Audemars Piguet

We (Magnus & Oliver) would like to provide you with our – subjective – in-depth impressions of Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 novelties – particularly the latest accession to the Audemars Piguet Millenary collection and a few new members of the Audemars Pi...  

Is it a real novelty or just a new variation of something outstanding? …… To us, the Millenary Minute Repeater in red gold is AP’s highlight of the show this year. We have lots to talk about this. We were cheating a bit: technically, the AP Millenary Minu...  

Well, I love the Millenary... not all, the 4101 and the MR... and I was seduced by the beauty of this complicated watch. The sound is pure but its volume could have been improved IMHO. Thanks! Fx

... of this golden version with the titanium one? I consider this to be among the most attractive repeaters on the market, and design-wise, I prefer the solid, heat-blued hands over the skeletonized ones of the titanium version. Thanks for presenting this... 

but unfortunately there was no titanium version available. But, judging from our experience with chiming watches (e.g. the Blancpain GMT Reveil) titanium has some amazing acoustic properties to exploit. So, yes, a comparison would be great fun! Thanks, Ma... 

to the Ti version some years ago. From my memory I would say the Ti versions was louder but the RG version had a warmer sound and was more to my taste. Still I would like to listen to them side by side, one day :-) Oliver

Now, this is our next eye-opening model: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon in WHITE! Who could have expected it? We are so used to the black models across the board globally, but white models are getting popularity. But this white and g...  

and at the end... it works well thanks to the contrast it creates! A very appealing watch despite its very large size (and the shape of the strap). Fx

Thanks for the pleasant read and the bountiful pics!

Those were the days ...! 21 years ago AP shocked the watch world with a new watch, unprecedented: the (then!) humongous 42mm Royal Oak Offshore . A strong watch, heavy, with presence thanks to the prominent use of rubberised accents (bezal seal, pushers, ...  

And for me, a super evolution of the ROO 42mm. I love the blue version and in each case... the improved perceived quality. Thanks for the pics and words! Fx

A great new update to this classic. I'm definitely saving these pics for future viewing!

Let's start (again) with a look back into AP's history - which proves one fact: Watches for women have a long and strong history at Audemars Piguet! Two novelties were presented this year, both in 41mm and with admirable gem-setting work, the Royal Oak Au...  

Lastly we have the most affordable lady’s Royal Oak in the line-up: the Royal Oak Offshore Quartz : 37mm diameter, 11.1mm thickness, stainless steel or rose gold case. The diamond-set bezel and crown are both rubber-clad. Again, here are white dial and (r...  

Hey, these new simple ladies' models are REALLY interesting! I would love a men's version of this. Get rid of the diamonds, add a mechanical movement, maybe give the option of a ceramic bezel instead of rubber. Done - you have a very cool, minimal men's s... 

Audemars Piguet has once more demonstrated what it takes to keep a truly classic collection alive, the Royal Oak : develop the core ( Royal Oak ), add an avant-garde segment ( Concept Watch ), and add spice to the Offshore sports offerings. This allows a ...  

The key watches are the new version of the Offshore. You have to see the smile on the faces of the AD to understand that these 6 watches meet their expectations! And the other watches are surprising enough to bring an additional interest. But now... we wa... 

... and I did just a little. You two have done a tremendous job here. Thank you for that! I happened to have an opportunity to handle some of the novelties at Ginza Boutique and I will post the pics as the follow-up to yours in time. Thanks again. Like yo... 

Specifically the new black ceramic with anthracite dail.

as this report is only about watches we have seen in the metal. Sorry! By the way, welcome at PuristSPro! Oliver

as our appointment seemed to be a bit squeezed in … ;-) Still, we are happy with what we could catch. In the meantime, may we refer you to Thomas Mao's post on the ceramic watches? Just click here: CLICK Best, Magnus

But most of it is on the white ceramic which looks beautiful, but it's not for me. From the limited info/pics I can dig up on the net, I'm digging the anthracite dial, give the black ceramic more pop and contrast.

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I had the same problem but i was between the stainless steel and the forged carbon. The only recommendation I can tell you is to try both on and the one that fits you better thats the one!! Did that and think i did a good decision!! Best!

Outstanding coverage gentlemen. Thanks for taking the time to bring forth this most comprehensive report! It reveals many details for all of us.

Oliver

Thanks Oliver and Magnus for sharing this in-depth view of the AP SIHH watches. Great photos as usual. I agree witht that it would have been nice to see a surprise piece like a starwheel but perhaps they are saving it for a later date. Regards, ED-209