Openworked Double Balance

[WatchEater666]

These are finally coming back to reality on the used market, and I am a total sucker for the design.

Also, this model has tons of internal angles and seems like quite the step up finishing wise.

Any regrets getting it?

I would be buying grey if it matters.

[Narbeh]

The openworked watches are quite interesting. I really like the detailed hand finishing that is prevalent throughout the skeletonized "dial."

[m3tek44]

Any issue reading the time?

[jts278]

I just got my 15416CE about a month ago. Amazing piece, no issues for me to read the time, added bonus that it has lume. Zero regrets and my friends all love it and want their own!
I’ve louped mine a few times and each time I just like it more!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by m3tek44

Any issue reading the time?

Prosaic stuff like that is what the phone is for. The 15407 is a work of art (actually, I think legibility is not too bad, compared to e.g. 26735 Tourbillon openworked).

[maecenas]

It’s a special event any time I wear mine (and I don’t mean I only save it for special events!). It’s a work of art that you can spend endless time admiring. I don’t know what price you’re looking at, but if it’s something you’re comfortable with, it’s hard to go wrong.

I find it legible. Actually better than my code chrono with those silly baton hands…

[7sins]

It is a masterpiece, I worn one for a few days and really enjoyed it. I will say the hands blend in and it can be difficult to read the time. I know I am in the minority but I actually prefer the 39mm 15305 skeleton despite missing the gold bridge.

[l_chissle]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Prosaic stuff like that is what the phone is for. The 15407 is a work of art (actually, I think legibility is not too bad, compared to e.g. 26735 Tourbillon openworked).

You say that, but I find the 15407 insanely legible. Very easy to read. On the otherhand, I very often mistake the week indicator on the perpetual for the minute hand...

[burakusta]

Just got one yesterday, really enjoying it



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[J.T.]

If buying grey the prices have come down almost 50% from peak. I'm considering one also. I've seen them in the $120's near new, mint condition complete recently

[V25V]

I get its art but I cannot see how one tells the time with it. The hands must get lost in all the backdrop but maybe its better in person?

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by J.T.

If buying grey the prices have come down almost 50% from peak. I'm considering one also. I've seen them in the $120's near new, mint condition complete recently

Yeah, I am a buyer at $100k

[DonLee]

If i get one of these, I'll be done. haha

[l_chissle]

Originally Posted by V25V

I get its art but I cannot see how one tells the time with it. The hands must get lost in all the backdrop but maybe its better in person?

I had the same thought from pictures, but in person, it reads very easily. They've got it right.

[Reign]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

These are finally coming back to reality on the used market, and I am a total sucker for the design.

Also, this model has tons of internal angles and seems like quite the step up finishing wise.

Any regrets getting it?

I would be buying grey if it matters.

At 125k new vs navigating the boutique maze, it’s definitely worth it. View it as a differentiated tourb. These are among the best pieces in the catalog and have stood the test of time


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[Reign]

Originally Posted by DonLee

If i get one of these, I'll be done. haha

I know you’re half joking but once I got mine, there’s always the next haha

Originally Posted by m3tek44

Any issue reading the time?

No. In photos it’s a stationary point in time which may seem hard but in reality light hits off it like crazy and it’s very easy to read the time


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[fullofboats]

It's legible but I have to stare at it a little bit

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

Yeah, I am a buyer at $100k

Recent auction at Loupethis ended at $115k. Close(r), but I'm not sure if you'll get lucky for one at $100k w/o stories.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by V25V

I get its art but I cannot see how one tells the time with it. The hands must get lost in all the backdrop but maybe its better in person?

AP makes some insane pieces at this price point. This one isn't one I would wear. Perpetual calendar, yes please.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Recent auction at Loupethis ended at $115k. Close(r), but I'm not sure if you'll get lucky for one at $100k w/o stories.

In Moda, they're trading at $115k. Not much longer to go :)

[DonLee]

Originally Posted by EEpro

AP makes some insane pieces at this price point. This one isn't one I would wear. Perpetual calendar, yes please.

It takes a lot longer for AP to create a open work double balance than a perpetual calendar. In addition, the perpetual calendar used to cost about the same for retail, now it's MUCH more expensive.

However, I have to say, side by side the perpetual calendar wears nicer, being thinner and having a properly sized movement. The 15407st ultimately houses a 37mm movement in a 41mm watch.

[Horsin’ Around]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

In Moda, they're trading at $115k. Not much longer to go :)

How much are the OR skeletons trading for on moda?


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[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by burakusta

Just got one yesterday, really enjoying it

So the Tourbillon trade didn't happen? Although, I guess you don't have two left arms...

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Horsin’ Around

How much are the OR skeletons trading for on moda?

$175k or so.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by horsin’ around

how much are the or skeletons trading for on moda?


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or?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

or?

Or rouge, red gold?

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Or rouge, red gold?

Not sure. I don’t really watch prices of the gold ones much as I don’t think I can pull off gold lol :-)

[burakusta]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

So the Tourbillon trade didn't happen? Although, I guess you don't have two left arms...

Yes didn’t happen, added the openworked to the collection.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by burakusta

Just got one yesterday, really enjoying it


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Aww man, there is nothing better than this pair. Congratulations to you and please post lots of pics of both watches!

[Horsin’ Around]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Or rouge, red gold?

Sorry wasn’t clear.

How much are the rose gold skeletons trading for?


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