Never thought I would like this AP Code 11.59 so much.

I agree with you that this hand-wound minute repeater movement is absolutely wonderful and I also think that this is one of AP's most elegant MRs. The version you have tried on has a "non-guilloché" dial: it seems to be very attractive too, but I might ha

What surprised me most seeing this in person was the depth and texture of the dial - the numerals were quite raised and three dimensional, and the dial itself had a rich frosting effect - both which can only be appreciated in person. On top of that - what

Audemars Piguet recently released a new version of the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon : Ref. 26643TI.OO.D002CA.01 . credit: Hodinkee It was designed in collaboration with Yoon Ahn (right) & Verbal (right): Yoon Ahn is an American fashion designer

There are other minute repeater combinations (jump hours, skeleton, perpetual calendar) too: * pics from SWC

I really do miss the old AP... such a shame the Tradition line was discontinued. Clearly not successful, but I wonder if it was simply misunderstood and not marketed correctly? This particular model is superb, but, personally, I prefer the Tradition perpe

I prefer the regular double balance openworked models by a good bit over this one. For perpetual calendar, similar thought as M4. I prefer a solid dial for legibility. I still have trouble reading the small indicators with my eyes, so a PC is not a watch

The openworked Ref. 16204XT.OO.1240XT.01 (caliber 7124) is made of titanium (with Bulk Metallic Glass or “BMG” accents) and is such a HEAVY hitter, yet SO SO LIGHT ! The workmanship is very fine under a loupe. The color is also interesting because it is j

Two Audemars Piguet references with an 18-carat sand gold case : Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ref. 26674SG.OO.1320SG.01 with caliber 7138 - 41 x 9.5 mm case [RE]Master02 Selfwinding ref. 15240SG.OO.A347CR.01 with caliber 7129 - 41 x 9.7 mm case Right for

Here is an overview of the Royal Oak pocket watches that I have been able to identify . They fall into two generations : the first from the 1980s , the second from the 1990s . Enjoy and thanks for looking! Best, Emmanuel I. FIRST GENERATION OF ROYAL OAK P