Royal Pop (Léontine, 6 colorways)
Recommended by 2 experts
Expert Reviews
YouTubeTeddy Baldassarre
recommended
Pros
- First-ever manually-wound System 51 movement
- 90-hour power reserve
- 15 active patents
- Anti-magnetic Nivachron balance spring
- Sapphire crystal front AND case back on a bioceramic Swatch
- Brings full tapisserie pattern, octagonal screws, knurled crown from Royal Oak
- Power-reserve indicator visible via case back
- $400 starting price
Cons
- Pocket watch on calfskin lanyard, not a wristwatch — some disappointment
- Only 20m / 2 bar water resistance
- Not a 1:1 Royal Oak homage like Moonswatch was for Speedmaster
YouTubeTeddy Baldassarre
recommended
Pros
- First manually-wound System 51 with 15 active patents
- Sapphire crystal front and exhibition case back on bioceramic
- Octagonal eight-sided bezel + tapisserie dial from Royal Oak
- 20m water resistance
- Affixed to calfskin lanyard
- $400 (Léontine) / $420 (Savonnette) entry price
Cons
- Pocket watch, not a wristwatch
- 20m WR is limited
