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[DeeTee]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Im an idiot. I should have bought it....

Next time i'm so dumb, someone please shoot me.

Should have listened to me

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by DeeTee

Should have listened to me

Yep that bracelet is pure magic. Couldn't let go of it. Im assuming that the perpetual will have the same quality of finishing as the watch I saw/tried.

[edo]

Originally Posted by ragsk

I tried on this other full ceramic AP watch. The bracelet and case were stunning and the finishing was awesome. Undeniably wow factor looks.

26343CE? If it is the model, that one don't have problem of flat dial due to skeletonized dial and tourbillon...

[AK797]

It's a lot of money so you were right to be cautious and now it looks as though you know this really is the one for you.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by edo

26343CE? If it is the model, that one don't have problem of flat dial due to skeletonized dial and tourbillon...

Yes thats the one. Awesome

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by AK797

It's a lot of money so you were right to be cautious and now it looks as though you know this really is the one for you.

Yep deffo want one

[SC11]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Im an idiot. I should have bought it....

Next time i'm so dumb, someone please shoot me.

Also be aware of the recent AP price rise and this model is now marked as ‘Price available upon request’

[edo]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Yes thats the one. Awesome

Yes, insane piece... and that model was not supposed to even come with a bracelet...

AP did a strange move.

They had full presentation on SIHH and even let many internet blogs to handle and review these pieces - 4 models with rubber strap and gray, gold, blue and green details on dial (tachy numbers, seconds, 30 min subdial hands), each color limited to 25 pieces.

Few months later the colorful models with rubber are gone from the website, and they changed refernce to the model you tried, full ceramic bracelet without any of the colors and limited to 100.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by SC11

Also be aware of the recent AP price rise and this model is now marked as ‘Price available upon request’

Yep I noted that too...

I managed to get myself on the early waitlist for a 5740G even though I wasn't totally taken by that watch. Im thinking of cancelling it and getting this instead. Cant splash out on both even though they are very different pieces.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by edo

Yes, insane piece... and that model was not supposed to even come with a bracelet...

AP did a strange move.

They had full presentation on SIHH and even let many internet blogs to handle and review these pieces - 4 models with rubber strap and gray, gold, blue and green details on dial (tachy numbers, seconds, 30 min subdial hands), each color limited to 25 pieces.

Few months later the colorful models with rubber are gone from the website, and they changed refernce to the model you tried, full ceramic bracelet without any of the colors and limited to 100.

Seriously edo that watch is just crazy insane desirable. I also looked at a couple of concepts but they didn't remotely make my heart jump as much as this beauty did. The finishing of the ceramic will be identical on the perpetual.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Yep I noted that too...

I managed to get myself on the early waitlist for a 5740G even though I wasn't totally taken by that watch. Im thinking of cancelling it and getting this instead. Cant splash out on both even though they are very different pieces.

Wow, then you must really love this!

[benlee]

I've seen the all black ceramic perpetual once at an AP boutique ( not for sale as it has been taken up ), but I agree with Sam that it looks kind of flat. Then most watches do not look good in boutique light setting.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Yep I noted that too...

I managed to get myself on the early waitlist for a 5740G even though I wasn't totally taken by that watch. Im thinking of cancelling it and getting this instead. Cant splash out on both even though they are very different pieces.

AP is my favourite watch brand but if you’re pitching those two against each other I’d take the Patek. JMO


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[ragsk]

Originally Posted by benlee

I've seen the all black ceramic perpetual once at an AP boutique ( not for sale as it has been taken up ), but I agree with Sam that it looks kind of flat. Then most watches do not look good in boutique light setting.

Yes true. Here is the one I tried. Pics really don't do the finish justice.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by AshAP

AP is my favourite watch brand but if you’re pitching those two against each other I’d take the Patek. JMO


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Some of my friends are saying the same thing. Such a hard decision.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by edo

Yes, insane piece... and that model was not supposed to even come with a bracelet...

AP did a strange move.

They had full presentation on SIHH and even let many internet blogs to handle and review these pieces - 4 models with rubber strap and gray, gold, blue and green details on dial (tachy numbers, seconds, 30 min subdial hands), each color limited to 25 pieces.

Few months later the colorful models with rubber are gone from the website, and they changed refernce to the model you tried, full ceramic bracelet without any of the colors and limited to 100.

I had quite an in-depth conversation with the head of AP UK on this, his stance was AP listened to their buyers/critics and at SIHH the initial reception was good but they came away with the majority preference it would be better on bracelet so they did!

As for the colours he wasn’t aware if they are now just offering the one or a potential buyer can specify which colour variant they would like.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Yes true. Here is the one I tried. Pics really don't do the finish justice.

I’ll reserve full judgment until I see one in person but if I was shopping in that price range it’s good but not amazing! Few other AP pieces I’d pick first.

[ragsk]

I loved it. Totally. I must have put it on 4 times or more.

I felt the concepts were good but not amazing.

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Yes true. Here is the one I tried. Pics really don't do the finish justice.

This is a watch that is such a work of art that it would be worth selling all of your watches to own just this one.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by AshAP

This is a watch that is such a work of art that it would be worth selling all of your watches to own just this one.

Ash don't disagree with you but that would be such a bold decision !

To me a Royal Oak of any size is eternal and stunning and this at 44mm is just so sweet and rare.