Audemars Piguet

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ED-209

Very interesting, indeed.  Can we have some more information on this ROO...please?

Thanks for sharing the cool photos.

Best,

respo

Hi, Respo,

That is a prototype based on a special process which makes stainless steel harder than sapphire, but alas, proved not commercially viable during evaluation.

The bracelet, done at the same time, used ADLC from the time (4 years ago) - the bracelet is showing wearaway, as all DLC / PVD / ADLC will, at some point; the head is as "perfect" as the day it finished the process.

Shows an interesting real world wear characteristic comparison...Alas, sometimes, the best solution is not a commercially viable one...

All done with the knowledge and support of AP, of course.

I mention this because I know it is becoming increasingly popular to DLC or PVD your own steel watches (AP, Rolex, et al) - sure, go ahead, DIY (Do It Yourself) but don't whine when the coating starts to wear off 1, 3, 5 years down the line, at which point all you can do is throw the watch away. AP won't refinish it for you (as they will with AP produced PVD models like the La Boutique NYC or End of Days)

So do NOT take the existence of this watch as encouragement to try it yourself! Do so at your own risk!

Yes, that's an original AP dial, flange ring...custom made and fit for this prototype.

"Triple Orange"

Cheers,

TM

"The secret to success in life
is to keep believing in the possible,
but to focus your energies on the probable."

love how AP works with the PuristS and comes up with some very cool pieces...

just curios, any idea how many of these pieces were made ? And could you give a bit more info on the treatemant that was  done on the case, such as what its called or how its done ?

great pictures and thanks for the info.  I did not know that DLC "fades" over time.  Can you have it polished off and reapplied?

...nice photo, too!  ;-)

Thanks, Thomas.  I certainly would not try this myself, but I am not big on altering watches from their original state as issued by the manufacturer, especially AP.

Best always,

respo

I think you should buy that ride.

Pics are cool. But in person, DLC or PVDed pieces look the best. The beauty can never be captured by a photograph. The car is outstanding though

the lambo would have been nicer next to the AP

Hi gazoz,

Here you go, a similar blackened AP ROO unique piece next to a Lambo....



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ED-209

there is no need to get rough  hmmm 

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ED-209

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A cool combo:

-MW

But I thought you would have liked the yellow Lambo pic better :P





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ED-209

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There is a Darth Vader feel about it...the watch, not the owner -

Best,

Horo

Very cool to hear that the WanderingPuristS was in your area.  He's always got some neat toys on his wrist

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ED-209

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