Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars handwound high-beat chronometer.
Just two photos of this marvel: Absolutely stunning. Best, Nicolas ...
Don't recall seeing this one before!
Quite a combination of sports and classical design elements....
I think it is (the high beat gives it away)
That is such a special piece of horology, based on a Robbins escapement if I recall correctly. Shame that AP did not invest further, I sure there are issues to be worked out. That is always the case, but I think it would be worth it
the original from 2006-no5 in tradition d'excellence-ref 26066pt.00.do28cr.01-1 of 20. 43600 vph escapement
with the robert robin (1742-1809) former horologer of king louis XVI- escapement invented in 1791-which was lubrication free. ...
Incredible.
I haven't seen this before, but it reminds me very much of the style of the Breguet Tradition collection. I like it a lot. The finishing looks very nice on this but the aesthetic choices are also very cool. Thank you for these remarkable photos!
A tad thick but super cool looking...
...I believe someone on this forum has/had one? Maybe Patrick Y?
Ahh yes!
AP does a fantastic job with escapements. Hope they can re introduce this model! Peter
Super interesting
This is such an interesting watch, and very attractive too. The quality of the detailing and movement finishing is excellent. The watch is a bit bulky, but it's equal to much of the high end independent watchmaking that is celebrated today. In my opinion,...
Wow, I have never seen this
This is really something special. The details as well as the horological engineering.... it's weird how a brand like AP has ceded this higher grounds to independents. I wish AP would flex more occasionally. Why not take these skills but revisit them in a ...