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Hands on opinion about the Code 11:59.
Today I decided to do a “drive by” to the AP Boutique, since I broke under the forums presure😜 and decided to buy the Montoya Titanium that I had on loan for a week.
I needed to order a new strap, and also a rubber strap so I can make it a bit more wearable in the New York humidity.
As I chatted with the sales rep, I inquired about the 11:59 chrono, the burgundy dial that is.
Initially when introduced, I wasn’t at all impressed, I thought the legibility wasn’t all that good, but this new dial proved me wrong (or maybe AP changed something)😉
So my initial opinion is that the watches dial is truly impressive, different nuances of burgundy can be seen, and due to the crystal’s construction, I had no problem reading the time, which for me personally is very important!
But what impressed me the most was the solidity of the movement, something I haven’t experienced only in a handful of chronographs.
The Start/Stop Reset pushers are spot on, no jumping in the chrono hand or the small seconds hand, all accurate, precise regardless of how many times I activated the function, also the crown’s position selector is spot on, once pulled it has that precise firm jump right in the appropriate function.
The movement is mostly machine finished, but the chronograph mechanism is all arranged in on line which is something I haven’t seen before, and it’s a very nice visual effect.
As we know it’s a flyback mechanism with progressive minute hand (doesn’t jump at each minute) but what I didn’t know was, that it has a hacking seconds function, something I hugely appreciate in a modern watch.
The attention to precision in this movement is truly impressive!
The only fault I found, if I can call it that, is the chronograph pushers are a bit short, or to recessed in the mid case, but not a disqualifier at all!
As a closing thought I feel that with this movement, AP created a very impressive chronograph!
One day I would love to add this piece to my watchbox...
Apologies for the subpar pictures...
Hands on opinion about the Code 11:59.
No offense
No offense taken, we all have different tastes
First off, major congrats on the Montoya in Titanium, I do think it's a terrific choice! ;-) As for the Code, it looks like they have made some substantial improvements on the dial side...
Thank you for the kind words, I definitely will as soon as the strap arrives!
I'm with you
I want to be very clear, NO HATE
I see your point and I agree with most of your points.
Honestly, it looks like a Michael Kors watch..
As they say, different strokes for different folks!
I like where it’s headed. I’m wondering though if they can do away with those circular borders on the sub registers..
I see your point about the circles but I feel that if absent , it would make the subdials less legible.
Probably why I prefer the time (sadly with date) version as the dial is brought into more prominence. No doubt about the movement. Lots to really like about this one. Also, I think the initial storm of negative comments have already subsided..
First of all, Congrats on the JPM! I am very happy for you, that is just one of the coolest ROO and my favorite! As for the Code 11.59, I am a lover since its unveil BUT...
THE DATE! Hahahaha, I know how you feel about it...!
I looked at these as well, both the HMD and the Chrono
I share your observations, the dial design can use some improvements, and I find the case a bit tall due to the barrel structure.
It is a robust mvmt. Is it a game changer - No. Is it better than competitors- No.
If you have time check out the naked watchmaker site where Peter Speak dismantles the movement and tells his opinion about it.
Thanks for your detailed post and opinions.
Now with the new dial, I am starting to like it more! Although, I now wish for the hands to change and for the watch to be generally cheaper :p
I didn’t like the Code 11:59 collection the first time I saw the CAD drawings
