[Vestergaard-DK]

I don't know what exact model this is, but looks like the 37mm gold.
Anyone knows the reference?

 

[Karlisnet]

Full gold Royal Oak 14700 - 36mm

 

[Nokie]

There you go. Great answer.

 

[raccoon city]

I like the color silver more than gold, but that is a very nice looking watch.

 

[sillo38]

Slightly on topic. I've been on the fence for a while regarding Royal Oaks, but had a chance to try on a friend's 15300 and I instantly fell in love. They're really beautiful watches.

 

[Time Exposure]

Years ago I had a moonphase calendar model at 36mm. It was a beautiful watch, but too dressy for my taste.

I’m more of a sporty chrono guy myself.

 

[oztech]

I like everything about it but the price definitely beyond my budget but a very beautiful watch.

 

[Watchbreath]

You have a lot more to check out.

 

[StephenRG]

What annoys me about the Royal Oak are those impossible screws.

 

[lisine]

What annoys me about the Royal Oak are those impossible screws.

the watch wouldn't work without them, the bezel is too thick and too flat on the top part. The screws help break it up

 

[gangrel]

What annoys me about the Royal Oak are those impossible screws.

They are impossible.

Because they're not screws.

The case is intended to represent a porthole, so they're integral to the look. I wasn't crazy about them, but I've come to like them. I'd rather have a narrow bezel, but this is probably my favorite wide bezel.

If I had to pick a "most beautiful"...mind, you have to understand I love flipping through the GPHG artistic watches every year...hm. That's really hard. Breguet 7147. Hermes Arceau Tiger. Vacheron's City Lights and Dance School models. Can't forget the Eichi II.

 

[georges zaslavsky]

Nice but fragile movement, I woud rather have a day date or the new cellini with moonphase over it

 

[Bronco909]

as much as I wanna like the royal oaks I just cant get behind them. I have no idea why. maybe its the intrigrated bracelet?

 

[StephenRG]

They are impossible.

Because they're not screws.

The case is intended to represent a porthole, so they're integral to the look. I wasn't crazy about them, but I've come to like them. I'd rather have a narrow bezel, but this is probably my favorite wide bezel.

I know they can't really be screws, obviously, but they have a falseness about them as a consequence. Why not just have a circular hole with a circular head? And if you have to resort to falseness to make the design work, there's something wrong with the design, like putting engine cooling vents or a radiator grill on an all-electric car.

 

[ShortOnTime]

Definitely not my bag, but I have to admit the pic in the OP makes it look pretty nice. Though there are some truly inspired looking watches in the high-end forum.

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[obomomomo]

What annoys me about the Royal Oak are those impossible screws.

They should have simply done away with the slots that kinda imply they are screwheads but being seated in hexagonal holes reveal they are actually not. Mixed signals, bad design thought process.

 

[wuyeah]

Well Cartier has the same stupid slotted head screw idea on their rings and bracelet. Happens to designer who ran out of ideas.

 

[Quartersawn]

I suppose I might be in the minority but I find the Royal Oak less than attractive. The angular lines, the "screws" in the bezel, the textured dials - none of it is to my taste.

 

[Mark355]

They should have simply done away with the slots that kinda imply they are screwheads but being seated in hexagonal holes reveal they are actually not. Mixed signals, bad design thought process.

I hear you. I think the angle of the slots adds to the octagonal design.

It's a stunning watch but I'm detered by the fragile reputation of the movement (not to the mention the atmospheric pricing). Not saying I haven't browsed 37mm 15450 listings though. Dangerous.

 

[dinospumoni]

Definitely a beautiful watch. Merry Christmas, all!