audemars 26390

Jan 23, 2010,05:45 AM
 

I suppose financial constraints dictate that big watches be fitted with existing 'small' movements.
So it is that the 26390 seems to have all it's subdials clustered in the center of the dial.
Still the arrangement is in keeping with all those big watches that have the date half way across
the dial and a huge metal ring to fill up the case.
In other words, yet another ill balanced dial foisted on us by a cynical watch industry.

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Jules Audemars Perpetual Calendar, ref. 26390OR

 
 By: ThomasM : January 20th, 2010-10:45
(mostly press release) While the slender elegance of the ultra-thin profile of this watch is truly fascinating, it is even more surprising when one considers that such a slim case houses a movement capable of indicating the day, the date, the month, the m...  

A perpetual treat

 
 By: webtimer : January 21st, 2010-18:32
After paying close attention to all the offerings, this is my favorite AP novelty, and quite possibly one of their best creations to date. And I'm not just saying that because the Grand Prix ROO cost me a RO clock, and I reaaaaaaly want a RO clock. Creati... 

LOL! Don't give up hope...

 
 By: ThomasM : January 22nd, 2010-07:48
Im sure a RO desk clock will be "available" again sometime in the not too distant future... ;-) I agree about the JA; I've always been a fan of the JA case. TM

audemars 26390

 
 By: JOERICE : January 23rd, 2010-05:45
I suppose financial constraints dictate that big watches be fitted with existing 'small' movements. So it is that the 26390 seems to have all it's subdials clustered in the center of the dial. Still the arrangement is in keeping with all those big watches... 

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 By: ThomasM : January 23rd, 2010-06:52
a brand "listening to its customers" I agree that many in the industry have a certain "cynicism" (to borrow your term) but I think your last sentence is a bit too broad and sweeping; but that's only my opinion. TM