500 piece LE, modeled after a 1940s chronograph, but not a replica. I totally love it, even the 2-tone, which is usually a no go for me. $50k, so not inexpensive. M4
The price may be a bit optimistic given the market conditions, but for a lot of us, the first desirable dress AP in a long time. If not a sales darling, the press will be dying to get their hands on this to review. I would wear this with joy, as the 1940s...
The steel, rose, and gilt make a dissonant harmony of another age. The movement, however, really seems posed to carry AP forward, and is beautiful in form and finish.
I’m not a two-tone guy, but this will appeal to many others. Maybe I’m asking for too much but, at this price point, part of me thinks that it should be manually-wound.
I like the vintage dial, but don’t love the two-tone case, although I suspect it will be popular. Also would prefer a manual, not automatic, movement. Could be just the reflection off the dial, but the rose gold seems to have a copper tint. Pricing seems ...
As far as distribution strategy, although AP is calling it a LE, it's a 500 piece run so they'll be around for quite awhile (especially at $50k each). M4 ...
...with a couple of caveats. The rose gold is a bit too 'brassy' to me. Personally I would have preferred yellow gold over platinum or white gold at this price. The yellow of the dial and the hour/minute hands could use a bit more contrast. And the univer...