edgematic1 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) Fellow AP lovers, The Chronopassion has been out for some time and I have finally received it. I ordered it the day it came out and finally this week it arrived from Torobravo. The watch arrived in Spain DOA with the rotor loose in it’s case so Toro had to send it to his watchmaker to get it repaired. That’s why it took two months. Now onto the review and the pictorial! History about the Chronopassion. Chronopassion is a famous AD located in Paris, France. They sell various Haute Horlogerie brands such as Richard Mille, Urwerk, MB&F, Greubel Forsey, Glashütte, … Also the Hublot Boutique in Paris is runned by the owner of the Chronopassion Boutique. This model has been release in 2009 by AP for the Paris-based retailer. This exclusive timepiece is manufactured from titanium, which features a “microbillé” bead-blasted finish. The bead-blasted finish is contrasted by lustrous polishing on the bezel screw and bevels of the bezel. The waffle patern dial is in a warm sort of grey and features white gold surrounded luminous hour markers. The genuine article has a balance frequency of 21,900bph. Audemars Piguet has produced 50 pieces of this version and it is completed by a rubber strap and a micro-blasted titanium clasp. The titanium caseback is engraved with the individual number of the watch as well as the words “Limited Edition Chronopassion”. Some gen pics: Now onto my review and my observations: First of all, we all know the 3 usual flaws of the ROO’s (datefont & datewindow, caseback is too thick, position of the crown and pushers and the shape of the pushers). For this review I forget these flaws. One of the first things I’ve done with my watch is cleaning it up, put the gen rubber strap on it (has a better feel imo) and take it outside! The shade of the bead-blasted Titanium in the sun is superb, awesome. Wonderful! The titanium has a nice feel and a less cold feel compared to SS. sunlight vs. shadow what a beauty in the sun! The machining on case was a thing I feared when the factory decided to add the bead-blasted finish, but it turned out beautiful and it looks as per gen. The only thing I can add is that the parts that should be polished should be polished a bit more. There is also a part they forgot to polish. The upper small border of the crown guards should be polished. the part that has not been polished can be seen here Now to the dial; a wonderful dark-grey, anthracite color-base with black subdials. The subdials have silver outlines which are a tad too thick imo, but this is a flaw every AP has with those rings. Don’t see this as a flaw! Hardly noticeable. The lume is bad, standard rep lume. The hands are better lumed than the numerals. Gen Omega PO dial vs. Chronopassion (iPhone shot) Caseback…..GREAT, it has all the correct ingravings, the Chronopassion logo is correct, they used a G-series number which is correct as well and the correct limitation number of XX/50. They produced individual limitation numbers. The clasp is titanium as well, it’s not microblasted like the gen though. The crown screws in better than my other AP’s, also the pushers are easier to push. (Just lucky I guess) Conclusion: The ROO Chronopassion is for me one of the most beautiful ROO’s ever produced. It’s sporty yet stylish and classy as well. I think it can be combined with a t-shirt and a jeans as well as with a suit. It has a warm and elegant look even being a chunky watch. The bead-blasted finish also gives it a bit of a stealth look. The way the titanium changes in sunlight or shadow is beautiful. I’d definitely recommend this watch! But wear it as a Sunday’s watch, the titanium is a scratch magnet! My Chronopassion will get a superlume mod and I will ad an AR'ed cyclopse as the gen is AR'ed also the parts that should be polished will be better polished . I hope my review helps as well as my pics do. Extra pics (heavy!): Edited May 26, 2011 by edgematic1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Awesome watch, great review Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Awesome review and pics! Makes me miss mine Really really nicely made watch IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thank you for your reviw. Here one interesting link with GEn Chronopassion pictures: http://www.thewatchquote.com/Shooting-of-the-Audemars-Piguet-Royal-Oak-Offshore-for-Chronopassion-watch-No_7443.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallgi Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) Thank you for sharing Great review for this new titanium watch. It looks really awesome. But my AD said, it was out of stock. Edited May 27, 2011 by smallgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Awesome!! Thank you for this. and your photos look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Great review Edge... I drooled the whole time! unas fotos que te cagas tio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 unas fotos que te cagas tio! Jeje, muchas gracias! Habrá más fotos de otros tipos de relojes más tarde! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Great review. I love the chronopassion. it wears very different than the standard ss Offshores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 This just might be my first AP purchase as I keep coming back for another look. Great comparo and pics... much appreciated! Looks great on the OEM rubber, I see no reason for any other strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFaster Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Very Nice AP ! I will not buy a new AP because the movement with seconds at 12" is really not Reliable... The 3 AP I have had 2 are all Out of Order today... A watchmaker have controlled the movement and told me that with this Modif it's a Miracle if it works a long time... Same problem with the dayto with sec at 6"... Not cool because they are nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamdot Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Beautiful watch. Where did you buy this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Beautiful watch. Where did you buy this please? currently out of stock, but any of our trusted dealers should be able to get this one. take a look in the dealer section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2T Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice work S.! Great review, pics and info! This thread should be pinned!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caracarnj Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Thanks, nice review. Makes me wanna... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chief Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 THanks nice review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 you're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MALDONADO Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esmatt2012 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Does anyone have the latest version, V5? Improvements? Comments? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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