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Old 28 November 2021, 08:55 AM   #1
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Icon17 My Grail of Grails
I've owned it a while now, and am absolutely certain this grail will remain my favourite watch of all time.

Pictures do not do the Openworks justice, and I consider the steel version to be perfection.

It's also the watch that raised AP above all other brands for me personally.
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Old 28 November 2021, 09:00 AM   #2
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Absolutely spectacular; a worthy grail indeed. What was the acquisition journey like?
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Old 28 November 2021, 09:08 AM   #3
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very amazing piece
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Old 28 November 2021, 10:11 AM   #4
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Amazing. I have never seen it on person. Been waiting over 2 years for it. Maybe 2022....

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Old 28 November 2021, 10:49 AM   #5
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It's def my grail!!! Great pics mate, beautiful!
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Old 28 November 2021, 11:09 AM   #6
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My grail as well.
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Old 28 November 2021, 11:13 AM   #7
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Saw one in person two years ago and it was breathtaking. Congrats on obtaining that piece! Spectacular!


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Old 28 November 2021, 11:13 AM   #8
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Definitely a grail piece.
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Old 28 November 2021, 12:57 PM   #9
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So versatile
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Old 28 November 2021, 01:57 PM   #10
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A grail of mine for sure!
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Old 28 November 2021, 02:49 PM   #11
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Amazing.
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Old 28 November 2021, 04:45 PM   #12
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My grail as well .. .unfort. .getting one at msrp is looking almost impossible
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Old 28 November 2021, 04:54 PM   #13
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Amazing watch but special watches like that, IMO, should be in precious metal. Why not trade it for a PM version?
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Old 28 November 2021, 04:59 PM   #14
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That is one insanely beautiful watch in a perfect size.

How long are the current waiting lists in years?

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Amazing watch but special watches like that, IMO, should be in precious metal. Why not trade it for a PM version?
If he thinks the steel version is "perfection" then, thinking about it logically, why would he trade it for a PM version he feels is less perfect? Think before posting. :)
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Old 28 November 2021, 05:13 PM   #15
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Old 28 November 2021, 08:59 PM   #16
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Wow! Congrats!


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Old 28 November 2021, 11:13 PM   #17
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Very cool watch.
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Old 28 November 2021, 11:15 PM   #18
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Old 29 November 2021, 12:22 AM   #19
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Beautiful cufflinks as well.
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Old 29 November 2021, 02:34 AM   #20
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If its not the grail, what is the grail all about ???
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Old 29 November 2021, 03:04 AM   #21
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This is beautiful and the same one I have.

I’m going to ask a question and this is more to stimulate debate rather than stir things up.

Steel or Ceramic openworked??


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Old 29 November 2021, 03:47 AM   #22
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Absolutely spectacular; a worthy grail indeed. What was the acquisition journey like?
In a word...expensive But worth every penny.

AD told me I would honestly never ever get one, but he was happy to add me to the list. So I bought a brand new one at market price.
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Old 29 November 2021, 03:49 AM   #23
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Amazing watch but special watches like that, IMO, should be in precious metal. Why not trade it for a PM version?
I had the choice of any model. But the gold one is not as nice IMO.

There is much less contrast to the gold parts of the movement. This model works far better in steel in my view.
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How long are the current waiting lists in years?
AD told me based on the length of list and number of pieces they get annually, about 50 years
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Old 29 November 2021, 03:53 AM   #25
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Steel or Ceramic openworked??
For the most iconic (to me) Royal Oak, it could only be steel.

The contrast of steel to movement, and the gold parts is simply stunning.

I have been known to be transfixed by it in conference call, and only realising when I heard a question directed at me
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Old 29 November 2021, 04:14 AM   #26
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I had the choice of any model. But the gold one is not as nice IMO.

There is much less contrast to the gold parts of the movement. This model works far better in steel in my view.
You had the choice of the ceramic openwork and you picked the steel? Were these all at retail prices? You'd be out of your mind then.
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Old 29 November 2021, 04:28 AM   #27
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You had the choice of the ceramic openwork and you picked the steel? Were these all at retail prices? You'd be out of your mind then.
OP's choice was at market price. But IMO, the steel/dark grey/gold contrast makes the 15407ST the most stunning of the 41mm openworked (picture in OPs first post is exhibit #1).
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Old 29 November 2021, 06:22 AM   #28
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You had the choice of the ceramic openwork and you picked the steel? Were these all at retail prices? You'd be out of your mind then.
Retail prices? Only in my dreams sadly.

As I said, I bought at market price, hence I had a free choice of any model.
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Old 29 November 2021, 06:34 AM   #29
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He could easily be my grail.
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Old 29 November 2021, 07:56 AM   #30
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Retail prices? Only in my dreams sadly.

As I said, I bought at market price, hence I had a free choice of any model.
Ah I see......When you say free choice though that means whether was paying 150k or 450k was not a problem?

I still would have gone with the ceramic then

I'm patiently waiting for my 15407st from the boutique. I refuse to pay the second hand price for these watches unless it's truly impossible to get it from the boutique.
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