The platinum AP Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26470PT

[Bro Watch]

Has anyone on this forum ever owned this watch? If so, what is your experience with it? I'm considering trading up for it. Thanks for your thoughts.

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[Steele]

WHEW a PT!!! that is a monster... love PT love the weight for sure and the bright color of the PT

[Gotti_John]

430g weight

[edo]

Originally Posted by Gotti_John

430g weight

Or 1 pound for our American members

[1William]

Is it worth the premium? Looks like the others and maybe that is the point.

[edo]

I think our member conkers have it... like many other AP Pt pieces...

[WatchTimes]

Wow!!!

[Vince_76]

Literally a heavy hitter piece. Love this

[conkers]

Great piece love it!

[Bro Watch]

Originally Posted by conkers

Great piece love it!

Do you ever find it getting too heavy? I have not seen it in person, but I'm hoping I can get away for a quick trip to take a look at it before I make the purchase.

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[gretch6364]

It is pretty awesome. I do wonder if AP could retro-fit the quick release for it and sell you a PT butterfly clasp.

[J.T.]

I prefer the blue dial limited version in PT

[conkers]

Originally Posted by J.T.

I prefer the blue dial limited version in PT

Yes. I asked for a dial swap and wasn’t possible. But the grey fume still lovely.

[conkers]

It is incredibly heavy and you simply must try it before buying. It is a real dead weight on the wrist - makes you walk round in circles!

I love it - but then I have a disturbing psychological need of very large heavy pt watches!

[wcgreiner]

It's a beast—heavy, but with incredible presence and finishing...
Not the easiest daily wear, but if you love substantial pieces, it’s a statement!

[Palex]

Originally Posted by conkers

It is incredibly heavy and you simply must try it before buying. It is a real dead weight on the wrist - makes you walk round in circles!

I love it - but then I have a disturbing psychological need of very large heavy pt watches!

[Manofsteelpt]

Love it! When it came out, I wanted to trade up my PT44 for it, but it was just too much.

[Il-Re]

WOW, I find my steel offshore on bracelet heavy......Can't even imagine what this is like on the wrist. i remember being astounded at the weight of a Pt DayDate 40.

[dadonn2]

Yes. I have it in blue and responded to your message in the other thread you posted. I like mine a lot but I wouldn't reshape a collection to accommodate it as it's not a daily driver for me. That said, after i posted I saw you mentioned having a bunch of other watches so maybe the rationale is there. If you like heavy, there is no other and it's brushed platinum so it doesn't scream which I appreciate. A lot I like about this watch as polarizing as it seems to be amongst some. Regarding my overall experience, having had it for a couple of years, is really good but as Conkers pointed out you have to like the weight, which I do. My daily is a white gold sub which feels like a baby watch compared to this beast. it's certainly a special watch and the limited edition factor is cool. The fume dial is great and they are both surprisingly discreet imo consider the overall heft and size.

[Bro Watch]

Originally Posted by dadonn2

Yes. I have it in blue and responded to your message in the other thread you posted. I like mine a lot but I wouldn't reshape a collection to accommodate it as it's not a daily driver for me. That said, after i posted I saw you mentioned having a bunch of other watches so maybe the rationale is there. If you like heavy, there is no other and it's brushed platinum so it doesn't scream which I appreciate. A lot I like about this watch as polarizing as it seems to be amongst some. Regarding my overall experience, having had it for a couple of years, is really good but as Conkers pointed out you have to like the weight, which I do. My daily is a white gold sub which feels like a baby watch compared to this beast. it's certainly a special watch and the limited edition factor is cool. The fume dial is great and they are both surprisingly discreet imo consider the overall heft and size.

Thank you that helps! I like heavy platinum watches; I used to own a platinum Daytona. However, I haven't seen the Audemars Piguet in person yet. I'm traveling out of town to an area where I believe there is one for sale, so hopefully, I'll have the chance to see it and try it on.

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[salnuaimi]

Originally Posted by Bro Watch

Thank you that helps! I like heavy platinum watches; I used to own a platinum Daytona. However, I haven't seen the Audemars Piguet in person yet. I'm traveling out of town to an area where I believe there is one for sale, so hopefully, I'll have the chance to see it and try it on.

