AdG newest take on 5711...
...took 3yrs to make/ruin it depending on what you feel...lolz ...
I would say kudos for the effort and audacity
But the honest truth is, an icon/legend needs no reintroduction or modification. Any alteration would have to come from the company (PP) itself to make sense.
In general I agree with this
I feel the 5711 is just another watch, its not really rare or anything truly special. I personally know over 20 people who have had or currently own this watch. If the owner of it wants to spice it up, than more power to them. The real question is why? Wo...
I’ve seen some spectacular modifications by Artisans De Geneve, where their work enhances a particular piece.
But with this one, “a solution in search of a problem” comes to mind.
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should...
...and the uncentered main spring near 12 is very disconcerting. There is an art to asymmetry and this ain't it : )
I understand that, but the placement throws off the entire balance of the face...
...it is a bad design decision.
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You have both of these watches in your hands and ask 50 strangers which one they would guess sells for $100,000... Where are you placing your bets??? I like it. Don’t necessarily love it knowing I could have a Haldimann, MB ...
For all the negative reactions, it is ultimately up the owner to do what he/she wants with their possession.
I like the skeltonization of the caliber, front and back, but I despise the carbon fiber bezel. Had AdG kept the orig bezel, I believe it would be a more coherent and in my opinion better looking final product. So for me, it misses the mark despite much o...
Looking at the macros on their website, the finishing looks quite nice, better than what you'd get from Patek.
I'm all for it! I do agree that this would be better with the original bezel though.
I'm not a huge fan...
But who cares what I think? I'm just another person with another opinion. As long as the owner of this watch likes this watch, that's all that matters!
