Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Off Shore Grand Prix Platinum / Forged Carbon. Contre nature?

Aug 12, 2022,06:35 AM
 

A 256 grams beast. 








Isn't there a bot of a contradiction to use light material such as carbon with a heavy platinum case? Wouldn't it be better to use titanium, for example? 

Best,

Nicolas


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Unique combination indeed.

 
 By: ArmisT : August 12th, 2022-08:10
I hadn’t seen this reference before in any posts. What I am appreciating more about AP is their expertise with materials to model beautiful pieces. My understanding and experience are limited, but besides AP and Bvlgari, there isn’t another brand that man... 

Probably, yes.

 
 By: amanico : August 12th, 2022-13:42

Such a stunning contradiction

 
 By: Cookies : August 12th, 2022-08:46
Light + Heavy materials. Love the blue dial.

Merci, Cookies.

 
 By: amanico : August 12th, 2022-13:42

Can’t imagine the discomfort on the wrist

 
 By: Centurionone : August 12th, 2022-09:23
Unless you also enjoy massive heavy gold chains around your neck 😂

LOL!

 
 By: amanico : August 12th, 2022-13:41

The specific shade of blue on this model is perfect

 
 By: MichaelC : August 12th, 2022-12:43
Love the details. As for carbon on top of the platinum... strictly for the sporting aesthetic, I guess. Thanks for the reminder on this awesome GP!

Pleasure, mon ami.

 
 By: amanico : August 12th, 2022-13:42

Agreed, mon ami.

 
 By: amanico : August 13th, 2022-13:11

Thanks for looking, Leu.

 
 By: amanico : August 14th, 2022-17:26

I'm with you as well...

 
 By: pfang56 : August 18th, 2022-17:50
I think the original intention and design was excellent - but there was room for improvement for the material. Maybe it paved the way for the use of Carbon TPT and other novel materials. One day maybe they can make a self-healing version? Cheers Peter