Ultimate comparison (終極比較片) / Royal Oak vs Aikon vs PRX / extreme close up details / 4K

[@Gartenriese87]

This is a masterpiece of a video!! Thank you

[@WatchCataVlog]

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[@candiceluk9729]

Nice, I believe many people are looking for this video to come too, thanks Watch CataVlog.

[@WatchCataVlog]

most likely this is the first comparison video ever on earth with these 3 together.

[@frank1roland]

Imagine in another parallel world where the aikon or the prx is expensive as hell and normal people have to buy the AP as an alternative solution :)) how funny. Anyway, i’m using the aikon and it’s quite good

[@WatchCataVlog]

Yeah, but undoubtedly the AP RO has the best quality, of coz not everyone can afford it, I wear the Aikon every day for work too, it's a very cool for daily use, I only wear the AP in certain occasions only.

[@antonhallergren588]

@@WatchCataVlog yes the ap is nicer But I think the external finish to the aikon is very close, it's very far from your average 2000 dollar watch that's for sure. Yes it's no royal Oak but it's a great watch. I have seen both and own the aikon. I compare it to the aquis or a decent Seiko, yes it's not technically that impressive for the price and with the movement it has but the build quality and finish is tiers higher than its price

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@antonhallergren588 no doubt when all my watch friends look at the Aikon on hand, they all embrace its quality, I like the Aikon as my daily watch too, the AP is mainly for proper occasions.

[@candiceluk9729]

@@WatchCataVlog Aikon has done a very great job, perfect for everyday use.

[@bigdoublet]

@@WatchCataVlog Very tempted to get this in the 39MM. Would you recommend? Is the wear comfortable?

[@yeuklanyu3180]

great video, love it

[@dunglailaptrinh]

May I please have the model color of the Aikon? not sure if you have the grey, black or blue

[@WatchCataVlog]

Hello, you can check the below link for the exact model color reference, its black dial with gold index. www.mauricelacroix.com/ch_en/watches/watches-aikon/aikon-automatic-39mm-ai6007-ss002-331-1 I only own this model, so I do not have the other colors

[@dunglailaptrinh]

@@WatchCataVlog Thank you, exactly what I am looking for.

[@lorenzoiacopi9152]

Super video!! 👏🏼

[@WatchCataVlog]

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[@coldisopropyl]

Fellow HKer here. Just discovered your channel. Superb content and extraordinary shots.

[@WatchCataVlog]

yeah, thanks for your recognition, I work in design industry actually, not on watches, so it's my job to do pretty stuffs, remember to like more our videos la

[@pilotzenith440]

You can also consider adding the Baume Riviera and Edox Delfin, not bad design

[@28kartavya]

Fantastic video ❤

[@WatchCataVlog]

Thanks 🤗, hope you like our channel

[@thecarsavant]

What are the advantages that you get with paying more for the Aikon over the Tissot?

[@WatchCataVlog]

I have all three watches with me, since PRX is a new watch that you may not get any discount, while you can get a fairly good discount for Aikon, if I have to choose between the 2, I will definitely go with Aikon. The build quality is much better for Aikon, would suggest you to check out both pieces on hand if you have a chance, and then you will know your choice :)

[@paullynch4021]

@@WatchCataVlog Of course it is better.... but does it have better cost performance?!

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@paullynch4021 yeah the Aikon really over delivers at that price point, giving you the GUILLOCHÉ dial, sharp edges integrated bracelet, good polishing. While the PRX is really at that price point only.

[@claricemontinola3650]

Thank you!

[@WatchCataVlog]

Yeah, hope you like our channel and videos!

[@tveirken1]

I'm getting the aikon! I bought a Navi first and love it to bits but I tried an AIkon the other day and decided I want it to! Stunning watch for that price!

[@WatchCataVlog]

You will never regret getting the Aikon, absolutely stunning watch quality at this price point, btw, I sold the PRX at the end, the quality is just so bad....

