AP's world time “mnemonic” dials
In the 1940s, Audemars Piguet created a few watches with a dial designed like the " observatory dials ", i.e. with small seconds at 9 o'clock & another, purely static subdial at 3 o'clock featuring, instead of a precision or observatory mention, a tim...
Nomos? Ok, I see why you would say that, but Nomos watches are so clean,
so "cold" (to me), that I would say these AP are Nomos, if you like, but... with a soul and a heart (silly, I know, and very personal, but it's what comes to my mind)... Best, Emmanuel
I'm so glad you love them too!
Here the WT "complication" is completely static (can we even call it a true "complication"?), but this static subdial has such a charm and the watches are so appealing... My favorite could be the steel/gold claw lugs Rio Janeiro, if only it had the arrow ...
Very well said: it’s mimicking, but with style,
and the watches are so appealing. Best, Emmanuel
Here the mix of observatory dial layout
and timezone chart works so well! And the cases are beautiful, especially those with teardrop or claw lugs.
Yes, it’s quite a unique take on the WT “complication”
and the watches have so much charm! My favorite would be the steel/gold Rio Janeiro if only it had the arrow pointing the reference city (why is it missing?)! Best, Emmanuel
Serious AP posts today, quattro.
Incredible stuff -- dial design, movements, case variety, etc. Wonderful to see...
Yes, my AP nostalgia needed soothing
and these watches are a balm for my heart. No other major brand has turned its back on its past to such an extent. I hope AP will wake up someday. Best, Emmanuel
Lots of novelties in history....
Reinforces to me that AP has an incredible library of inspiration for future models. Maybe one day? Peter
Let’s hope so, Peter.
This incredible library of inspiration is just waiting to be remembered. Best, Emmanuel