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1WatchMan's original post, featuring an eye-catching image directly from Audemars Piguet's website, sparked a lively debate among collectors. This article delves into the community's diverse reactions to AP's Marvel collaboration, specifically the Spider-Man themed timepiece. Readers will gain insight into the nuanced discussions surrounding craftsmanship, brand identity, and the evolving landscape of luxury watch design.
I find AP a little irresponsible to make something like this. Then again, who knows... If people like it, then all the more power to them!
Incredible craftsmanship again...and did you see the Dubai "unique piece" in WG? Insane... Anyway, prefer the split second but this one is truly special. Maybe next year they will make a Year of the Dragon version? Cheers Peter
Just like their Black Panther watch don't look at time when it's 12:00 and 6:30 and with this watch 8:45 as well. AP's body placement with these watches suck.
I wish they had sculpted Spider-Man to be coming "through" the movement and interacting with the bridges rather than just sitting on top of the dial. For example, have his right arm go behind the mainspring bridge and appear to be holding on to it. I had similar thoughts with the Black Panther piece.
From what I read on Hodinkee it seems to be a mostly industrial process. The figure is CNC machined and then laser etched. At that point it is finished and painted by hand, but I can't help but compare it to (admittedly plastic) miniature models and the detailed painting work that hobbyists apply to them. I am not convinced the work put into the figure matches my expectation for an AP tourbillon at that price. In my opinion, if it was hand-engraved it would be far more interesting even if it was
Truly captivating 💜, but perhaps a touch too luxurious for my budget. It might also be a challenge to acquire. Its fresh, trendy design sets it apart; it certainly isn't your grandfather's timepiece, unlike many models from Patek, Journe, Vacheron, or the 1908 Rolex 😅. Christian
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