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IMHO and just IMHO. I believe RO was born to be

a stylish sport-chic watch, relatively simple technically, but easily recognizable from a mile. We know it became a success and got an icon status by now.
Complicated mechanics doesn't add to described above primary aim, on the opposite- it makes the watch bigger and thicker - less stylish I'm my view. As such, it takes from the original design instead of adding to it.
Skeleton, at least, allows for unchanged proportions, and thus I like it better. However, I see it as an interesting play on a theme, while an icon is an icon, and that's why I would go for classic "simple" Jumbo.
BTW, all above-mentioned I would word-to-word repeat for Nautilus. And between RO and Nautilus I prefer RO, as consider it a lot more interesting and stylish. Just my 2c...

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Which would you choose?

By: ArmisT : May 30th, 2026-00:26

Looking at each of these pieces from the viewpoint of the QP as a practical, modern feat of engineering versus the openworked Jumbo as a unique, impressive combination of materials then which would you choose, or neither? Disregarding price (although they...

QP for me 🙂👍

By: AuHavrePro : May 30th, 2026-00:31

Skeleton for me

By: Arronax : May 30th, 2026-00:40

Although I appreciate the complexity which goes into a QP they've never appealed to me.

I totally get that. I know others have that same opinion, but about skeletons. However, I’m a sucker for certain skeleton aesthetics, especially from AP or VC.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:08

If I had to choose from the two, I would qo with the QP

By: MichaelC : May 30th, 2026-01:12

The openworked version is not my favorite. QP's are not easily legible to my eyes, but the AP looks real good.

The alternate title I was going to initially include in this post was…

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:05

“what would Michael do?🤔” The majority responses here leans to QP, which in part is because I understand not everyone likes OW aesthetic. Also, this OW is particularly harder to read I think…but I don’t think that is main reason people choosing this would...

Well, I generally prefer openworked watches to QPs.

By: MichaelC : May 31st, 2026-21:48

Two reasons for that - first, as an architect, the openworked movements have a tremendous artistic appeal to me. They are visually fascinating, like the structural / skeletal elements of a new building or home. So that has personal appeal to me. Second, I...

Both are great..

By: S F : May 30th, 2026-01:19

Personally the skeleton becos I am not one who will bother to set a perp….

Great practical point which I shouldn’t overlook!

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:11

I’m not sure if this QP is much easier just because it’s all done from the crown, but it’s still not without reasonable effort to set…which does give me pause.

Clearly the QP.

By: CaptainNemo : May 30th, 2026-01:32

For me one the most desirable ROs

Thanks, Captain. I agree, and for me this would be a sort of end-game piece if I went for it.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:13

The perpetual.

By: Champthekid : May 30th, 2026-01:43

The QP has tipped the scale for most in this matchup. Thanks, Champ👍🏽

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:14

AP does wonderful openwork pieces...

By: bruckner4 : May 30th, 2026-02:10

But the QP here, ArmisT.

Thank you. Very helpful to see that while you appreciate both, the QP gets the nod.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:16

The Quantieme Perpetual for me...

By: Goh : May 30th, 2026-02:55

but I prefer the ones without the week indication, either the 26684 or 25820.

Agreed, that does give me a little pause honestly. Nonetheless, thanks for highlighting your choice 🙏🏽

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:17

Openwork for me due to its size and proportions

By: 1WatchMan : May 30th, 2026-06:00

I tried the rose gold version on once unexpectedly, and if I had had the cash in my pocket, it would have been my first impulse buy ever. I just fell in love instantly.

Thank you, I can easily relate to that sentiment.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:20

This particular openwork has the key feature of being 39mm and on the thinner side. That is a big deal to me.

QP for me. Not a fan of skeletons

By: nasseriq : May 30th, 2026-06:02

Thanks, I definitely understand that. Skeletons don’t appeal to many, and this particular one isn’t the best AP has offered.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:22

QP for me because I'm not attracted to openwork dials.

By: quattro : May 30th, 2026-06:13

Best, Emmanuel

Just like nasseriq above, I understand why that can be.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:24

I feel skeletons are something you know from the beginning whether you like or not. Thanks, Emmanuel🙏🏽

Perpetual Calendar, here.

By: amanico : May 30th, 2026-06:21

Merci, Nico. I can’t remember whether in general you don’t like skeleton dials, but this one isn’t necessarily the best from AP.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:26

I don't dislike skeleton dials, but only if they are modern, versus baroque.

By: amanico : May 31st, 2026-20:53

QP for me also but with Salmon dial!

By: netwatches : May 30th, 2026-07:09

Ouff, I agree, that would be no contest!💪🏽

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:27

Of these 2 - skeleton, otherwise I would prefer 16202

By: smironov : May 30th, 2026-10:26

Strong opinion, thank you. Do you not like QPs in general, or just this one isn’t to your liking?

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:28

IMHO and just IMHO. I believe RO was born to be

By: smironov : May 31st, 2026-19:31

a stylish sport-chic watch, relatively simple technically, but easily recognizable from a mile. We know it became a success and got an icon status by now. Complicated mechanics doesn't add to described above primary aim, on the opposite- it makes the watc...

Oof..

By: pfang56 : May 30th, 2026-12:10

I have a slight preference for the BMG jumbo because it highlights many of AP's superlatives in the most classic case. A) movement finishing B) ultra thinness C) materials innovation It's also extraordinarily light - and this is a game changer for daily w...

You underscore a number of key features that distinguish the OW. These exact points make the choice very challenging indeed.😳

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:31

Another vote for the QP

By: Moka-Tiger (Ron) : May 31st, 2026-02:48

I like the concept of the open/skeleton dial. The problem IMO is in too many you can never read/see the time. Case in point.

You’re spot on, Ron! This skeleton model is particularly hard to read I think…although the other AP skeletons aren’t a cakewalk to read either.

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:33

QP also.

By: Vetnov : May 31st, 2026-10:58

I am not a huge fan of skeletonized dials.

Thanks, Vetnov. Makes total sense, and I admire that you have a clear sentiment about skeleton dials.👍🏽

By: ArmisT : May 31st, 2026-12:35