The Best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak? Hands on review the AP Royal Oak 26331ST

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Welcome to another watch review. In this video, we take a closer look of the stunning Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41mm ref. 26331ST.OO.1220ST.01 with the beautiful blue dial. We discuss what we like and don't like about the watch and if we believe it is the best Royal Oak.
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@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Which Royal Oak is Your favourite?

@SwissWatchGang 4 жыл бұрын

Tourbillon with blue sapphire bezel 😍 #uknowehatimean

@RZHA 3 жыл бұрын

25860

@Soorma1988 3 жыл бұрын

Open works :)

@benjaminrivas2831 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the Royal Oak two tones 37 mm

@diegovi241 3 жыл бұрын

15202 BC

@SwissWatchGang 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome progression bros, keep em coming💪

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 🙌🏼

@nhilal94 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys. Keep up the good work! 👏👌

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙌🏼

@charliesomoza5918 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Stunning Guys! Excellent! 😎

@kenneth7333 3 жыл бұрын

just got a call last week from AP to pick up my new 26331st blue dial... It's an amazing watch. To me, it's the most beautiful steel sport watch.

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Kenneth 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@DrAdd1999 3 жыл бұрын

Is it more sporty than the 15500 or equally as elegant.

@kenneth7333 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrAdd1999 the 26331 is definitely more sporty. But 15500 surely more elegant than the 26331 chronograph.

@sqb8980 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered this watch can't wait

@mcmickey3344 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@exclusiveautocollection 2 жыл бұрын

Is the loud rotor noise normal on the 26331 when you shake it?

@pedramnaeni7713 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite ap is the 15202ba with the gold dial but than with no seconds hand I miss movement on the dial. So than I think a royal oak 41mm rose gold chronograph would be my pick.

@larslindenblatt6638 3 жыл бұрын

Again, great video! I really love your atmosphere. What is your favourite entry-level model for a Rolex? Maybe a idea for a video :).

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lars, we appreciate it 🙏🏼 Yes we have something like that in mind for the future, stay tuned 😎

@simonassouline45 2 жыл бұрын

Haute Horology Perfection! So Beautiful and Exquisite work of Art, in Watch mastery! Audemares Piguet is the greatest watch maker of all time!

@MsStevechan 3 жыл бұрын

I have a thick arm so 41mm is great. I have both 15500 white dial & 26331OR brown dial Rose gold. Loves it!

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Great pieces 👌🏼

@Daniel_Marazzato 2 жыл бұрын

As an 18 year old hoping to purchase an AP or a PP within 10 years, what course of actions can i take to achieve so?

@eprfa 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review keep up the good work More videos please

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@jessegorney 3 жыл бұрын

If you guys had a choice between black dial royal oak chrono or the 15500ST in black or grey dial which would you choose? Thanks for the advice!

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Chrono! Not too fond of the dial layout on the 15500 ✌🏼

@tourmillon6473 4 жыл бұрын

As someone that owns both the Jumbo (15202) and 38mm Chrono, I’m very surprised at your comment regarding size - I find the 38mm wears bigger (than the Jumbo) due to the Chrono pushers and thickness. In fact, it wears bigger than my DaytonaC which I believe you also have, while also being thinner. The 38MM has unexpectedly become my favorite watch and offering from AP, perfectly suiting my 6.75” wrist

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input! In general I believe that thinner watches feels larger on the wrist than bulkier ones. I think the Jumbo and the ROC38 have give or take the same lug to lug measurement? Regarding the Daytona it is 3-4mm shorter from lug to lug than the ROC38. /Aleks

@tourmillon6473 4 жыл бұрын

IFL Watches I guess that depends! I recently had the oppty to try the AP RD2 and thought it wore a lot better than regular RO PC due to its thickness, despite both being 41mm. This may be due to less flare due to it wearing “flatter.” And right, the ROC (both 41 and 38) are 1.2mm thinner than the Daytona. Excellent content, looking forward to more!

@Daniel_Marazzato 2 жыл бұрын

As an 18 year old hoping to purchase an AP or a PP within 10 years, what course of actions can i take to achieve so?

@oldenglish91 3 жыл бұрын

Ive got this piece along with other nice watches and this is still my favorite. Would love a display case back but certainly not a deal breaker. Couldn’t fit better on my 18.5cm wrist. Thanks for the vid. Nice work!

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and enjoy the beauty! 👌🏼

@subutai999 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on great piece. Considering buying it but looks bit big for my 17 cm wrist

@oldenglish91 3 жыл бұрын

@@subutai999 I feel like a 17cm wrist could carry this watch fine. Have you tried it on? Check out my AP collection video to see it on my wrist for another perspective.

