In the past decade and a half, collectors and enthusiasts have come to expect blockbuster after blockbuster, year after year, each outdoing the previous and raising the bar.

Though at first the initial feeling after viewing the 2014 collection is one of a a muted somberness, more evolution than revolution, I can't say I am displeased.

There are certainly interesting, exciting new pieces, and ironically, AP is releasing new pieces in cool white just as I am going into my own white period (is that synchronicity or what? I luv ya guys!)

but overall the feeling is one of warm comfort...

It's great and exciting to run with a fast crowd, always seeking that new adrenaline rush and high, but sometimes, it is good just to spend quality time with good friends and family. That's my takeaway from this years novelties.

Keep up the good work, AP!

This message has been edited by MichaelC on 2014-01-23 09:45:32

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in white ceramic -

WOW!

If RM is doing it with their Bubba Watson, AP should too. I'd love to try this puppy on. Thanks for sharing Thomas. 

Hi, Babka,

Not quite as good as trying on your wrist, but as close as I can help you...

Cheers,

TM

 

Hi Thomas,

I couldn't discern the extent of the blue accenting until you posted the wrist shot, but then it absolutely popped.  This is a phenomenal piece, and easily one of the highlights of SIHH for me.  In fact, I think that color palette in those proportions may be one of the finest iterations of the 44mm case to date.  Not only does it look fantastic, but the legibility is just as sharp thanks to the strong contrast.

In keeping with the automotive subtext of this thread, white with thin blue stripes is the traditional international American racing color code (like Italian Red, British Racing Green, German Silver).  High performance machinery, indeed, AP...

Since AP is family owned and possesses such a comprehensive catalog of diverse products, one need not worry about reading the tea leaves too deeply at these trade shows; they're just catching a breather in their product cycle, and no "rebranding" campaigns are in the works.  In the meantime the historical models offer almost infinite variety for study, discovery, and collection, and the new models satisfy a range of tastes. 

Huge splashes can wait, and with AP, you know they will come given time.  After all, we just enjoyed a lengthy discussion of the ROO Survivor on this forum- just in case anyone has come to doubt AP's penchant for audacity when they choose to express that inclination.

Cheers,

Tim

Nice hit from AP this year!

Ken

thanks for that Thomas!

You should get one Thomas, matches the white Porsche Excellent combo.

Is it a boutique only piece?

I expected this sort of year from AP.  We are still in the phase of honing the core collections, strengthening the foundations.

I am a huge fan of the basics.  I still think the AP Jumbo is the perfect watch.

Thanks Thomas for the live wrist shots of the new ROO ceramic.  I never thought of a white colored ROO, but have to say that from your initial pics the color combo really works and looks great with the blue subdials and blue rehaut. 

Regards,

ED-209

With this AP add diversity for every taste!! Thanks for sharing the pictures Thomas!

Looks awesome live.