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worktolivelife · 15 August 2008, 07:16 PM

To compliment my D as a daily wearer thoughts informed opinions narrowed it down to these, reasoning a change!! top tier marques both IMO simple high end wearers in SS [bracelet on the AP / rubber on the Patek]

regards

steve

toph · 15 August 2008, 07:23 PM

out of those two i would go for the AP i love it- both are great though.

Jedi · 15 August 2008, 08:59 PM

The AP Royal Oak contains the firms new in-house movement, as opposed to previous RO's containing ebauches from JLC. There have been teething problems with the first few batches of RO's, with movements just stopping. If I were to get an RO, I would try to find a New-Old-Stock one with the JLC Movement. Superior timekeeping in my opinion, and the AP/JLC relationship is one of the oldest in the business.

I personally own a PP Aquanaut 5165, the 38mm version. Great watch, new evolved movement, and fantastic design heritage.

BigHat · 15 August 2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi

The AP Royal Oak contains the firms new in-house movement, as opposed to previous RO's containing ebauches from JLC. There have been teething problems with the first few batches of RO's, with movements just stopping. If I were to get an RO, I would try to find a New-Old-Stock one with the JLC Movement. Superior timekeeping in my opinion, and the AP/JLC relationship is one of the oldest in the business.

I personally own a PP Aquanaut 5165, the 38mm version. Great watch, new evolved movement, and fantastic design heritage.

I have also heard of date change issues too with the Safari which of course contains the in-house movement.

airhkg · 15 August 2008, 11:53 PM

Ap

boa2 · 16 August 2008, 03:42 AM

I like them both, and have tried on both, though I own neither. I've been strongly considering this AP, and have received some excellent owner reviews, along with several others who say that they either didn't like the bracelet (hair puller), didn't like the minute hand moving when they set the time, or both. Two have since moved to the Vacheron Overseas. I had the AP on my wrist last week, and found it to be a gorgeous watch.

As far as the Aquanaut is concerned, everything I've read from owners is that they love the watch. It's quite stunning on the wrist.

You've put yourself in an enviable position, and could well end up with both.

DSJ · 16 August 2008, 04:14 AM

There is nothing simple about this choice. I saw this thread about 3 hours ago, and finally made up my mind (for now) that I would go with the PP.

worktolivelife · 16 August 2008, 04:33 AM

frostie · 16 August 2008, 04:34 AM

I would go for the AP

worktolivelife · 16 August 2008, 04:42 AM

AP it is! ,would any of our UK members know what the pricing structure is like here i get the impression that in the states/asia relatively heavy discounting is the normal but can't see that here with our limited AP AD network

regards

steve

boa2 · 16 August 2008, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

AP it is! ,...
regards

steve

Congrats, and do post photos!

Jedi · 16 August 2008, 01:10 PM

Steve, the AP is an iconic design, no doubt about it, retaining the original Gerald Genta touches, with a heritage shared by the PP Nautilus (from which the Aquanaut evolved) and IWC Ingenieur, and VC Overseas. When picking up your watch, do check for the following:

- date change as mentioned by Matt,
- hacking mechanism when adjusting the time
- power reserve

worktolivelife · 16 August 2008, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the info!

Lee, whats the pricing like in KL I visit fairly frequently staying at the "Manderian Oriental" right next to that huge mall !!

regards

steve

Jedi · 16 August 2008, 08:40 PM

List is around GBP6,000.00 or so. The owners of the AP Boutique are good friends of mine. PM me when you're in town next.

vibes · 16 August 2008, 11:15 PM

AP. A beautiful watch.

DSJ · 19 August 2008, 12:00 AM

Hey, over the weekend, I was looking through some of my wife's trash celebrity magazines, and saw Raffaello Follieri wearing what I think is this AP.

Jedi · 19 August 2008, 12:52 AM

Dave, who's Raffaello Follieri? Sounds like a very dandy name indeed

15 August 2008, 07:16 PM	#1
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	Simple Choice... Patek Or Audermars as a daily wear To compliment my D as a daily wearer thoughts informed opinions narrowed it down to these, reasoning a change!! top tier marques both IMO simple high end wearers in SS [bracelet on the AP / rubber on the Patek] regards steve

15 August 2008, 07:23 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	out of those two i would go for the AP i love it- both are great though. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

15 August 2008, 08:59 PM	#3
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	The AP Royal Oak contains the firms new in-house movement, as opposed to previous RO's containing ebauches from JLC. There have been teething problems with the first few batches of RO's, with movements just stopping. If I were to get an RO, I would try to find a New-Old-Stock one with the JLC Movement. Superior timekeeping in my opinion, and the AP/JLC relationship is one of the oldest in the business. I personally own a PP Aquanaut 5165, the 38mm version. Great watch, new evolved movement, and fantastic design heritage. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

16 August 2008, 03:42 AM	#6
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,885	I like them both, and have tried on both, though I own neither. I've been strongly considering this AP, and have received some excellent owner reviews, along with several others who say that they either didn't like the bracelet (hair puller), didn't like the minute hand moving when they set the time, or both. Two have since moved to the Vacheron Overseas. I had the AP on my wrist last week, and found it to be a gorgeous watch. As far as the Aquanaut is concerned, everything I've read from owners is that they love the watch. It's quite stunning on the wrist. You've put yourself in an enviable position, and could well end up with both. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

16 August 2008, 04:14 AM	#7
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	There is nothing simple about this choice. I saw this thread about 3 hours ago, and finally made up my mind (for now) that I would go with the PP. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

15 August 2008, 11:53 PM	#5
airhkg Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	Ap

16 August 2008, 04:33 AM	#8
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16 August 2008, 04:34 AM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I would go for the AP __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

16 August 2008, 04:42 AM	#10
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	AP it is! ,would any of our UK members know what the pricing structure is like here i get the impression that in the states/asia relatively heavy discounting is the normal but can't see that here with our limited AP AD network regards steve

16 August 2008, 01:10 PM	#12
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Steve, the AP is an iconic design, no doubt about it, retaining the original Gerald Genta touches, with a heritage shared by the PP Nautilus (from which the Aquanaut evolved) and IWC Ingenieur, and VC Overseas. When picking up your watch, do check for the following: - date change as mentioned by Matt, - hacking mechanism when adjusting the time - power reserve __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

16 August 2008, 05:21 PM	#13
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	Thanks for the info! Lee, whats the pricing like in KL I visit fairly frequently staying at the "Manderian Oriental" right next to that huge mall !! regards steve

16 August 2008, 08:40 PM	#14
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	List is around GBP6,000.00 or so. The owners of the AP Boutique are good friends of mine. PM me when you're in town next. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

16 August 2008, 11:15 PM	#15
vibes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Minnesota Watch: Tag Heuer Link Chr Posts: 7	AP. A beautiful watch.

19 August 2008, 12:00 AM	#16
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Hey, over the weekend, I was looking through some of my wife's trash celebrity magazines, and saw Raffaello Follieri wearing what I think is this AP. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 August 2008, 12:52 AM	#17
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Dave, who's Raffaello Follieri? Sounds like a very dandy name indeed __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

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