The perfect AP!

Dec 17, 2021,22:22 PM
 

Can not get any better than that.

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Royal Oak

 
 By: MichaelC : December 14th, 2021-13:34
I hope and expect 2022 models are as perfect as previous ones. Nothing I would change on this one ...  

You always have the inside scoop!

 
 By: MichaelC : December 14th, 2021-18:34
Thanks Mo.

Beautiful. And perfect...

 
 By: patrick_y : December 14th, 2021-15:39
While I look forward to the 2022 models, I have to say, this model is already so perfect that I can't imagine the 2022 models being any better...

I am most curious about how bold any changes are.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 14th, 2021-18:37
Could it possibly become 40mm? Might there be a model with numerals on the dial? Probably not, but soon we shall see.

Couldn’t agree more.

 
 By: Ed Watches : December 14th, 2021-17:21
It’s perfect the way it is (especially after you get the AP tool that helps in the winding and date setting processes).

Nothing like having the right tool for the job.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 14th, 2021-18:39
An older shot here of said AP tool ...  

The only thing i would change is to get access to one :-)

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : December 14th, 2021-17:30

Indeed. Unless you go gray...

 
 By: MichaelC : December 14th, 2021-18:40
Or spend an incredible amount of money, you really need an established relationship with a boutique.

Yeah I know its on my bucket list :-)!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : December 14th, 2021-22:11

Yes I agree wholeheartedly…but two considerations!

 
 By: pfang56 : December 14th, 2021-18:54
Would you update the movement to be a quickset? As you pointed out, you need a special tool to wind / set the date with the crown. And What about this watch in full cermet, or at least with the bezel? But this remains the ultimate icon. Cheers Peter

Personally, I am not bothered by the current date mechanism...

 
 By: MichaelC : December 14th, 2021-22:07
It goes with the charm of that particular Royal Oak. But why not update it? Perhaps they will use a newer in-house movement that offers a quickset date. Cermet, absolutely. For all the criticism of AP doing too many versions of things, they have mostly al... 

Good points!

 
 By: pfang56 : December 15th, 2021-06:50
Sometimes the quirks and features add to the charm and uniqueness of this model. I guess it’s more important to keep with the original base movement and it’s features. Amazing still that anything that is 50 years older looks so classic and timeless…wherea... 

I would definitely wish for a quickset.

 
 By: rip9er : December 15th, 2021-11:25
Although the date adjustment is still better than the 24h non quickset mechanisms it is still a pain to adjust. The 15202 I find is the nicest looking RO but I wouldn’t mind a movement update. Just to be clear it shouldn’t be on the expense of the size an... 

+1

 
 By: MichaelC : December 15th, 2021-12:49

15300

 
 By: telackey : December 17th, 2021-17:59
I am fond of the 15300 with the 3120 movement. I do not mind the modest increase to 9.4mm. I like the overall size and the classic white date wheel. I would, however, prefer two hands, though I go back and forth on this.

Yes. Pretty much perfect 👌

 
 By: MiguelFlash : December 15th, 2021-01:58

As much as any other watch I can think of...

 
 By: MichaelC : December 15th, 2021-03:02
This opinion is mostly universal.

Although I'd consider myself a huge RO fan I would wish for a micro adjustable bracelet.

 
 By: rip9er : December 15th, 2021-11:30
At this price point they need to strive for perfection

They do offer a 1.5 link

 
 By: MichaelC : December 15th, 2021-12:52
I I think for most wrists, that allows for a very good fitment. But not adjustable on the fly, that is for sure.

Micro Adjustment without tools should be the standard.

 
 By: rip9er : December 15th, 2021-13:25
VC overseas has a fantastic micro adjust function and now even Lange has. I don’t even want to talk about Rolex Omega Jlc Iwc and Tudor who are in a different price class

Lots of agreement on that.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 15th, 2021-12:54
Hope all is well your way my Friend

Indeed.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 17th, 2021-05:02

The perfect AP!

 
 By: JerryW : December 17th, 2021-22:22
Can not get any better than that.

Nobody would know better than you Sir

 
 By: MichaelC : December 18th, 2021-15:43
Great to see you here Jerry! Hope all is great your way

I certainly hope

 
 By: Eikþyrnir : December 19th, 2021-21:58
That they will leave the date window behind. And please more green dials

Interesting thought.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 20th, 2021-13:56
I have had it as well. But I am in no way bothered by the date on this model, especially with the matching color.