Satori Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) Hi everyone, I've just recently found out about you guys a week ago while looking for a suitable watch/replica for myself. This place is definately the best, extremely helpful. I've read quite a bit, and I've made my decision on a rep that I'd like to purchase. Just that I don't know who would hold the best model for it. The item of choice is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, white dial, ss screws. (Beautiful watch, seems like it could go with any occasion. I've never even heard of this brand before I found RWG!) Anyway, I understand that the main thing to look out for is the thickness. I also have a small wrist, so I would like to get the 36mm as opposed to the Jumbo version. I've checked out a numerous amount of the dealers' sites here, but I just can't seem to put a finger on what is "best". And what is the range in price. Anyway, I'd appreciate it very much if you guys here can help me out. Thanks a lot! Edited March 22, 2006 by Satori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 you need thomasng... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Perhaps I do... Did he come to this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 yes he did... he will be around sometime later i guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 very cool watch, imho is the most beatiful and elegant sport watch. you are correct about the thickness. Dealers who carry this watch are sean from etaswiss, also eddie lee. Redbigjoe (rbj) have a nice review of this watch also. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tescardo Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 ..........The item of choice is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, white dial, ss screws. (Beautiful watch, seems like it could go with any occasion. I've never even heard of this brand before I found RWG!) Anyway, I understand that the main thing to look out for is the thickness. ............... As far as I know, thickness is not the only point. APs have NO removable caseback like other watches. The Royal OAK is opened at the front. But the reps are built like "normal" watches. (with removable caseback) Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Sorry going off on a little tangent here..... I wish i wish i wish that someone would come out with a good royal oak offshore rep!!! I know that a new movt would have to be made (7750 is wrong) copying the FPJ movt thats in the original, but, god i would be SO SO SO SO SO happy if one day i came here and saw a decent rep of it! They made a new movt for the daytona. I know, i know.......the daytona is probably the most popular watch ever, 10x more than the AP. Oh well, here's to dreaming............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Has anyone here any experience with this one from Jay's? http://silixwatch.com/product.asp?id=885 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tescardo Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Has anyone here any experience with this one from Jay's? http://silixwatch.com/product.asp?id=885 I thought your were looking for "... the best " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 If you want the best that Jay and Angel have you need to goto www.silix-prime.com ....I have the Jumbo and really like it....it really isn't that big.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Well, yeah, I want "the best" but I also dont want the Jumbo. That extra few mm makes a difference. So, what would you guys suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 My 36mm thin case RO. Currently in progress of modification to brush finish the bezel and eliminate the YG bezel screws: My old 36mm Royal Oak Nick Faldo (which I regrettably sold): Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Nice watch Randy, still on my wishlist. How thin/thick is your case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 It's pretty thin. I want to say around 8mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 8mm that's pretty slick, does it house a 289x? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 It's a 2824 inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I too had been interested in this beautiful watch some months ago, and from my search the best model resulted that provided by Eddie Lee. Quite pricey (I seem to remember somewhat between 350 and 400 USD), but the only one that could sustain comparison with gen. But Thomasng is undoubtly and by far the undisputed authority on APRO here. Sure you'd better hear from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeWhoIsLikeGod Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 nice watch anyone have a gen to compare side to side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchpot Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 The item of choice is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, white dial, ss screws. (Beautiful watch, seems like it could go with any occasion. I've never even heard of this brand before I found RWG!) Hey, welcome on board. It's nice to have another AP fan here - we are in short supply so you had better not desert us. I became an AP fan about 3 years ago and have followed the brand closely ever since. Hopefully most of the AP posts from the old board will make it across here, as there's a wealth of useful info that you should read. APs have NO removable caseback like other watches. The Royal OAK is opened at the front. But the reps are built like "normal" watches. (with removable caseback) The genuine RO features a monocoque case design and, as you say, the caseback is not removeable. However to open the case still have to unscrew it from the back first, so in that sense it is opened from the back (I suspect we are saying the same thing though). Personally I don't mind that the rep is differently built, as I would much prefer them to perfect the aesthetics first... Well, yeah, I want "the best" but I also dont want the Jumbo. That extra few mm makes a difference. So, what would you guys suggest? If by "best" you mean accurate, then sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but with the current offering of 36mm RO reps you are not going to get the level of correct replication that you would get with the latest Panerai, Omega or Rolex reps. The best RO rep in my opinion is the (now out of production) Nick Faldo model that Ubi posted..... but even that has some major flaws. However, having scrutinised the genuine model for about an hour or so, I can say that the rep is still a fantastic watch. I will be putting mine in for mods soon and hope to post the results here when it's done. As far as suggestions go, you may want to try and source a second hand Nick Faldo. Otherwise you're pretty much limited to the other 36mm model that Ubi posted, or perhaps the Fondation model that some dealers still sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'm glad I grabbed a Nick Faldo when they were out. It isn't perfect, but it's very good. I would love a jumbo. I don't mind that the display back shows that it is a nongenuine movement. The thing that is keeping me from getting the current edition of the jumbo are the YG screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRT Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 You can have the screws plated in WG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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