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Audemars Piguet Social Club Insights

By pfang56 · Feb 10, 2026 · 31 replies
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Peter, known as pfang56 on WatchProSite, shares an exclusive look into Audemars Piguet's latest event, shifting focus from historical legacy to the intricate savoir-faire and artisanal techniques defining modern haute horology. His firsthand account, enriched with stunning photography, offers a rare glimpse into the dedication of AP's watchmakers and the future of their innovative designs. This article synthesizes Peter's observations with community insights, making a decade-old forum thread relevant for today's collectors.

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Was a really amazing time evolving from last year's focus on heritage for the 150th and now focused more on savoir faire, craftsmanship and artisanal techniques of watchmaking.

I really really enjoyed many of the stations which had the actual watchmakers demonstrating each special technique, and reminding a bit of the art as well as science of watchmaking. I'm always impressed at how humble many of these craftsman speak about their work and art - many who perfect one particular skill over many decades.

More pictures to come!

A real adventure and humbled to join with other purists smile

Cheers
Peter































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GWIS
Feb 10, 2026

Many thanks for the pictures. All the best, Jon

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Derreck
Feb 10, 2026

this, I’m guessing you had a wonderful time, since I had a blast even only by looking to the photos.

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MichaelC
Feb 10, 2026

None better than your special perpetual, IMO. What a complement the CODE perpetual would be! Thank you, good Friend, for sharing these photos!!

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pfang56
Feb 10, 2026

Really impressed with the new carbon concept prototypes. The one with a full bracelet was less than 50g and the other with the rubber strap was close to 30g - similar to some of the lightest RM models with a significantly larger footprint. One interesting difference between TPT and the AP Carbon is that the density of AP Carbon enables machining to the extent of being part of the movement - including bridges and other key components integrated into the case. I'm a huge fan of developing models w

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pfang56
Feb 10, 2026

Absolutely appreciate it. I do really like the CODE QP and especially how the crystal enhances the depth and breadth of the extraordinary movement. I also thought the Neo Frame was also a great surprise. Just a special piece!

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Goh
Feb 11, 2026

It must be great interacting with the master craftsmen. Many thanks for sharing your experience and these beautiful pictures.

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