β€œ This is what AP should do more of” πŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏ

Aug 12, 2022,15:26 PM
 

Another horological home-run pick-up, Justin.


Wasn’t aware that AP had dabbled in NE in the past; thought it was just Journe, Laurent ferrier and Kari during the yesteryears

I look forward to more photos.

Congrats again

Hussam

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NWA of a horological monster and one I have admired for a long time...so we can say it is a sweet incoming πŸ˜‰πŸ˜œ

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 12th, 2022-15:16
I will explain the back story another time but I can say I have admired the AP Natural Escapement for it's non use of lubricants for a long time. Thr execution, architecture, and top finishing of this model just blew me away when I first saw it. It is a B...  
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β€œ This is what AP should do more of” πŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏ

 
 By: Lankysudanese : August 12th, 2022-15:26
Another horological home-run pick-up, Justin. Wasn’t aware that AP had dabbled in NE in the past; thought it was just Journe, Laurent ferrier and Kari during the yesteryears I look forward to more photos. Congrats again Hussam
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I found this quote here from 2010 regarding the escapement, and a video

 
 By: cazalea : August 12th, 2022-16:13
LINK The new Millenary Minute Repeater is entirely in line with this longstanding tradition, while adopting the latest technological breakthroughs developed by Audemars Piguet, starting with the new AP escapement. As an essential component in the smooth r...  
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πŸ’ͺ🏿πŸ’ͺ🏿πŸ’ͺ🏿πŸ’ͺ🏿

 
 By: Lankysudanese : August 12th, 2022-16:52
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πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 13th, 2022-10:50
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+1. This was a cool watch!

 
 By: patrick_y : August 12th, 2022-20:02
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Very cool indeed Patrick πŸ‘

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 13th, 2022-10:50
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Amazing Justin.

 
 By: InHavenPro : August 12th, 2022-15:28
It's a marvelously executed watch. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us! Much enjoyment to you with it, Filip
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Now this is an AP that makes me go WOW!

 
 By: mrds : August 12th, 2022-15:58
Fascinating- on both sides! Huge congrats on this new addition, my friend. You’re really going for the heavyweights!
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Beautiful!

 
 By: GWIS : August 12th, 2022-16:03
I bet that in real life the depth and details of the dial and movement look even more fascinating than in your pictures! Enjoy! All the best, Jon
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Are you sure this is not AP replica πŸ˜…πŸ˜œ

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : August 12th, 2022-16:21
When did AP make watches like that? I see a trend of collectors going back to earlier days of some brands like RD, PF and this AP etc but I have to agree this is where the craft is. Huge congratulations and now we have to go hunt them quick before you sco... 
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Thanks Fab, really enjoying it at the moment πŸ˜‰

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 13th, 2022-11:00
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Wow

 
 By: matto1 : August 12th, 2022-17:19
That is the nicest AP I have ever seen.
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Let me cite THE MATRIX...

 
 By: RayStantzPhD : August 13th, 2022-13:20
Cypher: "You know, I know this steak AP doesn't exist."
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LOL exactly, well said 🀣

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 13th, 2022-15:20
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I am sure of that.

 
 By: amanico : August 13th, 2022-20:07
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πŸ™ŠπŸ™ˆπŸ™‰πŸ€£πŸ€£

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 14th, 2022-16:11
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Wow. I love this one.

 
 By: darmatgre-1 : August 12th, 2022-17:51
Simple yet so very complex. Aesthetically superb as well. Look forward to seeing more scans of this masterpiece. Darren
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Will be a pleasure to share more πŸ˜‰

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 13th, 2022-16:25
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A tremendous AP. I almost traded for one a year ago.

 
 By: MichaelC : August 12th, 2022-18:44
Enjoy Justin, this is a magnificent timepiece!
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Wow I didn’t know about this amazing AP my friend

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : August 12th, 2022-18:46
Huge Congrats and Excellent catch . Definitely a watch i like to see in person when possible πŸ™πŸ»πŸ€© another masterpiece to your amazing collection
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Yes Ron, this came out a decade ago and always fascinated me with how APRP did the movement and how much work went intl making this piece...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 14th, 2022-11:06
it is truly a technical tour de force and the finishing / architecture is truly TOP, rivaling some of the best Independents. I am sure you would like it when you see it. I found a cool article written by SJX that showcases this piece which I will link bel... 
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I sure looks amazing and thanks for the link my friend. Definitely a watch I would love to see in person.

