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Audemars Piguet SIHH 2017: Royal Oak Extra-Thin 15202 yellow gold
Friends, I am very excited to have permission to share the first new SIHH 2017 model from Audemars Piguet, the yellow gold Extra-Thin!
As we know, Audemars Piguet has placed a renewed emphasis on the use of yellow gold in its collections. And now, 40 years after the 39mm Royal Oak was first offered in yellow gold, AP has brought back the material for this special "Jumbo". The watch will be offered in classic blue or vintage-inspired champagne dials. In either dial, the retail cost will be $55,400.
More to come.
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Audemars Piguet SIHH 2017: Royal Oak Extra-Thin 15202 yellow gold
Friends, I am very excited to have permission to share the first new SIHH 2017 model from Audemars Piguet, the yellow gold Extra-Thin! As we know, Audemars Piguet has placed a renewed emphasis on the use of yellow gold in its collections. And now, 40 year...
Sensational. AP has done a great job. I am still in love with the old AP at 6 but....
In gold it looks sweet. Thanks for sharing Bill
Thanks Bill for your reply. I find the vintage one alluring too
Blue on gold, always a winner. But the vintage-champagne is intriguing...
I am not impressed yet.
Hopefully we will get something new. RO or Nautilus: in my mind changing from steel to gold when a sport watch is concerned, means always downgrading. On a sports watch steel is a superior material compared to gold and platinum. Best Kari
Stay tuned Kari...
Lots more to come from AP. As we consider this precious metal 15202, I am struck with the idea that this dial would look good in any case material. But like you, I prefer sports watches in steel, or titanium. I consider the 15202 a very refined sports wat...
I am not usually a fan of all gold watches, particularly when in yellow
but the blue dial looks really nice and the finish is amazing in the photo. My concern remains how easily it will get scratched and dented. I don't think I will be able to wear it with confidence, even if I could afford it.
Definitely a very classic execution of an iconic watch.
I believe it will wear just fine
Thank you Michael for the info but I'm a little bit disappointed. Here, AP puts old wine in new bottle IMHO
But, of course, when you have a such iconic and bestseller timepiece creativity is, may be, limited and difficult to manage. Best wishes Alkiro
Well, I don't view it like that myself.
The 15202 reference is produced in very low quantities. For those who like the yellow gold, I feel it is a great option to have. Thanks for your input Alkiro.
AP has always been careful with the treatment of this model.
Tantalum has been used here and there. Imagine an LE version in full tantalum case and bracelet... it would be an instant sellout. I credit AP to resist the urge.
I meant the credit in a general sense...
As in, good for AP for not pimping out this reference with countless material and dial choices. Now, I think this reference is perfect for an LE run - and think of how we mostly dislike limited editions. A 500 piece run of an all tantalum version? I would...
Beautiful dials!
The detailing looks very nice too. I'm not really a fan of yellow gold but the blue dial contrasts well, not that the champagne dial is any less. Would love to see it in the metal!
Honestly I cannot disagree
I tend to prefer rose / pink gold to yellow gold in most cases, but on this venerable timepiece, I love the YG.
Didn't they introduce a yellow gold version last year?
With a green dial? Looks great but I still prefer the rg version. JerryW
I think they did a small run for a dealer
with that green dial. Hour Glass, if I recall.
Great contrast there.
I am excited to see both dial colors in person against the YG cases.
That champagne dial +1. For the disappointed, look at the bright side - they
stuck to the DNA. Any tweaking here/there (balance, screws, decoration, rotor, bracelet) wud have meant a tougher decision making.
blue....
Personally i prefer the old school golden dial over the usually popular blue this time..... Because we are too used to seeing Royal Oak jumbo with blue dial over the years, let that be stainless steel or rose gold..... just my opinion.... no offence...
Please don't be concerned about offending for sharing your opinion
Maybe most will disagree, but we should respect your opinion. I happen to agree with you here. At least, I would like to see both side by side to give a preference.
Thanks my friend
Personally i believe that watch collection should have "genetic diversity". I understand that Ultra thin is Ultra thin, we cannot change its design nor movement, otherwise it is not the Spiritual successor to the original 5402a , however, a clever mix and...