Complications

Audemars Piguet Starwheel Complication Review

amanico · 2021-06-13T21:15:00Z

Explore the Audemars Piguet Starwheel, a unique wandering hours complication. Discover its history, design, and collector insights beyond the Royal Oak.

By amanico · Jun 13, 2021 · 21 replies

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Nicolas (amanico) shares stunning images of the Audemars Piguet Starwheel, a timepiece that exemplifies horological poetry and originality beyond the brand's iconic Royal Oak. His post serves as a vital reminder that Audemars Piguet's legacy is rich with innovative and visually captivating complications that deserve renewed appreciation from collectors.

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Justin's watch.

Poetry and originality.

The kind of watches which reminds us that there is a real life outside the Royal Oak.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Starwheel's unique wandering hours display evokes a 'sci-fi' aesthetic, making it a distinctive and memorable piece often spotted in unexpected luxury watch retail settings globally.
There's a strong desire within the community for Audemars Piguet to reintroduce the Starwheel complication, potentially integrating it with contemporary finishing standards or even within a Royal Oak case.
While the original Starwheel is celebrated, some collectors express a preference for the Millenary version of the wandering hours complication due to its enhanced legibility when partially obscured by a shirt cuff.

The Discussion

mdg

Jun 13, 2021

Great color of gold and strap lining...

...I might have a preference for the Millenary version as it can be read by just sliding back the cuff of your shirt...

MichaelC

Jun 16, 2021

I prefer this version.

Superb!

amanico

Jun 16, 2021

Same here, my friend.

Gelato Monster

Jun 14, 2021

IMHO

The most gorgeous AP

amanico

Jun 14, 2021

In the relatively affordable range, yes.

Jun 14, 2021

Beautiful piece. I hope they release this again

I had seen 2 examples of the Starwheel. Once while walking down the street in Saigon, there was a 2nd hand luxury shop there and they displayed this. Another time was when I was walking through some street in London, and a used watch shop, there it was on display at the storefront. Such a sci-fi looking piece.