pfang56
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Yes, and more!
So different than IWC is that the AP crown can individually set each indicator independently! While there is an elegance and simplicity with the IWC, it's pretty nifty to be able to change multiple functions independently - simply by changing the position or the direction of the crown.
And 50m water resistance!!! Hallelujah!
Peter
WOW, thanks for sharing and notifying us !
Please describe them a bit and what are your thoughts ?
High level...
Awesome "first semester" of releases - I think the star of this release is the new in house QP movement, where all indicators (time, day, month, year, moon, week) can be individually controlled by the crown. A bit different than the IWC - where all indica...
Absolutely agree!
OW is another of AP's original firsts in the watchmaking world. I'm actually glad they have retired the 5135 - as it is based on a design that is over 30 years old - and I'm hopeful they look at openworking new models with new approaches soon! Peter
I just received some press images, but I am headed to a job site.
Timing has never been a strong suit! Thanks for posting, Peter.
Ha indeed, same here
I do have some photos, but I think media has done a much better job. I will try my best to share the experience at the AP Social Club later - but all in all, I think some of you probably know - there are many outstanding collectors who not only have the u...
Fantastic, thanks for the pictures.
And I understand that the perpetual calendar functions are all set through the crown, IWC style. All the best, Jon
Yes, and more!
So different than IWC is that the AP crown can individually set each indicator independently! While there is an elegance and simplicity with the IWC, it's pretty nifty to be able to change multiple functions independently - simply by changing the position...
My pleasure!
And perhaps surprisingly, they are both based on the now discontinued 5135 movement, which has the old pushers! Peter