RO in WG

[crassick]

Any thoughts on ROs in WG? For me I prefer SS over PM but…

Thoughts?

[In-N-Out]

Depends on the model. Frosted openworked WG doesn’t look amazing imo, but the new WG jumbo is amazing. Overall, the WG models are definitely my fav although most would argue that the yellow gold is best (and hardest to obtain)

Steel RO is obviously great and is the most iconic steel sports watch

Overall, I think it’s worth the extra money to go WG to have that stealth wealth factor. Only those in the know would notice, and that’s the only people you want noticing anyway

[crassick]

Thanks for the reply! What do you think about gold as a material over steel? For me a concern is it’s malleability - the watches are scary enough for scratches and all, but I’d be dead scared of chipping gold.

Also the heft of gold vs steel would also make it less “sporty” which is kind of what I was looking for in an RO.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by crassick

Any thoughts on ROs in WG? For me I prefer SS over PM but…

Thoughts?

if you prefer SS, I'm not sure what the question is? There's very few WG ROs in 39-41mm, and they all have a unique surface treatment (frosted WG) and/or unique dials like the smoked blue ROC. Given the super-low production of these watches, I don't think the WG/SS choice actually comes up for people who doesn't already own a few SS RO/ROC etc. Grey is of course an option, but asking prices for current production WG ROs are laughable.

That said, the smoked blue dial WG 15510 that had a few-week existence on the AP website earlier this year was definitely my favorite 15510 so far.

[AEV]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

That said, the smoked blue dial WG 15510 that had a few-week existence on the AP website earlier this year was definitely my favorite 15510 so far.

It's back on the website in the current models, not in the legacy :)
Listed as Special Edition.

[crassick]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

if you prefer SS, I'm not sure what the question is? There's very few WG ROs in 39-41mm, and they all have a unique surface treatment (frosted WG) and/or unique dials like the smoked blue ROC. Given the super-low production of these watches, I don't think the WG/SS choice actually comes up for people who doesn't already own a few SS RO/ROC etc. Grey is of course an option, but asking prices for current production WG ROs are laughable.

That said, the smoked blue dial WG 15510 that had a few-week existence on the AP website earlier this year was definitely my favorite 15510 so far.

So I prefer the SS and that’s what I’ve requested to the boutique. But I’ve been told they can have WG available for me if I want - I initially declined as I was caught off guard but now I’m having regrets / second thoughts.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by AEV

It's back on the website in the current models, not in the legacy :)
Listed as Special Edition.

Thanks, good to see it's back. Curious what availability outside of Japan will eventually be.

[Commandopat]

Originally Posted by crassick

So I prefer the SS and that’s what I’ve requested to the boutique. But I’ve been told they can have WG available for me if I want - I initially declined as I was caught off guard but now I’m having regrets / second thoughts.

I’ll be at the boutique Saturday for my last stop before I leave Japan - I’ll let them know you want me to take it off their hands for you! Haha

If you weren’t a fan then honestly I think you made the right decision. They are expensive watches to not be sure and you’re right, gold is likely to show wear and tear faster than steel and that’s saying something on AP’s!

[GW44]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Thanks, good to see it's back. Curious what availability outside of Japan will eventually be.

Think it was 100 units only for Japan but as of this month it’s been made available worldwide is my understanding. Not sure on the limited nature (if at all) or the likely numbers for release however.

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1320BC.02.html

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by crassick

So I prefer the SS and that’s what I’ve requested to the boutique. But I’ve been told they can have WG available for me if I want - I initially declined as I was caught off guard but now I’m having regrets / second thoughts.

Interesting - any WG, or one model in particular?

[kb866]

Trying to get my hands on a 15510BC..... I love white gold watches. To the untrained eye it passes as steel but the wearer can feel the heft of gold and know that he's got something extremely valuable on. My wife says it's the feeling of how she feels when wearing nice lingerie, other people can't see it, but she knows........ haha.

[kb866]

Originally Posted by crassick

So I prefer the SS and that’s what I’ve requested to the boutique. But I’ve been told they can have WG available for me if I want - I initially declined as I was caught off guard but now I’m having regrets / second thoughts.

Wow... The only white gold models of the RO or ROC are very rare. AP seems to prefer steel or yellow/rose gold. Because of this, the secondary market value for white gold RO's is ridiculous. If they offer you one, take it would be my advice.

I've been hounding my SA for one in white gold but keep getting offered up steel ones instead - so quite the opposite of what you're experiencing.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by kb866

Wow... The only white gold models of the RO or ROC are very rare. AP seems to prefer steel or yellow/rose gold. Because of this, the secondary market value for white gold RO's is ridiculous. If they offer you one, take it would be my advice.

I've been hounding my SA for one in white gold but keep getting offered up steel ones instead - so quite the opposite of what you're experiencing.

I'm a bit in love with this Limited Edition Royal Oak Chrono - and I say that as someone that has never got, or bought, a gem set piece at all;

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1320BC.01.html

Set for general release in July, same as the 15510BC, and assume it's £100k++

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by kb866

I've been hounding my SA for one in white gold but keep getting offered up steel ones instead - so quite the opposite of what you're experiencing.

