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AP vs Patek

 

My own general take on AP and Patek watches.......please note that I've only started collecting watches in less than 2 years and therefore should not be taken as an expert opinion.

AP watches are larger sized (average 44mm) and are more sporty in nature. Limited edition designs are plenty and are moderately priced. Complications only include chronograph, dual time, perpetual calendar, lunar calendar and tourbillion

Patek watches are smaller and are more elegent in nature.  No limited edition but special edition pieces are reserved for recognized clients (customers who have spent 7 figures on their watches from the boutiques). Prices for basic models are on the high side whereas high complication models can retail at 6 figures easily. Complications covers the entire spectrum which includes World time, Minute Repeater and Split Second. Patek watches are also known to have many models made from all precious coloured metals i.e. Yellow/Rose/White Gold and platinum.  Some patek watches are known to fetch high prices through auctions.

 

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My Personal AP Collection

 
By: cwyjeff : June 6th, 2014-03:36
Hi Guys.....I'm new here but have been an avid collector of Limited Edition AP watches and would like to share my collection with all AP enthusiasts here. Missing from the photo are my Montoya Rose Gold and Survivor which is currently being serviced by AP...  

Firstly....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 6th, 2014-04:06
Welcome. It is always good to see first-time posts of this nature. You clearly have a great passion for AP and as such will be very welcome here. Collecting of this nature is admirable.....I look forward to seeing more of your posts.....why you went for s... 

Amazing!

 
By: SamGMT : June 21st, 2014-07:48
OMG! Your collections are simply stunning! You should have put up a warning signs like "view at your own risks" because I almost fall off my bed after viewing your collections! I would says at any point your AP collections are more then any AD's inventory... 

Welcome to PuristSPro!

 
By: MichaelC : June 6th, 2014-06:30
Obviously you had made quite a debut! I would enjoy hearing some personal thoughts as to favorite pieces and which ones you enjoy wearing the most. I have tried on that diamond encrusted T3 and I adore it! Thanks for posting the photos.

Welcome to the club

 
By: Bill : June 6th, 2014-07:28
And you have made a grand entrance. Now that is a nice collection. We can't wait to hear more about your journey. Best Bill

Speechless!

 
By: rnaden : June 6th, 2014-08:55
That's an amazing collection. Welcome and looking forward to reading more of how you started and are going on this journey. Richard

Welcome!

 
By: Conkers : June 6th, 2014-19:38
And congrats on an excellent collection! Maybe RB2 Titanium needs to be added alongside your rose gold 2 and 3 models? Maybe also one of the Restivo Perpetual Calendar Chronographs too?

It would be safer to warn us...

 
By: Fricks : June 7th, 2014-10:47
.... 1st before throwing such a collection at us! :) great collection, i loved the idea of having the 2 RB2 Rg. The concept sits like a queen among the crown. Now i hope you will post your Patek collection. Welcome here, and wear them all in good health

Amazing collection you have!!

 
By: emijar3 : June 8th, 2014-09:59
Welcome and thanks for sharing!!! Would like to see more close up pics from your watches!!

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!

 
By: cwyjeff : June 9th, 2014-01:08
Hi Guys!!! Feels great to receive such warm and sincere welcome from so many of you...really appreciate it guys! I've only started collecting limited edition AP watches early last year and have not purchased any boutique limited edition nor country themed... 

It's a fun project!

 
By: Conkers : June 9th, 2014-05:01
As I mentioned before, you do need the RB2 in titanium I feel. Survivor possibly? I would refer to the excellent Royal Oak Club website for the full database - that may give you other ideas.

Sorry.......

 
By: Conkers : June 9th, 2014-05:06
......Survivor was in your list, but not in the photo. There also appears to be a four subdial one to the left of the Concept - what is that one please? Maybe my eye-sight is just failing.

ROO26209OR

 
By: cwyjeff : June 9th, 2014-21:31
Royal Oak Offshore Perpetual Calendar Chronograph in Rose Gold ...  

Very nice Perpetual Chrono!

 
By: Conkers : June 10th, 2014-05:31
25 pieces if I am not mistaken! Here's my (sadly departed) platinum......... ...  

Welcome to PuristSPro and thanks for sharing your collection with us!

 
By: AnthonyTsai : June 9th, 2014-16:35
Fabulous AP's you have there! Adding a rose gold Rubberclad would add diversity to your collection IMO :) Cheers, Anthony

ROO Rubberclad Rose Gold

 
By: cwyjeff : June 9th, 2014-21:37
Unfortunately my focus is still on limited or special edition watches and unless it is unique (in my case the white ceramic novelty), I would normally pass on normal production models. Thanks for the suggestion anyway! Appreciate it. Jeff

impressive

 
By: Duf : June 10th, 2014-01:35
Impressive collection ! More nice pictures would be great!

Patek collection

 
By: cwyjeff : June 11th, 2014-00:55
Will post my Patek Collection once the service centre returns 2 of my watches from my regular servicing. Hope you guys will like it then.

Speechless"

 
By: Colin W : June 12th, 2014-08:37
Wow what a great line up you have, looking forward to the Pro photos.

Very impressive

 
By: PedroH : June 16th, 2014-14:11
Your AP collection is the best I've seen. Congratulations. And there's nothing "small" about your Patek collection. Waiting for the "pro" photos. How did your collection evolve? You started by which brand? When? How do you compare Patek and AP? Tell us mo... 

AP vs Patek

 
By: cwyjeff : June 17th, 2014-00:54
My own general take on AP and Patek watches.......please note that I've only started collecting watches in less than 2 years and therefore should not be taken as an expert opinion. AP watches are larger sized (average 44mm) and are more sporty in nature. ... 

Latest watches

 
By: cwyjeff : June 19th, 2014-01:43
Candid shot of my latest watches.....(from left to right) Rolex White Gold 'Rainbow' Daytona, RM032 Diver Chronograph Rose Gold, AP Jarno Trulli and AP Survivor (back from servicing) ...