Horological Meandering

anaroku
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Let's compare the two popular steel masterpieces (PP5711A & AP16202ST) side by side.

I’m, of course, a Patek Philippe fan (especially of the Nautilus). This year's new 5610 particularly caught my eye. However, my love for Patek Philippe wasn't limited to just Patek Philippe from the beginning of my watch collecting. I started with Panerai, then IWC, then VC (because Patek Philippe was incredibly expensive), and then I bought a used 5711A, which amazed me. I then bought a second-generation Royal Oak 15202, another luxury sports watch, but initially I was dissatisfied with the lack of a seconds hand, and I much preferred the feel of the Nautilus. After that, I started collecting only Patek Philippe models. This was about 15 years ago. When the bubble burst during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal Oak Extra-Thin also skyrocketed in price, and I began to deeply regret selling it at my original purchase price. I honestly admitted that the 15202 was a watch I was reluctant to part with. I also understood that its thinness was only possible because it was a two-hand watch. However, the price has remained high since then, and I couldn't afford to buy it again. Later, the Extra-Thin 16202 was released, and I noticed it had a quick-change date function that the 15202 lacked. I wasn't particularly fond of the automatic winding rotor with the 50th-anniversary logo on the Royal Oak 39mm Jumbo, but after it was replaced with the standard rotor, I began to strongly desire to one day own a Royal Oak (16202), the Nautilus's rival. Of course, I re-evaluated the 16202 itself, but the existence of the Nautilus's rival always bothered me, and I wanted to be freed from the tension that kept me troubled, and feel a sense of relief. And this month, I finally found a brand new 16202 (at a premium price, of course) and took the plunge. Now, I feel a great sense of relief. I'm happy. To be honest, I realize how superficial (materialistic) I am. Can you understand my embarrassing feelings?






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brand new items are always fresh and beautiful.