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Conkers shares a significant modification to his Audemars Piguet Grand Complication, opting for a ceramic bezel to enhance durability for daily wear. This decision sparks a discussion among collectors about balancing aesthetics with practicality in high horology. His post highlights the evolving preferences for watch customization and resilience.
Had the bezel swapped for ceramic for its resilience given I am going to be wearing the watch a lot. Very pleased with the new look.


Key Points from the Discussion
- The original bezel on the Grand Complication was rose gold, and the ceramic bezel can be swapped back at any time, offering versatility.
- AP bezels are often the first part to show wear, and incorporating more scratch-resistant materials like ceramic or cermet would allow owners to wear their watches more confidently.
- The black ceramic bezel provides a distinct contrast, making it difficult to definitively prefer it over the original gold, as both offer unique aesthetics.
- The modification is praised for its outstanding appearance and the practical reasoning behind it, with appreciation for AP accommodating such a change.
- A question was raised regarding the size of the watch on the wrist, as it did not appear overly large.
- The new strap choice enhances the watch's appearance, providing contrast with the black dial and subtly dressing down the piece.
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