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : August 14th, 2022-21:36
Its not a small watch but it looks great on your wrist πŸ€—πŸ‘ŒπŸ». A true masterpiece
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The Robin Escapement is a phenomenon. And I don't know how they finish those scalloped steel gears in the back...

 
 By: patrick_y : August 12th, 2022-20:02
How do they polish those concave scalloped steel gears in the back? I don't get it... It's amazing! Also... Put this watch on your nightstand at night. And on a very quiet night, you'll realize how loud the Robin Escapement is! Makes me wonder if the soun... 
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It was a little loud for me. But definitely a lot to like!

 
 By: patrick_y : August 14th, 2022-17:39
It was a lovely watch. The robin escapement mechanism isn't self starting sometimes. Meaning you sometimes have to gently shake the watch to get it to start working, even if it is fully wound it may not self start. Lovely piece.
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Another absolutely gorgeousοΏΌ piece!οΏΌ

 
 By: aperna : August 12th, 2022-21:36
It’s hard keeping up with you, I do enjoy and understand fully your new philosophy. Good for you, all the best my friend and wear it in the best of health
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Congratulations!

 
 By: andrea~ : August 12th, 2022-21:39
This is the kind of watch that reminds me why AP is my favorite holy trinity brand! Enjoy the heck out of it!
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It's a shame

 
 By: andrea~ : August 14th, 2022-13:07
I'd love to see some new complicated pieces from the brand that are not Royal Oaks, and most of all I'd love to see a comeback of the star wheel as a permanent piece in the collection
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OOF! That's breathtaking!

 
 By: andrea~ : August 14th, 2022-13:53
AP is sitting on so many classics from their past
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Super piece

 
 By: Cookies : August 13th, 2022-03:24
It looks like a computer mechanized.
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Something fishy here.....

 
 By: Halcro : August 13th, 2022-10:56
If you look at this movement with 'Google Lens'....there are many questions? Escher.... Fabrication...?
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Hmm...

 
 By: patrick_y : August 13th, 2022-18:41
The design of the metal plate resembles fish scales? I can see that if that's what you're trying to mean that. Escher? Are you saying M.C. Escher? The "mathematical artist" of the 20th century?
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Ah yes Patrick, that makes so much more sense and a DUH moment for me since I was lost with "halcro's" quote but will explain below...🀣🀣

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 13th, 2022-20:07
What I can say is the guillochΓ© pattern which is hand made indeed resembles fish scales as mentioned by "halcro" but it could also resemble a barleycorn pattern as well. The movement plate itself is made of solid gold instead of brass or German steel like...  
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I consider it "barley" as well...

 
 By: patrick_y : August 13th, 2022-20:23
I collected fountain pens at a young age and this barley pattern along with a pinstripe pattern was offered on pens. So I would call it barley as well. But what an amazing timepiece. Just fantastic!
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Too kind bro, many thanks 😊 πŸ™

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 14th, 2022-18:57
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Beautiful movement

 
 By: MPP : August 13th, 2022-18:27
Never seen an AP like this.
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What is the reference of this watch?

 
 By: Credor : August 14th, 2022-14:44
I have never seen it. I want to know more about it.
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It is called the Jules Audemars Direct Impulse Chronometer with a 6hz movement...see below for more info πŸ˜‰

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : August 14th, 2022-15:02
IMHO and putting it side by side with some of my other Independent pieces, I can pvjectively say that this particular piece is definitely comparable to some of the other top tier Indies from Romain Gauthier, Rexhep Rexhepi, Roger Smith, Voutilainen, Debet... 
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Wonderful watch

 
 By: kkwn98 : August 15th, 2022-15:26
It's an amazing piece you have there, both from a technological perspective and an aesthetic one. It's such a shame AP discontinued the Jules Audemars line. I remember this one well (it was not inexpensive and in striking watch territory) as well as the o... 
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Truly a tour de force in the AP world!!

 
 By: pfang56 : August 18th, 2022-17:48
Congrats on this significant piece - it's a marvel of chronometry, finishing, and haute horologerie. Enjoy it very much!!! A dream watch for sure, Peter
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