I got mine five years ago - and never looked back. It actually was my first new AP purchase for a long time - and like you I was really mesmerized by the exquisite aventurine dial. On top of that, I think this dial is ideal with the CODE line, as the crystal really adds a very organic and natural canvas to the starry dial - almost like an evening sky.
Also - I love how the perpetual calendar and the hands "float" on top of the dial - adding a little mysterious effect. Either metal is gorgeous, but I am a sucker for RG by AP and wish I had more!
Peter