Audemars Piguet

Today, I was thrilled at the opportunity to purchase a 15202OR at a boutique today - and it was truly another special experience with AP. I imagine that in the last year of production that it was truly a special and lucky opportunity that I could not pass up!

It's odd that I did pass on this model twice in its history - mostly because a) I thought the functions were too simple for my taste, and b) I couldn't pull off a full RG bracelet on the wrist. But I realise lately that there is some space in a collection for a simple complication in a luxurious metal - and this is clearly fitting the bill quite well. I had considered getting the new movement chronograph version, but part of me felt connected with this one that has passed me multiple times.

Some observations:
The dial is truly extraordinary - going from a denim blue to a shiny Royal blue under different lighting
The case and bracelet finishing is absolutely superb, definitely on a higher level than on my Patek 5712
The Extra Thin nature of the movement is quite special - allowing this to fit comfortably under a shirt sleeve, and also may help
prevent any hard random knocks on the wall
- The date set is horrendously old school - there is no quick set function and with a smallish crown you spend some time turning past midnight multiple weeks to get the date right
- The price - while certainly the secondary market is another thing, out the door this watch is priced not so far from the new movement chronograph versions in RG, which have more gold and more movement!

Anyway, this is definitely a lifer watch for me. I even committed a little more by getting the matching cuff links.


Cheers
Peter


P.S. It seems a bit serendipitous that Horology75, whom I've replicated with watch shoe shots was showing the same model a few days ago and et voila! You are my lucky charm Horology75! (may you get a Ceramic Skeleton soon).

Cheers,
Peter

And strangely there is a natural attraction to this shade of RG...

Cheers,
Peter

There is a nice combo between rose gold and blue dials - and AP and Patek have definitely found ways to maximize them. I am wondering if Rolex will too?

The lack of quick date makes this much more painful to set than a perpetual calendar. Looks like this will always have a permanent slot in the winding box.

Cheers,
Peter

Such a beautiful and elegant watch. 

I’m sure there are many other passionate collectors who are more deserving than me. Sometimes luck and a little pressure on the AD makes some difference - but now the hunt is for the next piece!

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Peter

I'm afraid an all colored gold bracelet is a frontier I will never cross.  But that watch on a honey brown strap would be killer for me.

Yet there is something so elegant and perfectly engineered that lured me into an AP model with a full RG bracelet. I don’t think I could pull off Rolex ever, and Patek maybe marginal (as there are polished middle links) but this one is AP brushed to a degree which has a sparkle yet is understated.

Maybe I will look at some strap options in the future?

Many thanks for your kind comments.

Cheers
Peter

Much less flashy than most others.

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Peter

Peter

I’m not a person who wears a lot of formal dress shirts with cuff links. And given today’s environment with simplified Zoom friendly clothing being the norm, I probably will need to find the right venue to go for this combination. Oh well, there are more important things to worry about these days
Cheers
Peter

Congratulations on a great addition and the cufflinks do the justice . You’ll love it and after a while the colour becomes reddish and patina develops on the metal making it less shiny ; which you’ll love . Ideal to wear with jeans and formals ...watch for all seasons .. I had similar situation of miss first and then acquire ...but no remorse !

We are both influencing each other lol . I missed the skeleton millenary by few minutes
Oh well the thrill in watch collecting hobby is the hunt .

Do post pics and the cufflinks are stellar . May I suggest that you get a personalised rotor with your initials on it would make it more special .

Enjoy it in best of health and keep the porn rollin’

Totally appreciate the words...and the inspiration and motivation!

I'm thoroughly enjoying the collecting journey with you and many members of this forum!

Looking forward to your next purchase

Cheers

Peter

I once made fun of my wife about how if she buys one ring, then likely I will see the matching bracelet, the matching earrings, and then finally the matching necklace in a short period. I've seen few jewellers do a great job with all (and mix with proper haute horologerie) for women's collections, but Cartier and Bulgari seem to do a pretty good job.

Looks like I'm going down that path too - but thankfully, outside of a rose gold AP ring (which I remember seeing), I'm thankfully limited in additional options for men's Jewelry.

Can you imagine a whole RO line of Jewelry, and even more audacious, a crossover with a Fashion line? AP does some promotional collaborations but I would not be surprised if AP HQ has not thought of the idea...APxVirgilAbloh anybody??

Cheers

Peter

Missing it in US.

Cheers
Peter