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Peter (pfang56) shares his latest acquisition, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin (ref. 16202) with a BMG red dial, alongside his classic blue dial 15202. His post offers a unique side-by-side comparison, highlighting the BMG's remarkable lightness and scratch resistance, and sparking community discussion on the evolution of the iconic Jumbo.
Happy to bring a small part of the Jumbo family together. No doubt, the classic blue dial is phenomenal and I always have a preference for the classics, but the new BMG Red Dial is a younger, brighter, and lighter sibling.
I shared before how light the BMG felt - and now I know it is around 90 grams, some 30 grams lighter than the SS (a 25pct weight reduction) and is the lightest Jumbo model to date. I'm curious to see with the introduction of chroma forge - can you imagine one with the new material?
Cheers
Peter
Key Points from the Discussion
- The BMG red dial exhibits a dynamic range of hues, shifting between charcoal, black, and brown depending on the lighting conditions, and pairs exceptionally well with rose gold cases.
- The BMG red dial's appeal lies in its lightweight nature (approximately 90 grams, a 25% reduction from stainless steel) and enhanced scratch resistance, making it the lightest Jumbo model to date.
- The community expresses strong interest in seeing the rose gold Jumbo paired with a brown dial, suggesting it could be a highly desirable combination.
- There is a collective aspiration for future Audemars Piguet Jumbo models to incorporate innovative materials like Chroma forge or ceramic, envisioning an even more insane and advanced timepiece.
- The salmon dial in white gold is recognized as a particularly special and intriguing configuration within the Jumbo collection.
- The 39mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection is highly regarded by collectors as a comprehensive and ultimate collection.
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