Would You Buy an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Instead of This? | Watchfinder & Co.

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It’s the icon of an era, an unmistakable shape that marks the turning point of an entire industry. It’s expensive now, it was expensive then, and it will always continue to be expensive. But what if you could have a watch with all of the finesse, all of the heritage, all of the looks of this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak-but for half the price?
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@watchfinder 11 месяцев назад

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@Jeff-mj1nl 6 лет назад

Neither. I have 3 dollars.

@TheYungKingz 6 лет назад

Jeff1809 bro... same

@user-gz5hd1zd5m 6 лет назад

You're a poor peasant. I have 4 dollars.

@Mysticfateee 5 лет назад

Then what are you doing here? 😂

@Bob_In_Thailand 5 лет назад

I would not spend this kind of money on either of these two watches but that does not mean I can't appreciate what I choose not to buy.

@TomasLonga 5 лет назад

about tree fiddy??

@wika1984 6 лет назад

It seems I'd buy anything you put on your channel.

@TheytellToomanylies 5 лет назад

This lol

@alexhurt7919 3 года назад

Yeah pretty much. It's really just a matter of what I would rather buy.

@max_archer 6 лет назад

I hate to say this, and it seems like I might be alone in doing so, but the Vacheron doesn't appeal to me at all. The Royal Oak and Nautilus aren't really my thing either, but there's an undeniable charm to both of them, a perfect balance between bezel and dial size and just the right dial treatments and indices to offset the brutish cases with a bit of class. The Vacheron, on the other hand, lacks that balance, and ends up looking like a $300 fashion watch because of it.

@svfutbol20 6 лет назад

100% agree.

@drunkenmasterii3250 6 лет назад

Vacheron dial is boring at best

@MrAstroshot 6 лет назад

Agreed. VC have lost their way.

@jimmysplit7729 6 лет назад

Max Archer bravo! What a great comment

@Oozywolf 6 лет назад

As another user said, the Vacheron looks a bit like an Eco Drive. Eco Drives are cool... but for what they are. Citizen could make a watch that looks very similar to the Vacheron. I'm not sure a budget brand could manage to make a watch look very similar to the RO.

@jonultime 6 лет назад

Never understood the love for the Royal Oak until I fell in love with it. Its ugly and beautiful at the same time; its so complex yet so simple; its rounded yet so angular; its so obnoxious yet so understated. Everything is balanced and that's why it will be an icon forever.

@playingbadgolfwell9732 4 года назад

Completely agree. Maybe I'm too susceptible to the opinions of others, but, for the longest time, whenever I saw a Royal Oak in a magazine (late 70s through 80s) I always dismissed it. However, if I could now travel back in time, I'd pick one (or two) up without hesitation.

@divyegandhi7911 5 лет назад

Your amount of knowledge and the presentation makes you a incredible channel to follow.

@nalinc3304 6 лет назад

Love your videos: a bit of history, a bit of where the value came from, a bit of how to compare the two watches (what you get and what you lose), as well as concise and entertaining scripts :)

@daddyfranky01 4 года назад

I just acquired a 15400st , the bracelet is Stunning!, best design in the industry. Thank you Gerald Genta

@stoiankirezov8532 6 лет назад

Love the Overseas, it's value is undeniable and to think that it comes with 3 strap. That are easy to change put the leather strap it's dressy the metal strap sporty and the rubber and it a perfect holiday companion. It really could be your only watch.

@seven921914 6 лет назад

I really like the look of the VC but, that AP is just gorgeous. Keep the content rolling, I'm enjoying each and every video, so insightful and informative.

@WatchGeek 6 лет назад

Despite being very overpriced, the AP takes the crown for me. The VC just looks like a Citizen Eco-drive model, including the Citizen short hands. The minute hand is way too short so to me it's not the looks of the AP or Nautilus

@svfutbol20 6 лет назад

The numerals look like they belong on a Longines Conquest.

