Should I? GP Laureato

[hayday]

Yes, and that is silly question.

[rodia77]

I thought about this ML Aikon - it's quirky enough for me, mostly brushed, comes in a 39MM version and the bracelet contours more like the VC than the GP.

Very inexpensive by comparison and looks well done - maybe balking a bit on the shiny bezel bits, but a friend that has one said it's his favorite watch out of all of them and he has tons of Rolex, Omega and even a couple of Pateks. He said it hugs his wrist like no other watch he has and would likely be the last one he gave up - that's really saying something for a watch around 2K, I guess.

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I tried that on and I found it very shiny, defo handle it in person before you make a move on it.

As for the Laureato, at some point it became more attractive to me than APRO, somehow less pretentious, I think. But I've never seen one in person.

[Cybotron]

Get a Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual 39. I tried on the GP at Royal Jewelers and it was just okay in my opinion.

[Fantasio]

My thoughts exactly.

Get a Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual 39. I tried on the GP at Royal Jewelers and it was just okay in my opinion.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-o...ual-39-114300/

[gnuyork]

Get a Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual 39. I tried on the GP at Royal Jewelers and it was just okay in my opinion.

That's actually my plan, a bit more realistic... still deciding between the 36 or 39 though. I've trie both on, but it was so far apart in time I have forgotten how the 39 looks and feels on the wrist. And now they are hard to come by.

[tribe125]

I like this interpretation of Gerald Genta's influence. I spent a few minutes trying to find the name of the "Milanese architect"...

Adolfo Natalini.

[skywatch]

Adolfo Natalini.

Thank you!

[hayday]

Get a Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual 39. I tried on the GP at Royal Jewelers and it was just okay in my opinion.

Don't let the fact that the Explorer is a perfect watch distract you. You should resolve things by getting both.

I really like the look of the Lareato and I think you should try it on a get it if you think it's a good fit. It's a great looking watch and, on paper, will do what you want it to do. But, if you're looking for a GADA watch, it will be difficult to beat the Explorer.

[hayday]

That's actually my plan, a bit more realistic... still deciding between the 36 or 39 though. I've trie both on, but it was so far apart in time I have forgotten how the 39 looks and feels on the wrist. And now they are hard to come by.

You want the 39mm. You're welcome.

[Samanator]

Well now, thanks to this thread I have spent part of the morning browsing APRO (and contemplating if it's realistic) which I have previously conveniently put out of my mind for a while. Thanks Walter.

I've went to the AP AD about two dozen times to buy a RO, but every time I see it on the wrist it is it's own kryptonite. Takes less than a minute. For me it does not work in person and just looks like a mess. I would only like it if I could paste the picture on my wrist and that would tell time.

I've not tried on the GP, but I find it attractive. Not a watch I need in my collection though. I think you need to go back to a Rolex Walter.