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WOW, thanks for sharing and notifying us !
Please describe them a bit and what are your thoughts ?
High level...
Awesome "first semester" of releases - I think the star of this release is the new in house QP movement, where all indicators (time, day, month, year, moon, week) can be individually controlled by the crown. A bit different than the IWC - where all indicators move in parallel, or the Moser - which has fewer indicators. This also has the additional effect of increasing the water resistance of the watch!
The skeleton perpetual in BMG is another star - for many was considered the most desirable piece because it represents the last implementation of the 5135 openworked movement (note the 5134 was discontinued with the John Mayer), incorporates the vintage fonts, BMG, and the openworking. While it is definitely outstanding, I much prefer my ceramic openworked
As for the other pieces - more to share but overall, by kicking off with the QP and the XT I think it's overall a return to AP's original savior-faire and technical capabilities - without the "hype" of a collaboration. Recall that AP originally started as a movement maker - and so I expect people will see a lot of that prowess shared this year and the years to come!
Cheers
Peter
The skeleton perpetual in BMG is another star - for many was considered the most desirable piece because it represents the last implementation of the 5135 openworked movement (note the 5134 was discontinued with the John Mayer), incorporates the vintage fonts, BMG, and the openworking. While it is definitely outstanding, I much prefer my ceramic openworked
As for the other pieces - more to share but overall, by kicking off with the QP and the XT I think it's overall a return to AP's original savior-faire and technical capabilities - without the "hype" of a collaboration. Recall that AP originally started as a movement maker - and so I expect people will see a lot of that prowess shared this year and the years to come!
Cheers
Peter
AP does openworked dials as well or better than anyone. Spectacular perpetual calendars.
Absolutely agree!
OW is another of AP's original firsts in the watchmaking world. I'm actually glad they have retired the 5135 - as it is based on a design that is over 30 years old - and I'm hopeful they look at openworking new models with new approaches soon!
Peter
Peter
I just received some press images, but I am headed to a job site.
Timing has never been a strong suit!
Thanks for posting, Peter.
Thanks for posting, Peter.
Ha indeed, same here
I do have some photos, but I think media has done a much better job. I will try my best to share the experience at the AP Social Club later - but all in all, I think some of you probably know - there are many outstanding collectors who not only have the understanding and passion of the old and the new of AP, but also can acquire the old and the new of AP! Very impressive (and I can understand why it's hard to get pieces sometimes)
Cheers
Peter
Cheers
Peter
Indeed. The blue dial is stunning in the flesh. I was an idiot and didn't take photos, but I can vouch for its baby blue with a hint of grey.
Cheers
Peter
Peter
Fantastic, thanks for the pictures.
And I understand that the perpetual calendar functions are all set through the crown, IWC style.
All the best,
Jon
Yes, and more!
So different than IWC is that the AP crown can individually set each indicator independently! While there is an elegance and simplicity with the IWC, it's pretty nifty to be able to change multiple functions independently - simply by changing the position or the direction of the crown.
And 50m water resistance!!! Hallelujah!
Peter
And 50m water resistance!!! Hallelujah!
Peter
My pleasure!
And perhaps surprisingly, they are both based on the now discontinued 5135 movement, which has the old pushers!
Peter
Peter