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Fantastic posts. Many thanks for sharing.
Jul 06, 2010,02:45 AM
Glad to see they let you take pics of almost everything. They didn't to me. Maybe I looked a bit shady, he he
Very interesting report. It's been nice to see the carbon process, very nice. Thanks.
That "wood" case looks amazing, love it. Would love to see a piece wearing it.
Best.
Vte
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A wonderful day at AP in Le Brassus
By: pantherXXL : July 3rd, 2010-08:04
Dear all, this week I have visited AP in Suisse and have enjoyed a wonderful day, I would like to share with you I will try to comment the pics as good as I can, hoping that I got all the information at this day are right. If not please excuse or correct ...
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By: pantherXXL : July 3rd, 2010-08:11
Backside of the Team Alinghi – the first Carbon watch worldwide Middle layer piece of the Alinghi case. Case of the Concept 2 – great watch, but details will follow! A Grand Prix carbon case. A Bumble Bee case. The side parts of a Grand Prix. ...
Part 2: continued
By: pantherXXL : July 3rd, 2010-09:45
Now let’s get to the different complications. Here the pushers are checked and mounted. Here the precision of the movement of the more complicated movements is checked over severall days. Now let’s get to the real premium class – we are talking here of 80...
Part 2: continued 2 ...
By: pantherXXL : July 3rd, 2010-11:55
On this wheel finished watches are to be seen which are just put to an acid test. One of them we are allowed to view. Each customer of this watch will receive a somehow small piano which acts as a resonance room to enjoy more intensely the minute/hour rep...
Nice tour!
By: patrick_y : July 3rd, 2010-14:27
First of all, great post. Thank you for sharing your love and passion for watches! I feel very lucky to be able to see your photographs! A very impressive tour of the Audemars Piguet factory! Thanks for sharing your numerous photographs. I wonder what the...
Part 3: The old main building
By: pantherXXL : July 3rd, 2010-23:36
Part 3: The old main building From this place I was not allowed to take so many pictures, but some impressions I can give to you ... and here my absolute favourite watch, it just put me down to the floor. You need to see this watch live, pictures cannot t...
thanks ...
By: pantherXXL : July 3rd, 2010-23:38
thanks for your response yes i visit the ap museum but i don´t shoot photos ;(
I enjoyed your reports from AP very much!
By: dxboon : July 4th, 2010-22:06
Thank you for sharing the experience with us! I'd like to take the tour someday. Every time someone reports back on tours like this it gives me a greater appreciation of the watches we so love! Thanks again! Cheers, Daos
Thank you, Panther!
By: AlexSunrise : July 5th, 2010-14:55
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience, Panther! Amazing all the work that goes into crafting parts from carbon fiber! AP is truly a pioneer in many ways. Best regards, Alex
Thanks so much for the report
By: gazoz : July 5th, 2010-16:46
wish i had the pleasure of going and seeing it thnaks again the pics tell alot though serious watches from a Giant of the industry
Awesome Post...
By: hetins : July 6th, 2010-01:32
What an amazing post panther..beautiful pictures.
Fantastic posts. Many thanks for sharing.
By: VMM : July 6th, 2010-02:45
Glad to see they let you take pics of almost everything. They didn't to me. Maybe I looked a bit shady, he he Very interesting report. It's been nice to see the carbon process, very nice. Thanks. That "wood" case looks amazing, love it. Would love to see ...
Thanks for the report,
By: papillonwatchman : July 6th, 2010-07:45
nice picture's, brings back good memories Best, Michel
Awesome tour and report, Panther!
By: respo : July 12th, 2010-08:44
Thanks for posting this. It truly is amazing to see how much work goes into producing these small miracles. What a great opportunity to visit the manufacture. respo
WOW...
By: BABKA : July 6th, 2010-23:20
It's amazing how much work goes into these little works of art. Thanks for the wonderful report!
Visit to AP in Le Brassus
By: ED209 : July 3rd, 2010-18:21
Fantastic report pantherXXL. And great to see AP continuing the research with forged carbon and experimenting with different binders and particles mixed in. Did you have a chance to visit the AP museum during your visit? Regards, ED-209
Thanks for sharing...
By: Goh : July 5th, 2010-16:44
these photos and comments of your wonderful tour. Goh