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Another look at the Audemars Piguet PuristS P10 Royal Oak
Announced on May 27th the week prior to
IGOTT2 as a tribute to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ThePuristS,
Audemars Piguet will be producing a limited edition of only 10 pieces of
the Royal Oak P10 (for more details,
Please click here ). What could be more fitting
for the special occasion than the legendary Royal Oak?
Like
the other PuristS special editions and P10 watches there are subtle but
unique enhancements made. The Audemars Piguet P10 anniversary
edition starts as the iconic Royal Oak jumbo with a 39mm diameter
stainless steel case similar to the current production model
15202. However the P10 version has a special tantalum bezel
which gives the watch a slightly dark gray contrast to the brighter
brushed steel case. The signature hex screws on the bezel are
in white gold. Case thickness is a mere 8mm thick.
Although some of my pics the dial appears to be black it is actually a dark blue color (almost bluish-grey) with the grande tapisserie pattern. The baton shaped hour markers are made of white gold and are luminous.
Turn the watch over to the movement side and let's take a look at the visual differences between the P10 and the standard 15202.
The PuristS P10 Royal Oak is paired with the legendary caliber 2120 movement which is half skeletonized with a dark anthracite rhodium base plate and contrasting bright rhodium semi-skeletonize movement parts. I love skeletonized movements (my favorite is the Audemars Piguet 25829 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton which is also based on the 2120 movement) and AP does a fine job with the skeletonizing and finishing. The dark and bright rhodium parts really sparkle and is very aesthetically pleasing when seen in person.
The 2120 movement is a great choice on the P10 since it's considered a landmark movement and known to be reliable and accurate. It's one of the thinness automatic movements ever made.
The customized 21 carat yellow gold rotor has been designed with the PuristS P10 anniversary logo.
The tapered bracelet is also in a alternating brushed and polished stainless steel with tantalum center bracelet links. Just like the tantulum bezel, the tantalum central links really add a nice visual contrast and noticeable difference. The single fold deployant is in stainless steel and compliments the thin bracelet. I have a small wrist and it fits comfortably with one link added on the near side.
The Audemars Piguet P10 Royal Oak is available as a limited edition of only 10 pieces. Who are the lucky few in the PuristS community to pick one of these up? The Royal Oak in my pics is the pre-production prototype (number 1 of 10) but I heard that deliveries will be coming very soon in the next few months. I hope to see some on-the-wrist reviews here on PuristSPro and ThePuristS
Regards,
ED-209
Another look at the Audemars Piguet PuristS P10 Royal Oak
Announced on May 27th the week prior to IGOTT2 as a tribute to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ThePuristS, Audemars Piguet will be producing a limited edition of only 10 pieces of the Royal Oak P10 (for more details, Please click here ). What could be m...
You've got to see it in person
Thanks for checking out this photo report. The subtle contrast of the stainless steel and the darker tantalum bezel and central links look great in person. Regards, ED-209
It's a stunning watch no doubt...
The clincher might have been a tantalum rotor! I say this not knowing if it is even possible.
A tantulum rotor would be a nifty idea
Tantalum definitely has the mass needed to swing the rotor. Do you think it would give the watch enough contrast when viewed from the caseback? Regards, ED-209
You're welcome Davo
And thanks for reading this photo report. I heard that there are still a few pieces available and that actual production watches are going to be delivered soon. Hope you get a chance to see one in person. Regards, ED-209
Cool and beautiful RO, love it.
Fantastic movement decoration. Well, maybe for the 20th anniversary Vte
Thanks VMM
You have to see it in person. The tantalum really looks nice on the AP RO. Regards, ED-209
You're welcome
I hope to see some wrist shots on fellow PuristS soon. Regards, ED-209
Thanks Ed. It is a fantastic creation.
Surely we knew Purists would create a phenomenal AP for P10, and this watch exceeds expectations. Hope you are well Sir.
Thanks Michael
Hi Michael, Hope you're doing well. Thanks for checking out the pics. The prototype was at the first day at IGOTT2 for a very short time, did you have a chance to handle it? Regards, ED-209
I handled it briefly.
Of course I was impressed. The detailing of the movement, as best I could make out in our lighting, was exquisite. I imagine we might see an anniversary model next year, but I can't imagine it being as cool as this P10.
re: another look
Thanks for these pics Ed, it was cool hearing the close relationship between AP and Tantalum as told by Mr. Martin Wherli during the lecture session in Vegas. There's something very special when it comes to AP's tantalum, especially the AP P10! -MW
Thanks Dje, I'm sure you would have enjoyed it
Hi Dje, We all missed you at IGOTT2. The AP RO P10 was at the event only for a few moments and a few of us got to handle it. I hope you have a chance to see one soon. Regards, ED-209
This watch is GREAT
Are there any left? Did they sell out? Amazing that they were willing to do this.
I guess they are not all sold
Hi, Try to look here: market.watchprosite.com Cheers Dje