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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Grey Dial

ArmisT · 2021-02-17T16:23:50Z

Explore ArmisT s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph with its striking grey dial. Discover collector insights on its design, wearability, and why this reference is a favorite.

By ArmisT · Feb 17, 2021 · 20 replies

ArmisT

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ArmisT shares his recent acquisition, an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph, highlighting its captivating grey dial. This post delves into the aesthetic appeal and wearability of this particular reference, offering insights into why its dial execution stands out among collectors.

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Forgive the delay as I had wanted to share this arrival with the forum last week, if not for work and snow shoveling. Nevertheless, here’s the ROC. Love this dial because of the grey interplay. But I would have liked a thicker bracelet.

I bet the 41mm ROC is equally impressive despite its size, since the subdials fill it in nicely (as compared to the seemingly empty dial of the 41mm RO on my wrist in particular).

Key Points from the Discussion

The smaller case size of the Royal Oak Chronograph wears nicely and its longitudinal dimensions do not extend excessively on the wrist, making it a fine size despite being smaller than a 39mm 15300.
The grey dial is particularly appealing due to the contrast between the subdials and minute track, maintaining a sophisticated monotone aesthetic.
The grey dial is striking and elegant, making the watch versatile for both sporty and business casual attire.
The dial's execution is exceptional, elevating grey from a general elegant color to a standout feature in this specific timepiece.
The current generation Royal Oak Chronograph's dial color and case size are highly favored by collectors.

The Discussion

oyster case

Feb 17, 2021

Congrats! I also love the grey -white- steel look, great pick up :)

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Feb 17, 2021

Very nice tone on tone reference

MichaelC

Feb 17, 2021

Beautiful! More photos!

Love this dial. BIG Congrats!

ArmisT

Feb 17, 2021

You have great taste, and I know you love grey dials.

Looking at a picture taken at more of a distance, you can see that the longitudinal dimensions don’t extend as much to my wrist ends, thereby highlighting the smaller case size compared to my 15300 which is 39mm. But it’s still a very fine size that wears nicely IMHO.

MichaelC

Feb 18, 2021

Very much love grey dials. The cool thing on this one...

The subdials and minute track contrast, but overall the watch stays rather monotone. I love it!

Concord

Feb 17, 2021

Wear it in good health, elegant and masculine