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Much better!

 

After AP have now definitely corrected the initial design mishaps of the Code 11.59 by very substantially improving - and even perfecting - the dial texture, hands, indexes, date window and inner flange, they can now start thinking about adding a steel and/or gold bracelet that would nicely match the case shape and design. If they get the bracelet right, they might be looking at another modern icon in addition to their Royal Oak! In any case, this evolved Code 11.59 “2.0“ has now set them on a good trajectory of now having finally developed a “house style” of design that Vacheron and Patek still have not found (outside of their integrated sports watches). AP are doing a of things right at the moment and I am truly happy for them! It’s also time for them to upgrade their movement finishing on their sub-60k offerings as the mechanically executed finishing is simply not worthy of a “Holy Trinity” maison. 

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A bit more refined, maybe. But for me boring and generic looking ...

 
By: als1678 : February 2nd, 2023-18:25
Wasn't code 11.59 created to break boundaries? Those models convey vintage vibes that totally do not make sense for the collection. Just my opinion based on the renderings!

It could only get better

 
By: Blue and White : February 2nd, 2023-18:27
Definitely an improvement - considering where the Code has come from, it could not be much worse though

I am here in Le Brassus on the client trip and

 
By: Chicolini : February 2nd, 2023-18:35
able to see all the novelties in person. A real treat! Staying on the new AP Hotel. Snow all around. Today we saw part of the collection and tomorrow we travel for the day to Le Locle to see the Grand Complications. Sounds exciting!

SLGH017 Birch Dials

 
By: xxn : February 3rd, 2023-09:39
are surely worth considering if shortlisting with Code 11:59, both are ‘evolution’ for their respective brands

I think I like

 
By: Thomas_3 : February 2nd, 2023-19:18
the "basket weave" (for lack of a better word) dial.

king seiko, anyone?

 
By: Lankysudanese : February 2nd, 2023-19:30
Thanks for sharing, but AP continues to excel in underwhelming me with their new offerings.

They're still not addressing the real problem

 
By: andrea~ : February 2nd, 2023-20:06
41mm is way too big 35-38 is the way to go Also I prefer the hands on older models.

Agree!

 
By: Krinck : February 3rd, 2023-07:54
I’m exceptionally tired of the 41-42 mm craze, 38 is the sweetspot for a dress/time&date only watch and 40 mm for a sports watch. I don’t even consider the larger ones.

I like it

 
By: Eikþyrnir : February 2nd, 2023-21:28
I like it very much as a matter of fact! Still some ways to go but they are getting there Thanks for showing!

This beige Code is the best of the Code releases, IMHO

 
By: ArmisT : February 2nd, 2023-23:59
Love the ceramic midcase. This must be the Code equivalent of the taupe ROO. I wish the green version also had ceramic body. Source: AP website ...  

Huge improvement!

 
By: blau : February 3rd, 2023-02:58
I'm still not totally convinced but I'm certainly warming

You know, I'm a pretty nice guy in general

 
By: blau : February 3rd, 2023-11:30
But when it comes to $20k+ watches, I don't mind being hard to please!

Agreed, that’s how it should be👌🏽

 
By: ArmisT : February 3rd, 2023-14:11
I was just reflecting yesterday how standards for what is “basic”/“entry level” has changed so much that it seems $50-$60k is soon to be accepted as entry. We don’t get into pricing discussions here, appropriately, so just saying this as a sign of times…a... 

I’m trying very hard to like the Code

 
By: Mr.Gatsby : February 3rd, 2023-12:11
But very objectively I do not understand the dial design. The case I get it. But the dial no. It’s pretty boring to me. Best Gatsby

Did the Starwheel do anything for you?

 
By: MichaelC : February 3rd, 2023-13:50
I see the CODE case as best for that type of watch. If they plucked the exact new dial and layout and put it in a steel Royal Oak, I would still go for the CODE 11.59 model.

Fully agreed

 
By: blau : February 3rd, 2023-15:48
I thought the Starwheel dial worked BEAUTIFULLY with the Code case and is the only dial they've put with it that I'd say that about. Which is to say: the complicated mechanistic look of the Code case calls for a dial that brings the same vibe.

The Starwheel is an interesting one

 
By: Mr.Gatsby : February 3rd, 2023-17:46
Agree that it seems to work with the CODE’s round case. Best, Gabriel

Love, love, love these!

 
By: systematic.entropy : February 6th, 2023-18:29
Ten out of ten on everything about the re-design! Spectacular!

Much improved

 
By: Tony-GB : February 11th, 2023-07:48
That blue dial is absolutely gorgeous. The hands and indices are a huge improvement.

Much better!

 
By: Abu Alex : February 17th, 2023-17:12
After AP have now definitely corrected the initial design mishaps of the Code 11.59 by very substantially improving - and even perfecting - the dial texture, hands, indexes, date window and inner flange, they can now start thinking about adding a steel an...