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Old 21 September 2024, 03:02 PM   #1
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Curious... If you can only own 1 AP, would you go for a full gold or steel? Assuming budget is no issue.
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Old 21 September 2024, 03:08 PM   #2
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If you are going to wear it daily, I prefer steel as it is more versatile and would keep looking good since gold is quite soft and scratches easily and has more flash. If money is no option, Titanium and Ceramic might be even better.

Sandgold is a very very VERY interesting option. I might go sandgold since it looks in between.
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Old 21 September 2024, 03:56 PM   #3
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Old 21 September 2024, 04:32 PM   #4
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If you are going to wear it daily, I prefer steel as it is more versatile and would keep looking good since gold is quite soft and scratches easily and has more flash. If money is no option, Titanium and Ceramic might be even better.

Sandgold is a very very VERY interesting option. I might go sandgold since it looks in between.

I agree! Ceramic or Titanium as a daily user and beater.


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Old 21 September 2024, 04:36 PM   #5
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Old 21 September 2024, 06:18 PM   #6
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No one can beat AP in Full Ceramic, black/ blue/ white
It's always eye pleasing when I look at those pieces playing with the light.
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Old 21 September 2024, 07:37 PM   #7
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The best daily wear material is for sure ceramic. My wife has the 34mm version and wears it pretty much daily.

However, to me the one and only can only be my 16202. Perfect in every aspect.
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Old 21 September 2024, 07:53 PM   #8
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I have only one APRO in steel and the Grey dial. I dont plan on getting any more AP watches so its an easy choice for me.
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Old 22 September 2024, 12:41 AM   #9
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No one can beat AP in Full Ceramic, black/ blue/ white
It's always eye pleasing when I look at those pieces playing with the light.

The Ceramic pieces looks great, but feels pretty underwhelming when you wear it on the wrist, it feels like a toy.

15407ST is the best out of the bunch for me.

Even for someone on the street that doesn’t know about APs, one look at the watch and you know it’s something special.

Still my favourite piece by far




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Old 22 September 2024, 01:37 AM   #10
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If just one then steel for me.
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Old 22 September 2024, 01:57 AM   #11
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The Ceramic pieces looks great, but feels pretty underwhelming when you wear it on the wrist, it feels like a toy.

15407ST is the best out of the bunch for me.

Even for someone on the street that doesn’t know about APs, one look at the watch and you know it’s something special.

Still my favourite piece by far




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I have to agree with this. Something magical about this watch
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Old 22 September 2024, 01:58 AM   #12
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Not sure I can choose 1

Daily = RO stainless

Flex = 15407ST or CE

Dress = 39mm Jumbo RO yellow gold. Or the 39mm QP yellow gold
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Old 22 September 2024, 02:56 AM   #13
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Old 22 September 2024, 11:02 AM   #14
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curious... If you can only own 1 ap, would you go for a full gold or steel? Assuming budget is no issue.
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Old 22 September 2024, 11:13 AM   #15
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Old 22 September 2024, 11:39 AM   #16
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Old 22 September 2024, 11:54 AM   #17
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Old 22 September 2024, 12:46 PM   #18
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Old 22 September 2024, 01:13 PM   #19
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Old 22 September 2024, 01:31 PM   #20
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Ya ceramic for me but since that wasn’t an option I’d definitely rather have full rose gold than steel.


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Old 22 September 2024, 03:45 PM   #21
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If it were an option, platinum of course, looks understated but reassuring heft and exclusivity.
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Old 22 September 2024, 04:43 PM   #22
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If it were an option, platinum of course, looks understated but reassuring heft and exclusivity.

Going boss level! Great call.


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Old 24 September 2024, 04:16 AM   #23
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Curious... If you can only own 1 AP, would you go for a full gold or steel? Assuming budget is no issue.
steel for me.
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Old 24 September 2024, 04:27 AM   #24
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Seems like most are going for steel.
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Old 24 September 2024, 05:38 AM   #25
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This would be my one and only.
Same here!

Represents everything AP is about and excels at IMO. Mine gets a ton of wrist-time.
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Old 24 September 2024, 08:51 AM   #26
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26585CE, obvs.
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Old 24 September 2024, 09:39 AM   #27
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AP white gold is the best in the game, 15202BC will always take the cake for me. Perfection.

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Old 24 September 2024, 01:11 PM   #28
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26585CE, obvs.

I think this may be the one.


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Old 24 September 2024, 10:59 PM   #29
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The Ceramic pieces looks great, but feels pretty underwhelming when you wear it on the wrist, it feels like a toy.

15407ST is the best out of the bunch for me.

Even for someone on the street that doesn’t know about APs, one look at the watch and you know it’s something special.

Still my favourite piece by far




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Got you point. After owning 15407st for a while, I still can't take my eyes on ceramic piece. I love the lightweight, underwhelming black but still playing with the light. Anyway, it's cool watch on your wrist.
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Old 25 September 2024, 08:23 AM   #30
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Can't believe noone else said 26579ce!! Maybe too monotone for the majority's tastes, or the 26585 is just better... Dial a bit busy for me personally but def wouldn't say no !
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