@badlarry172 6 лет назад

@jarenong 6 лет назад

U just pissed off alot of weebs by dissing japan Citizen

@WatchGeek 6 лет назад

Jarren Ong I'm not dissing Citizen, they make some of the best watches out there, I own one for 13+ years and it has never missed a beat, but they do tend to make hands too short 😄 on many of their newer models

@sengalkol 6 лет назад

to me AP patek VC and rolex is kind of overrated and overpriced, most of their product is plain looking and similar but bovet 1822 is nice and those greubel & forsey

@shahorology3275 6 лет назад

soo smooth, your videos are legendary.

@MrSergioe7 6 лет назад

This VC is beautiful, I would very much rather wear this VC as opposed to some blatant Royal Oak knock off like the Hublot. Thank you for the fantastic and informative video as always.

@sackman1886 6 лет назад

I'm at the point where I'm hitting the like button on his videos before it even starts. They are all so well done, it's incredible.

@klaus7602 5 лет назад

Thank you, very informative.

@killamist666 6 лет назад

The best bracelet in watches, Probably. I mean the AP obviously.

@guillermomontiel6059 6 лет назад

Your videos are amazing, keep them coming!

@DougieFresh13 5 лет назад

I own a 15400 with the cailbre 3120 movement and I love the watch the movement and the bracelet along with the brushed steel. However the Vacheron Constantine definitely is a beautiful piece. I think I'll be looking on chrono24!!

@binkymagnus 5 лет назад

Great macro shots!

@chrischong2127 6 лет назад

great comparison , very useful.

@fransuave 6 лет назад

Hi watchfinder, love the channel and your videos, I’d love to see you review the breitling navitimer - any plans to review this?

@Ali-li2vx 6 лет назад

Are you going to upload a video talking about the Baselworld released next week?

@vlmxs 6 лет назад

Superb video just as always! May I ask the question about this particular Royal Oak - it looks impeccable in the video, but on the website, when zoomed in it shows some sign of wear and tear - is it normal for AP Royal Oak, or this particular item was a victim of poor service and depreciatedly used?

@bradenclick5126 6 лет назад

I never was a huge fan of the standard Royal oak, the Overseas has always been my favorite.

@andystuart4667 4 года назад

My fav is the girard perregaux laureato. The saw the RO and perfected it

@dimitrisbastas739 6 лет назад

Overseas only the 1996 first generation. Unfortunately 15300st is discontinued. It was the best Royal oak after 15202st. Now as second hand is more expensive than when was in production!

@PrimeMatt 5 лет назад

Royal Oak any day of the week 👌🏽

@ghostindamachine 6 лет назад

I would love to see a Grönefeld watch reviewed.. but I understand they are hard to get a hold off..

@andersonrosa2022 6 лет назад

I've been looking for a few years at these two watches...I dislike the date placement on the VC, but overall I lean towards the VC..it's a bit more uncommon...

@bannedaccount3752 6 лет назад

This Overseas is incredible, a pity that it doesn`t have the steel bracelet, which takes away some of the charm of the watch. I like it, but doesn`t do justice to the newest ones (see the new full line of Overseas and that beautiful ultra-thin perpetual calendar, God's sake¡), and much less to the charm of the 222 and it's immediate descendants.

@LiamQ1994 6 лет назад

I just want to say, not exclusive to this video, that the quality of your production and content is fantastic and I enjoy seeing every new video popping up. It most certaionly is not be in the upper eschelons of watchmaking, as most of your content is, but nevertheless I'd be really interested in the story of Braun as a timepiece maker and how the quality and design of their modern watches (manufactured by the "fashion watch" congolomerate Zeon) reflect their original timepieces.

@cmac0695 4 года назад

VC Overseas 49150 is my favorite watch for quite some time.

@ilbazar2578 4 года назад

Can you show us the maurice lacroix aikon 39 mm? If is possible in gray dial and gold arms; it's not a piece of art for the movement but i think it's are very well done for the eyes. Your opinion helped me with this decision.

