Thanks Asp - I agree about the crown dimensions. Some of the other models in the current range, like the bigger AP15400 (which I previously owned - check out post 118), have a better sized crown. I guess they wanted to keep the 15202 'Jumbo', close to the original though.
Overall, with its 39mm width, 8.10mm height and clean two hand dial, I find this the prettiest and nicest proportioned Royal Oak - guess Gerald Genta got it 'right' first time.
AWilliams - thanks bud. Nothing wrong with the Skyfall AT. It's one of my faves and one of the nicest looking current sports watches IMO. Happy Christmas too!
Holden, don't even listen to Asp9mm's crap ideas.
He has no idea what it means to keep an watch faithful to the original and would vouch for blinging-up your beautiful RO :v
As for Gerald Genta: I've had the pleasure to meet him in person in the 80s at the Basel watch show.
I told him that the watches from his own line had a lot of technical problems and his after-service was really slow.
After that he brought the conversation to his novelties and he mentioned a Grande-Complication in making.
I've asked him, if he was able to show it - expecting that he would present a dummy watch with glued-on hands etc - as usual with brand new stuff in Basel.
The watch that he had was stunning (and ugly...) but everything worked perfectly. Keep in mind that this was way before Blancpain was able to get their 1735 working and I've had nothing but respect for the man!
The watch looked like that:
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Of course, there is another one of his designs on my 'to buy' radar, although the current version is not 'quite' as faithful to the original, as my RO......
ah, sorry. Thought that the 5710 was with the blue dial and 5711 with white.
I partly agree with you re. the 240 but imo it should be in all Automatic Pateks. It's so much nicer than the 315.
3940 is gorgeous, particularly in WG and PT
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Yep, blue dial Nautilus is the classic to go for - I particularly like watches with blue dials! ;%
315 & now 324 are nice, but the rotor does cover up a lot of the movement.
Have missed a couple of 3940Gs recently .....but go up and down about spending that kind of money on a single watch, anyway.
Love the P as well, but prefer the display back on the G, so that you can see the movement! :x
One that I am unfortunately wearing not often enough:
If it had written Patek Philippe on the dial - everyone would be after it!
I've gotten the first one as a personal gift from Christian Bedat - He wore it himself.
Hated it at first as I liked his bigger, F. Muller style watches more. After some weeks, I discovered more and more the genius behind all this and loved it.
Unfortunately burglars stole it and my beloved wife re-bought me one after she saw how much I have been missing it.
Here is a sideview to show how well-protportioned and curved everything is:
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Not totally convinced with that one, H, but if you like it!
Tried on a PP 5124 recently, which was nice and similarly 'curved' from the side, although not at the top of my list - still prefer my JLC Reverso for the rectangular, come Art Deco type look. Don't own a Cartier Tank, but they are also very worthy from a design stand point.
Not totally convinced with that one, H, but if you like it!
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Give it 2 months and you'll understand what I am liking about it
I know that you are owning a Reverso but never really liked how they sit on my wrist.
The Cartier Tank is a classic but plain boring compared to Reversos or the Bedat & Co.
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I love the dial on that Explorer. What model/size is it?
It's the new (2010+) 39mm. The dial is a matt black, which is unusual for Rolex since the late 80's. It's what really drew me to the watch despite Higgins protesting. In the flesh it's just perfect.
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Overall, with its 39mm width, 8.10mm height and clean two hand dial, I find this the prettiest and nicest proportioned Royal Oak - guess Gerald Genta got it 'right' first time.
AWilliams - thanks bud. Nothing wrong with the Skyfall AT. It's one of my faves and one of the nicest looking current sports watches IMO. Happy Christmas too!
Higgins - glad you appreciate it! {[]
He has no idea what it means to keep an watch faithful to the original and would vouch for blinging-up your beautiful RO :v
As for Gerald Genta: I've had the pleasure to meet him in person in the 80s at the Basel watch show.
I told him that the watches from his own line had a lot of technical problems and his after-service was really slow.
After that he brought the conversation to his novelties and he mentioned a Grande-Complication in making.
I've asked him, if he was able to show it - expecting that he would present a dummy watch with glued-on hands etc - as usual with brand new stuff in Basel.
The watch that he had was stunning (and ugly...) but everything worked perfectly. Keep in mind that this was way before Blancpain was able to get their 1735 working and I've had nothing but respect for the man!
The watch looked like that:
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Great story about meeting Genta, H!
Of course, there is another one of his designs on my 'to buy' radar, although the current version is not 'quite' as faithful to the original, as my RO......
I am lusting after a 5712.....
I love microtors
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
5711
For me, the 240Q micro rotor movement would be saved for the 3940...
I partly agree with you re. the 240 but imo it should be in all Automatic Pateks. It's so much nicer than the 315.
3940 is gorgeous, particularly in WG and PT
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
315 & now 324 are nice, but the rotor does cover up a lot of the movement.
Have missed a couple of 3940Gs recently
Love the P as well, but prefer the display back on the G, so that you can see the movement! :x
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I've owned this watch 15 years ago but my very blonde colleague (Britt Ekland type) loved to wear it all the time, so, I've sold it.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
A thing of beauty.
No!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Haha - indeed, but that version is the prettiest 'sports' watch ever made IMO, so guess that's why the ladies like it a lot!
This one for the UK TV premier last night :007)
Superb pic!! -{ {[]
Thanks you can guess what I got for Christmas!,
Agree...possibly the best watch on this thread so far -{
God Bless you and all your tiny toes Sir M.
If it had written Patek Philippe on the dial - everyone would be after it!
I've gotten the first one as a personal gift from Christian Bedat - He wore it himself.
Hated it at first as I liked his bigger, F. Muller style watches more. After some weeks, I discovered more and more the genius behind all this and loved it.
Unfortunately burglars stole it and my beloved wife re-bought me one after she saw how much I have been missing it.
Here is a sideview to show how well-protportioned and curved everything is:
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Tried on a PP 5124 recently, which was nice and similarly 'curved' from the side, although not at the top of my list - still prefer my JLC Reverso for the rectangular, come Art Deco type look. Don't own a Cartier Tank, but they are also very worthy from a design stand point.
Give it 2 months and you'll understand what I am liking about it
I know that you are owning a Reverso but never really liked how they sit on my wrist.
The Cartier Tank is a classic but plain boring compared to Reversos or the Bedat & Co.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I love the dial on that Explorer. What model/size is it?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
It's the new (2010+) 39mm. The dial is a matt black, which is unusual for Rolex since the late 80's. It's what really drew me to the watch despite Higgins protesting. In the flesh it's just perfect.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!