Incoming - A 5th AP!

[eonflux]

Congrats!
Such a beautiful watch!!

[5Zigen]

Congrats, beautiful watch!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by orangedial

Huge congrats buddy! What a looker... WOW!

Thanks buddy. Surprising it has taken so long for me to get this.

Originally Posted by HL65

Perfect choice and perfect AP! Enjoy...Cheers,

Thanks Ken for the enabling.

Originally Posted by conkers

Congratulations Ben! Lovely piece.

Thanks Roger.

Originally Posted by VICI

Huge congrats! Great addition.

Family shot?

Will do it some day but for now there are in two countries.

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Wow Ben!!! Congrats man!!

AP fever has taken over your collection! :)


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Yes, I caught the AP bug hard. Any vaccine recommendation?

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by benlee

Thanks buddy. Surprising it has taken so long for me to get this.









Thanks Ken for the enabling.









Thanks Roger.







Will do it some day but for now there are in two countries.









Yes, I caught the AP bug hard. Any vaccine recommendation?

Haha... Add to that gorgeous 5205 with another Patek and catch the Patek bug (like what seems to have bitten me! Rolf....).

Congrats brother!!


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[benlee]

Originally Posted by texex91

A great AP! Remember you can get short strap to help with the weight balance if needed.

CONGRATS and enjoy that beauty!

Thanks Paul. I was actually given a free XS strap. I tried it on but still got a problem with the fitting. Because one hold inner is too tight and one hole looser is too loose. Another problem is that there is barely any tail at all after putting it on.

In the end I stick with the std strap though it is a bit loose. The boutique manager recommend that I send the watch to APSC to punch another additional inner hole to get the perfect fit.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Bravo brother! So what finally pushed you over the edge? Congrats again!!

Haha.. Who push me over the edge? The person asking me this question

Actually this piece was in my mind for a long time but I couldn't to find one at the appropriate price and also I had other priority pieces to get. The latest I-series has a slighter more bearable ( for me ) weight and also the new line-brush finishing on the bezel is spectacular. Hence pull the trigger.

I am still trying to get use to the weight to be honest.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by benlee

Thanks Paul. I was actually given a free XS strap. I tried it on but still got a problem with the fitting. Because one hold inner is too tight and one hole looser is too loose. Another problem is that there is barely any tail at all after putting it on.

In the end I stick with the std strap though it is a bit loose. The boutique manager recommend that I send the watch to APSC to punch another additional inner hole to get the perfect fit.

That's a great idea. Also I have found keeping the 'non-hole' side of regular strap and mixing it with XS strap hole side works well, as I had the same issue as you.

It's a stunner...congrats

[lapince]

Originally Posted by benlee

Thanks Paul. I was actually given a free XS strap. I tried it on but still got a problem with the fitting. Because one hold inner is too tight and one hole looser is too loose. Another problem is that there is barely any tail at all after putting it on.

In the end I stick with the std strap though it is a bit loose. The boutique manager recommend that I send the watch to APSC to punch another additional inner hole to get the perfect fit.

One solution is to take one part of the short strap and the other from the regular one, I did this on one of my watches before and it was great, the short one was the part with the buckle and the long was without…

Oh just saw that Paul was giving the same advice as me, you should try and see how it goes before making any additional hole, might be the perfect fit

[benlee]

Originally Posted by lapince

Awesome Ben, huge congrats it's definitely a stunner about the weight am interested to know if you get used to it, especially after getting a short strap as it seems to make a big difference, I find it stunning and am contemplating it as a possible 3rd or 4th piece, either that or the full RG Jumbo if I can deal with the full gold idea, but the weight issue on the 44 does bother me a bit, since I know you have the CE diver would really like to know if you can deal with the weight or if it's too heavy.

As was said would be great to see a pic of your 5 AP's together, you have awesome models

Thanks Arnaud. To be honest, yes, it is a heavy piece and I hope to get use to it soon. Getting the right fit will be the key as everyone's wrist is different. If it fits loosely and wobble, the weight will be felt as the watch moves. Similarly, too tight a fit will cause pressure on the wrist leading to discomfort. It's a tricky watch to fit properly and get it just right. I tried the short strap but it didn't work out for me ( see my reply to Paul ).

Physically and visually, the Novelty RG44 is a stunning piece. No wonder it got so many fans here.

[benlee]

This shot just taken this morning....

[1st amg]

Wow, love that impulse! Congrats

[thurgood]

Great choice Ben, big congrats!

[SMD]

Very nice. Is Japan still 3 years on the warranty?

[benlee]

Originally Posted by SMD

Very nice. Is Japan still 3 years on the warranty?

Usual 2 years standard plus additional year after water-proof testing.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by texex91

That's a great idea. Also I have found keeping the 'non-hole' side of regular strap and mixing it with XS strap hole side works well, as I had the same issue as you.

It's a stunner...congrats

Originally Posted by lapince

One solution is to take one part of the short strap and the other from the regular one, I did this on one of my watches before and it was great, the short one was the part with the buckle and the long was without…

Oh just saw that Paul was giving the same advice as me, you should try and see how it goes before making any additional hole, might be the perfect fit

Good idea. I'll try it to see if it works for me.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by benlee

Usual 2 years standard plus additional year after water-proof testing.

Thanks. Heading back in a month and will be stopping in. It was the same a few years ago when i bought the ceramic diver. Wonder why Japan is among the few outliers on this.

[GB-man]

Congrats ben

[conkers]

I will add this one to my TRF enabling tally Ben! ��

[TheMethod]

Nice, congrats!

[incontrol]

Awesome AP! One of the best! Many congrats, Ben!

[brmeyers]

Very nice!! So far that is my favorite AP that is obtainable for me to get. Not going to be my next one because of price, but baby steps, baby steps... Down the road, that is the AP I really want the most.

[h999r]

stunning Ben !

[yyzpam]

Congrats and wear it in good health Ben ! Now, on to #6 ;)

[SamGMT]

Congrats Ben!! She's stunning!!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by conkers

I will add this one to my TRF enabling tally Ben! ��

You are good at what you do, enabling.

Originally Posted by yyzpam

Congrats and wear it in good health Ben ! Now, on to #6 ;)

That will have to wait until I find a way to print money.

Originally Posted by SamGMT

Congrats Ben!! She's stunning!!

Thanks Sam. You're part of the inspiration.

Thanks guys for all your comments and congrats!

[benlee]

For those asking for a group photo of all my 5 APs, unfortunately I don't have all of them in one single location for now. So here's a mosaic of my AP watches. Hope you like it.

[Flex368]

Soooo beautiful.

What´s your favorite reference?

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Flex368

Soooo beautiful.

What´s your favorite reference?

Hard to say. Love all of them. But if press to choose probably the Jumbo for its excellent combination of iconic status, streamline looks and supreme comfort.

[jjnd08]

Congrats again, Ben!

Love the collage of APs above!

[csi-n]

Originally Posted by benlee

For those asking for a group photo of all my 5 APs, unfortunately I don't have all of them in one single location for now. So here's a mosaic of my AP watches. Hope you like it.

Wow Ben, you have a stellar collection. Awesome!!!


Sam