Two ways of being very thin
A self-winding movement can hardly be as thin as a manual-winding one, especially if it features a central rotor . However, Audemars Piguet 's automatic caliber 2121 is only 3.05 mm thick . It is here featured in the Royal Oak , ref. 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01....
Thank you, Michael.
I love this 1003 movement and AP's 2003 is almost identical (here on ref. 5043BC “Ultra-Thin”). Best, Emmanuel credit: Fratello ...
2121
What an iconic movement. I’d be curious why, to the best of my knowledge, manufacturers stopped using it? My Jubilee RO Oak 14802 used the 2121 and it is so elegant. Amd great photos, Emmanuel! Who is Penny?
He's a Korean collector and owner of PennyWatch;
a Horological Society & Membership Community. He's also an Academy member of the GPHG. https://www.instagram.com/penny_watch_seoul?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Best, Emmanuel
Sorry quattro but I cannot agree with what you are saying about the history of the Vacheron Constantin 1003, Audemars Piguet 2003 and the JLC 803.
All of these three movements are in fact an evolution of the Frederic Piguet Calibre 21 and all arrived in 1946 some 21 years after the FP Calibre 21 arrived in 1925 which is no surprise as the patents only last 20 years. These movements share the dimensi...
Thanks for your kind wishes.
But winter time and awaiting an appointment with my Spinal Neurosurgeon and the results of an MRI means I have a while to wait. Marc
Oh yes, you are absolutely right, Marc!
It's a topic we have already discussed and credit should indeed be given to the FP 21. The blanks of the 1003 were made by JLC, but of course they were strongly inspired by the FP 21. I am sorry to read that you are suffering so much and send you all my w...
This one?
Dear Emmanuel, Again another very tough choice pairing. Love the minimalistic design of the 1955 and the movement of the 15202 is for me legendary. So again I love both (Iike I love both the starwheel and Mercator). As compromise, I can propose the below:...
Wow, huge congratulations and thank you so much for sharing !
The 2000V/120G-B122 is such a rarity and arguably one of the very best Overseas ever made! Wear it in the best of health and thank you again! Best, Emmanuel