Chu says it, doesn't mean it is true. If the watch gets messed up under water, does Audemars Piguet fix it for free under warranty?




personally i think the black dial makes the watch lack contrast. The beige dial is the best. The skeleton is too busy and a mess to look at. I think that skeleton/open work dials work best with simpler watches.

I agree I think the beige dial is stunning!


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Old 4 February 2023, 10:05 PM   #23
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That is a definite WOW! AP knocks it out the park :-)
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Old 5 February 2023, 12:52 PM   #24
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I am interested to see how the allocation process works.
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Old 5 February 2023, 01:02 PM   #25
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I am interested to see how the allocation process works.
if you're asking this then hm....
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Old 5 February 2023, 01:17 PM   #26
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The movement sounds amazing. It’s like taking the hottest supermodel in the world and dressing her in dirt covered potato sacks.

Poor movement!

Maybe one day you will have your Cinderella moment before the midnight clock strikes and be blessed with a Royal Oak case!
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Old 5 February 2023, 02:11 PM   #27
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if you're asking this then hm....
More from an observatory point of view - I imagine this will only be offered to their very highest echelon VIPs.
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Old 5 February 2023, 02:41 PM   #28
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I am interested to see how the allocation process works.

Some were pre sold was what I was told. You can also do some custom modifications (not sure what or where)


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Old 5 February 2023, 03:08 PM   #29
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Old 6 February 2023, 03:17 AM   #30
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What I can't believe is that the skeletonized dial cost 150,000 CHF more than the regular dial. Does it take a whole year for the guy to engrave the dial? :)
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