Audemars Piguet

15 March 2014 marks a memorable day for our small group of six AP enthusiasts who had a few "FIRST" on this wonderful Saturday. Coming from different backgrounds, professions and a wide age gap from 20s to 60s, our budding friendship grows from the initia...  

Thanks Wayne for this great report! You had fun and we can feel it! Fx

I can really feel passion transpiring through your pictures! I love the blue dialled ROO with orange accents!

Especially with the new tang buckle :)

Thanks for this great report with great photos to match. Shame you did not get to see the white ceramic diver as this watch, for some strange reason, is drawing me in. Need to see one for real. Also, don't think I saw. Lebron James, another piece that dra... 

Especially the white ceramic 44mm novelty, I think it looks cool on pictures. I'm not really a fan of the white Diver, but perhaps I might be converted after seeing the real watch :) The LBJ is quite an impressive piece. I like the notched case the best. ... 

I enjoyed your impressions of the new collections. BTW, I am also very happy AP kept the numerals dials. They are much the charm of these pieces.

Strangely, and frankly, I wouldn't miss the old ROO too much after seeing the new ones. The enhanced designed elements have greatly modernise the 42mm Offshore line and makes the watches even more sportier as it should be. It'll be a killer if AP snaps on... 

That the outgoing references will not be missed. If we look at this new 42mm collection going forward, it is logical to suspect we will see new materials utilized here and there. Maybe it is just a ceramic or cermet bezel, maybe a carbon case - there will... 

That's the way to celebrate watches and enjoy a GTG, with the Purist spirit! Thank you for sharing the GTG with us. Fantastic post with very nice photos! Cheers Robin

Thanks for sharing!

It was nice to meet you in NYC (during Red Bar) back in last December. Hope to catch up again if opportunity arises :)

I am saving some of these on my desktop for future reference before they get lost in the shuffle. I'm in awe...thanks so much for sharing!!!

I'm glad that you like the photos! The watches are so nice it was not difficult to get nice shots :)

Thanks for posting...Fantastic watches and not a bad one in the crowd! All of the ROO's are fantastic! Cheers,

Thanks Wayne for a great photo report, looks like you had a fun GTG. Regards, ED-209

Wayne, You are always able to express the essence of the moment so well. I am glad to have been able to be a part of this great experience with such dedicated purist. Thanks again PS Very much looking forward to the next GTG

Can't wait for the next meeting too!

...but are the new ceramic pushers as tactile as the silicon covered ones? Or does the ceramic feel cold to the touch? Thanks in advance Tony

To me at least :) The ceramic pushers provide similar tactile feel when depressed. They are finely crafted and modernise the ROO to a great deal. And no... They are not cold... But cool :D