Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 Novelties

ThomasM shares his initial impressions of Audemars Piguet's 2014 SIHH novelties, noting a shift from revolutionary designs to a more evolutionary, comforting collection. His post highlights the white ceramic Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, which he finds particularly striking with its blue accents. ThomasM's candid thoughts offer a valuable snapshot of collector sentiment during a significant industry event.

In the past decade and a half, collectors and enthusiasts have come to expect blockbuster after blockbuster, year after year, each outdoing the previous and raising the bar.

Though at first the initial feeling after viewing the 2014 collection is one of a a muted somberness, more evolution than revolution, I can't say I am displeased.

There are certainly interesting, exciting new pieces, and ironically, AP is releasing new pieces in cool white just as I am going into my own white period (is that synchronicity or what? I luv ya guys!)

but overall the feeling is one of warm comfort...

It's great and exciting to run with a fast crowd, always seeking that new adrenaline rush and high, but sometimes, it is good just to spend quality time with good friends and family. That's my takeaway from this years novelties.

Keep up the good work, AP!