New Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon

[RLXSRGN]

Got a chance to see one in person (26530OR), just astonishing at how mesmerizing it is. I wanted to know what others thought of it in relation to a ceramic PC openworked 26585CE. I'm torn about which I want more...

Just wanted to hear thoughts on who else has seen these two in the flesh!

[WatchLover1234]

Originally Posted by RLXSRGN

Got a chance to see one in person (26530OR), just astonishing at how mesmerizing it is. I wanted to know what others thought of it in relation to a ceramic PC openworked 26585CE. I'm torn about which I want more...

Just wanted to hear thoughts on who else has seen these two in the flesh!

I have not seen both before but the tourbillon re-sale value will not be good in my opinion but the ceramic openworked PC will rise in value.. on a side note, resale value is really secondary because there will not be many personnel who are willing to part a huge load of money to purchase these 2 timepieces on a secondary market.. If I can choose one, I will choose the tourbillon..

[OH2004]

I would take the tourbillon and add the double balance ceramic openworked. In terms of value, i would think these new tourbillons will hold value well in the future as AP is really controlling who gets these pieces now.

[RLXSRGN]

Originally Posted by WatchLover1234

I have not seen both before but the tourbillon re-sale value will not be good in my opinion but the ceramic openworked PC will rise in value.. on a side note, resale value is really secondary because there will not be many personnel who are willing to part a huge load of money to purchase these 2 timepieces on a secondary market.. If I can choose one, I will choose the tourbillon..

I don't think the reason for getting either one of these two watches would be re-sale value.

I was wondering which one would be the better long term love/keeper. I see the initial captivating feature of the flying tourbillon but the perpetual calendar openworked might be the watch you find yourself staring at more long term since it has so many details.

[Reign]

I prefer the Tourbillon if you don’t have a 15407ST. The whirlwind is mesmerizing and the dial is so interesting under different lighting

[m3jasper]

I’ve had the pleasure of having both in hand at the same time.

Given my wrist size, the 26585CE fits me better. However, the 26530OR is also a very special piece. It is thicker than the 26585CE and wears larger.

You can’t go wrong either way, imo.

Originally Posted by RLXSRGN

I don't think the reason for getting either one of these two watches would be re-sale value.

I was wondering which one would be the better long term love/keeper. I see the initial captivating feature of the flying tourbillon but the perpetual calendar openworked might be the watch you find yourself staring at more long term since it has so many details.

I've caught myself randomly staring into my 26585CE. It's an absolute work of art. In different lighting settings, certain parts of the movement stand out more than others. There's a depth to it that's hard to explain.

[dauster]

Originally Posted by m3jasper

I’ve had the pleasure of having both in hand at the same time.

Given my wrist size, the 26585CE fits me better. However, the 26530OR is also a very special piece. It is thicker than the 26585CE and wears larger.

You can’t go wrong either way, imo.

I've caught myself randomly staring into my 26585CE. It's an absolute work of art. In different lighting settings, certain parts of the movement stand out more than others. There's a depth to it that's hard to explain.

amazing set of watches, really like this particular dial of the new RO tourbillion. Haven't seen the OR version other than in renderings.

I do agree the 26585CE is the ultimate grail such a cool piece

[wiswrist]

I had a chance to try on the SS version back in November. It is killer!

[conkers]

I am lucky enough to have both and I think they can nicely co-exist in a collection. I must confess though I tend not to wear the steel tourbillon when I am likely to scratch it (ie when I am drinking!). No bad choices! I prefer the steel to the RG simply because it is a bit less “obvious”.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by wiswrist

I had a chance to try on the SS version back in November. It is killer!

That's what I'd go for, if I was in the market for a $150k watch

[GoingPlaces]

Originally Posted by m3jasper

I’ve had the pleasure of having both in hand at the same time.

Given my wrist size, the 26585CE fits me better. However, the 26530OR is also a very special piece. It is thicker than the 26585CE and wears larger.

You can’t go wrong either way, imo.

I've caught myself randomly staring into my 26585CE. It's an absolute work of art. In different lighting settings, certain parts of the movement stand out more than others. There's a depth to it that's hard to explain.

All I can say is WOW!

[watchucallit]

I love the the dial of the tourbillon but the lack of a real seconds hand or a tourbillon that shows seconds is really an issue for me. Even on asymmetric arm of the tourbillon would satisfy me. Anyway that is perhaps my own issue..