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Audemars Piguet

Tough to say …

 

They both such different watches. I know they some uninformed people will say they look alike but the reality is that they extremely different in looks and how they wear.

I think the Royal Oak has more presence. More flash with the bracelet. More industrial feel. More like a super hero he-man bracelet. More macho.

The laureato, we have to clarify which model. For me, the 41 mm laureato 225 LE ref 81000 is more rare. It is more comfortable and seems to drape and fit the wrist better. It seems to fill the category of quiet luxury more than the RO.

The laureato 8010 is definitely also a rare bird. Smaller at 36 mm it has a certain classic charm that one may associate a James Bond in a tux wearing. More Roger Moore.

Both the RO and the Laureato pair well with jeans or a suit. Both telegraph a sporty image.

The RO often felt like what an entrepreneur would wear with jeans and driving Porsche targa. Taking oneself more seriously and going to an MMA class after work.

The laureato feels like old money more. Driving an audi Quattro soft top convertible. More playful. I’m about to go play tennis sort of imagine.

What are your thoughts from a looks POV?







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Royal Oak 15300ST

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 5th, 2024-09:54
Always been a jeans and t-shirt kinda guy. Wearing my Royal Oak 15300 which is almost 20 years old now. 39 mm is the original RO size and IMHO is the best in retaining the proportions that Genta designed. I wish all a pleasant weekend ahead. ☀️ Life is sh...  

Thank you. I treasure my 15300.

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 6th, 2024-09:58
… owner has aged much more but I still smile in delight like a little boy when I put it on. ♥️

Cool piece!

 
By: pfang56 : April 5th, 2024-13:59
And underappreciated for sure! Made me look around for one earlier! Peter

It would an excellent choice

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 6th, 2024-08:02
Especially with the royal oaks being much cheaper now than what they were 2 years ago. The white gold hands and indices are a nice touch too.

Tough to say …

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 6th, 2024-10:44
They both such different watches. I know they some uninformed people will say they look alike but the reality is that they extremely different in looks and how they wear. I think the Royal Oak has more presence. More flash with the bracelet. More industri...  

Agree Aperna

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 6th, 2024-08:01
For those that know. Made from 2005-2011 it had a fairly short production run. I bought it new from the boutique in 2005 or so and it holds special significance for me as I had started my own business and I had closed my first deal. This is what I bought ... 

Agree Michael 💯

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 6th, 2024-07:57
Hacking seconds. Case is 9.2 mm and more robust than the 15202. I think the 15202 is has lower production number which I like. A bit thinner … Not a big deal for me. ...  

I too feel like the 39 mm

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 6th, 2024-07:55
Is the ideal size. The calbre 3120 is combination of machine and hand finished. Gold rotor. Hacking seconds. ♥️

Twins 👯‍♀️

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 9th, 2024-05:46
Nice shot. Yours in good condition as well 🤝 Hello back from sunny Singapore 🇸🇬

Was serviced and polished last year

 
By: Joe_J : April 10th, 2024-01:25
was in fairly pristine condition until this weekend when my 3.5 year old threw a tantrum and the only thjng that would make her feel better was running into traffic 😵‍💫 In the ensuing chaos I got a nice inch long scratch on the bezel… After a few days of ...  

Oh my. Thanks for sharing that story

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 10th, 2024-05:23
Indeed … Watches are the most important thing in our lives. But they are still things. It’s the people that witness our ups and downs, that love us all the same. It is this that gives meaning to it all.