LF won out in a not-so-closely-contested race. I love them both. But LF, for me, is on another level: its uniqueness, finishing (though the AP bracelet does perhaps have a slight edge), and overall aesthetic. It's my personal opinion, of course, and I am happy if people don't love it or if they prefer the AP. To each his own. Still if you are truly looking for something "special" as you say (vis-a-vis Voutilainen, Smith, Dufour...) I fail to see how a mass produced watch which was designed over 50 years ago makes the cut.