What's the best Royal Oak currently available?

[45acp]

So, I'm trying to figure out which Royal Oak (Jumbo, probably) is the best one currently available? One with an sw-200 is a plus. I know there are MBWs and ones available through guys like Angus and Toro, just don't know which one is generally considered the best. Build quality and finish is more important than minor inaccuracies to me, as this is for my dad and he's not a WIS or forum member.

 

[d4m.test]

Have you viewed SMIDSY's shots?
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...527&highlight=Royal+review+understated+beauty

This looks to have the better designed clasp. I owned the smaller Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790, shot a quick vid if your interested but the above rep looks far better.

 

[45acp]

Is that one still available? Looks like that thread is a little dated. Anyone else have suggestions? A link to a model on pt's website would be helpful.

 

[wat44]

the sw200 ones are rubbish, ive read

 

[45acp]

I see this one, and it certainly looks very nice, but is there a black dial version?

http://www.puretime.co/product/roya...edition-ss-white-dial-on-ss-bracelet-eta2824/

Sorry to be all noobish with the questions, I'm just trying to find something for someone else and I don't feel like doing all the research of what is a relatively less discussed model.

 

[markh]

Sure there is. Look at the next page of AP's on his site...

http://www.puretime.co/product/royal-oak-jumbo-39mm-ultimate-edition-ss-black-dial-on-ss-bracelet/

 

[d4m.test]

That link I posted to that dated thread I'm fairly certain is the same as the above pt links.

 

[wat44]

yes, I bought that eta model - not the sw200 one

the builds on the sw200 are rubbish

I sold the watch because I couldnt swap the bracelet to leather

 

[Rubberj00]

Wat44, can you not swap the leather bracelets on? I'm assuming not as the leather strap ones seem to be 38mm instead of 39mm.

 

[hscouk]

Hi, I am also looking for a royal oak jumbo but would really like a white or grey dial with a brown leather strap.....the ultimate editions on Puretime only seem to come with a steel bracelet, so are there any other options available? I would really like a white face if this was ever made in the jumbo size? Sorry if I have jumped on the thread but I am totally new and really want a 1:1 AP royal oak jumbo on leather and this thread seemed like it was covering my question......

 

[hscouk]

Any thoughts on this.....it is also available in rose gold....does anyone know how close this is to the original? http://www.1-pc8838.com/ap00102-royal-jumbo-39mm-ssle-white-swiss-28242-p-2944.html

 

[wat44]

You have to buy it on leather, you can't swap it from SS to leather - the reps are made different sizes.

There is a rumour that a new Royal Oak is coming

 

[hscouk]

Thanks wat44, any idea on when the new RO is coming?

 

[wat44]

No idea. But it's likely to be a wait. I waited 2 years for the first one I bought,...