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benlee · 14 March 2014, 02:09 PM

Well, to me at least. I have been attracted to this piece ever since I laid my eyes on a real life example. And have been hunting for a long time at the right price and condition. By stroke of luck, the opportunity presents itself for me to acquire it, I cannot refuse. So much for "No more new watches this year" promise.

I don't even believe myself anymore.

As usual, pics to follow later.

Some of you guys already know what it is. As for the rest, a hint : It's Gold. And it's awesome.

epic · 14 March 2014, 02:25 PM

Congrats

Cannot wait for it to be unveiled.

Cheers

Hairdude1 · 14 March 2014, 02:25 PM

I can't wait to see Ben!! congrats!

Speed · 14 March 2014, 02:50 PM

Come on man!

dnutz · 14 March 2014, 02:56 PM

what is it?

exiger77 · 14 March 2014, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Well, to me at least. I have been attracted to this piece ever since I laid my eyes on a real life example. And have been hunting for a long time at the right price and condition. By stroke of luck, the opportunity presents itself for me to acquire it, I cannot refuse. So much for "No more new watches this year" promise.

I don't even believe myself anymore.

As usual, pics to follow later.

Some of you guys already know what it is. As for the rest, a hint : It's Gold. And it's awesome.

We know, we all know, promises hard to keep when it comes to AP!

h999r · 14 March 2014, 03:47 PM

Congrats in advance buddy.

TAKUYA · 14 March 2014, 03:50 PM

Congrats in advance. Can not wait to see the beautiful pics of the beautiful GOLD!

Yinger · 14 March 2014, 04:03 PM

What the heck?!? Such a tease haha

SamGMT · 14 March 2014, 04:07 PM

Congrats!! Congrats!!

Audemars Piguet · 14 March 2014, 06:33 PM

Congrats!

VICI · 14 March 2014, 07:07 PM

Gold + AP = Fantastic!

Congrats on my next piece :)

conkers · 14 March 2014, 08:15 PM

Congrats Ben!

benlee · 14 March 2014, 10:00 PM

Thanks guys for your patience.

So here you go, it's the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworks 15305OR in Rose Gold.

The watch is housed in a 39mm rose gold case with all the typically outstanding AP finishing while also features the sophisticatedly crafted 3129 openworks movement with antracite finished bridges and a gold rotor. For a movement junkie like myself, I just love everything about the watch. It also plays remarkably well with surrounding light and despite it's 39mm size and 9.28mm thickness, it has remarkable wrist presence.

According to AP product literature for this watch, the process of skeletonising a movement calls for preserving it's structure so as to maintain it's precision and its reliability; and this is accompanied by extremely meticulous decorative work that calls for considerable dexterity and experience. I cannot agree more, as the entire watch is of course hand made and under a loupe, one can see the sophisticated workmanship involved. It's also a limited production model, meaning it's quite hard to find.

Here's some more wrist shots and a shot of the back display movement.

Only drawback I can think of, it doesn't have a date but I think I can get use to it.

Hope to do a more detailed review and DSLR shots soon!

By the way, I changed the original brown strap to a black strap and I think it looks better and contrast better.

leica · 14 March 2014, 10:13 PM

heyy congrats ben 'no more watch this year' lee!!!
now time to buy the best loupe in the market for all those watch porn u have at home.

exiger77 · 14 March 2014, 10:26 PM

Nice.. Welcome to the skeleton family. It's time someone sets up the skeleton appreciation thread! :)

Soly20 · 14 March 2014, 10:31 PM

Beautiful piece! Congrats.

masterserg · 14 March 2014, 10:39 PM

Holy Sh*t Ben! Congratulations!!

conkers · 14 March 2014, 10:40 PM

Very nice indeed!

HL65 · 14 March 2014, 10:43 PM

Very nice Ben and big congrats!

El118 · 14 March 2014, 10:43 PM

Another masterpiece! Congrats!

PanosI · 14 March 2014, 10:44 PM

Very special !! Big Congrats Ben

s14roller · 14 March 2014, 10:44 PM

Well done, Ben. Congrats!

steveclocks · 14 March 2014, 11:07 PM

That's definitely a beauty indeed! Congratulations man

AK797 · 14 March 2014, 11:18 PM

Many congrats, Ben, stunning!

SearChart · 14 March 2014, 11:23 PM

Yup that's special

Congratulations

texex91 · 14 March 2014, 11:34 PM

Ben--simply stunning!!!

CONGRATS!

kilyung · 15 March 2014, 12:07 AM

Dang! Y'all are ratcheting things up around here lately.

alljunks · 15 March 2014, 12:16 AM

This is special!! Great piece!!

singe89 · 15 March 2014, 12:57 AM

That is a special one...congrats!