Yeah, would be interesting if OP could add some details on models/ circumstances.


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[7sins]

The other thing to note on WG is the hue of the metal is warmer and brighter, much more so than SS. The brushed WG finish on AP is truly remarkable and you can really tell the difference between SS, TI and WG. 15202BC and 25960BC are two of my favorite WG models, hoping to pickup the former sometime this year.

[Commandopat]

The OP was offered a 15510BC but was looking for a 15510ST, and understandably had concerns about daily wearing a gold watch.
Given what they cost I certainly can’t blame him.

I would love to see the dial on those in person though!!

[crassick]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Yeah, would be interesting if OP could add some details on models/ circumstances.


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I was offered a 15510BC. I wasn’t familiar with the model and wasn’t sure about the WG vs SS and declined.

Now in deep regret - at the least I should have said I’ll think about it. I inquired again but it was allocated to someone else.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by crassick

I was offered a 15510BC. I wasn’t familiar with the model and wasn’t sure about the WG vs SS and declined.

Now in deep regret - at the least I should have said I’ll think about it. I inquired again but it was allocated to someone else.

Not to rub it in, but was it a 15510BC.OO.1320BC.02 (smoked blue dial) or 15510BC.OO.1320BC.01 (light blue dial with baguette diamond indices)? I would hop on the next flight to Tokyo if offered a 15510BC.OO.1320BC.02.

The 15510BC.OO.1320BC.01 is also great, probably the only watch with diamond indices I would consider.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Not to rub it in, but was it a 15510BC.OO.1320BC.02 (smoked blue dial) or 15510BC.OO.1320BC.01 (light blue dial with baguette diamond indices)? I would hop on the next flight to Tokyo if offered a 15510BC.OO.1320BC.02.

The 15510BC.OO.1320BC.01 is also great, probably the only watch with diamond indices I would consider.

Wasn’t the 15510BC.OO.1320BC.01 US market edition only? Like yourself it’s the only diamond indices watch I’d consider, aside from the Daytona Platinum.

[Commandopat]

I was at the Tokyo boutique yesterday and told my SA I wanted the 15510BC with smoked blue dial and that I’d fly form California to pick it up - she said she’s see what she could do. 250 pieces (not sure if that means annually), but Japan only so not that many boutiques to split it amongst so I’m hopeful someday.

[mkjmkj]

I know this is my first post here but I just came across these forums after searching for the reference number.

Unbelievably fortunate to be allocated the first piece last week. The dial is absolutely incredible. Photos simply do not do it justice.

[Commandopat]

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

I know this is my first post here but I just came across these forums after searching for the reference number.

Unbelievably fortunate to be allocated the first piece last week. The dial is absolutely incredible. Photos simply do not do it justice.

Congrats! Stunning watch - hope to pick one up myself one day.

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

I know this is my first post here but I just came across these forums after searching for the reference number.

Unbelievably fortunate to be allocated the first piece last week. The dial is absolutely incredible. Photos simply do not do it justice.

Stunning...stunning dial!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

Unbelievably fortunate to be allocated the first piece last week. The dial is absolutely incredible. Photos simply do not do it justice.

Amazing! First = your first AP, or the first they delivered?

[phonefool]

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

I know this is my first post here but I just came across these forums after searching for the reference number.

Unbelievably fortunate to be allocated the first piece last week. The dial is absolutely incredible. Photos simply do not do it justice.

This post deserves its own thread tbh. Gorgeous piece. Congrats!

[mkjmkj]

Apologies for my late reply. To clarify:

1) From what I was told, until end of July this year, the watch (and the other two WG smoked dial 2023 releases) will be sold exclusively in Japan. The production of this particular piece is expected to be 250 in total worldwide. This may, of course, change.

2) This is not my first AP but it was the first to be delivered by the AP boutique.

I recognise how fortunate I am - in the sunlight the dial is just incredible.

[bullies]

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

I know this is my first post here but I just came across these forums after searching for the reference number.

Unbelievably fortunate to be allocated the first piece last week. The dial is absolutely incredible. Photos simply do not do it justice.

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

Apologies for my late reply. To clarify:

1) From what I was told, until end of July this year, the watch (and the other two WG smoked dial 2023 releases) will be sold exclusively in Japan. The production of this particular piece is expected to be 250 in total worldwide. This may, of course, change.

2) This is not my first AP but it was the first to be delivered by the AP boutique.

I recognise how fortunate I am - in the sunlight the dial is just incredible.

Beautiful

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

2) This is not my first AP but it was the first to be delivered by the AP boutique.

Congrats, makes sense

[Vince_76]

Such a cool piece. That dial looks great

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by mkjmkj

I know this is my first post here but I just came across these forums after searching for the reference number.

Unbelievably fortunate to be allocated the first piece last week. The dial is absolutely incredible. Photos simply do not do it justice.

Sooooooo good