Perspective..Since true luxury really is paying top dollar...

Apr 13, 2016,05:39 AM
 

for something of no/minimal value I could perhaps make a case for Ceramic over metal. Composite like carbon fibre-reinforced ceramic is a synthetic which can be produced in abundance and very economically compared to metals. That would make Ceramic case more luxurious if one is paying more than or if even equivalent to the metal case wink

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Tempted... very tempted...

 
 By: Watches4ever : April 12th, 2016-07:09
The first piece came to HK AP boutique and I get a chance to examine it in details. It's a very nice piece in blue and yellow, but pitted against the Black Ceramic and orange diver, I preferred the latter, and leave that for the next one on queue for this...  

Both looking good

 
 By: FinnishFlash : April 12th, 2016-07:46
But IMO the chronograph is overpriced.

For this one I have to go for the chrono

 
 By: MichaelC : April 12th, 2016-11:52
I personally see the all ceramic diver as a watch with a conflicted identity. Ceramic is not a suitable material for a dive watch (I know, who dives with an AP, but still), and IMO something basic like simple white would look much more appealing than the ... 

conflicting

 
 By: f_klo : April 12th, 2016-14:07
Well I personally think dive watches with chronograph functions are even more pointless as everyone knows not to use the chrono buttons when under water...

Correction to your statement

 
 By: MichaelC : April 15th, 2016-06:42
This AP Offshore Diver Chronograph can have its pushers activated under water. This information comes straight from AP.

Diver

 
 By: Lange1 : April 12th, 2016-14:09
I vote for Orange Diver - Why? Date window. Unless date isn't important to you then Diver Chrono is ok.

both look nice

 
 By: ED209 : April 12th, 2016-17:59
tough decision. I want to see the new chrono version. Regards, ED-209

Black Ceramic

 
 By: Clementkc : April 12th, 2016-18:55
The Ceramic is just so nice. I would stick with that, the orange band is also an interesting touch.

Perspective..Since true luxury really is paying top dollar...

 
 By: redcorals : April 13th, 2016-05:39
for something of no/minimal value I could perhaps make a case for Ceramic over metal. Composite like carbon fibre-reinforced ceramic is a synthetic which can be produced in abundance and very economically compared to metals. That would make Ceramic case m... 

for same complication? [nt]

 
 By: redcorals : April 14th, 2016-10:20

I am sticking with my ceramic diver

 
 By: Colin W : April 13th, 2016-15:42
Haven\'t seen the chrono diver I n the metal yet

Voted with my feet!

 
 By: Conkers : April 13th, 2016-20:07
Incoming chrono diver shortly! Photos to follow.

Ianmar

 
 By: Conkers : April 13th, 2016-20:15
Let me know if you want to meet at IFC for my incoming. It should be in the next 72 hours. Thanks, Roger

Sorry to miss you!

 
 By: Conkers : April 14th, 2016-07:58
I will post photos in due course.

The ceramic coupled with the orange straps would by my choice.

 
 By: BABKA : April 14th, 2016-11:34
It has the perfect look for being a "Diver" so to speak. Thanks for sharing the live pics!

Love the blue & yellow! [nt]

 
 By: RonnieRenaldi : April 14th, 2016-22:50