Please post more pics. I love to see the skeletons in different lighting.

14 March 2014, 02:09 PM	#1
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Incoming!! - This one is special Well, to me at least. I have been attracted to this piece ever since I laid my eyes on a real life example. And have been hunting for a long time at the right price and condition. By stroke of luck, the opportunity presents itself for me to acquire it, I cannot refuse. So much for "No more new watches this year" promise. I don't even believe myself anymore. As usual, pics to follow later. Some of you guys already know what it is. As for the rest, a hint : It's Gold. And it's awesome.

14 March 2014, 03:50 PM	#8
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2025 ? Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,888	Congrats in advance. Can not wait to see the beautiful pics of the beautiful GOLD! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

14 March 2014, 04:03 PM	#9
Yinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Ying Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 423	What the heck?!? Such a tease haha __________________ AP ROO Panda Breitling Avenger Panerai 359 Rolex TT Submariner Zenith Elite Grande Reserve de Marche

14 March 2014, 10:13 PM	#15
leica "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: JK.ID Posts: 342	heyy congrats ben 'no more watch this year' lee!!! now time to buy the best loupe in the market for all those watch porn u have at home. __________________ 116231 BKSJ. 116613 LB.

14 March 2014, 10:39 PM	#18
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Holy Sh*t Ben! Congratulations!! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

14 March 2014, 02:25 PM	#2
epic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	Congrats Cannot wait for it to be unveiled. Cheers

14 March 2014, 02:25 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I can't wait to see Ben!! congrats!

14 March 2014, 02:50 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Come on man!

14 March 2014, 02:56 PM	#5
dnutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Dennis Location: Hong Kong Posts: 171	what is it?

14 March 2014, 03:47 PM	#7
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Congrats in advance buddy.

14 March 2014, 04:07 PM	#10
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	Congrats!! Congrats!!

14 March 2014, 06:33 PM	#11
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252	Congrats!

14 March 2014, 07:07 PM	#12
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Gold + AP = Fantastic! Congrats on my next piece :)

14 March 2014, 08:15 PM	#13
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	Congrats Ben!

14 March 2014, 10:00 PM	#14
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Thanks guys for your patience. So here you go, it's the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworks 15305OR in Rose Gold. The watch is housed in a 39mm rose gold case with all the typically outstanding AP finishing while also features the sophisticatedly crafted 3129 openworks movement with antracite finished bridges and a gold rotor. For a movement junkie like myself, I just love everything about the watch. It also plays remarkably well with surrounding light and despite it's 39mm size and 9.28mm thickness, it has remarkable wrist presence. According to AP product literature for this watch, the process of skeletonising a movement calls for preserving it's structure so as to maintain it's precision and its reliability; and this is accompanied by extremely meticulous decorative work that calls for considerable dexterity and experience. I cannot agree more, as the entire watch is of course hand made and under a loupe, one can see the sophisticated workmanship involved. It's also a limited production model, meaning it's quite hard to find. Here's some more wrist shots and a shot of the back display movement. Only drawback I can think of, it doesn't have a date but I think I can get use to it. Hope to do a more detailed review and DSLR shots soon! By the way, I changed the original brown strap to a black strap and I think it looks better and contrast better.

14 March 2014, 10:26 PM	#16
exiger77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Equator Posts: 506	Nice.. Welcome to the skeleton family. It's time someone sets up the skeleton appreciation thread! :)

14 March 2014, 10:31 PM	#17
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Beautiful piece! Congrats.

14 March 2014, 10:40 PM	#19
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	Very nice indeed!

14 March 2014, 10:43 PM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,225	Very nice Ben and big congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 March 2014, 10:43 PM	#21
El118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 91	Another masterpiece! Congrats! __________________ A Lange & Sohne Langematik Perpetual / Audemars Piguet ROO Rubberclad Black dial / Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300 / Vacheron Constantin Malte Grand Classiq / Rolex Datejust / JLC Reverso Day n Nite

14 March 2014, 10:44 PM	#22
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Very special !! Big Congrats Ben

14 March 2014, 10:44 PM	#23
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,258	Well done, Ben. Congrats!

14 March 2014, 11:07 PM	#24
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	That's definitely a beauty indeed! Congratulations man

14 March 2014, 11:18 PM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Many congrats, Ben, stunning!

14 March 2014, 11:34 PM	#27
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Ben--simply stunning!!! CONGRATS!

15 March 2014, 12:07 AM	#28
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Dang! Y'all are ratcheting things up around here lately.

15 March 2014, 12:16 AM	#29
alljunks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Watch: All Nice watch ! Posts: 387	This is special!! Great piece!!

15 March 2014, 12:57 AM	#30
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,753	That is a special one...congrats! Please post more pics. I love to see the skeletons in different lighting.

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