Advice for trying on vintage AP Royal Oaks?

I’ve recently been considering consolidating a few pieces for a vintage Royal Oak – a 33mm 56175, 56303, or a 36mm 4100. Trouble is I’ve never actually tried any of these on, and I’m hesitant to sell off 3-4 watches and shell out for something I’m unsure of.

Anyone have any suggestions for how I can see some of these in the steel? Or any watches that come close to how they wear? I’m in the SF Bay Area if that helps, always keep an eye on HQ Milton in case they get some in but that hasn’t…

Advice for trying on vintage AP Royal Oaks?

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New Breguet 250th Anniversary piece

New movement, new material, new case shape (R.I.P. coin edge), extremely old concept. Old Breguet signature too. :)

Overall, I like it, but 40mm x 48mm x 11mm seems…inelegant.

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