Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

I have enjoyed this special watch for a few days. My experience so far has been very gratifying. This is my first Audemars Piguet and it is also my first perpetual calendar. For some time my grail was the PP 5140, and when I decided to go for the perpetual I changed my mind on the basis of wearability and the 2120 caliber, which has been one of my grails for years.

My collection is modest and I am building it slowly. I am a chronometer enthusiast, but the imperceptible and relentless progression of a perpetual calendar without a seconds-hand has been a revelation. Without a doubt, my absolute favorite complication.

This watch is comfortable, discreet, sporty, intricate and reliable.The level of finish is excellent. The dial has circular engraving. The moon phase is gorgeous and it has a nice contrast with the dark blue dial.

I am posting a couple of pictures quickly taken this afternoon after a long day at work.

I can not describe the calm satisfaction that brings me wearing this unassuming steel watch.

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Sincere congratulations, BCL

By: amanico : May 13th, 2010-12:02

I took another way, when considering getting a Perpetual Calendar, but yes, this RO was very high in my list. More elegant than sporty, this watch is unbelievable. I can understand your pleasure and satisfaction to have been able to handle your dream! I w...

Hi, Nicolas

By: 11111 : May 13th, 2010-12:31

Thank you for your best wishes, Nicolas. I will try to get some decent pics, but it is not an easy watch to photograph. I think your choice of PC was a little more intricate... All best. Benjamin

I had several

By: amanico : May 13th, 2010-12:41

I started with an IWC Da Vinci PC Rattrapante.... I lost it after a scam... I wanted to replace it with the AP, but Fate decided to lead me on another way. So, I went for the U.N PC GMT.... And I added the JLC skeleton perpetual. I sold the U.N to a good ...

Congrats! Any caseback pics? [nt]

By: ED209 : May 13th, 2010-19:15

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um... tricky

By: 11111 : May 14th, 2010-10:42

Hi ED. Thank you. I will see what I can do without opening the bracelet. Regards. Benjamin

One of the great things about AP

By: JerryW : May 13th, 2010-20:10

is that most people have no clue what you are wearing. Just wait until Feb. 28th. Enjoy. JerryW

Thank you, Jerry.

By: 11111 : May 14th, 2010-10:44

Huge congrats, BCL...

By: Goh : May 13th, 2010-22:37

I am very fond of this particular RO Perpetual Calendar too. Is yours Ref: 25820ST.O.0944ST. 04 ? I am considering the dark blue (05, more sporty) and white (03, more legible) dial. I tried both on separate occasions and like both, even though I almost al...

Cosmos Blue

By: 11111 : May 14th, 2010-10:57

Thank you Goh Although the colour balance in the photos is not perfect, this watch is reference 05 (Cosmos Blue). I agree it is more sporty and, as Nicolas put it, also quite elegant. On this occasion I do not mind -as a matter of fact I almost prefer- a ...

Thanks Benjamin...

By: Goh : May 14th, 2010-21:31

I tried on the 05 and it looked somewhat darker. I agree with you that the darker dial looks more interesting, on steel cases. Goh

Interesting about the blue and the -04 / 05 SKU number

By: ED209 : May 14th, 2010-18:12

The AP website lists both as 'blue' , but I thought the -05 was a darker color of blue and more dark greyish. hmmm, interesting. Regardless, congrats on your AP RO perpetual! Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2010-05-14 18:13:03

You are right

By: 11111 : May 14th, 2010-22:51

Hi ED. The second photo from my original post better reflects the true color of the dial. You are right about the AP website. I too was confused by their photographs -as reference 05 appears more grey and reference 04 more blue-. I asked the page from the...

This explains it...

By: Goh : May 15th, 2010-02:11

Thanks for the information, Benjamin. I must have tried on x.04 then. Best, Goh

No problem, Goh...

By: 11111 : May 15th, 2010-03:25

... and I look forward to some pictures of this addition to your fantastic collection. Best regards, Benjamin

Thanks for your kind words,...

By: Goh : May 15th, 2010-07:22

But I am not sure if it'll be my next AP...yet. As I am also considering the the RO skeleton. I am waiting to see it in the metal, as I want to be sure about its legibility. Best, Goh

Thanks for clarifying [nt]

By: ED209 : May 15th, 2010-16:57

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Nice watch! Congratulations!

By: patrick_y : May 18th, 2010-20:45

Personally, I am a huge fan of the Patek Philippe 5140. The 5140 is my favorite perpetual calendar watch. However, despite my loyalty to the 5140, I am very much intrigued about your Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar. Congratulations upon the acquisition of a ...

Thanks, Patrick. I have remained loyal...

By: 11111 : May 19th, 2010-07:12

... though, admittedly, a little bit unfaithful, to 5140. However, as days go by with this Royal Oak my appreciation for this watch has increased. Usability is a very strong point from my perspective, and with my lifestyle the AP comes on top in this depa...

The RO may have overtaken...

By: efftee : June 15th, 2010-00:10

...the 5140 on my PC list in terms of 'wear-ability'. As much as I still think the 5140 is the most classically Perpetual, it is just too small on the wrist. I tried on a white dial over the weekend and I must say, it needed the wife's help to come off!