Review Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding silver dial 41mm Watch Replica in stainless steel
Review Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding silver dial 41mm Watch Replica in stainless steel
History Of The Royal Oak
Interest in luxury sport watches is at an all-time high. If you ask about the origins of the modern luxury sports watch, inevitably you start with the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet replica.The original Royal Oak was the Ref. 5402ST replica, which was designed by the not yet famous watch designer Gérald Genta in 1971 and announced at Baselworld 1972.
The name of this model is taken from the HMS Royal Oak battleships of the Royal Navy, and the distinctive octagonal bezel is said to be inspired by these ships’ portholes. (Genta, however, stated that the shape was actually inspired by a deep-sea diver’s helmet.) The Royal Navy christened four battleships between 1769 and 1914 with this name, which actually has even deeper roots. The original Royal Oak was an oak tree that saved the life of Charles II of England, who hid inside it while eluding capture in 1651 in the midst of the Puritan Revolution. At present, this tree serves as a symbol of Great Britain.
Numerous models of the Royal Oak have been produced over the years, but the models that I will cover here are the original Ref.5402ST replica, which allows us to explore the model’s origin, and the stainless-steel models produced since the 2000s, specifically Ref.15300ST replica and Ref.15400ST replica, which represent the main collection.
The Movement
The most important update for the Audemars Piguet 15500 replica has to be the movement. The 15500 is equipped with the Caliber 4302, which is the same self-winding movement in the new CODE 11.59 collection.This newly developed movement has several improvements on its predecessor, Caliber 3120. That low-beat movement makes 21,600 beats per hour; Caliber 4302 makes 28,800 beats per hour. The power reserve has also been increased from 60 hours to 70 hours.
In addition to its improved specifications, the movement now has a diameter of 32mm, providing better balance with the diameter of the case. Also, the skeletonized 22k-gold rotor makes it easier to appreciate the beauty of the movement through the exhibition back. All parts, including the bridges, are adorned with Geneva stripes, and the bevels are polished, giving this sport watch the beauty of a dress watch.
The Dial
The dial plate for the current model is available in three colors: blue, gray, black, and silver-coloured dial. One of the major design distinctions of the Royal Oak is its dial plate, which has a square pattern called the “Grande Tapisserie.” When you take a close look at the “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, you see that the convex squares have a line pattern and the concave portions have a grain pattern, demonstrating the degree of detail in the design.
The Case
The Audemars Piguet 15500 replica has a case diameter of 41mm, the same as the 15400 replica. The integrated bracelet, the octagonal bezel, and the finishing are mostly the same as before, but you will notice differences when you look closely.While the case diameter is the same, the thickness has increased slightly from 9.80mm to 10.4mm due to the new movement. When I actually wear each watch, the difference of 0.6mm is not very noticeable. Considering the benefits of the new movement, this can be considered a trade-off, or even a positive change in terms of convenience.
A screw-down crown is used again for the 15500 replica watch, which is still water resistant to 50 meters. The familiar mix of satin and polished finishes is still present, maintaining the beauty of the watch.
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| Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 replica |
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| Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 replica |
The bracelet makes an extremely sharp impression, but the edges are not pointy and do not hurt to the touch. In addition, the multiple parts with satin and polished finishes give an air of three-dimensionality and luxury. In the 1970s, many watches were designed with leather straps. But from the beginning, Genta always designed the case and bracelet together to enhance the overall sense of unity and completion.
Examining the watch closely, we see that this new model does not deviate from the original Royal Oak concept that Gérald Genta envisioned. It is very clear that Royal Oak traditions live on today in the details.
On The Wrist
The first thing that you notice when you start to use the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch replica is the beauty of the light that reflects off of the polished surfaces. It shines like no other watch that I have ever worn and reflects even the smallest amount of light brilliantly. Therefore, it has a great presence when you are wearing a T-shirt or other pieces of clothing that show the arms. Another factor that contributes to its presence is the 41mm size.Because of the limited range of movement of the integrated lug and bracelet, this watch is not the most comfortable. Depending on how thick your arm is, it is possible that it is not suitable for you. Thankfully, despite the fact that my arm is relatively small -- just 6.3 inches around -- I did not feel that the watch was too big, and I became accustomed to it right away.
The appeal of luxury sport watches is their great versatility and ease of use. They go well with casual clothing because they are sport watches, but they also look good in formal situations when you wear a suit. Although the 15500 replica is slightly thicker than the Audemars Piguet 15400 replica, it still falls in the category of thin watches and easily slips under shirt sleeves.
Personally, I really like the gray-dial version. The blue watch that is only available at boutiques is popular, as it was expected to be. But I believe that the gray watch is an all-purpose model that goes with any type of clothing because the tone of the dial matches the tone of the stainless-steel case.
Although the satin polish is extremely beautiful, scratches really stand out on this watch. I have been picking up small scratches without noticing, especially on the bezel and the bracelet. It's interesting: Since I obtained a Royal Oak, I feel that I have become more careful about handling other things as well as I handle my watch. And I should stress that the brilliance of this watch is truly beautiful and is a factor behind the great satisfaction of owning it.
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