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The JPM elicited very strong reaction when it was released

 

Hi, Nico,

The JPM was (one of) the first piece from the Phillip Vaptzerof era, a true high point of audacity and design in the Royal Oak and Offshore timeline.

AP frequently did a sub-series "Friends and Family" within a larger limited edition.

Ironically the JPM elicited quite a few uncomplimentary initial reactions when it was released. ..

Cheers,

TM

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Off Shore Juan Pablo Montoya... Signed.

 
By: amanico : July 10th, 2016-00:21
I didn't know that there was a limited edition in the limited edition. I just discovered that a few " JPM ", 20, according to Antiquorum, had the JPM signature on their case back. Each time I see one, I regret having let mine go. What a cool Royal Oak! Be...  

JPM is truly special!

 
By: KMII : July 10th, 2016-01:22
One of the few that I noticed even back then - I have to say the strap was what piqued my interest back in the day. Years and years before PuristSPro, of course

Quite enjoyed JPM as a driver, too :)

 
By: KMII : July 10th, 2016-02:48
They are mostly a bit more anodyne these days, with the possible exception of Kimi

The JPM elicited very strong reaction when it was released

 
By: ThomasM : July 10th, 2016-06:52
Hi, Nico, The JPM was (one of) the first piece from the Phillip Vaptzerof era, a true high point of audacity and design in the Royal Oak and Offshore timeline. AP frequently did a sub-series "Friends and Family" within a larger limited edition. Ironically... 

Thanks for your feedback, Thomas. Interesting to see that...

 
By: amanico : July 10th, 2016-06:57
Some watches receiving " a cold welcome " have their hour of glory after a while. I always loved that one. For its elements of style borrowed to automotive universe in a quite inspired way, in my opinion. Best, Nicolas

Saw that Antiquorum had 2 of these JPMs in their weekend auction

 
By: Joepny : July 10th, 2016-17:48
The signed one found a buyer but the other one was unsold. I am partial to colored gold so the RG JPM is probably the only ROO that I would consider.

Yes, as Thomas mentioned, it's definitely a "friends and family" edition.

 
By: BABKA : July 12th, 2016-19:10
I saw the 48mm rose gold Arnold All Stars version with "To our Governator" on the back. That was quite the special piece. However, the JPM ain't too shabby either

I share the same liking for JPM LE...

 
By: orangedial : July 13th, 2016-18:29
particularly the Ti model which is light and very comfortable on the wrist. To me, JPM had set a new design milestone for the ROO line when it was introduced in the 90s, with many strong design elements still influencing the line. The "Friends and Family"...