Power Couple – Patek Philippe & Audemars Piguet

Rapper Offset is wearing a 40,5mm Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph in 18k rose gold with a black chronograph dial.

His lady Cardi B is wearing a fully iced out 41mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in 18 ct white gold set with baguette-cut diamonds.

About the Watches

For what seems like an eternity, the bittersweet connection between the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus has been the subject of controversy and research. It is nearly hard to discuss one without addressing the other. These watches share many characteristics that place them in a similar watch group. This is not surprising given that both the Royal Oak and the Nautilus were built by Gerald Genta, the famed designer. Which of them, though, has the dominant position?

You’re either an enthusiast of Gerald Genta’s timepiece concepts or not. There is no such thing as a medium ground timepiece. Genta is well-known for his unusual and unusual designs.

The two watches are from names that have nothing to do with sporting timepieces. Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe both produced slender gold watches with minimal complexities. It’s unclear if the watchmakers were obliged to create steel timepieces or not, but thankfully they did.

Both the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus are distinctive and distinct in terms of design and uniqueness. This is regardless of being built by the same designer and drawing influence from the geometric pattern of the octagon.

The dial on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps the more distinctive of the two. The dial flawlessly embodies the piece’s geometric tilt with the trademark Tapisserie design. The pattern creates square-like motifs that make the dial more readable by utilizing direct sunlight. In the Royal Oak, the date window is a bit small, like a two-edged sword. Therefore, it’s suitable for people who appreciate the watch’s simplicity while being negative for others who love large date indicators.

The dial indicates that the Patek Philippe Nautilus is a timepiece with style and refinement. When you gaze at the timepiece closely, you will notice that the dial includes horizontally engraved bars that glow brightly in a surprising way. The bars also boost legibility by reflecting natural sunlight. The hands and hour indicators match the dial, and the luminosity allows for easy seeing at night.

The Royal Oak bracelet features a sturdy design that complements its appearance. The polished design of the bracelet exudes strength and stability. The plot strands are intermediate, giving the watch a jewelry-like appearance while retaining its unique features. The general design is simple but distinctive. To summarize, the bracelet is perfectly connected with the casing.

Nautilus has a considerably smoother and more sophisticated appearance when it comes to the bracelet and clip. This degree of bracelet and finishing excellence is almost unheard of in other sports watches. When compared to the Royal Oak, the bracelet is a wee bit slimmer.

Market price: $370,000.00 USD
Watch reference: 5980/1R-001

Price tag: $250,000.00 USD

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