The Watch Thread - Part 9

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xuan87 said:
According to a thread on timezone (which include several photos of the all-black model taken by a member), there will be 2 models, the one shown at US$15k and the all-black one under US$20k. This is a huge drop from the typical 6 digits price tag of swiss tourbillons.

I feel that Tag is on a roll lately.
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did you ever doubt this man:

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a562140 said:
thank the chinese tourbillions for the price drop.

but i think anyone who is considering this should enquire about servicing (or clawback) costs first.
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據我了解，本地會有個大表行集團引進。目前暫且將市價定在35千。價格將會有更改，按屆時進口价與進口稅計算。。。這個價錢，買兩個＂地通＂更划算！
 
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Tisell sub has finally arrived..
Last hoot of 2015 arrived in 2016.

IMO best sub homage for less than 300 SGD.
Bracelet is not bad has some weight to it, cyclops magnification is huge.
Comes with easy link extension but no further micro adjustment available.

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My Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 (silver dial)

Dear Friends,

Today I am taking the time to review my Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, ref: 15400ST.OO.1220ST.02 (silver dial)

The only words to describe the case design, iconic and legendary. Here is the video of how much attention is paid to this meticulous masterpiece - https://youtu.be/zn0UHZuOEeY

The brushed and polished parts go so beautifully together. From a distance due to light shining on it, it is very noticeable. It i hardly subtle.



This Royal Oak has a diameter of 41mm, the largest since her (yes, I'm giving a gender - just kidding) introduction in 1972. For purists, this would be betraying the size of the original Jumbo that was of course one of the legendary designs by the late Gerald Genta.





The bracelet fitted is similar to the now discontinued 15300. It is also double clasp (only fitted in the later 15300s)

Here's a really great short-clip of the making of this wonderful bracelet - https://youtu.be/Bh1Xww576Yc



The dial would be considered by some as the best part of the watch. It is well balanced with the Grand Tapisseire and AP logo. 12 markers are double baton. Whether you choose Silver, Black or Blue is a personal choice.

Here is the official video of appreciating that beautiful dial - https://youtu.be/K0uW37FnCLM





These two shots would give you an idea of the size of this beauty. Compared to a Rolex Sea Dweller 4000 and Omega Speedmaster. The Patek is just to thrown it to visualise the thickness of the sports watches. As you can see, the Patek Nautilus and the original Jumbo would be thinner but only just, the 15400 with the 3120 movement is not that thick in all fairness (give and take a bit).

Lastly, the 3120 movement. It is within many prominent Royal Oak models. It comes with a nice 22k rotor (very well decorated with AP coat of arms as well as the Cotes de Geneve). Most importantly, it is highly accurate with a 60 hour power reserve.



The box is crafted nicely



To sum it up, this is a genuine luxury watch. You don't want to bang it around, to admire it's beauty but it can be as robust as a sports model for daily use. Personally, under a suit i think the silver dial would look better (i would wear a proper dress watch though) but if you can pair a suit with a Rolex (due to the polished centre links), then matching the Royal Oak is even easier due to it's thinner and more elegant design.

The ultimate playboy's watch? The Watch Snob might disagree...but if there are finer things money can buy other than a Rolex or Grand Seiko, this could potentially be one of the candidates....

Wishing you all a nice 2016.
 
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Clap clap clap clap clap...

APRO...always the watch I wanna next after jlc reverso
 
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Everybody hyped about omega speedmaster but what about a Russian version? The first Russian watch to go in space, a "Strela". Looks damn nice and much cheaper than sinn space chronograph or omega.
 
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Thai_Rak_Thai said:
Dear Friends,

Today I am taking the time to review my Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, ref: 15400ST.OO.1220ST.02 (silver dial)

The only words to describe the case design, iconic and legendary. Here is the video of how much attention is paid to this meticulous masterpiece - https://youtu.be/zn0UHZuOEeY

The brushed and polished parts go so beautifully together. From a distance due to light shining on it, it is very noticeable. It i hardly subtle.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/image-10_zpsa7m1jhka.jpeg[IMG][/URL]

This Royal Oak has a diameter of 41mm, the largest since her (yes, I'm giving a gender - just kidding) introduction in 1972. For purists, this would be betraying the size of the original Jumbo that was of course one of the legendary designs by the late Gerald Genta.

[URL=http://s98.photobucket.com/user/jwnysg/media/image-9_zpsnobbrmdu.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/image-9_zpsnobbrmdu.jpeg[IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://s98.photobucket.com/user/jwnysg/media/image_zpseu6zmsj8.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/image_zpseu6zmsj8.jpeg[IMG][/URL]

The bracelet fitted is similar to the now discontinued 15300. It is also double clasp (only fitted in the later 15300s)

Here's a really great short-clip of the making of this wonderful bracelet - [url]https://youtu.be/Bh1Xww576Yc[/url]

[URL=http://s98.photobucket.com/user/jwnysg/media/image-7_zpslg2busfv.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/image-7_zpslg2busfv.jpeg[IMG][/URL]

The dial would be considered by some as the best part of the watch. It is well balanced with the Grand Tapisseire and AP logo. 12 markers are double baton. Whether you choose Silver, Black or Blue is a personal choice.

Here is the official video of appreciating that beautiful dial - [url]https://youtu.be/K0uW37FnCLM[/url]

[URL=http://s98.photobucket.com/user/jwnysg/media/image_zpsnd3sycxy.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/image_zpsnd3sycxy.jpeg[IMG][URL]

[URL=http://s98.photobucket.com/user/jwnysg/media/image_zpsk3ycfrp3.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/image_zpsk3ycfrp3.jpeg[IMG][URL]

These two shots would give you an idea of the size of this beauty. Compared to a Rolex Sea Dweller 4000 and Omega Speedmaster. The Patek is just to thrown it to visualise the thickness of the sports watches. As you can see, the Patek Nautilus and the original Jumbo would be thinner but only just, the 15400 with the 3120 movement is not that thick in all fairness (give and take a bit).

Lastly, the 3120 movement. It is within many prominent Royal Oak models. It comes with a nice 22k rotor (very well decorated with AP coat of arms as well as the Cotes de Geneve). Most importantly, it is highly accurate with a 60 hour power reserve.

[URL=http://s98.photobucket.com/user/jwnysg/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151227_105837_zpsz4pbaf7x.jpg.html][IMG]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151227_105837_zpsz4pbaf7x.jpg[IMG][/URL]

The box is crafted nicely

[URL=http://s98.photobucket.com/user/jwnysg/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151215_184755_zpsk7kn9b2m.jpg.html][IMG]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/jwnysg/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151215_184755_zpsk7kn9b2m.jpg[IMG][/URL]

To sum it up, this is a genuine luxury watch. You don't want to bang it around, to admire it's beauty but it can be as robust as a sports model for daily use. Personally, under a suit i think the silver dial would look better (i would wear a proper dress watch though) but if you can pair a suit with a Rolex (due to the polished centre links), then matching the Royal Oak is even easier due to it's thinner and more elegant design.

The ultimate playboy's watch? The Watch Snob might disagree...but if there are finer things money can buy other than a Rolex or Grand Seiko, this could potentially be one of the candidates....

Wishing you all a nice 2016.[/QUOTE]

aiming anything from the last of the holy trinity?
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