Ancienne Le Brassus
1583
Echoing Nicolas' comment
I agree with you and Nicolas about marriage watches. I myself tend to be VERY suspect of these...and usually I tend to not like them at all, unless it is something that truly deserves to be recased. I saw one of the 62 movements made by seiko (the observatory chornometers) as a loose movement...it's gold case scrapped. That deserves a proper home 
But yes, I collect pocket watches, and never wear them- rather, they are desk clocks.... on my desk, never in my pocket!!
So this watch, I would appreciate a smaller case, ca. 40mm, and in red gold.. I think it would be quite spectacular... so maybe some day I'll do it. If my appreciation of it continues to grow as it has been in these last 4 years, then it'll probably be sooner rather than later!!
Thanks for your comment,
S
Something from 1895... that I wear weekly Part 1
Given Bernard Cheong's recent post on screws... and all his discussions about value. I thought I'd share a little piece of Audemars Piguet history that I wear weekly. Its the more formal companion to my AP RO ... and it is the watch, out all that I have, ...
Part II - more images
Here are some more images... showing the different qualities of this watch. Thanks for looking S ...
Part III - final look
Thanks again for looking, I hope you enjoy this very niece piece of AP history, S ...
This is Elegance with a Soul......
Thank you very much for these beautiful pictures. What a great "transformation", I love it. The dial is to die for, so is the marvellous movement. I find the inscription on the dial quite interesting, "Brassus" instead of 'Le Brassus" followed by "Geneva"...
interesting observation
Thank you for your comments! Much appreciated, I hadn't thought specifically about the Brassus and Geneva. I'll look into it more, but I know that the watch mas marketed for the US market. Hence why they have the 'adjusted' and 'Extra'. And the 'geneva' i...
Rarely seen AP...
...this beautifully built classic watch from AP breaks the public fixed image on RO only!
... agree!
That's why I think that the non-RO AP pieces are so interesting, There's really a side to AP that we don't see much on the web. I guess folks who buy an AP chronometer (the one currently on the market) aren't interested in sharing it much ;) But yes, Vint...
I think your current 'Paradise' environment is influencing what you see!! ;)
Thanks! And I hope you're enjoying Trieste! S
You'll have to vist the AP boutique... if you can reach it...
since you'll have to swim your way through people!! The AP RO skeleton they have there.. to die for!!! they'd love to see you there! And here's one that's focused on what was importat at that moment ;) S ...
very nice A-L-B!
Those intricate hands are cool, as they say, wear it in the best of health! -MW
Intriguing write-up of a fascinating watch!
Everyday I learn something new here from fellow Purists. Just wonderful.
Inspiring
Ancienne, This is one of the most touching and eloquent tributes to our shared passion that I've had the pleasure to read. Your words will stay with me for quite some time and resonate in my heart for even longer. Thank you for sharing this chapter of you...
thanks for your words
I really appreciate your comments! Its funny, each piece speaks to us in completely different ways... this one, a 'clunker' on the outside, but such an amazing movement and history on the inside .. that it's just very special. thanks again, and I'm glad t...
Thanks S! Beautiful piece, I look forward to the story on it!
I have a new and complete appreciation for vintage Audemars Piguet watches, and without question, I will look to add one or more in the future. The dial, hands, and movement on yours are sensational!
there was a thread once
About watches and friendships, can't remember who started it, but I was too busy to contribute at the time... but this watch set off a really great horological friendship with its previous owner. I'll have to set out the time to write up a post on HoMe :)...
As long as it is clear that it is a mariage watch, I have no problem with this kind of
Watch... At the contrary, I would say that I like that. Generous case, superb movement, nice dial, isn't that we are all running after? Just the fact that it didn't cmoe this way, in its time, to not fool anybody, and what's not to love? I saw this kind o...
Thank you Nicolas for making this point clear.
As I wrote, I look forward to the history of how this sample was created.
the case is not to bulky.. it clocks in at 41.5mm
So it is not like these 'hockey pucks' that are everywhere now ;) but yes... someday, if I could have Prescher or somebody like that recase it in a proper case, it woudl be nice... yet its happy where it is.. and I need to make a UN purchase... until anyt...
Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of history!
Stunning dial and mobement! :) When it comes to the recase I am a bit torn.... I prefer to keep watches original, but on the other hand. How often would I use a pocket watch. ..? Best Blomman
Echoing Nicolas' comment
I agree with you and Nicolas about marriage watches. I myself tend to be VERY suspect of these...and usually I tend to not like them at all, unless it is something that truly deserves to be recased. I saw one of the 62 movements made by seiko (the observa...
Beautiful. I was once a Julius Assman pocket watch man
As well as old Railroad USA Walthans and Hamiltons. I have an old B29 superfortress bomber's watch, also made beautifully...given to me from a late deceased pilot from the Pacific War.