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Impossible question
Both watches in their own right are special, but in my opinion are not comparable.
One is sportier and a bit more blingy/attention grabbing the other is far more elegant.
Now I have the PP and I have a RO Chrono. And even I cant answer your question because it come down to personal choice and how you enjoy your watches.
I personally find a date the most useful function on my watch, which would mean that I as the skeleton does not have a date I would find it inconvenient to wear it every day, but would then use it at night or on the weekend when I dont look at the date. At the end of the day its personal, and I think you would be happy with either watch.
Let us know which you decide on, and enjoy......
RO skeleton wrist shots
Hi all, So, I've been obsessed with the RO skeleton (2010 release) for quite some time now, and the AD finally got one in! Decided to drop by the store the same day they called me and obsess over it in person. Its gorgeous, and lived up to every pic previ...
Gorgeous.....
been waiting for some wrist shots of this beauty Like you say it has a youthful look to it...love it. Is the movement as dark as it seems in the press pics..? What is you impression of it..? There aren't many about so you are lucky to have seen one...very...
Its freaking drop dead gorgeous!
Hi Andy, to answer your questions, no, the color of the movement is exaggerated in the press pics, as you can see from my pics, its less grey as portrayed in my pics. (i was slightly worried about that myself) my impression on the watch...beautiful...just...
forgot
forgot to mention that the detail is in the depth perception of movement. you can see from the three quarters angle pic i took.
Somebody else mentioned the 'depth'...
as for which one it is obviously a personal thing but I adore and want a skeleton, and this is one of the best for the money - not cheap but then again AP are known for the quality of their skeletons. As for the PP - yes beautiful (not sure if it's annual...
An amazing watch
Really incredible, great pictures. Congratulations on your purchase and wear in good health. Best regards, George
An amazing watch but...
Hi, this skeleton AP is gorgeous indeed. But to be honest it is too large for your wrist. I would instead go for a 5396, if I were you, if I were you of course.. The case is even larger than your wrist. But of course only yourself knows what is worth buyi...
wrist issue
Hi Pank, Great point, as this is my key concern on this style. I have been in love with ROs and ROOs for the longest time, but the wrist length has always bothered me with the ROOs. I find that the ROs are more or less compatible with my wrist size, if i ...
Hard to tell....
This RO Skeleton is really gorgeous while PP5396 is, well, conservative (even the sector dial). Totally different watches. In the modern eyes, I may lean to RO Skeley... but I may pick 5396 sector dial if I intend to keep it for a long, long time - the de...
Only you can decide which watch is for you . . .
. . . but I must say that the AP skeleton is strikingly gorgeous. I wondered about the legibility of the watch. Your comments on that subject are interesting, but the legibility in the photos is very good. Good luck on your choice and thank you so much fo...
Me too Dan
In this regard, it seems the RG version would have an advantage. Beautiful watch on that bracelet though.
Stunning AP
I'm still waiting for my AD to get one of these in stock so I can check out the skeletonizing and color contrast. Regards, ED-209
a watch of character
I will definitely choose this AP Skeleton over PP5396. Although I collect PP as well but this Skeleton AP attracts my attention and interest. The only thing is I find it hard to read the time, I suppose all skeleton watches have this problem. From the pic...
If you can set the bracelet to your wrist
Which is never an evident detail with ROs, I'd say go for the AP. In my opinion, this is one of the rare modern RO which brings something to the Vintage Milestone, due to its very interesting dial which looks like a sculpture. Now, the question is: Can yo...
Initially I would have paused
After letting my eyes linger on this piece I am warming to the opposite conclusion. I do like how the grey serves as a counterpoint not only to the hands but to the steel case as well. This is a piece that is a WELCOME departure from the history of the RO...
Simply gorgeous.
Glad that it has finally hit the stores, I have been waiting for a long time to see one in person. Although the 5396G is so beautiful, esp on the sector dial, the AP skeleton is more appealing to me. Good luck with your decision. Best, Goh
Impossible question
Both watches in their own right are special, but in my opinion are not comparable. One is sportier and a bit more blingy/attention grabbing the other is far more elegant. Now I have the PP and I have a RO Chrono. And even I cant answer your question becau...
Stunning, PM UK retail price please?
Gorgeous watch could someone please PM me the retail price in the UK for this?
RO all the way....and an old photo to share...
How times have change the skeletons....property of a purist friend. Battleship...... Long live Royal Oak.... Jacky...
PP5396 verus RO skely?
dun think its comparable. annual calender versus simple 3 hand, sector dial vs Skeleton, leather strap versus bracelet. if you can oly choose one, the reality is the PP is more useful, having the calender function. and if you are one who doesnt tire of hi...
Great Pic...wow..!!
it really shows the colour of the face - the press pics seem to show a much darker charcoal colour. In the flesh does it look more like your picture..? Thanks foversta, Andy.
A beautiful piece...
That's a very beautiful piece! The Patek Philippe 5396 is also another great piece that really reminds me of the perpetual calendars Patek Philippe used to make from the 1950s to 1970s. I wouldn't necessarily rule out the A. Lange & Soehne Saxonia Annual ...
other options
Hi Partick, Thanks for the input, i've actually been keeping my eye out for the Richard Langes All and any models in comparison to the 5396G. However, I basically just have enough extra spending cash to get one out of the three mentioned...Thus my pain! J...