Just thought I'd share some photos of an often forgotten classic: the steel AP Huitième from the 80's powered by Jaeger's fine automatic base movement ticking in so many AP's. The size of 40mm chosen back then makes it still a perfect dress watch today. S...
I was very lucky to find such a nice piece in top condition... Couldn\'t resist. Given a bit of love and a new strap from the AP Service Centre and that\'s what I got back!
Michael and Ken - there\'s actually a nice one for sale in Italy (Chrono24), the only non-Chronograph piece I can see currently and it comes with a clasp. The way to your goal is where half the fun is... Good luck!
This beautiful watch encompasses everything I personally find really attractive in a watch. Clear, clean dial, three hands ( plus or preferably minus a date ) And of the highest quality. But in my own, admittedly irrational view ( I guess we all have some...
There have been indeed models of the Huitième family without the "Audemars Piguet" arching over the dial - but in terms of elegance and simplicity, the three hand versions seemed the most compelling to me, and I agree with your assessment in that respect....
Glad you like these Huitièmes, they\'re surely not the first line that comes to mind when talking AP but have a lot going for them nonetheless... The fact that this line as well as the "Eduard Piguet" have been discontinued makes them all the more special...