Le Chef
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Addictive
This watch is getting under my skin, and badly so. I have a Nautilus and an Aquanaut and have thought about adding a second Nautilus. Then I went watch shopping with a friend and asked to look at the 15300's they had on display (all 3 dial colors). I had never realized from photographs what a subtle design and execution this watch displays - the bracelet, the little slivers of polished steel against the brushed, the texture of the dial and how the light falling on it causes it to change color, etc.
So instead of another Nautilus I'm leaning towards the Royal Oak; and of course these and other pics are not helping me resist!
A quick post on the Ultimate Cool Chic: The RO jumbo.
Till September 2009, I couldn't really enjoy my RO jumbo, as it was for some long months at the AP Service Center for a serious restoration. What I can say is that I learnt to " madly " appreciate and love this watch. I first had to solve the problem of t...
YES!!!!!!!!
Nicolas, I was wondering if you took along the RO on your holidays...and I am so glad you did and that you took some new photos of this amazing watch. I have been wearing mine all week. I agree with you an everything you say about this wonder. Vintage or ...
The 2 watches I wore the most during the holidays were ...
This AP, and the ... TPP 68. Amazing, isn't it? I gave to the TPP 68 some very bad life, as you will soon see on the JLC forum. Best, my friend. Nicolas
I don't wonder...
The AP and the TTP are both wonderful watches that are meant to be worn. I am a little nervous to see what you did with your TTP... :-O respo
Very bad things, Respo...
I did very bad things with the TPP... Soon, my friend, very soon! Best, Nicolas
Thanks, Sam!
Of course, I enjoy it ...Much and much. Stay tuned, I didn't go for holidays with this one, only... Best, Nicolas
Incredible pics
Wonderful pics, but not enough!! : ) Thanks for sharing. That piece is in incredible condition. Tony
A 3rd pic will come out when I post my thread about this summer GTGs.
I know, I should have taken more than these 3... In a close future, certainly! Best, Nicolas
The photo with the red brick..
..is probably the very best shot I've seen of the Royal Oak. It makes my yearning for one ever stronger. Best, J.
And this is maybe the best compliment, Jat. :)
Certainly a watch to include in a collection. A charmful one. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Thanks for showing Nicolas. The Beach Shot radiates.
OMG. I find this a very very beautiful picture of a great watch. You are a man of many talents. I wonder: do you have any other activities than filling all forums with very nice posts. Hardly possible, right? You've got no time left for the real world! By...
Well, I managed to live with a bit too long bracelet, NMT.
When the weather is hot, it is almost perfectly sized! Between the new Diver and the Vintage R.O, I would go for the Vintage, without any hesitation. Its modest size, added to its stunnig thinness ARE the balance of this watch, while the Diver, even if ve...
Addictive
This watch is getting under my skin, and badly so. I have a Nautilus and an Aquanaut and have thought about adding a second Nautilus. Then I went watch shopping with a friend and asked to look at the 15300's they had on display (all 3 dial colors). I had ...
This is a watch " Du Chef ", Le Chef....
On a more serious note, there would be a dream Duo, Le Chef... The Vintage Nautilus coupled to a Vintage RO... This Vintage RO is just sublime. It is all about the subtle details you mentionned. A kind of anti " Show Off " watch. The Vintage Nautilus has ...
Just not sure...
I remain to be convinced. I REALLY think you need to show more photographs of your watch, and then I might change my mind ;-)
Will see what I can do, Le Chef...
But please, not for the moment, as I have an overdose of pictures. Best, Nicolas
Last pic is stunning ...
... untill you first showed me this watch Nicolas, i wasn't an AP fan at all ... i never even considered trying one on ... untill i tried on yours ... Everything is perfect and by seeing this last pic .... that dial !!! Thanks for this report (and all the...
To be seen in the flesh, to be defintely convinced...
I can't agree more, my friend. In the flesh, you are able to enjoy the awesome volumes of this super well born watch. Hope all is well, my friend. Best, Nicolas
For your wrist, maybe? :)))
This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-08-26 23:54:55
You give me the urge to look for one myself...
it is so poisonous to open your post but the roof shot is amazing. Best, Goh
There are some good poisons, Goh.
This RO is one of them! Best, and thanks for the nice words. Nicolas
Winding the RO
Nicolas, I was just rereading your post and admiring the photos again, and I noticed you mention the difficulty in winding the jumbo. Mine was made some years after yours, to be sure, but the movement should be the same. I agree that winding the watch is ...
My experience as well...
Respo, my experience jibes with yours. In fact, in most cases, I don't even need to "start it up" with a manual wind, I just give it a couple of shakes, set the time, and off I go. The cal. 2121 is legendary for good reasons......
100% agree, Thomas
How right you are! The elusive ref. 15002: Still working on my next AP project. Sigh! Best, respo...
