Audemars Piguet

As well as laureatos. I find them nothing alike. Apart from both having octagonal bezels (even that is cut differently) they are so different from each other. 3. Hander or chrono. On strap or bracelet. See pics for comparisons. In fact, the entire royal o

The base movement is an exceptional one, so really the 9SC5 is quite a bit further along compared the Audemars Piguet Cal 3124/3841 that powered the circa 2010 Royal Oak Offshores. The top end of the market is asking for integrated chronographs, because w

However I would never buy it as at 40mm too small for my taste. My preference is 42mm. Having said that I love the fact that Patek is willing to be so bold, so different and try something new. You have aquanaut, 5905, this all just so different. Look at R

Both are beautiful watches. A few things to get clear is that the reason the 38 mm is 38 mm is that the case was made bigger to fit the thicker bezel. The dial size is the same between the 36 mm and the 38 mm. So when worn, they wear very similarly. The 3

What I’ve learned is the representatives you interact with during your travels will make notes in your profile to share with the local boutique. I’ve never informed my local representative in advance. He knows I’m a “road warrior” who travels a lot. But f

One question I’m curious about … back of the envelope sort of survey. Do you post pics of your laureato on generic watch groups? The reason I ask, is that I have noticed that many GP fans are rather quiet about posting in non-GP groups. And because of thi

I also had the pleasure to buy some very nice AP pieces including the Orange Offshore Diver, 39mm Skeleton etc. and I actually did go to the boutique recently to change a strap. The service was very good and they did let me see some watches. This said, I

Hi all, I wanted to add my name on the list for a new RO model. I live in France, quite far from Paris. I have sent, in the last month, 3 e-mails + one post-mail to the Paris boutique asking for a rendezvous. No answer. Not a single word. I emphasized tha

that I have never been a gold or especially a 2-tone sort of guy. Usually only steel. I have a pink gold AP royal oak chrono but don’t wear it. So I can’t explain why I feel that the these neo vintage laureatos look good to me in 2 tone. 🤷🏻‍♂️ But yes, I