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RUpanerai · 10 August 2013, 02:10 AM

Wow what a pick up... that is a beautiful piece.

Mosco · 10 August 2013, 02:29 AM

I actually prefer the smaller AP RO's... This is one I have been after in good condition

B. Doggy · 10 August 2013, 02:29 AM

Looks good on your wrist!

orangedial · 10 August 2013, 03:37 AM

Thank you my friends! I must say, you guys have amplified the joy and elevated my experience of owning this special RO!

Roger, I wasn't entirely quite about this piece (see here)

Andreas and Alex, AP Singapore had helped to nail my purchase decision with this scan from an old catalogue from mid-90s. The one on the left shows the reference as well as all characteristics of the watch, although the dial color appears to be a little pale. I believe there's no other variance though.

Mike, I was equally curious about its weight. How is it compared to 15300 or 15400?

incontrol · 10 August 2013, 04:40 AM

Congrats on your find! It is a great piece and extremely unique. I especially like the tantalum!

bayerische · 10 August 2013, 05:42 AM

Wait... Is this a white gold/steel combo? Or... Something else?

orangedial · 10 August 2013, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Wait... Is this a white gold/steel combo? Or... Something else?

It's a Tantalum/Stainless Steel combo

Des23 · 10 August 2013, 01:22 PM

Wow.... That's a beauty... Nice find...

Cru Jones · 11 August 2013, 09:29 AM

Great catch!

bayerische · 11 August 2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangedial

It's a Tantalum/Stainless Steel combo

Ahh, OK.

bayerische · 11 August 2013, 10:13 AM

Tantalum has an extremely high boiling and melting point. Interesting.

MrJ320 · 11 August 2013, 12:58 PM

Amazing RO. Really love that Tantalum bracelet.

Submarino · 12 August 2013, 09:01 AM

Amazing find!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

v5cog · 13 August 2013, 04:24 AM

Wow Wayne... I really like the dial... And colour combo, congrats on an awesome find!
Wear with good health

Jim12345 · 13 August 2013, 06:15 AM

That's very cool, looks great on you

SamGMT · 13 August 2013, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangedial

I got it 5 days ago to be exact! OK... it's not a popular contemporary models we often see here but this discontinued reference is a love-at-first-sight despite its age! With the help from some very knowledgeable members from various forums as well as the exceptional service from AP Singapore, I was able to acquire this rare piece with a peace of mind, and tremendous pleasure.

The special material combo and that exquisite flat dial make a refreshing twist from the classic RO design. It might be small by today's standard, but the 36mm case balance well on my wrist, and it is hefty thanks to the tantalum. The two-tone appeal completes the twist!

As this reference is really rare, I'm very pleased to receive great assistance from Oliviero and his team from AP Singapore on the verification of the accuracy and originality of the design. I must say, the joy of this particular acquisition does not only come from the intriguing product, but also completed by the exemplary service from the brand.

I'm very satisfied :)

Awesome!! Congrats!!

ray0750 · 13 August 2013, 03:45 PM

Congrats.

eric23 · 14 August 2013, 07:12 AM

Very Nice! Congrats!

dysondiver · 14 August 2013, 07:24 AM

stunning , but ill admit im now off to google tantilum.

PatekCollector · 14 August 2013, 02:30 PM

Stunning. Cong's

jonathan17 · 14 August 2013, 06:41 PM

Amazing find! its refreshing to see a great condition discontinued watch.

Congratulations on the find and enjoy it. would love to see it in the flesh someday.

orangedial · 15 August 2013, 12:57 AM

Thank you very much, my friends! This piece is a lovely daily wear

10 August 2013, 02:29 AM	#32
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I actually prefer the smaller AP RO's... This is one I have been after in good condition __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

10 August 2013, 02:29 AM	#33
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Looks good on your wrist! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

10 August 2013, 04:40 AM	#35
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Congrats on your find! It is a great piece and extremely unique. I especially like the tantalum! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

10 August 2013, 05:42 AM	#36
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Wait... Is this a white gold/steel combo? Or... Something else? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

11 August 2013, 10:13 AM	#41
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Tantalum has an extremely high boiling and melting point. Interesting. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

10 August 2013, 02:10 AM	#31
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	Wow what a pick up... that is a beautiful piece.

10 August 2013, 03:37 AM	#34
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Thank you my friends! I must say, you guys have amplified the joy and elevated my experience of owning this special RO! Roger, I wasn't entirely quite about this piece (see here) Andreas and Alex, AP Singapore had helped to nail my purchase decision with this scan from an old catalogue from mid-90s. The one on the left shows the reference as well as all characteristics of the watch, although the dial color appears to be a little pale. I believe there's no other variance though. Mike, I was equally curious about its weight. How is it compared to 15300 or 15400?

10 August 2013, 01:22 PM	#38
Des23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Desmond Location: Singapore Watch: Hulk, AP FC Diver Posts: 66	Wow.... That's a beauty... Nice find...

11 August 2013, 09:29 AM	#39
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,537	Great catch!

11 August 2013, 12:58 PM	#42
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Amazing RO. Really love that Tantalum bracelet.

12 August 2013, 09:01 AM	#43
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Amazing find! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

13 August 2013, 04:24 AM	#44
v5cog Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: london Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 548	Wow Wayne... I really like the dial... And colour combo, congrats on an awesome find! Wear with good health

13 August 2013, 06:15 AM	#45
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	That's very cool, looks great on you

13 August 2013, 03:45 PM	#47
ray0750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 271	Congrats.

14 August 2013, 07:12 AM	#48
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Very Nice! Congrats!

14 August 2013, 07:24 AM	#49
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	stunning , but ill admit im now off to google tantilum.

14 August 2013, 02:30 PM	#50
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Stunning. Cong's __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

14 August 2013, 06:41 PM	#51
jonathan17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jon Location: Singapore Watch: ??? Yes please! Posts: 622	Amazing find! its refreshing to see a great condition discontinued watch. Congratulations on the find and enjoy it. would love to see it in the flesh someday.

15 August 2013, 12:57 AM	#52
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Thank you very much, my friends! This piece is a lovely daily wear

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