Audemars Piguet

2020 saw a quickly revamped CODE 11.59 collection. A few new 44mm Offshores. More recently, an all ceramic Double Balance Wheel Royal Oak. Given that 2022 marks a rather significant anniversary for the Royal Oak, I am not expecting any new hallmark releas... 

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Tonneau case, R&P super tech. A beast, to make it short For Jules a classic time only. Less is more But none of them will be released

In terms of the boutique point of sale.

A first time Rolex buyer cannot go buy a new Daytona from a dealer at retail, even if that is the only watch he wants. Pay to play, unfortunately.

In fact, think of a white gold CODE 11.59 chronograph with in house movement versus a steel and ceramic Offshore. I think the CODE 11.59 offers lots of value in this comparison. But a steel case, or how about titanium with a sporty dial... I would love it... 

A good candidate for my Millenary dreams...

No idea what they will come out with as thr 15202BC salmon dial could have served to be a great 50th Anniversary piece so I am throwing my hands up in the air. If we think about the occasion, it would have to involve the Royal Oak somehow but again if it ... 

My point was I do not expect any new significant Royal Oaks in 2021. They will likely come a year after. That will be a great topic to discuss.

No doubt we will crank up 2022 Royal Oak 50th A. discussions next year. I know for a fact ideas have been kicked about for years, so I am expecting incredible releases for that series. It is good for AP, because 2021 can be devoted to all other lines. Hop... 

...and a thin, manual-wind, non-Royal Oak chronograph.

I would welcome such an offering.

I'd like to see a 15202 in steel with a blue dial on my wrist. Been drooling over yours for quite a while! Aside from that, I'd like to see a 15202 but without the date!

I think that would be an amazing 50th Anniversary piece. I'm afraid others would complain it is not splashy enough, but make a single run of maybe 500 pieces that simply have no date... no other special markings needed. That would be incredible.

A 15202 without date, made in 500 units; with the first 100 of them reserved for WatchProSite members as our "group watch" like the Zenith watch. Heck, I actually like having a date, since the 15202's date disc is on a dark background that better matches ... 

And to make it even more special, maybe we can have the rotor engraved for each WPS member's edition for that extra personal touch 😉

Was just thinking of that the other day in fact

Doing editions of the traditional tapisserie (sp) on jade and lapis lazulli. Burn through some tools - sure. But could you imagine the pure perfection of a pt or yg 15202 with a carved stone dial?!?

The dials being so thin would probably all crack. Still, a cool idea.

An adjustable deployant strap system will be great for the RO series. I bet many owners suffer from a tight watch on hot days.

I have half links for the various Royal Oak / Royal Oak Offshore bracelets, but don't seem to need them to get the fit just right.

Will order that shortly. Have a wonderful NY ahead Mike.

Interesting idea!

The egos and entitlement of boutique employees who feel they can treat those of us who have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years with poor treatment and attitudes as a result of only recent inflated and largely artificial success of the b... 

I have been collecting now for 27 years and in that time have purchased HUNDREDS of watches for myself, family, and friends from these 3 manufacturers as well as many others. I do agree with you about the sense of entitlement from certain boutiques but we... 

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