The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[Ebitdaddy]

It is only marginally worse than the aquanaut.

 

[Texasmade]

Allegedly from the Oct/Nov issue of Fortune magazine.

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I'd rather own an AP Code over this.

 

[Roikins]

Slightly clearer image. Posted from the latest elec version of the Fortune issue.

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So a squared off angular Nautilus with larger ears, like a Cybertruck Nautilus.

 

[Omega Male]

So a squared off angular Nautilus with larger ears, like a Cybertruck Nautilus.

It’s a strange evolution. We don’t like our brand being so defined by the Nautilus, so we’ll go out and make … a shittier version of the Nautilus. Maybe this will have a cheapo movement, allowing them to push the entry price point down?

 

[patrick_b]

Don't think I like that Patek. Wonder about price.

It’s stainless so I’m guessing Aquanaut numbers, $25-30K?

 

[acconrad]

It’s stainless so I’m guessing Aquanaut numbers, $25-30K?

which is to say it will go for $50-60k+ on the grey market
what if we made the Cartier Santos but shittier

maybe this will distract buyers and i can finally get an aquanaut close to retail. already seeing 5066s for near 35k

 

[Newcomer]

I understand it will sit in the $30-$40k range, depending on model.

 

[Roikins]

It’s a strange evolution. We don’t like our brand being so defined by the Nautilus, so we’ll go out and make … a shittier version of the Nautilus. Maybe this will have a cheapo movement, allowing them to push the entry price point down?

It sounds like that's what people think will happen, but also will the lower retail price mean it's the "gatekeeper watch" to allow new clients eventual access to their other watches?

 

[am55]

Not one comment about the name? The watch is literally named forearm and none of you..?

 

[LeeR]

Not one comment about the name? The watch is literally named forearm and none of you..?

You are good!

 

[chocomallo]

Not one comment about the name? The watch is literally named forearm and none of you..?

This is the video for the pedestrians among us:



But this one is for you and Clouseau, speaking of forearms in 日本語:

 

[Clouseau]

@chocomallo can’t beat the original

 

[chocomallo]

@chocomallo can’t beat the original

Bro, I’m dead. Did this pre-date Scent of a Woman? Italian cinema is about as advanced as most Italian cars. I can’t tell if the clip is from 1970 or 2012.

 

[Mute]

Not one comment about the name? The watch is literally named forearm and none of you..?

Please tell me the collection model names are not valgus and varus

 

[Dino944]

Last Friday I dropped off my RO at the AP boutique for service. It had started to slow down considerably and lose time. According to the computer, they anticipate 5 weeks, but said it would take a bit longer as they weren't sending anything to Florida for service until the hurricane issues have calmed down.


Handing over my RO.

They brought out a few watches for me to try on, but I believe only the Code Tourbillon was available for purchase. Here are a few pix.


The dial on this one is onyx. I'm not sure why they added the minute markers like that. They are a bit of a distraction and almost too small to read.


The case is white gold and ceramic.


This one is 41 mm. Not really a fan of this shade of green or all the minute markings.


The 38mm version in pink gold.




The 38 mm RO Chronograph. I like this dial, but it feels a bit too small. It also still uses caliber 2385, which is based on the F.Piguet 1185 so it has a closed case back.


The 41mm RO Chronograph with inhouse movement and dark green dial.

Overall, had a very nice visit and had fun trying on some interesting watches. The sales people at the Boston AP boutique are really nice. It was a far better experience than I had at the Las Vegas boutique 2 years ago.