AP Black Panther 250ex
I find it really well done and would like to discover it on my wrist before giving my feelings ;-) ...
Completely agree.
And unfortunately I feel the Panther ruins it. Everyone to their own of course.
Have you visited their website and seen the videos Nico?
I could watch them all day 👍
I already offered my feelings in the other thread
on the subject and am in something resembling shock, no awe. Cheers Marc
Having an early look...
42mm concept with a flying Tourbillon and ceramic bezel makes the watch extremely wearable on a day to day basis. The box itself is pretty exciting too. Pricing as I understand is relatively reasonable. Of course, the biggest question for aficionados will...
agree Peter, need to be judged after a second or even a third test on wrist.
Often, a novelty is growing on mind with time ;-)
I had a chance to see it in person...
Pretty incredible craftsmanship, finishing, details, etc. Sizing is perfect at 42mm and the Tourbillon cage is incredible. And a really cool box (it actually lights up)! Again, not for everybody. I also think there could have been equally successful if th...
Incredible..I wish i was there with you. Even though this one is not for me, I can really appreciate the level of craftsmanship behind that piece. It is directed towards an audience this forum understandably fails to recognize. There is a whole new breed.
...of serious collectors and comic con fans who don't give any heed to normal or traditional watches. You are correct- This will be lapped up by geeks and celebs who don't give 2 hoots about 15202 or 5711 or AHCI snobs. This def has a place in a collectio...
I'm with you Patrick. Bold, Artistic, Unique, very AP
Laser engrave a 44 Magnum or a 1911 on the dial and I am all in. But here, even though comic characters do nothing for me, the brand has created an exceptional timepiece.
Agree! What if it was not a BP?
Let's take for instance a skull - which is so popular these days. I think there is great potential with the lineup - it's also an excuse to "test the market" a little bit with some audacious designs. I get a feeling there will probably still be 250 happy ...
Exactly, Patrick. To each his own.
A gun for me, a car for you, other things for other folks. I never knock other peoples interests. I think it is incredible how much money was raised around today's event, what a positive story in a world of mostly doom and gloom. Bravo, AP. This brand is ...
Yes, part of a 15 years long work on AP's part.
Rap stars a decade ago and athletes carefully chosen such as Serena Williams and boxer Anthony Joshua. Now this. All to renew and continue building AP's efforts to grow a new and younger market for mechanical watches.
Damn ugly 🤢
I love how with the figurine and the central wheel are positioned ; Black Panther seems to be coming at you « balls out » 🤣
Mixed feelings
I believe it would have been better if the dial had stuck with color palette-driven themes and saved the explicit "Panther" branding for the caseback. Best, Tim
Is this a step closer to the Richard Mille segment?
Actually, after think about this further - could this be seen as AP's move to the RM segment? There are many of these rather special collaborations with RM leading to some pretty incredible valuations - but I imagine would not be ideal for most of us in t...
Thanks for sharing. Actually, I didn't know these and was just about to say that
RM was beginning to look downright respectable and sophisticated now in view of Leather Coat Man's Marvelization of that venerable brand AP is and used to present itself as. Cheers Marc
That's just the beginning.... There are so many heroes, so stay tuned, more LE
I don't like it, it's just a toy to praise a comic hero. Something you might expect to find on a fake watch stand The auction result...well, we all know how they work.
A true work of art, without question a very interesting and bold watch. Go to the website to really see it.
The video of the making of the panther is impressive. This isn't your father's cloisonné enamel lol. The coherence and execution are beyond reproach. Of course, like with all art it won't resonate with everyone, nor was it intended to. As FHB questioned D...
Well said, oyster case.
A lot of watch brands talk about being audacious, but few are. AP talks the talk and walks the walk. M4
An impressive timepiece,...
...although I am most probably not the target audience. Nevertheless I want to give credit to Mr. Bennahmias who certainly knows how to create headlines for the brand: a real marketing genius! This year's novelties have all been strong with me having the ...
Keep it under your cuff most of the time to avoid any embarrassment.
But especially at 6:30 H.
Jacob does it better!
Fitting super cheesy toy characters in mega dollar watches is an art, AP did not master the rules before breaking it here... The main problem is not the how the watch looks but its target audience... I wish FHB would keep some funding to increase his QC s...
AP’s CEO is hilarious in the Marvel x APP show...
...disguised as the French version of Morpheus 🤣🤣 He should change careers and consider acting 🎭
When the CEO thinks he is the star...
an not the Brand. They come, they go. Rolex is doing better-the brand is the star. I am really shocked...what a tastelessness. Hublot ok, that is their style from the beginning and that works for them. But Audemars Piguet? 🤦🏻♂️ Without the evergreen Roya...
Saw the video
on their homepage a few minutes ago. What an unbearable marketing trash... Undeserving for this great brand. Just my 2 cents. Best Tempus
AP at its worst...
I never would have thought that a member of the so called trinity would make a comic book watch that if I saw in Walmart toy section I wouldn’t pay more than $10 for as a gift for my son. They should be embarrassed imho. But that is just my opinion.
The metiers d'art, haute horologie and case making of this piece are at the highest level. Don't care for the design, no problem, but to characterize the piece in this way insults the craftsmen who made it imho.
Watch the videos on their website then tell me again about 10$ Walmart.
It is easy to overlook that all that effort when it is directed towards guilding a comic book character. I definitely get the dislike but hate i don't. I cud say something real mean in reply to that comment but reserve it. Maybe the OP really likes the..
.... brand and just kitchen sinked his emotions. We all expect something more towards our liking.
Exactly...this direction seems needless to most of us but I guess its remains unexplored. There is a huge fan base of these memorabilia - Comics, suits, costumes, cars, props fetch millions amongst collectors. Disney/Marvel is now milking this franchise..
...putting out some real (gud n bad) content. it is sure bet as far as ROI is concerned. But this moves impact on Brand equity remains to be seen.
Seriously?
Whoever buys this must be mentally challenged. This is a real joke. I’ve lost a ton of respect for AP. This is also the reason why I’ve gone on to collect independents.
My words have must been offensive to you
I do apologize. I just cannot agree with the watch. Enough said.
On the original thread I opined that there were many ways AP could brand with Marvel.
Placing a comic book action figure on the dial was the least appealing of options IMO. I suspected it would have dial colours paired with characters' costumes and perhaps a character engraved on a solid case back. While I'm not an AP aficionado, as a casu...
Getting celebrities on board to sell a product is always a mistake...
...when they fail, they tarnish the product. There are a few dubious celebrities in the promotion of this piece already. I'll never understand why watch companies use fictional characters and why the WIS community attach comic book nicknames. I always cha...
Maybe put black panther on the caseback instead a la Omega Snoopy? I’m thinking the patterns/texture of his armor would make for a nice dial a la tapisserie..
I’m trying to look back in history and see if pop culture reference on a watch ever made it big. Best I can think of is mickey mouse on a timex / genta and Snoopy on the Omega. Hard to pass judgement. 50 years on this earth made me realize that on every o...