Audemars Piguet

Dear fellow AP fans, To celebrate the official launch of this long awaited forum dedicated to all things Audemars Piguet, how about a fun contest? We all know how much PuristS love to scrutinize even the smallest details. So, pull out those virtual loupes...  

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OK. [ girds loins ] 1. Unique or unusual design features: - placement of constant seconds sub-register at 12 o'clock - unique design of minutes/hours hands - slanted backs of honeycomb partitions on dial - unusual hour indices on main register - 15-second... 

... I give my answers, fingers crossed 1 hands, special degrading tapisserie, minute track; 2 Ferrari F1; 3 Alonso; 4 titanium/ceramic; platinum/ceramic; RG/ceramic; 5 two pieces dial, special tachyimetric bezel. Do I win something? ;-) Happy new year to ... 

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Ok, this contest got my creative juices flowing. Here's what I predict this special edition will be all about. 1. name three unique or unusual design elements shown in the picture * The usual patisserie dial of the Royal Oak Offshore timepieces, while hav... 

Very intriguing guesses... TM

Hi TM, A great way to ring in the new year and kick off the AP forum! I've been really looking forward to the teaser shots. Not exactly sure what model this sneak peek is, but here's my guess: 1. Three Unique or unusual design elements: First are the he h... 

Starwheel? Holding my breath too!

Given your hint on ThePuristS AP site, I guess it's not an ROO for Trulli. How about for Sebastien Buemi? He's Swiss and (I think) was the first ambassador signed up by Phillipe Merk. Am I closer? :P Regards, ED-209

thank you thomas for inputting the time and effort to create this new contest. personally i ve no clue, but here are my best guesses... 1. first: the hands, i think the end part is luminescent. second: the subdial at 12 with the 15 marking. i am guessing ... 

Hi, Sys, Thanks for trying! My thought is the very act of going through this exercise is fun and worthwhile! Right or wrong is not that important, afterall, the world will know on Jan. 18. Who knows? some of these ideas, even if not right for this piece, ... 

Great contest, Thomas! Here are my initial guesses: 1. Unusual design elements...the hour and minute hands, the beveling of the waffle dial and outer ring (by the minute hand), the subdial for seconds at the twelve o'clock position is unique and appears t... 

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Quite a wonderful contest. Haven't got a chance, but here goes... 1. unique design elements: usually in the Offshore, the waffle-iron dial has the squares raised and the borders pressed down. Here, the borders of the squares are raised, as though a grill ... 

Thanks!

All very mysterious... AP magic all around...

1. The 3 unique or unusual design elements: - unusual hour indices on main register - unusual indicator for seconds sub-register (no numbers, radial pattern, 15 sec arch) - unusual use of the colours 2. Design inspirations: -F1 racing, as per minutes sub-... 

Hello, Thanks Thomas for the very challenging contest. Regarding my answers and thoughts for each question: #1. 1st detail .... include box texture on the dial that has a slanted directional bottom on each square. 2nd detail include first time angular cut... 

Thanks for participating! Hey, hope your year has gotten off to a bang up start! TM

1. Unique or unusual design features: a. unique design of minutes/ hour hands-luminosity also appears different b. slanted surfaces of tapiserrie dial -the dial is in fact of more 3D than the past c. Arc on the 1-15 of the seconds sub-dial at 12 d. the ad... 

1. three unique or unusual design element a. the red dial – normally the squares are raised, and this dial has the squares depressed, plus they are slanted. b. hour indices – they are only partially filled (normal indices are usually filled wi... 

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...  

1-the chono seconds design, sunburst design with the 1st quarter marked. The design of the hands. The sculpted squarre between 1h and 2h marker, in the black part. 2- Clearly is inspired from the Barrichello ( the magnifiar of the date and the hands espec... 

... am i hot or still cold? K.

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The contest ends this Thus 9a Los Angeles time. All entries are eligible for a random drawing for a consolation prize (still very nice!) Winner (must follow all contest rules! And be persons of honor not to cheat! I know some have improperly violated the ... 

Before I begin, I just wanted to thank you and the friendly folks at AP for giving us a sneak preview of one of their upcoming releases. Ok, so here goes!!! 1. Three unique design elements: The chrono minute counter with its sunburst like guillochage, the...  

It can't hurt to try again, so here goes....... 1. Unusual design elements...the hour and minute hands, the beveling of the waffle dial and outer ring (by the minute hand), the sunburst subdial for seconds at the twelve o'clock position is unique and appe... 

Thanks for the challenge, Thomas. Here is my try: 1. Different colours of the subdials (minute counter has another colour than permanent second), shape of the hands, frame for the date loupe, subdials and date loupe seem to be attached to the seconds scal... 

1. The subdial on 12 o'clock position with the 15 second mark. The hand design. The dial pattern is indented. 2. Ferrari 458 Italia 3. The Italia. 4. Titanium case with ceramic bezel. 5. Automobile dashboard. I'm not familiar with AP brand at all. Just pa...