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The Audemars Piguet Metropolis was available in Platinum, Pink Gold and White Gold
Audemars Piguet introduced the Metropolis model at the SIHH 2001 with the platinum case.
The platinum case version is Ref. 25919PT.00.D002CR.01. Later on a pink gold version (also with white dial, Ref. 25919OR.00.D002CR.01) and a white gold version (black dial, Ref. 25919BC.00.D002CR.02) became also available.
The case with a diameter of 39mm is quite tapered. Compared to the Master Control case of Jaeger-LeCoultre the Audemars Piguet looks quite a bit smaller.
For extensive period reviews of the Metropolis model Italian watch magazines have to be consulted. L'Orologio (N. 103/Gennaio 2002) listed pros and cons. Pros were: complication watch with a truly new design which is also thrilling; really interesting and innovative movement combining a perpetual calendar with GMT; an "investment" also for collectors. The one Con ("not everybody will recognise and appreciate the value") was in a way turned into a Pro by stating this to be rather its greatest value/merrit.
I also like the Metropolis for its unusual design, with the watch still appearing discreet on the wrist. The curved and satin brushed case helps a lot with this.
Sorry for the uncleaned and not set watches in the photos!
Björn
An AP less commonly seen - the Jules Audemars Metropolis 25919
Over the last days I managed the odd moment of peace and quiet and went on some online exploration - who would have thought - about watches And discovered an AP I have never seen before - the Jules Audemars Metropolis Ref. 25919. While world timers occasi...
Not an owner, but it’s a great watch that still looks fresh.
Really great value for a big-3 perpetual calendar, if you can find one. And the skeletonized rotor is the cherry on top of a wonderful ultra thin movement. Cheers, John
Thanks a lot John!
Any idea when these were in production? Something also tells me not many were made...
A watch I always liked. At the point to consider it. Perpetual Calendar + World Time is great in my opinion, and the design of this watch is top.
As John mentioned it, the work on the rotor is a delight. Best, Nicolas
Thanks Nico!
Need to then find a close-up of the rotor Some non-RO/ROO gems hiding in the collection, too!
This one was always one of my favorites of the "Jules Audemars" ! 😍
As far as I know, its from 2006 - at least my picture on my HD says this... 😉
Thanks a lot, MCG :)
If you have better pictures you can share that would be great! Ownership experience, too?
Just thought you had one...
From your picture on the HDD comment 😊 Not a problem at all and thanks for checking!
Saw it in production years ago while touring AP.
Fun watch, alway thought I wanted one but other AP’s got in the way.
Have always loved this watch...
...along with the Equation of Time that has a similar feel to it. The distorted numerals on the dial of this one are pure genius.
Definitely an interesting feature!
It seems there has been quite some numeral experimentation with the Jules Audemars line over the years 👍🏻
The Audemars Piguet Metropolis was available in Platinum, Pink Gold and White Gold
Audemars Piguet introduced the Metropolis model at the SIHH 2001 with the platinum case. The platinum case version is Ref. 25919 Later on a pink gold version (also with white dial, Ref. 25919) and a white gold version (black dial, Ref. 25919) became also ...
Who else but our absolute masters on the subject of world timers :)
I somehow hoped you had one Thanks so much for your concise analysis and pictures - very much appreciated! Definitely gaining in appeal seeing your great shots! 👌🏻
Thank you for the information, Bjorn. I have to agree with your comments as well as
L'Orologio: the Metropolis was not popular in the marketplace when it was introduced and a current production model, hence not many were produced. But this bodes well for "collectors" - underappreciated and misunderstood production models tend to offer th...
A model you should seriously consider...
Happy 2018, Kristjan! Not produced in large numbers, with a two very unique features that make it stand out in a crowded secondary market - 1. The world timer QP combination 2. The beautiful dial, which at once is eye catching and stunningly detailed, wit...
Thanks a lot for the additional detail, Thomas!
I may well try and find one At the moment it’s the exploratory phase of what the principal acquisition of 2018 could be. Then it’s narrowing it down and hunting for one My initial post here included a question of several chronographs I was looking at as a...
Because it was not popular while current...
It represents tremendous value today. Funny how great designs can have a second (and glorious!) life... I have a Millenary chronograph to show you (and share with the AP forum) Cheers, TM
Another WT+PC: GP WW PC
Thank you for sharing this great and less known piece! I would like to take the opportunity to remember also one of the few World Time + Perpetual Calendar alternatives, the GP WW PC. Picture credit of Nicolas www.watchprosite.com www.watchpro...
It is a unique model.
I always adored the "domed" affect created by the numerals and dial guilloche. I believe it first appeared in AP print in 2004. A photo from that catalog: ...
Thanks a lot for adding this great photo, Michael!
As you say, the effect is quite something Must try and locate one to check it out in person!
I always keep this AP at the back of my mind. I don’t know why but its “globe” effect is really desirable (at least for me). I won’t pull the trigger (too many projects before this one) but I would be really glad to wear it
As you mentioned, the fact to combine a perpetual calendar and a world time complication is truly rare which gives a supplementary appeal to this timepiece. Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks a lot, Alkiro!
Curious to see what projects will materialise before this one I agree with the globe appeal and the desirable combination of complications 🌍
Can anyone explain how the world time feature functions?
Does the disk move or is it a diagram only
I guess Bjoern is best qualified...
But I believe the hour disc moves for the world time
The world time display of the Metropolis model is fully functional and integrated into the movement
The world time display is connected to the main time display but seperately adjustable. Audemars Piguet offered in the 1940s a "worldtimer" with the time zones only printed on the dial, like a table to read from. The Metropolis model is the only wristwatc...
Very interesting. Thank you
When I was at the museum recently I remarked about the absence of WTs which seemed odd given the brand's history of making complicated watches (and especially with what Patek has done with world time watches). The version with the printed scale always mak...
Yeah
Your post inspired me to look deep in my watch box.... and look what I found: The 25919 is a very interesting watch, combining Worldtime display with perpetual calendar... So, aside from the hyped Royal Oak line AP produces highly interesting complicated ...
Thanks a lot for chiming in, Runie!
And a great piece Thanks for the details and your wonderful pictures!