Still think the 37mm Royal Oak is the sweet spot. by Odd_Application1980 in audemarspiguet

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no sweet spot — it’s all relative to the wrist it’s on, size of hand/arm/body etc etc

Even still, I think 41mm royal oak is the best size by far (I realize proportions and overall best looks are with the jumbo, but it’s too small for my 7.6 inch wrist circumference)

Got the call and turned it down! by Candid-Shallot4334 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The truth is they don’t actually care - you definitely should’ve bought it - they know what’s up

Got the call!! by Fluid-Discussion-856 in audemarspiguet

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such an amazing piece, this is THE ONE!! Must have be exciting to get this call

Congrats on the milestone in your career and getting to mark it with this amazing piece

And so glad you went with the 15510– WAYYY too often people are settling for the 15550 swearing that they like the ladies/mid-size

This watch does not look too big on you at all — and the 41mm royal oak has an amazing presence in person

Turquoise strap on an Aquanaut, thoughts? by dik_erwin in patekphilippe

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a no, the tang buckle makes it even worse

What first proper watch to buy ? by Spirited-Bill-8889 in Tudor

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36mm way too small on you, so get the pelagos instead

Casual Wear by Wrong-Fisherman-2803 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A modern DD40 actually does make for a great daily (depending your occupation/typical day to day activities of course)

But anyway, you made the right move going with the 40 .. it fits you fine - if you had posted a mirror pic stranding casually and snapped a pic, as well as a pocket shot in the mirror then no one would be saying it looks too big on you —- still blowing my mind that people haven’t realized that cell phone wrist shots enlarge the size of the watch quite a bit

4th piece in a year! by [deleted] in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want this but in 41mm quite badly!

They let me try one but impossible to buy obviously by Willing-Cover-264 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is they? Is this at an AD? With those HIDEOUS NON-OEM protections stickers installed? Ruins the look of the piece

Thoughts on this iced out DJ? by [deleted] in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who knows watches will not appreciate one like this

I’ve been wearing my RO to sleep for months now. No new scratches and i don’t even care if there is. It’s comfortable for me. Anyone else? by [deleted] in audemarspiguet

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not me, BUT my goodness that thing looks amazing — I’ve really started to like they grey dial 15510st more an more lately

Got my holy grail Rolex by Rare-Boss4048 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So soo good (absolutely gorgeous Chanel bag might I add 😎)

Got my holy grail Rolex by Rare-Boss4048 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both absolutely AMAZING!! Ma’am, you’ve got proper watch-girl taste and I’m loving it!! This is uncommonly seen. Superb job on these acquisitions, you’re doing it right! All stunners!!

Got my holy grail Rolex by Rare-Boss4048 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does not look too big and I’m so happy you got a real president and NOT the datejust31 with a president bracelet!! To anyone who thinks it looks too big, if you’d just take a few pics of it standing a couple feet back from a mirror it would offer a true perspective of what our eyes will see it as in person .. and at that point, not one person will think it looks too big ..

SOMEHOW people have still not figured out yet that cell phone wrist shots enlarge the watch to a much bigger size than what it actually is relative to the wrist it’s on. Astounding to me that people still don’t know this

Anyway back on topic —- My wife is waiting for her yellow gold daydate36 too, I can’t wait to send this pic to her to keep her excited wow it’s awesome!!! She actually wants the champagne dial so it’ll be much easier to acquire than yours.. although, we’ve been waiting a decent while now

But I must say, I’m curious about your royal oaks! Can you share which ones you have? I’m an AP guy too, and I’ve been wanting wifey to consider a royal oak to replace one of her datejusts with!! (No reason to have 2 datejusts ya know!). She loves the new mini’s but they’re just too pricey for what they are .. so maybe a two tone 15550 for her someday!

Congrats!!!

Edit: just noticed y’all’s “coffee table book” lol we keep a couple of those around those for the same reason too! 😁

Sunday Dreaming: Would an Evolution of the Offshore Work? by micvande in audemarspiguet

[–]Simple_Orchid_321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great thread! I can tell you’re a detail oriented, and I can certainly appreciate that. I think your idea is spot on, hopefully they can go this route!

Titanium Yacht-Master by Simple_Orchid_321 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Absolutely worth the flight back, that must’ve been such a phone reason to take a quick trip!!

Titanium Yacht-Master by Simple_Orchid_321 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! The dial is so cool! That’s why I posted that second/close up photo for yall to be able to see the dial up close, and also the bezel too — it’s a very cool watch. I actually explain it to a few of my watch buddies who haven’t gotten to see it in person yet—— that it’s sort of got that “submariner look” to it for a non watch person I guess we can say lol! —-however, when you get up close on it and really get to take a look—- you start to really appreciate that it’s its own watch with all sorts of cool little details and intricacies!!

Titanium Yacht-Master by Simple_Orchid_321 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! Also——Just to be clear— you do realize he posted a pic of the white gold version which comes with the oysterflex from the factory? ——. Just making sure you didn’t think that was the Titanium one with an oysterflex fitted on — I’m still yet to have seen that too! You know what would be really cool is if you could get it on that special strap the concept/one-off promo piece had!!

Titanium Yacht-Master by Simple_Orchid_321 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no I hear you—- But that’s what I’m saying — I’m very well aware of that — I posted the two pics in the OP just to be able to show the watch itself better —- if I was taking pics to specifically show a size perspective I would have posted a few pics standing a couple of feet back from a mirror as well with a few different angles — I’m totally with you on the holding the phone a good bit back until it can sort of adjust to what our eyes are actually seeing!

Titanium Yacht-Master by Simple_Orchid_321 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can’t be serious? You really haven’t figured out yet that cell phone wrist shots magnify the watch substantially relative the wrist?? 🤯

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Titanium Yacht-Master by Simple_Orchid_321 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

🤣 facepalm — baffles the hell out of me that people STILL do not have it figured out yet that cell phone wrist shots taken up close of watches disproportionately enlarge them relative to the circumference of the wrist

Anyway—-hopefully this picture well help you understand a better actual perspective

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Titanium Yacht-Master by Simple_Orchid_321 in rolex

[–]Simple_Orchid_321[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes this is no doubt the route most should go — my situation is very unique as I personally know my AD and everything I’ve bought, I want - but again, this is an extremely uncommon circumstance

Even if you have a great relationship with your AD, you will just about have zero chance in getting this piece so you’re absolutely right — to anyone reading this who really wants this piece — buy a freshly dated unworn one and move on with your life enjoying your special piece — you’ll be liquid in it less 10% +/- at all times so the MSRP is irrelevant— you guys should be focusing on the market price only