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The Philosopher strikes again

 

Wonderful watch Craig. 

I must admit, your posts make me chuckle.  The Brinks teaser was especially amusing.  Sadly, what you have written here is not news.  The non-octagonal APs are frequently overlooked, yet typically represent AP's finest achievements.  I purchased my first AP, a rubberclad Offshore, in 2002.  I have certainly indulged my love of the Oak and Offshore lines, but also own Millenary and Jules Audemars watches.  I have some "Offshore" friends who will not even consider beautiful Royal Oaks like the jumbo or RO chronograph, letalone one of the other cases (and to no surprise, the Royal Oak case would likely fit most wrists better than its larger sibling anyways).

If I created a list of my 5 favorite AP watches, I'm not sure an octagonal one would make the list.  Maybe at 4 or 5, but certainly no higher.  I commend the purchase.  If I were of the means it would absolutely be a piece I would collect.

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NOT a Royal Oak . . .

 
By: Craig LA : June 25th, 2009-09:45
Mods: Please do not move this post to the brand specific forum. From its inception (in the late 1800s), Audemars Piguet ("AP") was principally a haute horology manufacturer. Early on, they commenced their "Grande Complication" line of superlative watches ...  

WOWEE!!! Lucky you :)

 
By: pingtsai : June 25th, 2009-10:30
Congratulations Craig! It's absolutely breathtaking.

beautiful Craig.

 
By: G99 : June 25th, 2009-12:55
not you, the watch of course i totally understand why you bought a tourbillon, and i can understand why you sold off so many so cheaply and quickly so you could buy this. i'd be afraid to wear it. i'm also not a fan of the ROO. the only AP i own is a Star... 

Congrats!!!!

 
By: Rob : June 25th, 2009-14:45
having seen that in the metal before, I can attest to its mesmerizing beauty. Enjoy!!!

.... and not inferior photos

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 25th, 2009-14:47
of haute horlogerie timepiece Thank you for sharing Best Damian

You have guts!

 
By: kkhazen : June 25th, 2009-14:57
... to order such a watch without seeing it in the metal Though i bet ur heart was beating super fast the moment u opened the package. I totally agree with what u said about the tourbillon. Its so captivating to jst look at it. Feels like the heart of the... 

Wow congrats Craig!

 
By: AnthonyTsai : June 25th, 2009-17:12
Great choice IMO and the AP Millenary line makes a lot of awesome watches and gets overshadowed by the Offshore line. This is a great choice within your collection! Cheers, Anthony

The Philosopher strikes again

 
By: MichaelC : June 25th, 2009-17:55
Wonderful watch Craig. I must admit, your posts make me chuckle. The Brinks teaser was especially amusing. Sadly, what you have written here is not news. The non-octagonal APs are frequently overlooked, yet typically represent AP's finest achievements. I ... 

You can't make a request

 
By: MTF : June 26th, 2009-00:40
NOT to move the posting to another forum......... Well, apart from the fact that the Editors (AnthonyTsai & MTF) and moderators have editorial responsibility, we cannot move it because.......er....PuristSPro has no AP forum Yes - we know there is an A... 

Great Acquisition Craig! when I do get my AP, it too will not

 
By: ArthurSG : June 26th, 2009-10:41
be a RO or ROO. The Jules Audemars range is vey underated in my opinion. congrats again.

Awesome watch! Congrats, Craig!

 
By: Allen : June 26th, 2009-16:01
I love the combo. A tourbillon to look at and a chonograph to play with. I don't care about accuracy too much. Wear it in the best of health.

I feel I am truely amongst friends here- read on !!!

 
By: mustbeinsane : October 22nd, 2009-13:01
Please do not think I disrespect RO's,or members whom buy them,but I have already posted on this AP forum about my sadness of been driven away from other AP forums,as a result of the avalanche of postings on RO's that just crowd some of AP finer and histo...