Horological Meandering

Ok maybe it is only the subdial rings, but it did remind of of the Timewalker. ...  

I'm not sure what happened to AP when were designing this new series, but it seems they may have had a really tiny R&D budget. The case is interesting with mid-case reminding the wearer of the Royal Oak. Lack of strong AP heritage design with the dial... 

They might as well stop producing anything else imo.

Tastes are a matter of choice and cannot be discussed but I must say I m a bit disappointed by all the new AP released. To be fair to AP i think there s a noticeable drop in watch esthetics across the spectrum of watch brands.

Definitely similarity there. Very disappointed in AP Guess it will continue to be a RO brand.

Here's my IWC Porsche Design from the late 90's And it looks like gold rings on this AP RO too! The picture's from 2003. Cazalea ...  

Nevertheless these ‘new’ designs have a lot of similarities with other watches. And imo AP should have done a better, more original job. Especially when you tell everybody to “first master the rules...”. Ah well....one thing is for sure if you like one of... 

This year will be written as one of if not worst in long history

;-)

Can’t argue there

I see I am not the only one who found some similarities between the new Models and Porsche Design: I found the new models dull, without souls and total lack of history! Absolut no-go for me! ...  

Glad AP has done something other than just royal Oak re-colours. Can't wait to see more live pics of this and in the metal once it hits the boutiques.

The case is decent but the rest is really bad

I wouldn’t take one for free. Sorry if I’m being too harsh.

but it does make a huge huge different... Let’s hope that AP will get the aesthetics corrected eventually. For now, I shall only admire the new movements

...just isn't good enough. AP has created a monster, albeit a very likable and profitable one. But first a little personal history. When I started collecting back in the '80s, my favorite brand was AP. But not because of the RO. I appreciated the company'... 

I do agree with your analysis in general. Personally however I have been hoping for a long time (and wondering why) that AP would start another line next to the Royal Oak and Millenary that would actually be attractive. In this case, pun intended, they su... 

In new watches, I like designs that combine some vintage aspects but add a modern twist. The twist being the case design of the new line, which in my eyes is a modernized take on a traditional look. But I agree with your KV dial comment. Of course I'd lik... 

And you are right about seeing it live. That can make a difference indeed.