Firstly, let’s just say that AP is like, *the* name when you’re talking about high-end self-winding watches. They’ve been doing it forever, and they’re kinda famous for it. I mean, look at the Royal Oak. Absolute legend. You can’t talk about AP without mentioning it. And a *lot* of Royal Oaks are self-winding.
Now, you see this thing about the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin? Like, okay, “ultra-thin” is an understatement. 2.89mm for the movement?? That’s insane. Seriously, how do they *do* that? It’s so mind-bogglingly small, it feels like magic. I bet the person who designed that thing has a brain the size of a planet or something. My opinion? That’s not just a watch, it’s straight-up art.
And then there’s the whole thing with the caliber 3120 movement. It’s like the workhorse of the AP automatic world, you know? Found in the Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, even the Jules Audemars. 280 components! Makes you wonder, what’s with all the fuss, right? But, think about it, it’s all about the precision. That’s the Swiss way, I guess. I’d be lying if I said I fully understood how all those little bits do their thing, but I appreciate the craftsmanship. I mean, I can barely change a lightbulb, let alone assemble something like that!
Speaking of appreciation, the Millenary collection is a total vibe. Not as instantly recognizable as the Royal Oak, but the automatic models have this classy, timeless thing going on. It’s for people who are like, “Yeah, I know watches, and I don’t need a flashy Royal Oak to prove it.” You know what I mean?
Of course, if you’re *actually* looking to buy one, I’d recommend going to a reputable dealer like Avi & Co. or checking out Chrono24, or something. I mean, these things aren’t exactly cheap, so don’t just impulse-buy one on eBay from some guy named “WatchLover69.” Do your research, people!
And honestly, the “top 5 best-selling” thing on Chrono24? It’s probably skewed because they’re popular, not necessarily “the best.” Don’t just go by what’s trending. Figure out what *you* actually like. Skeletonized dials? Anniversary editions? There’s a whole rabbit hole of AP automatic options. Dive in!
