This 1940s Audemars Piguet model features several wonderful details : Strong pierced “ spider ” lugs Bezel with four vertical prominences or “ guards ” protecting a thick crystal A hand-wound 13 ligne “ VZ ” movement : VZSS (small seconds) or VZSSC (cente
This is the cover of an Audemars Piguet brochure from 1971 . The AP monogram is composed of two watchmaking tools : a proportion compass (left) and a hacksaw (right) – a little saw used to openwork movement components. Below the monogram, the French text
A 39 RO Chrono was my 1st high horology watch some 20 years ago. I used it daily for about 2 years but at some point got frustrated for so many scratches that sold it and went to other brands. In my collecting journey I still had a couple of offshores but
If you notice the date wheel has already begun to engage. I was a little bit concerned because I never really seen this before. It does engage properly at midnight and all is well. Runs about eight9 seconds fast per day, but I can live with that anybody e
For me, clearly these: The Jules Audemars Metropolis: Millenary Starwheel: Code 11.59 Starwheel: Jules Audemars Hig Bat Chronometer: This John Shaeffer, if dreams are allowed.... You? Best, Nicolas