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Call me crazy (or ignorant), but I don't understand why AP comes up in these "best watchmaker/manufacturer" conversations. The brand is more one dimensional than Rolex. AP has the Royal Oak line and little else that ever makes it to a retail floor. I do really like the Jules Audemars Equation of Time, but it's a piece rarely spoken of. I really can't see AP in the same league as PP or VC.

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Chronomat 01- Sierra Silver/Steel
Navitimer 01- Limited Edition #1337/2000

Patek
Seiko
JLC

see i dont see them really coming out with anything NEW, updating your case sizes 10 years too late doesnt count. they need to do something

obviously just my opinion

They did come out with the skydweller though.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

very true serge forgot all about the 60k gorilla

Yes this is very true they don't change much, the new sky dweller is ok but the price is extreme and the same again its the same type case,

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Rolex GMT 2
Breitling for Bentley GT Racing
Ball World Time Diver
Rolex precision oysterdate
Breitling chronometre bi metal
Omega seamaster professional chronometer
Ball fireman
Rolex datejust diamond bezel
Rolex Explorer 39mm
Omega James bond 50th

Watchmaking development for Lange is still made by JLC, although they all will deny it.

Top Watchmakers to my opinion:

1. Patek
2. JLC
3. GO
4. Zenith
5. VC
6. UN

But maybe I rated JLC too high, as they also have quartz watches...

BG
Thomas

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http://www.ellert.at

Can you source this claim? Not that I don't believe you, rather I would love to read more about this.


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"Don't Touch The Watch." - Patrick Bateman

I can believe him.

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Rolex GMT 2
Breitling for Bentley GT Racing
Ball World Time Diver
Rolex precision oysterdate
Breitling chronometre bi metal
Omega seamaster professional chronometer
Ball fireman
Rolex datejust diamond bezel
Rolex Explorer 39mm
Omega James bond 50th

So does Patek

I never said I doubted him. I think you read my post too quickly....

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"Don't Touch The Watch." - Patrick Bateman

Yes sorry about that.

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Rolex GMT 2
Breitling for Bentley GT Racing
Ball World Time Diver
Rolex precision oysterdate
Breitling chronometre bi metal
Omega seamaster professional chronometer
Ball fireman
Rolex datejust diamond bezel
Rolex Explorer 39mm
Omega James bond 50th

The thing about patek phillippe is they claim that that he listens to the repeater watch. Evan if he did he's not a watchmaker so how do he know what is supposed to sound like. Also the movements are not hand made. But this is my opinion.

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Rolex GMT 2
Breitling for Bentley GT Racing
Ball World Time Diver
Rolex precision oysterdate
Breitling chronometre bi metal
Omega seamaster professional chronometer
Ball fireman
Rolex datejust diamond bezel
Rolex Explorer 39mm
Omega James bond 50th

All good brands mentioned, although I dont really like many (if any) PP. AP has some absolutely amazing pieces as well, although with the exception of a couple of their cheaper watches, I dont think there are any that I would actually wear. Im with JLC on this one. They make watches that are as complicated as anyone, they have a wide variety of styles, and they are always pushing the innovative side of things while still keeping things classy.

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-RJ

I went to the RM boutique a month or two ago and was completely underwhelmed. Just about every model was gigantic and clumsy looking. I was almost like "no shit you can make these complicated watches when theyre that huge." (it might have also been the prices that made me angry though ).

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-RJ