What is better Patek or AP?

Patek Philippe is more conservative and classic on the design front, whereas the very popular Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches are more out of the proverbial box when it comes to design with their octagonal shapes and avant-garde look.

Is Patek discontinuing the 5711?

While the iconic Ref 5711-1A-010 with its graded blue dial has been discontinued, its successor, the 5711/1A-014, still has the characteristic rounded octagonal bezel, reminiscent of a ship’s porthole, and the same-sized case (40mm x 8.3mm), but its horizontally embossed face is olive green.

Which came first Royal Oak or Nautilus?

‘ It was this fresh vision that allowed the transition of watchmaking from function to form. First came the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972, and then the Patek Philippe Nautilus in 1976. These were big, bold, stainless steel watches with angular designs unlike anything ever seen before.

When did the Patek Philippe Ref 5711 / 1A come out?

In 2006, the Ref. 5711/1A debuted — a reworked version of the Ref. 3700 model in steel but with a bluer dial and an automatic caliber. It was not Patek’s most expensive watch nor its most complicated. But the consensus among watch fans is that it is the most coveted.

What is the calibre of the Audemars Piguet 15202ip?

The watch as a whole is a showpiece of fine finishing, from the case, to the individual bracelet links, and to the unseen components of the movement. Audemars Piguet’s legendary Calibre 2121 powers the new 15202IP.

Which is the best Audemars Piguet watch to buy?

Audemars Piguet’s legendary Calibre 2121 powers the new 15202IP. In the field of fine luxury sports watches, the Royal Oak is widely regarded as king (although the Nautilus by Patek Philippe will have something to say about that).

Is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak extra thin platinum?

Enter the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin, now in titanium and platinum with a new smoke blue dial. Audemars Piguet gets a lot of flak for its over-reliance on the Royal Oak line but one thing the brand knows is that you don’t mess with an icon.