Audemars Piguet

I can’t believe that it’s already the 40th Anniversary of Audemar Piguet’s iconic watch, the Royal Oak. From the first time I’ve saw one at my local AD I’ve always been attracted to the 39mm size of the Royal Oak more so than the currently popular Offshor...  

I really enjoyed your report and the process you went through to reach the skeleton, about the steel stylus, I wouldn't pull it out and keep it exactly where it is, use a toothpick instead, trust me on this, you'll avoid many scratchy situations LoooL S

Hi Salman, Thanks so much for the suggestion about the stainless steel stylus. I didn't think about it and now that I know it makes sense to use something softer that won't scratch up the watch. Great idea, I'll have to remember that. I'll keep the stylus...  

In full agreement with SalmanQ8 about the toothpick, but make sure you use a soft wood toothpick with a well defined point. Avoid using plastic and bamboo toothpicks.

Thanks for the feedback Patrick. I'll have to find some wooden toothpicks (maybe pick some up from the next restaurant I go to) and then round-off and soften the tip a little with a clean Swiss pattern file. Regards, ED-209

Forgot to post that I absolutely love this watch. Please keep the pictures coming!

Thanks again Patrick. Regards, ED-209

Great comparo! That AP perp skeleton is such a beautiful piece! -MW

I'm really enjoy this AP. Regards, ED-209

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Thanks for writing such an interesting post, that watch is stunning, my wife even volunteered her positive comments.

And please give my regards to your wife. Regards, ED-209

Both of them. I would love to see the skeleton, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to read everything on the dial. Very nice though!

Hi SRG, Thanks! To me the subdial at 3 o'clock that displays the date is a little hard to read because of the small numbers between 1 and 31. But other than that I think the reason why I sometimes find it hard to real everything on the dial is because I e... 

beautiful AP´s ever. Congrats and thanks for sharing your impressions and thoughts! Oliver

Thanks Oliver for reading my post. AP did a great job on this watch. Regards, ED-209

In this skeleted version, it is not only a piece of horology, it is also a scultpural masterpiece. On my wish list... Bravo, and thanks for this well written review. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Thanks Nicholas! Can't wait to show it to you the next time we meet up. Regards, ED-209

And a really fun read and view.

Thanks for reading! Regards, ED-209

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Thanks Davo! Regards, ED-209

I really enjoy this timepiece and know how much you love it. May I suggest, instead of your initials though, perhaps "4 5" on the rotor or maybe "M D" for Ma?? ;-)

Regards, ED-209

Mikey, Great ideas for ED-209! -MW

I really like the AP perpetuals. I hope to find a pt skeleton someday. I had the rotor changed on my RG AP RO perpetual and truthfully I prefer the AP rotor. My initials do not look quite right on the rotor. I agree that the size is perfect and they are e... 

Hi JerryW, Fond memories of several inspirational AP's Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2012-04-01 20:06:37...  

Great food and the best company ever. JerryW

Dear Ed, I know the feeling,its just a fantastic watch . I appreciate it more and more every day. I agree that the hands are magnificient,to me they are the most elegant striking feature. Thank you for the beautiful report. Mo...  

Great pics of your AP RO perpetual calendar skeleton and thanks for reading this post. Regards, ED-209

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It's been fun and I truly enjoy this AP. Thanks CGAJ! Regards, ED-209

Congrats....a great and unique piece. My favorite watch by far.

Thanks misshwon. It's my favorite as well. I'm looking forward to hearing about your story on your AP RO skeleton perpetual. Regards, ED-209

...personally i also like AP RO PC. i remember i had a chance to trying one, not in usually dial and solid caseback quite some time back. although that watch is not skeleton dail as beautiful as yours, i was so impressed by its elegance and classic. compa... 

Hi Stefan, Thanks for the kind words. I'm really enjoying my AP RO PC and its now my daily watch. How are you enjoying your G.O. perpetual? Regards, ED-209

... love my GO perpetual very much. I like seeing the date-day adjusting around midnight every night, just enjoyable and pleasure moment. Stefan

didnt know there is a three day "limit" on using the crown to adjust time/day forward, before having to resort to using the correctors. very smart feature. really enjoyed this report. kudos, Horo

Thanks Horo for checking out this post. I'm not sure exactly why it is 3 days, but in the manual it says that after 3 days there is a specific procedure to follow to reset the watch. The time needs to be advance by a day and set to noon so it doesn't dama... 

I always screw up at the moonphase, plus I will definitely forget the sequence. That's why I should stick to simple QPs with long power reserve. The only QP that make it as weekly watches are the IWC portugese...super easy to use, with 7 days PR. The AP i... 

of a watch that I can only dream of for now Congrats for finding such a darling!

Sorry for the late reply, but thanks for the kind words and for checking out this post. Regards, ED-209

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this post!!!

Thanks! I love this AP! :) Regards, ED-209

Your post has inspired me to acquire one RO Steel perpetual skeleton very soon. Will soon post my acquisition.... thanks, ovi