[@ronsamaadoresu]

Aside from the movement. I don't think the quality of the case is worth 30-50x the value, on the Royal Oak. The reason for wanting it, for some it's the long history of the Audemars Piguet brand, but for many it's the AP logo. Most will not be able to tell the difference between a case made by Tissot if it has the AP logo on it.

[@WatchCataVlog]

Hi friend, most of the time the cost of the watch is not just about the manufacture cost, it includes brand level, stability of the brand, quality control, after sale support, watch resale value is also a factor to cost a watch. I believe that people can really spot the differences when they have a chance to look at them together, the quality of royal oak is stunning, even you look at itfrom bare eyes.

[@Bhethar]

NGL if I didn’t know the story behind and the prices, I’d assume that the Aikon is more expensive because of the extra details. When you go in macro you can see AP dial has more detail.

[@WatchCataVlog]

I would say Royal Oak is still a classic considering its debute in 1972, 50 years ago, and Aikon came much later so it can reference Royal Oak as much as to look cooler, I love the Aikon too, but I hope Aikon can evolve more to develop its own characteristics, providing that ML has the craftsmanship to do nice case design.

[@Bhethar]

@@WatchCataVlog Agreed! MLC has sown spectacular finishes, I’m amazed they don’t have more watches. If they could make some more models with their amazing case finishes they surely could have more success.

[@WatchCataVlog]

yeah, actually the case of Aikon is alright, only the bracelet is really too similar to Royal Oak, I hope they can have a more unique bracelet design later

[@TheMacrokenji]

Aikon looks awesome among the 3

[@WatchCataVlog]

The Aikon is really quite nice, btw, I am planning to do again this comparison video with voice talking, stay tuned!

[@gablewis]

Tissot damn nailed it

[@WatchCataVlog]

haha, the PRX is definitely a nice one, in terms of the price point, but I have to say Aikon is very amazing too.

[@Collectorsguideclub]

Aikon this Color is unique , btw I think 42 mm is better than 39 mm - with the completed time indication, not a good idea in order to place a date to remove the 3 oclock indicated

[@WatchCataVlog]

Oh yeah, I wanted to purchase a rather smaler size watch, thats why I picked the 39mm, which is totally different style from mainstream watches over 40mm, you can also check them out at the store and see 😉

[@ugurakarsu2193]

Do you think it makes sense that ML is more expensive than PRX by $1000? Is it worth it?

[@WatchCataVlog]

yeah although the Aikon is more expensive, the built quality is way better than PRX, and you can definitely consider second hand for Aikon, the price is actually very competitive. You can check out our more in-depth Aikon review so you may agree more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvJZGRvi82nhKs

[@ciffluk]

Agree the Aikon is giving us surprise at this price point, cannot say it's well design, but some sort of design at least, btw, the movement of Aikon and PRX are quite similar? I believe one is sellita and one is Eta.

[@thenick5484]

The ETA on the PRX is the 23 jewels version with plastic escapement, so i prefer the special grade Sellita of the Aikon

[@ciffluk]

@@thenick5484 yeah but i believe the plastic escapement has better anti-magnetic function?

[@thenick5484]

@@ciffluk I think You're confusing with the better 25 jewels version with the silicon anti-magnetic balance spring (and normal escapement..) The 23 jewels is only a cheaper version of the powermatic 80

[@ciffluk]

@@thenick5484 Thanks for correcting, you are very familiar with calibre, very cool.

[@antonhallergren588]

@@thenick5484 I own the aikon and it's running plus 5-6s a day or so its good and I perfer the 4hz over the powermatic 80. The powermatic 80 is good but it bugs me that it's not very smooth compared to a 4hz also it's a less accurate movement by far as it's not a top grade but rather just a 2824 that's a bit slow and q little less predictable. I would not mind that in say a diver like a certina but in a everyday watch like the prx it's annoying.

