Audemars Piguet Beyond Royal Oak

Key Points from the Discussion

• The perceived dominance of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore models on forums is often due to market demand, as AP, like other commercial enterprises, produces models that sell well.
• Some collectors argue that AP's frequent release of Limited Editions, particularly within the RO/ROO lines, can lead to 'fatigue' or a feeling of constant pursuit for the 'latest coolest' piece.
• The existence of many Limited Editions can be seen as an 'amazing design laboratory' for AP, allowing designers to push boundaries and offer a rich variety of watches.
• The 'non-royal' AP watches, such as Millenary, Star Wheels, and Equation of Time, are often considered 'stratospheric' and appeal to collectors who value discretion over 'show & tell'.
• Amanico argues that AP, like other brands, is often unfairly 'summed' by its most popular model (Royal Oak), neglecting its other sublime productions, which is a marketing choice.
• The thread's original intent was to celebrate the diversity of AP's creations beyond the Royal Oak, encouraging collectors to share photos of these less frequently seen models.
• ThomasM encourages forum members to actively counter RO/ROO dominance by posting original content about non-RO models and supporting those threads.