Audemars Piguet

hans_jorgen_1968
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Great with a little contest

Brilliant idea Thomas

I have no chance, but for the spirit, will I give it a go anyway

1. name three unique or unusual design elements shown in the picture

- placement of constant seconds sub-register at 12 o'clock (but also seen on other limited editions)

- 15-second partition on constant seconds sub-register

- hour indices on main register

- "hollow" minute and hour hands (as seen also on ROO Limited Edition Rubens Barrichello)

 2. name at least one of their design inspirations (field or activity or specific part or non-watch application or design)

-Formula 1 at sea, extreme yachting/sailing.

-Formula 1, aka Ferrari

3. guess the name of the new model

L’Hydroptère (No. 1 maybe..?)

For stating the world record for the a boat on the planet over 1 nautical mile

Hydrofoil trimaran sets a new world speed record of 50.17 knots (92.91 km/h)*, a wonderful gift from Alain Thébault, Thierry Lombard and their team to their new sponsor, Audemars Piguet. Hyères, France, Thursday November 12th 2009.

4. guess the case and bezel material of one of the models in the range

Carbon and titanium as the "L’Hydroptère"

Xtra: bonus points: name the case and bezel materials of all variations of the model range

Carbon and titanium as the "L’Hydroptère" but also:

Case Platinum, rose gold, forged carbon, titanium

Bezel Ceramic

5. name one of the two abstract design concepts that are used with great effect in the design of the watch (one is very evident from the sneak peak picture, the other is not so obvious in this crop)

- The 15 sec partition at the second hand, aka looking like a regatta countdown

- The need for speed, aka L’Hydroptère

Those where my guesses, may the best one win

Best regards

Hans