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Old 20 April 2024, 10:20 AM   #1
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Love them - they are a unique specialty of AP - and the fundamental difference vs other brands is the quality of the finishing.

I personally love the fact that they are indeed lighter, cooler, and way more scratch resistant than their metal versions - to the extent where watches worn heavily over 5 years don't look any different. I also enjoy that the black ceramic models are incredibly understated, and are not immediately recognizable.

And finally, they are incredibly rare birds. You definitely see your share of different metals, but ceramic versions are much more exclusive. I won't speculate what this means for the future in terms of value or novelty in the long term - but I love the fact that they will literally be in nearly pristine condition as long as I live - and while other watches look better as they age (vintage Rolex and Patek), I like that I have pieces which will stay modern to eternity. I know I might get flamed for this comparison - but it's nearly 100 years since Mies der Rohe created the Barcelona chair - and it still looks damn modern and luxurious.

Here are three black ones in the current family! Love them all :)




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I don't see any pictures here. Is it just me?
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Old 20 April 2024, 12:17 PM   #2
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I don't see any pictures here. Is it just me?
Me too.
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Old 20 April 2024, 12:36 PM   #3
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Me too.
Odd, I see the pictures - like this one:

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Old 20 April 2024, 12:50 PM   #4
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Odd, I see the pictures - like this one:


Damn! Outstanding combo.


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Old 20 April 2024, 02:09 PM   #5
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Odd, I see the pictures - like this one:

Love it! Is your wife's a Bucci edition?
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Old 20 April 2024, 05:01 PM   #6
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Regarding the concerns or turn-offs of ceramic’s light weight, the larger AP ROO ceramic pieces definitely feel substantial on the wrist in contrast to the ceramic RO models.
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Old 20 April 2024, 07:24 PM   #7
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What about in the long run? Will owners get bored easily compared to traditional materials such as steel or gold?
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Old 21 April 2024, 09:57 AM   #8
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Love it! Is your wife's a Bucci edition?
Indeed it is

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Old 21 April 2024, 11:31 AM   #9
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Nice! We missed out on it. By the time we asked for the ceramic for the wife, Bucci allocations were already finished.
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Old 22 April 2024, 01:36 PM   #11
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Curios what size is your wife's wrist. The 34 looks great on her.
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Me too.

Will take a new photo tomorrow AM of the family :)


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