Audemars Piguet

When Audemars-Piguet unveiled the 11.59 line, some weeks ago, the least we can say is that it received a cold welcome. I for one don't think it is justified. And I suggest we reconsider our feelings about it. First of all, the 11.59 is not one watch, or t...  

which I completely agree with. I also am one who REALLY likes the case construction as well as the lugs. I think it is really a nice change from the RO line. As for the dials, not so much for me. If AP can make this correction and maybe incorporate other ... 

The Welcome would have been hysterical! Best, my dear Bruce. Nicolas

who knows, could still be a possibility in the future

Maybe a black ceramic case with a Starwheel complication dial ? A velcro comfy strap like RM inspired ? Francois please sign me up on that !

In my opinion the case is somewhat nice but uninspiring (lack of distance to the Royal Oak). The crystal has no real use, it's just a fancy gimmick. The marketing for this line was utter trash... "we wanted to show we're not just Royal Oak and Millenary";... 

Even though my nickname is Langepedia, I have nothing to do with the company so my thoughts are mine only. Starting the new line; it is not really, really a new line, is it? Still houses the Royal Oak cues with its case; which was outsourced back then. To... 

There are good, less good and not so exciting things, here. I do think that AP can do some top things with the 11.59. I just hope some more daring watches, in the future. All the best, Nicolas

Remember how many years it took the Millenary line to achieve a dial that was both unique and wholly suited to the shape of the case. 15 years, with the debut of the 4101. The Star Wheel complication would look good with any case shape, such that it’s alm... 

"something more daring, young, original, strong" Great report, my friend, and wise words ! Yes, some of these watches are better, some are boring, very, but for me, the most important thing is missing: sexiness ! Hopefully AP will create new dials for the... 

Superb quality products, I like the cases and movements, sorry, not the watches themselves. They are not bad, I just think AP can do much better. Thanks for sharing, Nico. Vte

but find the dial boring on the plain dial, especially. I love the dial on the rose QP, but the thing that bugs me on the time-only is the top flange. On the chrono, it has a tachymeter. That's fine. On the QP, it has the week of the year. That works, too... 

I share your views, on the line as a whole and each piece in fact. I am delighted to see AP going after new designs and movement innovation, and have no doubt they will iterate to make these both commercially successful and infuse references which feature... 

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However the delicacy of the lines and facets of the case, really speak to me in white noble metals.

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I am a big fan of the brand’s IP treatment though.... perhaps that would work? This is all just my preferences of course.

Was lucky enough to be invited to view the Collection today in-person at the Boutique in Singapore. Must admit that I didn’t know exactly what my impressions would be about the collection, given some of the widely publicised internet feedback but am happy...  

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The black dial is v nice, my fav in this lineup. And the case features are really nuanced in a good way, IMO.

I can't find one I disagree with. You got it covered perfectly well. I will add the CODE 11.59 Minute Repeater looks so awesome, I think it is the star of these initial models.