Audemars Piguet

Giving my daughter away!

Some of you may recall I bought a Cartier Santos-Dumont skeleton for my son's wedding last year (see the picture below):

Well....guess what...it's my daughter's turn next week....what a convenient excuse for another acquisition!

This is what I took home today - Jules Audemars Extra-thin in white gold - another elegant yet dressy piece. Let the pictures speak:

The watch (at 39 mm in diameter, it is an older version of AP's latest novelties but you know my inability to resist Roman indices...):

The movement, seen through the sapphire crystal and caseback (19 jewels, 34-hour power reserve, 138 parts, manually wound)

For the black tie function:

A close-up:

Another one:

Justifying the model's name:

Really thin....

Now that both my children got married, an uncanny feeling of loneliness begins to set in (I am sure I am not the only one).

Finally, here is a picture of the happy couple (I am sure my daughter won't mind me posting this picture - taken at the beautiful Bvlgari Resort in Bali).

Hope you share my happiness.

Sam

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A Hearty Congratulations on Your Daughters Marriage :-)

By: SALMANPK : May 2nd, 2012-03:43

and what a lovely and elegant new watch you've added, looks fantastic , any wrist shots? S

Thank you thank you....will take more wrist shots on the big day :) [nt]

By: samwan : May 2nd, 2012-03:57

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I hope you don't have 6 sons and 6 daughters. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : May 2nd, 2012-03:56

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I will be a big collector then :) [nt]

By: samwan : May 2nd, 2012-03:58

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And send her my best wishes for her and her new family. [nt]

By: amanico : May 2nd, 2012-03:59

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Congratulations!

By: JMan : May 2nd, 2012-04:24

To the newly weds and to the acquirer of a cool watch! J.

Many thanks

By: samwan : May 2nd, 2012-04:45

Yes....cool indeed.

Fantastic!

By: optionc : May 2nd, 2012-06:16

Congratulations.

Congratulations!

By: respo : May 2nd, 2012-06:24

You have many reasons to be happy! Now about that AP...is the caliber inside the cal. 2003? Do you happen to know the thickness of the watch and the referecne number for this one? I know you mentioned that this is an older version of the Ultra-thins AP is...

Hi respo

By: samwan : May 2nd, 2012-07:00

First of all, thanks. To answer your questions: The caliber is 2049. Thickness is 6.2 mm The reference number is 15093BC.OO.A002CR.01 I understand the model is three years old but is still featured in AP's official web site. I have seen the watch with at ...

Thanks for the info, Sam [nt]

By: respo : May 2nd, 2012-07:14

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Congratulatons to you and your family

By: 4Js : May 2nd, 2012-07:32

I know you are one very proud Papa! The venue you showed is absolutely mesmerizing. I know it was a fantastic day for you. The watch is a perfect match for a collector of impeccable taste. Best, Joe

Thank you for your kind words Joe

By: samwan : May 2nd, 2012-07:38

The resort is indeed fantastic (above pictures taken from the web) and offers a romantic setting for weddings... Best Sam...

I am sure your children are very proud...

By: Bill : May 2nd, 2012-08:19

To share in your passion and will be able to have you close by every minute of the day regardless of how close or far away they me be physically. Congratulations. Bill

Indeed. Thx everybody for the nice words

By: samwan : May 2nd, 2012-17:06

My children do love watches - my son wears a Panerai and my daughter, a Cartier tank plus a JLC Reverso... They both live nearby (HK is a small place) Best Sam

Congratulations! And great choice. nt [nt]

By: Dje : May 2nd, 2012-09:26

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Hearty congratulations...

By: dxboon : May 2nd, 2012-10:31

...on the watch, but more importantly on your daughter's happy day. I wish her and her new husband many, many years of happiness together. *Hugs* Daos

Hug, hug

By: samwan : May 5th, 2012-05:55

How do you like the dogs?...

Adorable!

By: dxboon : May 5th, 2012-08:20

Are those your daughter and son-in-law's pups? Are they Yorkshire Terriers (on the right) and Shih Tzus (on the left)? Soooo cute! Love the photo! Cheers, Daos

Absolutely.... You know dogs.....I am impressed [nt]

By: samwan : May 5th, 2012-09:27

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Congratulations!

By: TickTickVroom.com : May 2nd, 2012-11:54

Congratulations on your daughter's wedding and on the beautiful new AP.

:-) I love dogs! [nt]

By: dxboon : May 7th, 2012-22:50

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Congratulations!!

By: MichaelC : May 3rd, 2012-10:57

What a wonderful even for your family. Heartily applaud the watch selection as well; that is one we don't see enough of! Enjoy my friend.

Thank you. I see that you are an ardent AP fan as well :) [nt]

By: samwan : May 3rd, 2012-16:02

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Just lovely, Sam, just lovely!...

By: pplater : May 4th, 2012-21:24

...and so is the watch. ;-) Cheers, pplater.

hehe...thx [nt]

By: samwan : May 5th, 2012-05:13

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Super congrats!

By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2012-03:35

Congratulations on the happy daughter and the new watch!

Congratulations

By: orangedial : May 5th, 2012-20:21

for both your daughter's wedding and your new acquisition. That thin watch is definitely matching for the fine wedding in Bali. But... it is not a Bvlgari!

LOL....good point

By: samwan : May 6th, 2012-04:25

Lovely...congratulations and soon perhaps a watch to commemorate grandchildren?

By: Jacky : May 5th, 2012-21:23

Very lovely photos of a lovely couple. And a beautiful watch,so subtle with grey dial. Suits your bow and tux IMHO. Regards

You hit the bull's eye about grand children :)

By: samwan : May 6th, 2012-04:27

Congratulations! [nt]

By: Dream-W : May 6th, 2012-07:41

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Congrats Sam!

By: SJX : May 8th, 2012-10:19

Hope to catch up again soon in HK. - SJX

Are you coming for the Christie's auction again?

By: samwan : May 9th, 2012-04:27

Lots of goodies (and candies) Sam

That last wedding pic is outstanding!

By: BABKA : May 8th, 2012-12:01

Congrats and ENJOY your new piece and may she as well!

best wishes to your daugther and husband, and congrats

By: Hororgasm : May 10th, 2012-12:44

great picts as usual. best, Horo