Not worth it

Saw the watch in gold. With all my love to AP I presume the watch is not consistent and thought-over.
1) The movement is a gorgeous 2120. But it is modular and very fragile. It has 5 pushers for adjustments. For comparison JLC Master ultra thin with perpetual calendar costs less then €20000 and has only 1 pusher (to change year).
2) As the price is mentioned - €80000 is too high. Especially considering the movement that needs extremely careful adjustment.
3) The dial is beautiful but you cannot read the information easily - everything is small. Also there is no need for a week hand that just eats dial space.
4) Not versatile. You are not supposed to wear the watch with a suit and it is way too fragile to be a sports watch.
5) How long and how expensive might be a ceramic link replacement?

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ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR in ceramic

By: Folaly : June 15th, 2017-13:33

Hello everyone,, I have been reading posts and learning from all of you ,, I would like to share a thought with you about the AP perpetual calendar in ceramic , what are your thoughts? ...

Grail watch!

By: damianp : June 15th, 2017-13:58

If I'd be into perpetual calendars, I'd try to get one of these. Luckily, I don't like having PCs.

Good question

By: brandon1 : June 15th, 2017-14:00

My overarching thought on this watch is that ceramic is nearly the ideal material for the RO, given the complex forms and surfaces that can otherwise scratch and the crisp edges that can otherwise dull with time and wear. I think it's a great material to ...

Great comments

By: Folaly : June 15th, 2017-14:28

I have asked an AD about it , apparently it is a boutique only piece ,, when I called boutique was told it is sold out ,, they only made 100 piece ,, wait list is only for long time customers ,, then another AD called me back , he has the watch but there ...

Do you mean 35 K above the recommended retail price?

By: Poky : June 15th, 2017-14:56

Without a doubt a great material for this design except the colour black IMO. In grey it would be great but I am not sure if I would pay 35 K above the RRP.

A groundbreaking watch for AP

By: Joepny : June 15th, 2017-15:07

It builds on their great 40 year legacy of the thin QP module. I don't know if a huge premium is worth it in the long run but this is not a rational hobby. Perhaps wait to see what AP does next year, will they tap into the big demand and release a version...

Really desirable with this black livery. The RO "Dark Knight" for me

By: Alkiro1 : June 15th, 2017-16:30

Best wishes Alkiro

Black knight indeed

By: Folaly : June 15th, 2017-19:37

But do You know if any one had a similar experience like this ? I mean does it pay off over time ( I do not mean by any mean on the joy scale ) to pay that much of a premium over retail ?

Unfortunately not. I'm not able to answer you on that point :-/

By: Alkiro1 : June 15th, 2017-21:47

Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you [nt]

By: Folaly : June 15th, 2017-22:41

My pleasure

By: Alkiro1 : June 17th, 2017-14:00

Best wishes Alkiro

Can't wait for chronograph version with updated movement

By: sentarex : June 15th, 2017-19:23

Maybe by 2019. I have determined that this is the most satisfying watch shape for my aesthetics. Waiting for new movement before by another chrono. I want to add a rose gold and ceramic, and maybe another steel.