[@bjw3079]

prx looks stunning for its price!

[@WatchCataVlog]

Yeah especially the blue dial, I just visited Tissot store few days ago, the blue PRX is out of stock totally. Hope you like our videos.

[@shafiko90]

@@WatchCataVlog got lucky with mine as i got it from a store people dont know it exist there 😜😜

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@shafiko90 Yeah the PRX is amazing, don't forget to subscribe to our channel 😄😄

[@conannanoc8768]

Good video, the differences are very apparent. The OG genta design, and two homages that try to do something different while following the same design idea. The Aikon kills it with its case work and bracelet. Wearing that watch is a constant invitation to do wrist rolls. The 39mm version works as a more dressy alternative, while the 42mm version the sportier one. The prx is... not good enough, at least for me. As a genta homage, that unispired bezel is simply a no no. As it is, it looks like the RO stripped of everything that makes it unique, save for the integrated bracelet.

[@WatchCataVlog]

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[@billy.sheppard97]

Maurice Lacroix all day 🔥

[@ciffluk]

Yeah, the Aikon is actually a nice one, with the variation of black steel and chronograph.

[@WatchCataVlog]

The Aikon is definitely a good one in recent years for ML, I love it too.

[@stoneruler]

aikon....why didnt they put better lume?

[@WatchCataVlog]

oh yeah, the lime isn't that great, they should have done it better, anyway, Aikon is still a nice one

[@Kamath.venkat]

What's the model with gold numbering?

[@WatchCataVlog]

Hi, normally we call this as Maurice Lacroix Aikon, the model name of this watch, when we say Aikon, we all know which watch we are talking about. also you can check this Aikon video I filmed earlier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKnQgausiM1lbMk Hope you like our videos.

[@happyhouraffordablewatches]

拍得好靚

[@WatchCataVlog]

多謝，記得訂閱我哋喇 ^^

[@도우너-p7f]

Nice prx~!!

[@WatchCataVlog]

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[@ciffluk]

Prx is quite nice at that price point

[@notDonaldFagen]

PRX looks most like an OysterQuartz, but most people forgot those existed.

[@WatchCataVlog]

oh yeah thanks for the comment, you can check out my another video reviewing this PRX kzbin.info/www/bejne/poHEg5-Ze9ephK8 I also mentioned the same there as you did, feel free to take a look too and I hope you like my channel 👍👍👍

[@leftybassist4]

Outstanding video! Would have loved a little more time on the dials though. Keep up the good work

[@WatchCataVlog]

Hi, thanks for your comment, feel free to check out individual video for each of the watch on our channel, that would be a more complete details for each watch.

[@ciffluk]

There is a small info icon on top right and you can click to see each watch with more details.

[@caydenlcy9534]

Genta should have not thought of so many copycat when he did the design in 70s

[@candiceluk9729]

lol he shouldn't expect this

[@พี่คร้าวเจ้าชู้สุดๆ]

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[@KRBY555]

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[@morriemariani9646]

ML the winner i think

[@WatchCataVlog]

still worth collecting ML no matter having the RO or not, it's quite fun to play with the ML Aikon 😁

[@davidmaric4445]

1. AP 2.PRX 3.Aikon

[@WatchCataVlog]

thanks for your comment, we hope you like our videos, do you own any of these pieces?

[@raz8881G]

@@WatchCataVlog I have the PRX but thinking of trading up to the ML what do you think?

[@WatchCataVlog]

​@@raz8881G in terms of price and value, the ML is for sure better, the design and quality build of ML is not simple, well deserved at that price point, plus having a better discount for ML meanwhile.

[@leeberis5466]

Maurice Lacroix all day!!

[@WatchCataVlog]

Yeah Aikon is a nice one, very well made

[@domiy13]

Not sure why everyone keeps comparing the Aikon to the Royal Oak. They're not even in the same product category given that one costs $2,000 and the other costs around $75,000 if you're lucky to find it. Yes the RO is better, just like a Ferrari is better than a BMW. But it's a silly comparison.

