MichaelC
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AP SIHH2019 Royal Oak Offshore 42mm titanium
I am very taken with this design.
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In a stealth attack, it has really exploded on my sensibilities too.
I've always preferred the traditional "tricompax" subdial layout at 3, 6, and 9. And on a sport model, the date at 4:30 works fine. As mentioned on here already, I have to assume the new 4400 flyback caliber will be in this 42mm Offshore before too long. ...
+1 FP cal is still 1mm thinner than their newly intro 4400 (6.8mm) afaik. Though FP cal is much smaller in dia and has lower PR compared to Cal 4400 (32mm/70hr). I doubt there is a display caseback considering the case is 42mm. [nt]
cal 4400 with display back cud become a tad thicker. give and take!
My favorite thing from AP at SIHH
Thanks for the wrist shot. I like everything about it, especially the use of the F. Piguet movement instead of the modular chronograph. Curious why this one seemed to fly a bit under the radar at SIHH, but looking forward to seeing it when it is released....
I believe I read this one is quite a bit thinner than typical ROO
If so, that could be very appealing
I don't have full case specs, I am curious too!
That could offer a new feel on the wrist for a 42mm Royal Oak Offshore.
Why AP doesn't show this...
...on the Website under novelties? Was it just a test? Is this watch really available for purchasing? btw...I love the watch (esp. the date is not deep in a hole) except the hands. stere
Could be a variety of reasons.
I find it very common that numerous brands do not show every novelty every year. Certainly this is true for AP. Sometimes brands do gauge reaction upon showing a piece. We hear rumors the WG 15202 is no longer 75 pieces total, some still say it is. The 44...
