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So by no means do I think that AP has the “best” finishing. I completely agree that a lot of manufacturers have finishing that are better or equivalent to AP. One of the things I love about the Patek 6119R I have is that wonderful new movement with exhibition caseback, and man is it finished well. Even when you look at a Grand Seiko and the Zaratsu polishing they do, that mirror level distortion free polish is better than what I see on almost all other watches, AP included. By “jewelry level finish”, I was implying to mean that the combination of the finish and design make the watch literally look like jewelry. Its kind of like the fluted bezel on a Rolex - that aspect of the watch makes it look like jewelry. But when you look at the combination of design and finish of the overall watch, I don’t see anything that comes close to what an AP RO with bracelet looks like. The way the light reflects and hits the bracelet and case on an AP RO when you just slightly tilt your wrist is incredible. Like jewelry. You certainly do not get the same feeling when looking at a Sub (which by the way it’s not the intention, I mean it’s still marketed as a tool watch that’s in reality is getting closer to jewelry). The Day-Date gets close, but I’d still put AP above it in this category. |
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This is exactly why I sold my 15500 after a year of ownership. Even at list price purchase for a steel sports model it did not justify the price for me for the movement and level of finishing compared to other 23k watches on the market. Obviously to each their own
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Nothing reflects light and catches the eye like the RO bracelet. |
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Curious which ones that would be, in particular in the "sports watch on bracelet" category.
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4500v comes to mind instantly. Better movement finish, swappable strap system, micro adjustment on the bracelet, 150 meter wr etc I'm personally moving away from steel sports into some dress and rubber pieces |
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Fair enough - for me the dial, case and bracelet finish and overall design of the 15500 more than make up for that. Slightly thinner as well.
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