New AP Chrono 38mm REF. #26315ST

[mannyv11]

Damn do I want one of those 38mm chronos. Unfortunately for me there aren't any boutiques around me.

[tcheeco]

Originally Posted by Mini2

Why couldn't they centre that date?

Where? Did you see a crocked date here?

[ppalasthira]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Well, as an update, I went to the NYC boutique and it turned out they had a couple of the pieces I could try even though the "trunk" show days were long over. I got to try the new 42mm offshore and WOW, they have really made that thing a fantastic size, thinned out the bezel and it's super wearable...my wrist is 7 inches btw for perspective, and to help with the next part...




But on to the 38...I asked if they had one of the promo pieces and it turned out they did have the white dial blue sub version in so I tried it...and WOW...it's got nearly PERFECT proportions and is a complete Daytona killer...especially at the market pricing. Id go as far to say if it were measured, it would be more like 38.5-39mm, as it fits almost identically to a Daytona, but presents extremely well. I ended up ordering one, which is something I thought I wouldn't do (or would even be able to ) but they had one more allocation left for the year. It really is the perfect "gentleman" sport Chrono.



You can see it here, but the 38 is the exact same thickness as the 41mm, which really gives it some heft...

Thanks for sharing.


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[NYG1121]

Jeez that looks thick for that size! Stunner tho

[duc888]

The perfect size for you!

[mrenvy]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Well, as an update, I went to the NYC boutique and it turned out they had a couple of the pieces I could try even though the "trunk" show days were long over. I got to try the new 42mm offshore and WOW, they have really made that thing a fantastic size, thinned out the bezel and it's super wearable...my wrist is 7 inches btw for perspective, and to help with the next part...




But on to the 38...I asked if they had one of the promo pieces and it turned out they did have the white dial blue sub version in so I tried it...and WOW...it's got nearly PERFECT proportions and is a complete Daytona killer...especially at the market pricing. Id go as far to say if it were measured, it would be more like 38.5-39mm, as it fits almost identically to a Daytona, but presents extremely well. I ended up ordering one, which is something I thought I wouldn't do (or would even be able to ) but they had one more allocation left for the year. It really is the perfect "gentleman" sport Chrono.



You can see it here, but the 38 is the exact same thickness as the 41mm, which really gives it some heft...

When will be the arrival date of the 26315st? It’s so beautiful.


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[Mini2]

Originally Posted by tcheeco

Where? Did you see a crocked date here?

between 4/5

[AK797]

Originally Posted by tcheeco

Where? Did you see a crocked date here?

He means the date window position, not the actual date wheel in the window.

[wiswrist]

Originally Posted by Mini2

Why couldn't they centre that date?

The date positioning on the ROCs makes the WIS OCD in me go crazy.

I was happy to see that the new 42mm TI ROO (which uses the same movement) has a properly centered date.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Well, as an update, I went to the NYC boutique and it turned out they had a couple of the pieces I could try even though the "trunk" show days were long over. I got to try the new 42mm offshore and WOW, they have really made that thing a fantastic size, thinned out the bezel and it's super wearable...my wrist is 7 inches btw for perspective, and to help with the next part...




But on to the 38...I asked if they had one of the promo pieces and it turned out they did have the white dial blue sub version in so I tried it...and WOW...it's got nearly PERFECT proportions and is a complete Daytona killer...especially at the market pricing. Id go as far to say if it were measured, it would be more like 38.5-39mm, as it fits almost identically to a Daytona, but presents extremely well. I ended up ordering one, which is something I thought I wouldn't do (or would even be able to ) but they had one more allocation left for the year. It really is the perfect "gentleman" sport Chrono.



You can see it here, but the 38 is the exact same thickness as the 41mm, which really gives it some heft...

I'm so glad you posted these pics-- thank you.

I have a 26480ti coming in (deposit down on it), and now I'm genuinely concerned if I'm going to be able to pull off that watch. You can barely pull it off from the pics, with a 7" wrist, and I have a 6.5" wrist.......... so, I might be in big trouble.

[walds11]

Originally Posted by bruinmd

I'm so glad you posted these pics-- thank you.

I have a 26480ti coming in (deposit down on it), and now I'm genuinely concerned if I'm going to be able to pull off that watch. You can barely pull it off from the pics, with a 7" wrist, and I have a 6.5" wrist.......... so, I might be in big trouble.

Blind buy, eh? I would be concerned as well, but should be easy to unload it if need be...

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by walds11

Blind buy, eh? I would be concerned as well, but should be easy to unload it if need be...

Yup. Lol. But so was my 15202.
This is a VERY hard piece to get since it was released and I absolutely love it. I’m really keeping my fingers crossed that it fits but if it doesn’t they know I will have to sell. So no hard feelings


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[Burr]

These chronos look amazing, wish they’d make them in some small wrist friendly sizes tho..

[nsguy]

Curious if anyone else has photos of these? I've only been able to find a few online.

Why do you think AP chose not to go with an exhibition caseback? I think it shares the same movement as the 42 Offshore lineup which does include one?

[Horolojust]

Originally Posted by nsguy

Curious if anyone else has photos of these? I've only been able to find a few online.

Why do you think AP chose not to go with an exhibition caseback? I think it shares the same movement as the 42 Offshore lineup which does include one?

No it’s the same movement as 41mm ROC, that also comes closed case back.


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[bluebeamer]

waiting for them to release a blue dial with silver sub dial version...

[Jorssen]

Originally Posted by nsguy

Curious if anyone else has photos of these? I've only been able to find a few online.

Why do you think AP chose not to go with an exhibition caseback? I think it shares the same movement as the 42 Offshore lineup which does include one?

They still use the old Frederic Piguet movement for the ROC.

[mrenvy]

Originally Posted by Jorssen

They still use the old Frederic Piguet movement for the ROC.

Older is not necessarily inferior.


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[Jorssen]

Originally Posted by mrenvy

Older is not necessarily inferior.

No exactly. Never had any issues with it on my 26300.
Who said it's inferior?

I do think the "market" is waiting for an inhouse movt. for the ROC's as well though.

[///armin]

Would be great to see some side by side pics against a 26300ST.

[mrenvy]

Originally Posted by Jorssen

No exactly. Never had any issues with it on my 26300.

Who said it's inferior?



I do think the "market" is waiting for an inhouse movt. for the ROC's as well though.

F. Piguet 1185 is a legendary chrono movement which I think AP should keep using it in ROC. Just like I don’t want to see the replacement of JLC 920 with an in-house movement in the Jumbo.


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[startrolexendrolex]

Originally Posted by rac10000

The not centered date window makes me crazy.

The new 42mm ROC looks much better (same movement).

This is perfect!!!! Just love this, this is going to be a hard offshore to get.

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[myusernamez]

Any news on the delivery of these? My AD said last Q of this year ..

[kevblah]

my AD is saying september

[Kliminator]

I walked by the boutique in Prague and asked. They also said these would be arriving in September. They told me that there are people that are interested but none have paid in full for them yet. As far as allocation goes, the SA told me 3 of each dial this year

[Fehdy]

The boutique here said September too.

[kevblah]

im still waiting

[blacke90]

Originally Posted by kevblah

im still waiting

Same here guys. Will update once I get it.

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by kevblah

im still waiting

Originally Posted by blacke90

Same here guys. Will update once I get it.

Did you guys pay in full at retail + tax?

[blacke90]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Did you guys pay in full at retail + tax?

I pay retail at AP boutique.