Audemars Piguet Dive Watches Discussion

Key Points from the Discussion

• The author expresses a desire for Audemars Piguet to produce more full ceramic models with higher water resistance, specifically an automatic diver in a titanium case with a ceramic bezel. He notes the potential difficulty of achieving high WR with ceramic screw threads due to material fragility.
• A key motivation for wearing high-value watches, even in demanding conditions, is to 'amortize' the purchase by maximizing wear time, contrasting it with the alternative of simply investing in financial assets.
• One collector notes that while a screw-down crown is a good feature for water activities, it's not always a primary consideration for their purchases, sometimes appearing unexpectedly on models like a Royal Oak Tourbillon.
• The author admits to questioning the practical utility of a Tourbillon complication for chronometry compared to other complications, yet acknowledges its undeniable aesthetic appeal and 'feature for feature's sake' allure.
• A fellow collector expresses admiration for pfang56's willingness to use his Audemars Piguet Ceramic Perpetual Royal Oak underwater, highlighting the rarity of seeing such a valuable and complicated timepiece actively enjoyed rather than stored.
• Another collector, while having dedicated dive watches, acknowledges the 'why not?' sentiment if a watch is adequately water-resistant, emphasizing the importance of enjoying one's timepiece.