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In this delightful post, joenghenry shares a personal moment of tranquility, taking advantage of a midweek holiday to enjoy a leisurely walk at The Peak. His choice of companion for the outing, a 12-year-old Patek Philippe Ref. 5712, highlights the enduring appeal and wearability of this iconic reference. This post beautifully illustrates how luxury timepieces are not justζΆθε but integral parts of life's everyday pleasures.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 5712 represents a 36mm iteration within the Royal Oak series, produced during the 1980-1990 period. This reference features a blue dial configuration paired with stainless steel construction throughout both case and bracelet.
The 36mm stainless steel case houses the automatic caliber 2121 movement, delivering a 40-hour power reserve. The watch incorporates a fixed octagonal bezel and sapphire crystal, with 50-meter water resistance. The integrated steel bracelet completes the stainless steel construction.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking a vintage-production Royal Oak in the smaller 36mm case size. The blue dial variant offers an alternative to more common dial colors within the reference range. The decade-long production window from 1980-1990 places this reference within the early Royal Oak manufacturing period.
5712 got to breathe fresh air ! Enjoy this most asymmetrical symmetry more often !
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