[@WatchCataVlog]

it's still a good comparison how a lower end brand (relatively) does a good job in terms of build quality comparing with the master RO, imagine when the Toyota MR-S first came out and people still liked to compare it with a Porsche Boxster, same theory. Anyway, hope you like our videos, cheers.

[@antonhallergren588]

I would go for the ap offshore chrono if I had to pick one ap and then get a ml for the change Is have over instead of buying the ro

[@WatchCataVlog]

Offshore chrono has a more rounded edges, I liked the offshore more before, but if you look at the RO closely, you would fall in love with it, btw, hope you like our videos, cheers.

[@antonhallergren588]

@@WatchCataVlog KZbin needs more videos like this one and yes I think the royal Oak is a gorgeous watch I just don't think it's worth the aftermarket price and I have no ap stores even near me. Although I will definitely be checking them out when I go down to the south (I live in northern Sweden so). I Picked up the aikon in the meantime and I have to say I absolutely love the integrated bracelet watches and the normal ro is definitely a consideration for my next bigger purchase. But that is if I can get it at retail.

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@antonhallergren588 Yeah the watch market is getting weird and weird especially under the pandemic, in which many of us cannot explain why. Good pick for the Aikon, I like the Aikon a lot too, I do hope Aikon has more variations coming out such as full ceramic case, etc. and yea, like I said, if you have a chance to look at both RO and ROO, I think you will know which one fits you more.

[@dopeyme4814]

Still prefer Royal Oak

[@WatchCataVlog]

Good taste, you should also get one too, you will fall with love to it.

[@conannanoc8768]

For me it would be: 1- Aikon (as a standalone watch, not taking it as a homage, it´s stunning and the casework hits way above its price level). 2- AP (how much does this watch cost? can anybody get it at retail price? also, the WR is quite underwhelming for what´s supposed to be a sports watch). 3- PRX (i would never get this one. It´s still a homage, but rather bland. The only thing i like is the movement).

[@WatchCataVlog]

Hi Conan, thanks for your comment, I am totally with you, I like the Aikon, I also want to get the panda Aikon chronograph too, super nice, the bezel is just amazing, I only hope ML can consider giving the bracelet a bit more own characteristics while keeping its fabulous build quality to it, they have the craftsmanship, what is missing to make it perfect is the own DNA. Also very glad to see that more and more KZbinrs review the Aikon and it feels like more talking points among watch collectors for Aikon.

[@TillSwims]

PRX wins. Everyone can buy it anytime.

[@WatchCataVlog]

Oh yeah, PRX is great, but comparatively Aikon has higher C/P value too

[@Michael.Kurenkov]

Is painful to see, how he holds it😨 What's the point of wearing gloves, when you rub them against each other.

[@WatchCataVlog]

Thanks for your comment, no worry, we are highly cautious about scratching any watches even though three of them are our own collections, we hold the three watches very gently without rubbing each other.

[@Michael.Kurenkov]

@@WatchCataVlog Thank you for response!) Good that no watch was scratched during video))

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@Michael.Kurenkov We are new beginner to filming and YouTubing, still a lot to learn, hope you liked out videos and remember to share to more watch lovers.

[@ThePlaiibox]

ML for everyday and AP for special occasions. With the current watch muggings going on, you're a fool if you daily a 20k watch......unless you have a decent entourage! Ha

[@WatchCataVlog]

yes for sure, Aikon is absolutely great for daily use, as you don't want to scratch the hottest AP too badly. Unfortunately I made some scratches on the AP already, so sad.

[@12801270able]

Why? The Aikon looks better and more robust than the Royal Oak.

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@12801270able yeah if we also put the price point into consideration, Aikon might be the winner, but if you really just compare the quality, Royal Oak is really unbeatable, how much detail the dial it has, the bracelet and case are just perfectly produced. Anyway, I love both Aikon and Royal Oak.

