REVIEW OF AP White Ceramic perpetual calendar

[BlossomboofyBoofystewie2]

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I recently purchased a watch from Chasing Time, and the transaction was smooth and hassle-free. I went for the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26579CB – White Ceramic APSF Best Edition, paired with a white ceramic bracelet (A5134 V3), for $748 USD + $30 USD shipping to Australia.
This is my first ceramic watch, and I was surprised by how lightweight it feels. Since the bracelet doesn’t fit, I’ll be sending it to a modder to remove seven links. The bracelet itself is very smooth and flexible—far more so than the links on a stainless steel bracelet I’ve experienced before. From what I can tell, the entire watch and bracelet seem to be made of ceramic.
I don’t have the expertise to provide an in-depth review, but I’d love to hear your thoughts and impressions on this model.
Thanks!
Ed

 

[BlossomboofyBoofystewie2]

PS Sorry for the upside down shots - I don't know how to fix it!!

 

[Cubatobaco]

PS Sorry for the upside down shots - I don't know how to fix it!!

I just turn the computer upside down.

 

[BlossomboofyBoofystewie2]

Bump

 

[muiramas]

Bump

Wait, what? You want someone to write a review of your watch for your review thread, which has no review?

 

[BlossomboofyBoofystewie2]

Wait, what? You want someone to write a review of your watch for your review thread, which has no review?

Hmm? I see your point. In that case don't review - just look - I thought people would be interested in this watch, but, if not, that's OK?

 

[legend]

The problem with rep white ceramic cases is that they are often too translucent. Like it wants to be white but doesn’t dare to go all the way fully.

 

[BlossomboofyBoofystewie2]

The problem with rep white ceramic cases is that they are often too translucent. Like it wants to be white but doesn’t dare to go all the way fully.

Thanks legend, I appreciate your comment, I thought the same but wasn't experienced enough to say that.

 

[OffshoreNL]

Hate to say it but personally I think the 'ceramic' looks terrible. Cheapens the whole watch and makes it look like you paid $10 at the bazar for it.

 

[legend]

Hate to say it but personally I think the 'ceramic' looks terrible. Cheapens the whole watch and makes it look like you paid $10 at the bazar for it.

And then got a change of $9 back with a $10 coupon given for the next purchase.

 

[legend]

Thanks legend, I appreciate your comment, I thought the same but wasn't experienced enough to say that.

You’re always experienced enough to observe and say what you feel don’t worry. Opinions are subjective and important for you and others to learn.

 

[fletch512]

Looks like the "AP" is missing from this watch's rotor. It's apparently glued on to the rotor, right above the "Audemars Piguet" lettering, but the glue is not very strong. The metal sticker fell off my BBR rotor, but apparently was never applied in this APSF.

More blatantly, the 52-week indicator hand is supposed to be at the bottom of the hand stack. Here, it's at the top, and from the pictures appears to be a sweeping seconds hand and not a stationary week indictor.

Also, the day of the week hand and the leap year hand don't seem to be properly centered.