Not difficult, just not comfortable, Respo.
I totally agree with you and Thomas on the fact that you just have to give it a few turns before wearing it, BUT as it has a slow change of the date, if your watch is not on the correct day, you have to use this crown to set the date... If the date is far...
Great pics, Nico, thanks for sharing.
One of the true icons of the watch industry. TM
A true icon.
It took me a long time before getting it, Thomas, but I can't agree more with you. Hope all is well! Best, Nicolas
What a magnificent watch!
I'm so happy to read how joyous you are to wear it. I can relate.
Nico, thank you.
Wonderful words and photos. As an AP diehard, it is certainly a watch I have needed to turn my attention to.
Wow, Michael...
I was quite sure that YOU got one! You have to fill the gap! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Wow, what a beauty!
Nicolas, congratulations for your beautiful RO Jumbo. To me the early Jumbos are absolutely incredible due to their "two-dimensionalness". Large diameter and lack of height give a unique wearing experience. I also prefer them to the PP Nautilus because th...
Very nice specimen, too, Anatol.
You're perfectly right about the volume of this watch, which is really the strong point. Think about it: Now, Sport watches are relatively big and thick. This one, some 30 years ago, was considered as big, it remained thin. Nowadays, it is an example of e...
Beautiful pictures of an even more beautiful watch. Thanks. [nt]
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Thanks, Vicente.
It is true that it is even nicer in the real life, as the subtility of this watch is hard to take in picture. Best, my friend. Nicolas
I must admit.....
that I am warming up to this one...... I wonder, how would you compare it to the jumbo Nautilus? Thanks Cheers
How would you compare a Rolex 5513 and a 14060?
This is exacty the same between the jumbo and the Jumbo. Best, Nicolas
Beautiful roof shot!
Of a stunning watch! Pure, simple and elegant , just the way I like them! Best Blomman
As I said, Blomman
A revelation. To be classified in the " Lees is more " category. Best, Nicolas
This is what I am talking about...
when I mention class and never ending coolness............you know I am a sucker for this watch.....maybe my first dip into the Vintage ocean?Lets see......would be nice...... Miss the red roof Nico. Mo
You see? This Red Roof is so addictive!
This RO would go very well in your superb collection, my friend. But maybe your first AP will be a bit different? Let's see. Best, my friend. Nicolas
200% agree. This is a travel friend.
not yet drink drink dinning This message has been edited by chronomtr on 2010-08-31 09:04:09...
Ideal for a Wine Degustation in the Bordelais!
Now, the question is to know if it looks nicer before or after tasting wine... Best, Nicolas
ah .
before tasting: it is a true beauty. during tasting: no need to care the watch, it is light and thin and comfortable, like with nature protection, invisible shield, free from scratch after tasting: surely a stunning piece, it can go to whatever event with...
100 % agreed, Bernard.
Yolur answer reminds me a famous post from another Bernard, Bernard CHEONG, who tasted an U.N Freak in an ( empty ) glass of wine. Thanks for your warm welcome back. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Well, Damjan, I need you as a witness for another purpose...
Something in relation with Beer... Best, my friend. Nicolas
Very cool post and never wonder why the madness on this watch will go on and on. :)
Nice pics Nicolas. Cheers
Thanks, Krieng, for your nice words, my friend.
It looks like you're having sme interest in AP watches...Does that mean that you consider getting one? Best, my friend. Nicolas
Very nice, Your Evilness!
I see you are spreading joy all over the forum with your vacation shots! This 15202 is a masterpiece. I would love to own one someday. Your taste in watches is always superb! Thanks for the great pictures! Cheers, Daos
I'm not really an AP Fan, Daos, BUT ...
I must admit that some of their watches generate a lot of Admiration. This RO, for sure, but also some of their most complicated watches, as well as a feqw ROOs ( in fact, the Orchard Road ), and a special mention to the Starwheel, which is in my short li...
Getting (indeed slowly) addicted
This is very much true. I bought RO Jubilee without having in on my wrist before the purchase. When I opened the box and put it on, it felt unusual - neither modern sport watch nor a classic dress one. I felt a bit confused. Well, it only lasted a day or ...
Superbly put, xladislav.
Would love to see some scans of your Jubilée. What dial do you have? I think these simple ROs are watches to be discovered, indeed, to be fully appreciated. I evne prefer it to the Vintage Nautilus, which is another great creation from the GGG ( Genius Ge...
scans of my RO Jubilee
These are images in my Jubilee you asked for. Pleasure! Interestingly, when I bought it, I look into the papers and found out that the only previous owner is a very well known, important person - a bit of added value for me. Have a good weekend! xl....
Superb, xladislav. Thanks a lot for these additional scans!
I feel some of us will be very envious... Best, Nicolas