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The beast is here! But a very friendly one. ☺️
A dream come true.
I already announced it in my thread "One in - one out". Please forgive me for keeping you in suspense (addressed to everyone who put themselves in suspense 😎), but it was a really fragile deal.
True to my motto "one has to go when another comes", I finally succeeded and got my hands on this dream piece.
In return my Patek Aqua Traveller 5164R had to go. A wonderful watch in terms of appearance and quality, but it just didn't suit me and I didn't really like wearing it. As much as I liked it in the pictures. But the love was hot but only short-lived. And I simply have made the clear decision for myself not to keep any watch in my collection that I don't like wearing. As hard and difficult as the decision was in this case.
And this beauty came in instead:
The Reference 26238CE.OO.1300CE.01 called „The Beast“
My first AP is also a very special one:
1. It was launched last year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ROO.
2. For the first time Audemars Piguet introduced a black ceramic case with a black ceramic bracelet (equipped with a titanium AP folding clasp).
The most important features:
case size 42 mm
height 15.3 mm
WR 100 m
In-house calibre 4404: integrated automatic chronograph movement, with column wheel and flyback function
I am over the moon. 🙏☺️
Here some first shots of this marvel:
All the best
Thomas
The beast is here! But a very friendly one. ☺️
A dream come true. I already announced it in my thread "One in - one out". Please forgive me for keeping you in suspense (addressed to everyone who put themselves in suspense 😎), but it was a really fragile deal. True to my motto "one has to go when anoth...
Very cool Thomas (as always!)
I really like this offshore, and being full ceramic should mean that it’s a care free wearing experience. Many congratulations and enjoy your watch. All the best, Jon
Very kind, dear Jon! ☺️🙏
The ceramic seems to be at a very high quality level. I am safe from scratches and apparently also from strong impacts. I don't want to imagine what would happen if the watch fell from a height of 1 m onto a stone floor, for example. Although I was reassu...
Congrats — super nice, love the all black look!
As well as your monochromatic Hublot.
Thank you, dear Ted!
I have been looking for a black ceramic watch for a while (my Hautlence is DLC coated). I also kept thinking about your wonderful MECA 10. But in the end it was out of question for me because I already have the beautiful Hublot Big Bang Essential Grey you...
Thank you dear Yacomino!
Here a night shot especially for you! ☺️ The readability of the dial is perfect in all lighting conditions. Cheers Thomas ...
Yes, dear Nico,
this watch is really a beast! It had enormous wrist presence. On the other hand, the black, slightly matte shimmering ceramic case and bracelet make this “wild thing” less ostentatious. A really fascinating mix. Thanks for your kind words ☺️
I think I'm on the right track…
A lot has changed in my private life in recent years. And I think I've changed personally too (hopefully for the better!). As far as my watches are concerned, not everything I've done has always been intelligent. Sometimes I've sold watches again at a sig...
What an amazing watch! Especially in the black ceramic.
Thank you for sharing with us! A 42mm case size is great for any offshore. And it in ceramic, it probably makes for such an interesting fit and feel on the wrist.
Thanks a lot!
You are absolutely right about the case size. I also think that with a ROO a diameter of 42 mm is probably perfect for every wrist. I was surprised that the watch looks bigger on my wrist than I thought. This is probably due to the chromatic look of the c...
Seems like a very favorable trade!
This Offshore looks so conceptual in the full black case and bracelet. I have tried it on before and it has a cool feel on the wrist. Congrats!
Definitely, Michael!
I have to say, I was brave. There is no AP shop in Austria and, apart from a repair center, no AP representative. I have never had this watch on my wrist and I just... trusted. I have literally devoured every written review and YouTube video I could find ...
All of the lines are so perfectly sharp, it is a wonderful and unique Offshore
Your date change is right on the money! This one is made for the long term so long as it is never dropped or banged. I hope it provides you immense pleasure. In nearly 25 years of collecting AP, the watches have always enriched my daily life.
Yes, the quality of this beast seems to be outstanding.
I haven’t found the slightest flaw yet. You are absolutely right about your objection to an immediate date change at midnight in a certain price range or quality class of a watch. My two Pateks that I have owned have not managed this, nor have either of m...
Thanks a lot, dear Aquaracer1!
I am very happy that I did this move. And I do not regret the decision to part with my still quite new Patek in any way! All the best Thomas
Big congratulations ...
I wished I can be more disciplined like you, to stick to the rule of "one-in, one-out". A friend of mine had the same motto but has since become 5-in, one-out, lol....
Hahahaha. I was on the same trip again after an initial watch diet.
It all started to get out of hand. But now I've disciplined myself again. And that's a really good feeling. Above all, it prevents impulse purchases. I really have to be prepared to let go of another watch and it's getting more and more difficult to make ...
I think that the watch looks bigger on the wrist than 42 mm
because the case and the bracelet blend beautifully together. I had a similar effect with my first Rolex DD 36, which also looked much bigger. The "beast" sits perfectly on the wrist, although the bracelet is probably a bit too wide. Maybe I'll have anoth...
Amazing!
Sorry for the delayed response - but huge congrats on getting "the beast" - just like you, I had a meaningful connection to the original beast many decades ago as my first AP (and a decision I took over a Daytona) and the opportunity to get this piece man...
Thank you for your kind words, dear Peter!
I am a great admirer of your impressive collection, which is in a whole different league. I am still a novice when it comes to AP. And I am extremely impressed by the quality, the timeless yet powerful, modern design and the wearing comfort of this watch....
Too kind...
We are now ceramic beast brothers! Really love it - I also heard that the black dial on this model is a bit unusual and took quite a bit of time to develop in petite tapisserie. I recently had to add back a link because I was getting a little too fat in t...
Ceramic beast brothers - that's a very nice thought! 😁
I briefly considered having another link removed, as I still have a slight gap between my wrist and the strap. I went to see my AD today especially for this. He said he wouldn't do it, half a link at most. But you have to order that specially from AP, whi...
Congratulations!
You went all the way to the top of the Beast food chain! This is an amazing watch. I am currently contemplating an acquisition of the Steel version.
LOLLLL. The "top of the beast food chain"… Great wording!
I had to laugh out loud. Thanks a lot for this nice and funny comment, Adilo. Yes, this watch (“TBFC” 😁) is really fascinating and amazing... The more I look at it, the more I love it. You certainly can't go wrong with the steel version. A beautiful watch...