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31 May 2020, 01:17 AM | #1 |
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If only one AP in a 5 watch collection...
Which single modern AP would you pick to represent AP in small sized 5 piece collection?
Especially curious if had to pick between 15202 Jumbo, 15407 Skeleton, or 26574ST Perpetual Calendar Let's assume.... -No worries about re-sale value or investment, only about the limited one slot in the collection -No ceramic models since those only exist in the land of unicorns -Let's assume the Patek spot in the collection is going to be taken up by something like a 5164 hence throwing a PC complication into the mix. |
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31 May 2020, 02:03 AM | #3 |
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15407 for the movement beauty and 26574 for the complication.
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31 May 2020, 02:07 AM | #4 |
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31 May 2020, 02:11 AM | #5 |
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31 May 2020, 02:54 AM | #6 |
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31 May 2020, 03:38 AM | #7 |
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31 May 2020, 04:25 AM | #8 |
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What else in the collection? That should determine if you should add higher complications or focus on importance of history or a so damn cool skeletonized watch
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31 May 2020, 04:33 AM | #9 |
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I would go for the blue dial perpetual. You’ll get a lot of AP DNA combined in one watch:
* Royal Oak case * Blue tapisserie dial * Great complication |
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I always loved the epic JorgeCCW thread of his rotating collection and having a collection philosophy. My thoughts are: 1. My Me Watch: Daytona 2. Beater Watch: Rolex GMT 3. Power Rose Gold Watch - Undetermined yet, but leaning towards 5164R 4. Royal Oak AP: ???? 5. Still Open, maybe super complication HH |
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31 May 2020, 05:32 AM | #11 |
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For a RO I'd go for a 202 or maybe an original 5402.
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Function wise you have chrono and 2 dual time. Metal you’re covered with rose gold and steel. History Daytona is full of it. I would say go for 15407 given that number 5 is dressy high complication piece. Absolutely Jorge is inspiring, ill follow suit once I know what I like Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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31 May 2020, 07:30 AM | #13 |
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Jumbo.
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31 May 2020, 08:14 AM | #14 |
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I love the 15202 BUT the 26574 is much more special in my eyes. I'm a sucker for the perp. complication.
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1 June 2020, 04:27 AM | #16 |
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15202 because it's proportion (39mm)
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1 June 2020, 04:06 PM | #17 |
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Problem solved! |
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@guanxi .... that is a very, very persuasive and compelling argument! Out of curiosity, how do you like the AP PC vs the 5164 you just got?
@ap1 Does that mean between the choice of 'skeletonization' vs 'high complication' to showcase AP as a brand in a collection you think skeleton is the more important side AP to highlight? |
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Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra Thin in titanium, absolutely breathtaking in every way.
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Indeed! 2 different animals... What pushed me towards the AP was the complication first and the design second. a PC from a holy trinity manufacturer + iconic design = perfect storm! Very complex yet sporty look, not the most comfortable bracelet I have to admit (sharp edges and the occasional hair pulling) but beautiful watch, catches the light, quite thin although a tiny bit too wide (RO look and feel bigger) the dial and the finishing all around are just stunning, almost has this jewelry feel. The 5164 is a real practical watch especially since I work between different time zones and I “normally” travel a lot, super legible, love the design, the details, the versatility, the elegance (I wear a suit almost everyday and it just works so well), the confort is unequaled (don’t feel the watch on my wrist), I sleep with my watches and the lume on the 5164 looks great and is very generous. This could well be the perfect daily driver. Again they both have a well deserved First class seat on board my little collection, the Rolexes sit in Business class! Damn it, just made myself miss flying again... Cheers! |
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Definitely, no1 does skeleton better IMO. Posts of PCs out there Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Rose Gold Offshore 44 Chocolate Camo!
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3 June 2020, 05:46 PM | #23 |
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Its not possible to have only one AP:) depending on your wrist size maybe but Jumbo would be my first choice. You get piece of history and versatile watch to add on your sport models
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