@ringoverone5390 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, it fits really good on your wrist and would be really fine for a 17 cm. Thanks for the work by the way, we can clearly see that. Beside, the watch is even better on your footage than on picture where it fnally seems classy and not so sporty at the end.

@Daniel_Marazzato 2 жыл бұрын

As an 18 year old hoping to purchase an AP or a PP within 10 years, what course of actions can i take to achieve so?

@ermir4444 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos guys. I hope you are coming back soon.

@IFLWatches 2 жыл бұрын

We will be back soon! Appreciate your support. Lots of other stuff going on right now :)

@olivierc3131 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@benjaminrivas2831 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing watch I just fall in love when I see it 🙌🏻

@habibhossain45 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Review some nice dress watch that would be nice. Keep it up

@queeniebhappy8384 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up my 15451ST last week, 37mm stands perfect on my wrist, love it so much. I am thinking to get a 26315ST, don’t know if the value worth it.

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Great piece and lovely with diamond bezel! Personally I would be satisfied with just the 15451 but if you need a chronograph in your life and appreciate it on the wrist why don’t go for the 26315? :) /Aleks

@queeniebhappy8384 3 жыл бұрын

IFL Watches What’s your thoughts on 26315 compared with Rolex 116508

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

昆妮儿日记Queenie Diary we both love the Daytona and the 116508 is beautiful. Since one is in steel and the other one in yellow gold I don’t like to compare them to each other. But the Daytona wears nicer on the wrist imo and is better balanced. /Aleks

@queeniebhappy8384 3 жыл бұрын

IFL Watches Hope AP can do display case back on 26315 and increase the power reserve, gonna be perfect and most immaculate Chronograph ever lol, won’t wait for Rolex 116500 ages from AD -_-

@babybear1987 3 жыл бұрын

At the 3 minute mark, there shows a link in description for full video of the polishing by AP. I can't seem to find it. Please help

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eM5hi9qomp2aiZc.html&ab_channel=AudemarsPiguet

@babybear1987 3 жыл бұрын

@@IFLWatches thank you

@dereklo620 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the watch rotator at the back?

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Its our Orbit Winder and you can find it at www.iflwatches.com :)

@watcheskick 3 жыл бұрын

how differently these trade today compared to when this video was posted

@piroozeslami5795 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. The blue one is more expensive?

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The retail price is the same afaik but the blue one is more expensive on the open market

@piroozeslami5795 4 жыл бұрын

@@IFLWatches thanks for your quick response, your videos, reviews and comparisons are awesome!

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

@@piroozeslami5795 Appreciate it very much!

@fromallsides 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing I hate is the solid case back :( I have the same watch, blue 26331ST, and I love almost everything else about it. I agree that the 38mm felt too small on my wrist (just under 7”). I’d personally prefer 40mm, and I like fairly large watches. Great content 👍🏻

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed John it's a shame! Thank you for the kind words!! :)

@Daniel_Marazzato 2 жыл бұрын

As an 18 year old hoping to purchase an AP or a PP within 10 years, what course of actions can i take to achieve so?

@MrJkdaman 3 жыл бұрын

I am not sure why would they say that it is trading equal to its retail value when in US it almost 30% over MSPR for a used one. Hope you will cover this in your next review.

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Since AP raised their prices, its now trading around its retail value. Have a look at chrono24 :)

@MrJkdaman 3 жыл бұрын

IFL Watches chrono 24 is pricing it at 36k. There are folks out there that are selling it between 32 to 36k.

@MrJkdaman 3 жыл бұрын

Regardless a great review and a beautiful watch

@IFLWatches 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJkdaman Thanks Jamal!

@technicalreview4670 Жыл бұрын

What is the weight of this watch??

@bobimoto28 Жыл бұрын

Dude i have hairy arms( not crazy) and some metal bracelets were catching on my hair ...so im not crazy about them...how is the one on the Royal Oak?

@IFLWatches Жыл бұрын

Its a Gilette x)

@kentan8235 2 жыл бұрын

It’s around Euro 50 000 now for the blue.

@IFLWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy 😛

@giasime6087 2 жыл бұрын

Escribeme

@torqueofthedevil8145 3 жыл бұрын

If only you could buy one at list

@bk8443 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to justify the superiority of Royal Oak Chrono $30K stainless steel!

@rpsingapore2005 3 жыл бұрын

That date window is a deal breaker for me

@malthus101 3 жыл бұрын

The €30,000 price tag and unavailability is a deal breaker for me.

