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AP Tradition Extra-Thin

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 1st, 2015-15:00

Friends,

I just wanted to share three shots of the AP Traditional Extra-Thin.


Not one of the most exposed lines from AP. 

The cushion shaped case, the skeleton hands and the applied numerals… 

Thin tapered lugs…

Not really what we are used to see from AP!

The pink gold case is 41 mm in diameter and only 7.97 mm thick.


Inside is the caliber 2120.

Open case back to allow you to see the skeletonized pink gold rotor.

 

The satin brushed bezel put a very nice frame to this watch!

So, what do you think of this “off the beaten path AP”?

 

Best

Blomman

Not really to my taste, personally

 
 By: vitalsigns : July 1st, 2015-15:44

Not really to my taste, personally

The cushion case at 41mm will look enormous on the wrist

And that broad, flat, brushed bezel seems tremendously inelegant, in apparent contrast to the detailed hands and almost-Breguet numerals

And that tiny crown?

Except for the movement, I don't find many redeeming qualities in this piece.

IMO, one of AP's poorest efforts, but aesthetics are subjective so perhaps there are others who love the piece.

Cheers,

John

Your feelings may be why....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 1st, 2015-23:20

We don't read much about this line here?
My biggest concern about the bezel is that it probably is a scratch magnet!

Regarding the crown, it didn't feel small when winding/settning the watch.
But compated to the bezel it do look small.

Thank you for your input, John.

Best
Blomman

AP has so many great non-Royal Oak pieces

 
 By: vitalsigns : July 2nd, 2015-09:42

AP has so many great non-Royal Oak pieces.

I'm not sure how well AP sells non-RO pieces, but ever since the late 90s, I've sensed that AP hasn't been able to get much traction with its non-RO lines. Conjecture on my part.

 A shame, really, as AP has, IMO, so many more interesting pieces than the now-traditional RO lines.

Cheers,

John

You are probably correct....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 2nd, 2015-12:22
And I can only agree with you that they should get more attention to their none OR lines!

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Blomman

Beautiful!

 
 By: gworchell : July 1st, 2015-18:09
Blomman,

I have always felt that the Tradition series is a beautiful line of dress watches.

My tastes tend to favor luxury sport watches,,which is why the Royal Oak and Offshore references form the bilk of my collection.

But as far as dress watches go,  I think yours is an absolute beauty.

Enjoy it.

Garrett


Not my watch.....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 1st, 2015-23:23

Thank you, Garrett!
This is not my watch....
sad

I just had the pleasure to see it in real!
smile

And of course share it here with you!
smile

Best
Blomman

I like it, but

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : July 2nd, 2015-00:04
not this version!

If I remember well, there was also a platin perpetual calender version of this watch, but with a handwounded Frederique Piquet pocket watch movement! That version is even more thinner than this gold, because of the movement.

I was luckily enough to hold that watch in my hand, and although it wasn't a love at first sight, I still regret, that I didn't buy that watch anno..

Anyway, Patek has also similar design at their cushion-shaped models.

Cheers,

Adam

There is one with PP calendar, Moon phases and....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 2nd, 2015-12:25
Minute Repeater!
smile

Never had the chance to see that one in real...

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Blomman

This was

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : July 2nd, 2015-13:13
on my hand:





courtesy from the Net.


It hasn't got a minute repeater, but you are right, there is a minute repeater-version as well. On that version the moonphase is at 9.

Yours,

Adam

That one looks great!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 3rd, 2015-00:33

You didn't take any photos...?

 

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Blomman

I tried to review one a few years back

 
 By: MichaelC : July 2nd, 2015-07:25
But was unable to get a piece in hand.

I wish it were a model we discussed more.  The Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon Chronograph from 2013 is a top 5 AP for me.









Ah, yes - That one looks awesome! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 2nd, 2015-12:26
How is the sound?

As good as it looks?


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Blomman

the longer I look at it

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 8th, 2015-17:21
the stronger it's design becomes! Never saw one live tho. I will be on the look out for a live viewing.

Is this model made to compete the Nautilus in some (shape?) weird way? When was it produced for the first time? How many are made per year? Can't really find a lot being offered.....

Never really see one here on our forum or on FB's 'Wristshots'.... It's a very rare bird isn't it?


This message has been edited by Arie on 2015-07-08 17:40:01

Arie, I have no clue.....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 9th, 2015-00:18

If my memory doesn't fail me, the shape is picked up from a old pocket watch made by Audemars Piguet.

About rarity, etc - maybe Michael can help us out!

 

Best

Blomman