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Platinum daytona will feel like a toy next to this

[Bro Watch]

Originally Posted by dadonn2

Yes. I have it in blue and responded to your message in the other thread you posted. I like mine a lot but I wouldn't reshape a collection to accommodate it as it's not a daily driver for me. That said, after i posted I saw you mentioned having a bunch of other watches so maybe the rationale is there. If you like heavy, there is no other and it's brushed platinum so it doesn't scream which I appreciate. A lot I like about this watch as polarizing as it seems to be amongst some. Regarding my overall experience, having had it for a couple of years, is really good but as Conkers pointed out you have to like the weight, which I do. My daily is a white gold sub which feels like a baby watch compared to this beast. it's certainly a special watch and the limited edition factor is cool. The fume dial is great and they are both surprisingly discreet imo consider the overall heft and size.

If you had to choose between parting with the white gold Submariner or the Audemars Piguet, which one would you let go?

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[dadonn2]

Originally Posted by Bro Watch

If you had to choose between parting with the white gold Submariner or the Audemars Piguet, which one would you let go?

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I think they're impossible to compare. I'm sure there's a car analogy in here in terms of a daily driver versus. In my case, I'd likely keep the AP because it's unique. I also don't always wear a watch so that would sway the decision.

The overall question of having a larger collection vs. fewer higher "quality" (whatever that means to a person) is something collectors deal with. For me, there's a sanity that comes from consolidation which wears off and is replaced with the idea of having a more robust collection in terms of numbers. Depends on the day of the week which one I prefer.

I'd say my life cycle for this watch was 1 - it's unique and the absurd weight is awesome 2 - it's still cool but it's something I have to feel like wearing so some demerits there and now 3 - I dig it for its strengths and flaws.

I have no idea what I would replace this with anyway. A couple of steel references? Nah. A rose gold AP? Maybe but they're more common, are priced at a premium and yg/rg become one of those I have to feel like wearing situations. A higher priced AP like a skeleton RG etc. Nothing particularly captivates me enough to make the move. 2-3 Rolex PM models? More watches is not something that equates to better at the moment.

Hope this helps. The only other thing I noted is that the price for the blue online seems inflated to me. I can't imagine you couldn't find one for 100-120k.

[Bro Watch]

Originally Posted by dadonn2

I think they're impossible to compare. I'm sure there's a car analogy in here in terms of a daily driver versus. In my case, I'd likely keep the AP because it's unique. I also don't always wear a watch so that would sway the decision.



The overall question of having a larger collection vs. fewer higher "quality" (whatever that means to a person) is something collectors deal with. For me, there's a sanity that comes from consolidation which wears off and is replaced with the idea of having a more robust collection in terms of numbers. Depends on the day of the week which one I prefer.



I'd say my life cycle for this watch was 1 - it's unique and the absurd weight is awesome 2 - it's still cool but it's something I have to feel like wearing so some demerits there and now 3 - I dig it for its strengths and flaws.



I have no idea what I would replace this with anyway. A couple of steel references? Nah. A rose gold AP? Maybe but they're more common, are priced at a premium and yg/rg become one of those I have to feel like wearing situations. A higher priced AP like a skeleton RG etc. Nothing particularly captivates me enough to make the move. 2-3 Rolex PM models? More watches is not something that equates to better at the moment.



Hope this helps. The only other thing I noted is that the price for the blue online seems inflated to me. I can't imagine you couldn't find one for 100-120k.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts; they are very helpful. Your perspective is insightful and adds significant value to my decision.

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[dadonn2]

Originally Posted by Bro Watch

Thank you for sharing your thoughts; they are very helpful. Your perspective is insightful and adds significant value to my decision.

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No doubt. We're all in this thing together Cheers.

[conkers]

Platona 280g, this AP is a whole other ballpark.

[Chary]

Beast!!! that's the real brick!!! I love the smoke dial more than the blue and I've owned it before, amazing piece.

[Bro Watch]

Thank you all for your comments and advice. I ended up trading for the watch. The picture makes it look larger than it is; it wasn't sized in this photo. However, I've never been a fan of the trend of wearing women's watches on men's wrists. I like man-size watches.

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[eonflux]

Originally Posted by Bro Watch

Thank you all for your comments and advice. I ended up trading for the watch. The picture makes it look larger than it is; it wasn't sized in this photo. However, I've never been a fan of the trend of wearing women's watches on men's wrists. I like man-size watches.

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Congrats!

Such a beautiful dial

[dadonn2]

Originally Posted by Bro Watch

Thank you all for your comments and advice. I ended up trading for the watch. The picture makes it look larger than it is; it wasn't sized in this photo. However, I've never been a fan of the trend of wearing women's watches on men's wrists. I like man-size watches.

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Hell yes. You got it! Sorry to just pick this up again. Looks great. Funny I've started wearing mine more and don't really notice the weight all that much this time around. How has it aged for you since picking it up?