AP Royal Oak Chronograph 25960BC Salmon Dial

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Orangedial presents a detailed report on his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph ref. 25960BC in white gold with a salmon dial, a piece he considers a permanent fixture in his collection. His post highlights the unique appeal of the salmon dial and the luxurious feel of the white gold case and bracelet, offering insights into its comfort and aesthetic.

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Salmon dial is an acquired taste. In this case, my love for it is fully justified.

Salmon dial is an acquired taste. I happen to LOVE it. I was lucky enough to have bumped into 2 outstanding samples of the Royal Oak with salmon dial. I did not get to keep the first one for long, which was a huge regret. Now with this 2nd piece of salmon dial that comes to my life, it sort of helps to allay my regret.

Picking up my new toy with my buddy Semper Fidelis who was wearing his new H. Moser Centre Seconds Concept Funky Blue

Picked up my new toy with my buddy Semper Fidelis who was wearing his new H. Moser Centre Seconds Concept Funky Blue.

WG case shines very differently from SS. That salmon dial makes my heart beats faster!

The dial pops under sunlight.

It was GREAT to find this watch in an old AP catalogue which I collected when I could only dream of owning an AP. How sweet my dream was!

Almost a quarter of a kilogram! The heft of WG always reminds me of its existence.

I am lucky that the AP logo is up-right when the crown is tightened. A should-have feature for watches at this price point IMO...

Do you notice that the thickness of the bracelet tapers gradually from the case-end to the clasp-end? This is the only bracelet that I've seen with such gradual taper in thickness. I really like these details. It makes the watch wear rather comfortably too!

Despite its shear weight of almost 230g, the watch is surprisingly comfortable on the wrist.

This is how my WG ROC with salmon dial looks like in a sunny outdoor.

This watch has certainly RESERVED a permanent place in my small collection!

Some casual wrist-shots to end the brief report...

Hope you have enjoyed reading!

Best,

Wayne

This message has been edited by orangedial on 2016-06-05 12:28:52 This message has been edited by orangedial on 2016-06-05 12:31:29

Key Points from the Discussion

The author considers the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph ref. 25960BC in white gold with a salmon dial to be the best ROC, a worthy substitute for his previous salmon dial Jumbo.
The white gold case and bracelet of the ref. 25960BC are exceptional, contributing to the watch's significant heft and comfortable wear.
The salmon dial is described as an acquired taste, but one that offers significant personality compared to more common dial colors.
The combination of white gold and a salmon dial is considered perfect by some, with the dial's ability to 'pop' under sunlight being a notable feature.
The author notes the gradual tapering thickness of the bracelet as a unique detail that enhances comfort, a feature not commonly seen in other bracelets.
The watch's weight, almost a quarter of a kilogram, is a constant reminder of its presence on the wrist, yet it remains surprisingly comfortable.

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Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise

Jun 5, 2016

It is a stunning watch! Is it from the actual collection? I always loved salmon dials, the first one I have ever seen in my life was a Daniel Roth chronograph.. Wear it in good health! Yours, Adam

Ancienne Le Brassus

Jun 5, 2016

Your original APRO jubilee killed off half the forum members here... and now this beauty! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this piece and your enthusiasm for it... I look forward to seeing many many more photos of it! S

Jun 5, 2016

Your WG ROC is phenomenal. Hard to find the words to describe how great it looks. Big, big congratulations. M4

ns23

Jun 5, 2016

A beautiful watch! Wear it in good health...

TonyR

Jun 5, 2016

That watch looks outstanding on your wrist. It has much more personality than the typical white dialed version. I almost bought a Breguet XX one time a number of years ago that had a salmon dial but didn't as I wasn't sure I could pull it off. You photos certainly will make me revisit adding a salmon dial watch one day! Wear it well! Tony

Luis6

Jun 5, 2016

And thank you for mentioning the bracelet details. That is cool!

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