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Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars handwound high-beat chronometer.

Nov 02, 2024,17:15 PM
 

Just two photos of this marvel: 










Absolutely stunning. 

Best,

Nicolas

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I think it is (the high beat gives it away)

 
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : November 2nd, 2024-17:30
That is such a special piece of horology, based on a Robbins escapement if I recall correctly. Shame that AP did not invest further, I sure there are issues to be worked out. That is always the case, but I think it would be worth it

the original from 2006-no5 in tradition d'excellence-ref 26066pt.00.do28cr.01-1 of 20. 43600 vph escapement

 
By: golden hands : November 2nd, 2024-18:45
with the robert robin (1742-1809) former horologer of king louis XVI- escapement invented in 1791-which was lubrication free. ...  

Incredible.

 
By: indignantdenial : November 2nd, 2024-20:03
I haven't seen this before, but it reminds me very much of the style of the Breguet Tradition collection. I like it a lot. The finishing looks very nice on this but the aesthetic choices are also very cool. Thank you for these remarkable photos!

Ahh yes!

 
By: pfang56 : November 2nd, 2024-20:36
AP does a fantastic job with escapements. Hope they can re introduce this model! Peter

Super interesting

 
By: jmpTT : November 2nd, 2024-22:29
This is such an interesting watch, and very attractive too. The quality of the detailing and movement finishing is excellent. The watch is a bit bulky, but it's equal to much of the high end independent watchmaking that is celebrated today. In my opinion,... 

Wow, I have never seen this

 
By: The Berlin Flatline : November 5th, 2024-07:12
This is really something special. The details as well as the horological engineering.... it's weird how a brand like AP has ceded this higher grounds to independents. I wish AP would flex more occasionally. Why not take these skills but revisit them in a ...