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Imran, known as ik2000, makes his long-awaited debut on WatchProSite, sharing his journey into luxury watch collecting. His post features his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph and Rolex Submariner 16610LV, alongside a candid discussion of his evolving tastes and ambitious 'grail list.'
The Luminor PAM279 is a notable iteration within the Audemars Piguet Luminor collection, distinguished by its specific material and dial combination. This reference offers a particular aesthetic that sets it apart from other models in the series, appealing to collectors who appreciate its unique presentation. It represents a specific period and design philosophy within the brand's output, focusing on a robust yet refined presence on the wrist. The model's characteristics contribute to its identity within the broader catalog of Audemars Piguet timepieces.
This particular Luminor reference features a 44mm case crafted from titanium, paired with a matching titanium bracelet. The watch is powered by a mechanical movement, offering a substantial power reserve. A sapphire crystal protects the brown dial, ensuring durability and legibility. The construction emphasizes both resilience and a considered approach to material selection, consistent with the brand's manufacturing standards for its sports watches.
The PAM279 appeals to collectors seeking a titanium-cased Luminor with a distinctive dial color. Its place in the Audemars Piguet lineup highlights the brand's exploration of different materials and finishes for its established designs. The combination of its case material and dial color makes it a specific point of interest for those cataloging the variations within the Luminor series, offering a particular option for enthusiasts of the brand.
Hello Imran, I like pic #2 of the AP in the cool blue bowl. Have you looked into the new 2012 pieces? Maybe add a AP carbon forge variant to the list? -MW
And thank you so much for your introduction. It is much appreciated, here. Moreover, your pictures are beuatiful, and your passion seems to " devour " you, all things and feelings we share on PPRO. Lookinf forward to reading more from you, All the best, Imran. Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-24 23:09:10 This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-24 23:10:25
Splendid introduction and great pictures of your watches. Don't worry you are not the only one hère that has an addiction. I would add that I find it a perfectly healthy addiction for my part. Nice grail list, for some reason these types of lists always seem to get longer. Best regards, George
Very nice pieces there Imran, actually I was intrigued by the scene behind your watch in the first pic, is that a Mughal procession? The Lange Zeitwerk in White Gold and Black Dial is fantastic and so is the Rolex Red Sub, however Vintage Rolex collecting is not for the faint of heart or those short of time, its quite easy to make mistakes with the small nuances and details and loose a bundle in the process, I'd rather buy from a well known dealer and there are quite a few who stand behind what
Yes you're right, it is a Mughal procession, its an ornamental box made with the design painted all the way around. I have been doing a wealth of reading into vintage rolexes, thanks to many great posts here, and living in Hong Kong there are quite a few dealers with good reps, so help is at hand! But the list of watches is long, and will take time, will probably change again, but that's fine. Thats part of the fun!
The one AP that still really sings to me is the Diver, the previous one. I like the Forged Carbon look on the new one, but will wait to see it in the flesh, am unsure about the dial. I do love all of the skeletonised ROs though, beautifully designed watches
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