A shame that the ROC began to be known as the Kasparov just because he wore a 25860 as his personal watch. For me, the Millenary 25914BA will always be the real AP Kasparov.
Open movement architecture, with a variety of haute horlogerie decoration e.g. Côtes de Genève, frosting, perlage, anglage, black polishing, satin graining. Very rare to be able to inspect what was the world’s thinnest automatic chronograph movement until 2019.
In my opinion, the 39mm models were the best iteration of the ROCs. My favourite LE is the Dubail from the 2000s. The only 39mm ROC with an exhibition case back, it is a truly special piece in the history of the Royal Oak.
Limited to 125 pieces (50 platinum), with fully hand engraved 3/4 plate. These types of quirky limited editions from 20 years ago are my favourite Lange watches.
There are no corrector pins and therefore no need for a stylus. I am also glad they did not include a date function, since this watch was exclusive to the local market and not designed to appease international collectors. If they had included a date, I think it would have required a significant rede
I have this watch in the rose gold edition, and once you have it in your hands, none of the criticisms matter. On the dial side, the 38.5mm size is the perfectly proportioned sweet spot. Better than the 36mm and 40mm 1815s. On the back, unlike in the pictures, in reality the movement does not look s
Notice how the 42mm still has a date magnification window whereas the 43mm range doesn't need it? I am guessing it's because the extra plate in the 42mm model means the date is now recessed too deeply and needs a magnifier.
Hello OCAT. I recall this LE series was released to commemorate the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China. There were 100 in stainless steel, 30 in rose gold, 20 in yellow gold and 10 in pink gold with diamond set. In addition, there were 50 in SS with leather strap. I think there were also 50