Audemars Piguet: Limited Edition On-Wrist Review
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Audemars Piguet: Limited Edition On-Wrist Review

By GLau · Jun 7, 2024 · 24 replies
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GLau's hands-on review of the Audemars Piguet [RE]master02 offers a vital perspective on a highly unusual limited edition timepiece. His initial skepticism, followed by an appreciation for its intricate details and Art Deco aesthetic, provides a valuable real-world assessment that goes beyond press photos. This article synthesizes community reactions to both the [RE]master02 and the new mini Royal Oak models, exploring their design, wearability, and market appeal.

[RE]master02 !  Also tried on the mini ROs for ladies smile

Based on photos, I thought [RE]master02 looked a bit weird and not balanced but was intrigued by the overall appearance.  First thing that came to my mind was the watch seemed to be the rectangular version of Millenary which is an elongated on the sides.  Do you get the same feeling ?

Once I had it on and inspected it, I was smitten because the polishing on the dial and case is excellent !  Each hour's triangle is a separate piece, hence 12 pieces on the dial with each polished on its own. The crystal is one piece with the right hand side sloping down.  How to do that ?  In the metal, it is a wonderful piece and IMO very art deco !  The strap is so nice !  What are your thoughts ?

Although the mini RO are lovely but really small.  Overall given the gold bracelets, they are good value for money IMO.  Only negative is the quartz movement.  Would you get this for your wife, daughter, and/or girlfriend ? 





Watch by Audemars Piguet, Remaster02

Watch by Audemars Piguet, Remaster02


Watch by Audemars Piguet, [RE]MASTER02
First time for such a strap👆

Watch by Audemars Piguet, Remaster02












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KM
KMII
Jun 7, 2024

But am a bit disappointed that they felt they needed to grow it so much in size compared to the original 🤷🏻‍♂️

AR
ArmisT
Jun 7, 2024

By chance, do you know the percentage of each metal component in this Remaster?

ER
Eric67
Jun 7, 2024

And it must be a pain for the rear of the hand 🤔

JA
Jay (Eire)
Jun 7, 2024

As someone else said, the [RE]master is the Cybertruck of watches. Definitely not for everyone, and most definitely out of place on most wrists. I do like the design of the watch though, and as you highlight the dial construction and resulting appearance seems pretty cool. I’ve a soft spot too for faceted crystals, I own several watches with them. Shame it wasn’t much much smaller.

GA
gary_g
Jun 8, 2024

Wow. It’s huge. Is it wearable?

MT
MTR
Jun 8, 2024

☺️🙏 So I really like this [RE]master02! What I don't like so much is this "limited" stuff. I can’t hear / read it anymore. And I haven't developed any understanding for quartz watches yet. I would rather just buy myself an Apple Watch (which I've avoided up until now). Cheers Thomas

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