@The_real_Mr_Ghost 4 жыл бұрын

I have the chrono 41mm silver dial. It wear more like 43mm. but love the bracelet. I had problems with the pushers and the date. and its only 2016. its unfortunate very fragile watch and the service cost are crazy! And Its not an inhouse movement. Fredrique Piguet! The quality is still not even close compared to the Daytona

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Agree about the size and the bracelet is simply amazing. Sorry to hear about the problems, unfortunately something that is the downside with AP. A lot of problems that cost a lot to fix and takes time

@Kr0nicridah 3 жыл бұрын

My experience with AP has been different from yours. I’ve had 4 Royal Oaks, and 3 of them work perfectly fine. The other had a movement replacement last year under warranty but I’ve had no issues since.

@jameswestconsultant Жыл бұрын

Price is now $55- $70 K even after the recent correction 💵

@malthus101 3 жыл бұрын

I'd better be able to walk into an AP and get this. I'll be pissed off, otherwise.

@Jayphobia 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think this is the case lmfao

@malthus101 3 жыл бұрын

@anonymous human how would I have one? This is the only nice watch that AP make. Well, there is a previous RO but it can only be bought second hand now.

@malthus101 3 жыл бұрын

@anonymous human No I wasn't joking. This fake "scarcity" is exceedingly annoying.

@malthus101 3 жыл бұрын

@anonymous human yes I love some Rolex too. And I really like the Santos with blue dial from a couple of years back. Luckily, a lot of the Rolex I like are not the super popular models (apart from the day date with blue dial and Roman numerals, I forget the ref) I'm patient too but... It's still annoying! Haha.

@derrickmoon3296 3 жыл бұрын

I had to get a pre-owned one

@samon_kurowassan Жыл бұрын

Closed back is a deal breaker considering the price

@cavanon 3 жыл бұрын

Royal Oak watches are very pretty but the date asymmetry in the chronographs is a break deal for me. AP has the same problem with other models too like 11.59, it's horrible to see that date misplacement in pieces that without the date or placed in symmetry would be the most beautiful watches. Vacheron has the same style, sad. Very difficult to beat the design and harmony of a Daytona, Speedmaster Moonwatch or any chrono model from Patek. If the Royal Oak chronographs did not have this date or placed in symmetry would be the best.

@Krufs 3 жыл бұрын

The Royal Oak is a beautiful, classic design but imo the chronograph dials is in direct conflict with the clean aesthetic of the OG design. It feels tacked on and none of the visual elements make any sense. The black letters, circular engraving, the font and even the hands feel generic and doesn't mesh with its base. It could probably work if the parts felt more bespoke but this execution looks like a cheap copy without any adoration for the original design by Gérald Genta. While I hated the watch I really like the video, great job!

@themrgumbatron Жыл бұрын

Nothing quite like an AP chronograph

@mahsumyaprak5278 2 жыл бұрын

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@malvincarras2829 11 ай бұрын

29.000 and he say I don't think that the price will get much over . I just want to tell u hey there the price is just double today 2023 its over 60k euro for model 23 and 55k for model 22

@waitheaven 2 жыл бұрын

now over 40k easily

@patrickhouse9005 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy

@mohammedkaram4082 3 жыл бұрын

Stainless steel is not the new gold, its just how the companies are charging ridiculous amount of money so people now are accepting it The corporations snake markets have won and achieved their goal for making us believe this watch is that expensive and it’s not even worth half its price to make

@Kr0nicridah 3 жыл бұрын

You’re right. It probably doesn’t cost even 30% of RRP to make, but it doesn’t matter. This is the nature of luxury goods.

@pitbulls2849 3 жыл бұрын

Aaa rep it

@bobchristopher6928 3 жыл бұрын

Too busy. I’ll keep my 15202 Jumbo ultra thin. 😊

@19NJS71 2 жыл бұрын

there nothing "best" about this watch: closed case back, bad date position, obsolete movement. the new chrono fixes all that..

@rasel.chowdury6890 3 жыл бұрын

It’s orjinal

@underdog5081 4 жыл бұрын

My issue with AP, they are kind of one trick pony. It’s Royal Oak or bust

@IFLWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It’s going to be interesting to see what they do the upcoming years. Code 11:59 was something else at least even though people mainly hate it 😅

@derrickmoon3296 3 жыл бұрын

That's ok. Just buy a Royal Oak

@underdog5081 3 жыл бұрын

@@derrickmoon3296 ironically my wife had been working with boutique sales agent for a while and she just surprised me with the 15500 black dial. Simply stunning watch