@jaymitchosky 6 лет назад

That was an outstanding presentation.

@poiiiiiiiiiii3049 6 лет назад

His voice and words... I put on a headphone for every video of this channel.

@robertwoods4281 6 лет назад

I love the Vercheron overseas and in my humble opinion think it comes in First place in regards to looks movement and price. I do believe that the resale price will hold and get higher do to the fact watch owners that I know will not let the VC go. We love the watch.

@doyoulikechocolate 4 года назад

Respect to this video. AP for the dial, strap and only problem is, which color dial?

@ultraman1red 5 лет назад

Out of the three I tend to lean Patak But a general selection would be with VC.

@Wagalipon 6 лет назад

Vacheron Constantin Overseas and AP RO are both great watches but to say "the family resemblance is striking" is a bit of a stretch....

@stevekain4707 3 года назад

in NYC 2020, inside my apartment became the only place I can wear my gold wristwatch without looking over my shoulder

@ultraman1red 5 лет назад

VC is one best value in luxury sports watches.

@emadb8380 6 лет назад

I agree with you but the royal oak is the best looking in the trio for me, thanks...

@Jrtowns1 6 лет назад

The Overseas is one of my favorite and in my opinion a criminally underrated piece.

@user-kd2ez2mb3c 6 лет назад

If you want to buy a watch of this genre, seriously get the royal oak. The overseas screams " I didnt have the balls to own a RO " and therefore you compromised to settle for half. You buy not just the royal oak but its heritage. The vacheron is a pretender that is not true to royal oak heritage nor vacheron. Dont be neither here nor there, either get the AP or dont get it at all. Lastly, the overseas uses a movement from GP, i think its the base calibre, not truly inhouse to vacheron. You want a vacheron? Get their dress watches, their MODERN overseas chronos and even their in house chronos etc etc

@Ahmadb000 5 лет назад

Most people who criticize the Overseas is because it's not trendy like the RO and the Nautilus..thanks to Instagram and bloggers who made those 2 watches so trendy to the point that everyone suddenly wants to own one of them and made this fake qoues and waiting lists that even made people think that owning one of these watches will gain them millions of dollars over time not for wearing and enjoy them. The VC in my opinion tops those trendy watches and owns a deep and oldest heritage of the other two

@TomasLonga 5 лет назад

Do you HAVE TO be either "here, or there"? What I you just like the watch? And if I am not mistaken, the VC has JLC movement, not GP. Or at least mine (second generation 47040) has JLC base modified to VC inhouse.

@oyildirim5641 5 лет назад

@@user-kd2ez2mb3c word! thats not even an opinion right there its the cold hard truth

@oyildirim5641 5 лет назад

@@TomasLonga if you like the VC more than the royal oak dude you are just not there yet...iyour taste hasnt evolved enough yet or you just want to rebel against mainstream ideas...I dont care which it is...you CANNOT like the VC more...just come on man...its not even in the same universe let alone state, let alone ballpark...

@Seneca384 6 лет назад

The AP white dial is spectacular!

@mpfour4203 6 лет назад

Nice video, not on my list but that JLC 920 movement definitely very nice.

@Mister.Unknown 6 лет назад

Yes

@snazzy 6 лет назад

c. Patek Nautilus

@dlhussain81 6 лет назад

Snazzy Labs you want the Royal Oak homage?

@elv3a424 6 лет назад

DLH The Royal Oak homage designed by the same creator? Yeah.

@dlhussain81 6 лет назад

Elias Westeren yeah, Patek wanted a piece of AP’s pie. Quite shameful. Always following AP. No guts.

@jong9992 6 лет назад

I think both were designed by Gerald genta.

@jong9992 6 лет назад

BTW he also designed the omega constellation, the polerouter from universal geneve and the patek ellipse and Nautilus

@henrysiegertsz8204 6 лет назад

I like the Child of the late '70's look of the VC, AP looks like distorted lumpen thing somehow in comparison, in my opinion. Likewise the PP looks like a first Cousin of the AP, too much, like horses from the same stable. Leaving the VC with a dignified air of distinction, which for me sets it apart from the other two heavyweights in the arena! Love your videos!

