Correct my friend and I must correct myself as well...it is a direct impulse escapement which is lubricant free. This particular movement is 6hz (high frequency) snd from my recollection, it was UBER accurate in both timing and deviation π
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...
Another horological home-run pick-up, Justin. Wasnβt 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Itβs 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
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
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?
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!
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...
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...
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