[@12801270able]

​@@WatchCataVlog Aye. To me, the Aikon's design looks visually more attractive because its design is more dynamic, bold, angular, masculine, and robust. I love what they did with its bezel and bracelet, and how harmonious those design elements are in concert with each other. Hypothetically, if the quality and finishing were finished up to the level of the Royal Oak, and if the design was produced by Genta (since it seems some watch people really care about that), it's possible it would receive more accolade and better status from the wider watch community. It's not to say the quality and finishing of the Aikon is bad by any means - it's phenomenal for its MSRP, and is likely much more than good enough to pass the quality-seal-of-approval in many people's eyes; in some cases, great enough in design, finishing, and quality that it makes some people question the value proposition of Genta's Nautilus/Royal Oak, etc. For me personally, I'm not someone that buys watches to be perceived a certain way or to feel a certain way (I draw my sense of fulfillment from the work I do) - I buy them because I like their design, quality, and engineering. In the case of the Aikon, it's a much more attractive watch to me than the Royal Oak, in spite of splitting-hairs differences in quality, since the quality of it is more than phenomenal enough.

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@12801270able No worry, I am with you, I got the RO first, and then I still bought the Aikon, as I wanted to know how great ML can produce the sports steel watch, ML really did the job well, the bezel of Aikon is lovely, unique with own character, build quality is no doubt. I just feel a bit pity to Aikon the bracelet is somehow looking too alike RO, which might be a hurdle for some of the people, in my humble opinion, ML got the craft right, but they should apply it for a better bracelet design. Anyway, Aikon series is a good seller, good for ML, and I really hope that they can eventually develop their own Aikon DNA. Cheers Bro.

[@ThomasLou-]

🌹🌹🌹

[@WatchCataVlog]

Fresh Roses

[@davidleandro7026]

Burberry Britain was first to come out , they’ll copied from It

[@WatchCataVlog]

Burberry? Can you elaborate more?

[@davidleandro7026]

@@WatchCataVlog I men’s Burberry Britain was the first to come up with this design about 10 yrs ago

[@WatchCataVlog]

oh really? but the Royal Oak was here since 1972.

[@tonylung7592]

無得讲～一分钱一分货，好多嘢糸無得比的，最重要都係睇自己个袋。

[@WatchCataVlog]

Royal Oak 真係幾堅既，Aikon以果個價都唔差啦

[@highwaystar3780]

You People Need Help....Right away !!

[@WatchCataVlog]

oh really? how?

[@Bignewshound60]

Utterly lame and almost (almost) pointless video. It the AP hadn’t come out on top it would have been worrying. But the rather superficial comments didn’t do any of these watches justice. I have all three. I wear the Aikon most of all even though the Sellita movement is horrible, Un-modified and inaccurate. The powermatic movement in the PRX is way better. I wear this often as a beater. But it’s really better than that. I bought my AP before the prices went nuts from AD I’m Paris. It’s worth a small fortune now and guess how often I wear it. Daft really as it’s a total classic. Finally though. Get the Aikon. It’s got a few issues such as the anti reflection coating wearing off and that terrible movement. But it comes with leather and rubber bands now abd has 200m water resistance. It’s seriously versatile

[@WatchCataVlog]

Yeah, thanks for your comment, the objective of this video is just to provide a comparison as many of our viewers asked us to film so, of coz the AP is far the best among three, but in my opinion the Aikon is really doing a great job at that price point, nearly no competition, Tissot, umm, fair at that price point. Anyway, we hope the video can fulfil three different types of audiences, at least they realise how big the gap is, cheers.

[@paullynch4021]

@@WatchCataVlog Don't worry about the negative douchebag comments.... this is the internet!

[@WatchCataVlog]

@@paullynch4021 🤝🤝🤝