@thenamesemil 4 года назад

AAAA THAT AP DIAL IS SO BEAUTIFUL 😭

@canalwest 6 лет назад

I would like to request a review on a brand that isn't seen or talked about much, but is every bit quality and has heritage as well. I'm talking of Universal Geneve. Will be looking fwd to it whenever possible. Thank u.

@saadus7269 6 лет назад

VC is a masterpiece!!!

@oyildirim5641 5 лет назад

no, no its not

@stefanopauluzzi8292 4 года назад

@@oyildirim5641 every watch admirer knows VC is an institution. Then, you may like or not the model, although there are other VC overseas like the 42040 which in my opinion are much more stunning, but the VC movements and finishes are of undoubted value. AP and PP have just become more successful , however do not forget in the '70 AP was about to bankrupt.

@Senninha1960 3 года назад

Can never get used to a messy date position between 4 and 5

@eddiethecounsel 6 лет назад

The Royal Oak is distinctive. You could recognize it right away, the same cannot be said of the VC.

@gerolamobudroni518 6 лет назад

The AP has a stunning look. I am passionate for robust affordable watches. The watches with Unitas 6325 and 6425 on stainless steel cases fit the bill. Among all the tenths of models I like the Dugena Troupier with a “close to square” case shape and a flat surface around the glass that to me recall the AP. I see that you review mostly new luxury watches. I still would like you to ask you to review the humble Dugena Troupier and its spartan but robust “Wehrmacht”. I can provide the watches if needed.

@heathwasson7811 4 года назад

A better example of high end value? Anything from Girard Perregaux is an incredible value, most especially on the second hand market. And, if you're into this style of watch, the Laureato predates all of them except the Royal Oak. I recently saw a video knocking GP for "jumping on the band wagon" with the integrated bracelet look. It seems people don't realize it came out in the early 70s a couple years before the VC or PP offerings. For the life of me, I can't figure out why people just ignore the existence of GP. Their 3 bridges models and minute repeaters especially are incredible high horology pieces, and are absolutely in the same league as the "Big Three".

@amintj3407 6 лет назад

i dont see the monoblock feeling in VC ,compared to RO and it lacks some harmony between the bezel and dial .

@______-im2cn 6 лет назад

i just love the vc overseas.

@Rajazraj1992 6 лет назад

I got the AP Royal Oak day date moonphase but I must admit the VC is taking its toll on me as the PP is out of my price range

@wanrazaliwzulkifli294 6 лет назад

The RO wins here. VC Overseas' short minute hand (kinda reminds you of the Explorer 214270 minute hand issue), date window placement and 3,6,9,12 numeral index font not cutting it IMO. The case design is a beautiful work though!

@svfutbol20 6 лет назад

I really don't like that VC. The octagonal design on the bezel reminds me of the UGLY Tags from the 80s and 90s with their hexagonal bezels.

@stefanopauluzzi8292 4 года назад

Fantastic video , I own an Overseas and I think exactly the same : no there is better value for money in that category than this watch.

@mikeoz01 6 лет назад

Vach for me; bezel-case combo is a killer, overseas stainless bracelets have no equal for finish and fit. Also consider the chrongraph models 49140 and 49150 for very appealing values.

@fire_watch7735 6 лет назад

The Overseas looks awesome😍

@canalwest 6 лет назад

The Vacheron Overseas any day, over the Royal Oak. AP seriously needs to move ahead of the Royal Oak. Having said that, they don't have to discontinue the Royal Oak, rather they should design a new watch. From scratch.

@Harrybawls69 6 лет назад

Keep in mind that if there was no Royal Oak then there would be no overseas. Don't see why AP need to move of the RO as it's making them shedloads of money, in fact more than any other watch would probably ever make them.

