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Hackworth, a prominent collector from Shanghai, makes a grand entrance into the WatchProSite community by sharing his recent acquisition of three Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept watches. His detailed post offers a unique perspective on these avant-garde timepieces, highlighting their distinct characteristics and horological significance. This article delves into Hackworth's insights and the community's reactions, providing valuable context for both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 15305 is a notable variant within the Royal Oak line, distinguished by its openworked dial and movement, offering a direct view into the intricate mechanics. This reference represents a more elaborate and technically complex interpretation of the standard Royal Oak, appealing to collectors who appreciate haute horlogerie and the art of skeletonization. It was produced in limited quantities, making it a less common sight compared to its solid-dial counterparts. The openworked design allows for an appreciation of the finishing and architecture of the movement, a hallmark of Audemars Piguet's craftsmanship.
The watch features a 39 mm case crafted from 18k yellow gold, maintaining the classic Royal Oak proportions. It houses the self-winding Caliber 3120, which is meticulously openworked and finished to expose its components. The movement provides a power reserve of 60 hours. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the watch is water-resistant to 50 meters, suitable for everyday wear. The fixed octagonal bezel, a signature element of the Royal Oak, is also in 18k yellow gold.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking a Royal Oak with an enhanced level of mechanical artistry and exclusivity. Its openworked nature sets it apart from more common Royal Oak models, positioning it as a piece that highlights Audemars Piguet's technical prowess in movement decoration and design. The 18k yellow gold construction further emphasizes its premium status. While not a double-signed piece as mentioned in the collector's post, the 15305 stands on its own as a significant openworked Royal Oak.
You have really made a splash with these 3 beauties! Huge congrats. I have never tried on a Laptimer, it is highly intriguing to me.
Laptimer is still best designed Concept IMHO...
The laptimer is definitely not for everyone, of those that I know who've tried it on the size and thickness is a common complaint
And the only one that's not a tourbillon
Congratulations on three of the best concepts out there. The carbon is a particular favorite of mine. As a fellow new concept owner I can really say that they do command the same wrist presence that RM does while at the same time feel a little bit more undercover than the RM’s as the current trends in pop culture have made them easily recognizable.
Undercover is good in many ways ... but still will be easily spotted for those who know anything about APs, and definitely will spark a couple interesting conversations. Indeed, the carbon is already close to 20 years old, but IMHO still the most stunning one
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