@TKVirusman 6 лет назад

Agreed that AP needs to become known for more but as someone who has never owned either I'd pick up the Royal Oak over the Overseas every time. I personally am not a fan of the overseas, it looks like a Beyblade.

@Kr0nicridah 6 лет назад

If you’re getting the VC just because the Royal Oak is too ubiquitous or iconic, then that’s just awfully pretentious

@rayleeaustralia 6 лет назад

Why fix something when it ain't broken? Look at Rolex, their models have never changed much and it's still very desirable today than ever!

@oneashralph4076 6 лет назад

AP just maintained the hype.That All

@JosephCoates 6 лет назад

The apprentice marks on those screws are unforgivable.

@pasquale78 6 лет назад

Yep, I noticed that too. What an idiot!

@937dboy 6 лет назад

the octagon shape is iconic.

@redzuan6425 5 лет назад

What is your opinion of the GP Laureato?

@AR-bj5et 6 лет назад

I'd love to hear about the jaeger lecoultre gyrotourbillons. Those things fascinate me and I'd love to hear their story.

@malthus101 6 лет назад

I like the overseas but the font of the numbers is wrong

@memetunestudio 5 лет назад

What about the Phidias? An amazing late '80s VC sports watch. Just got a full gold chrono version for £6k

@schwarzfabi 6 лет назад

VC Overseas Chrono Gen 2 - Best buy in the business.

@jlo6388 6 лет назад

Just quit playing around. And buy a JLC

@SimulatorWhiz 4 года назад

@Lee’s Ollie Shit? The royal oak and the oversea's movement is based off a JLC movement lol are you out of your mind?

@MinhNguyen-rw2in 6 лет назад

Hey can you do a video on IWC Pilot?

@GiovanniLorusso89 6 лет назад

Better value proposition? Pre-royal oak APs

@reedhamkalariya6976 3 года назад

3:56 now thats some great editing

@meandme591 2 года назад

I love VC but in this case what a beuty AP made with Royal Oak just staning 😍

@guilessa 6 лет назад

I love this VC, especially with the blue dial and blue rubber strap.

@BobbyDazzler888 6 лет назад

Guilherme Lessa blue blue blue, everyone wants blue

@avivkestin7103 6 лет назад

+Greg Mieg Just a phase.

@andreaslarsson3999 5 лет назад

great channel!!

@nicholasjoseph9062 6 лет назад

Can we get a credor please?

@aklem001 6 лет назад

I'm confused. The VC you're holding is not a VC 222. It's a Second generation Overseas. I have an Overseas Gen 3. However, I plan on also getting an AP Royal Oak. They may compete, however, I think they are different enough to own both. Especially if you do different metals/complications.

@ScottyBennitone 6 лет назад

I prefer the VC , just not this iteration . That royal oak it still amazing with the tapisserie dial , though.

@keltecdan 6 лет назад

AP really only has the Royal Oak going for it.

@yourmine975 6 лет назад

Could you please tell us about Appealla's watches Really,I love your videos Thank you

@totisanchez3607 4 года назад

Gen 3 overseas automatic for me represents best value

@MrPINKFL0YD 4 года назад

I prefer it (the VC)

@bdinnerv 5 лет назад

What about other Genta watch of the same era with very similar design - the IWC Ingenieur?

@markvandeweerd2821 5 лет назад

Could you please review the IWC IW3777-14? The Le Petit Prince Pilot’s Chronograph!

@SenerS10 5 лет назад

VC should remove Numerals and change to Indices. Then they should add some pattern to dial and remove stupid bezel notches. After those changes, it could be a great watch.

@thefouronethree191 4 года назад

Could u Please talk about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 4100 SA ? Im dying to hear something about it!

@AlasdairOng 6 лет назад

yes

@yvelf 4 года назад

you mentioned 3 sport luxury watches (not showing the PP Nautilus)...what about the newcomer, the a lange a sohne Odysseus? how does it compare? will it hold value as well as the PP nautilus?