AP 50th anniversary production years

[Jsol]

Originally Posted by GS93108

It's a nice touch for sure, but equally the rotor/certificate is not fundamental to the watch itself and thus anyone not fortunate enough to obtain one this year will still have a magnificent watch that is near identical to the anniversary model, should they be able to get one next year.

For a jumbo I'd imagine there is a huge difference, given that in another 50 years the jumbo will still be being talked about, but for a ROC I'd honestly say the same won't be true.

Thus I'd very much like a jumbo this year, but if I can't have the blue faced ROC this year then I'll wait until next year and could care less.

p.s.

Congrats.

Yes I agree as the watch itself will be identical for the ROC and tbh next year could be a little easier to acquire.


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[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Jsol

Yes I agree as the watch itself will be identical for the ROC and tbh next year could be a little easier to acquire.

Possible, but just looking at TRF there already is a long list of people resigned to not getting a RO/ROC this year and looking forward to 2023. I think the insane demand in 2022 may have a knock-on effect for a couple of years. And of course the whole cycle feeds on itself.

Somewhat related, AP seems to have done a pretty careful job weeding out flippers for the anniversary releases. E.g., nothing on C24 yet. With supply minimal, initial asks for the 50th anniversary models will be insane, further feeding the craziness.

[sgfortino]

Originally Posted by Jsol

My 50th anniversary RO also struts a special certificate that authenticates the special release and it's signed by Francois, the CEO. So that bit of extra flair could make them more special.


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Hi JSol - I tried to send you a message with a question about this but it said your inbox is full. Please let me know if there is a way I can message you. Thanks.

[wiswrist]

Originally Posted by Jsol

My 50th anniversary RO also struts a special certificate that authenticates the special release and it's signed by Francois, the CEO. So that bit of extra flair could make them more special.


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Mine as well. From what I understand, this certificate is going to accompany every 50th anniversary RO. It's a very nice touch.

[XXhours]

Originally Posted by Jsol

My 50th anniversary RO also struts a special certificate that authenticates the special release and it's signed by Francois, the CEO. So that bit of extra flair could make them more special.


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Yeah... My SA just called me two days ago, to pick up the certificate!

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[DonLee]

Originally Posted by XXhours

Yeah... My SA just called me two days ago, to pick up the certificate!

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congrats mate! damn i really hope i get a chance to get a 50th anniversary too.

[XXhours]

Originally Posted by DonLee

congrats mate! damn i really hope i get a chance to get a 50th anniversary too.

Yeah... I feel so lucky to own one of the 50th anniversary RO！

Good luck to you bro

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[DK7]

Will the previous 38mm Chronos 26315ST continue to be produced or will there only be the 26715ST in the future ?

[GW44]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

29k Codes! Jkjk

Hope not!! No disrespect to Code owners though….

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by DK7

Will the previous 38mm Chronos 26315ST continue to be produced or will there only be the 26715ST in the future ?

Just speculation, but the anniversary collection moved to a new unified design language for the RO/ROC lines, distinguished the Jumbo as the only one with AP logo. It would seem to make little sense to introduce these new design principles, but then produce old and new models side-by-side (or go back to the old mix of things after a year).

[rtanjaya]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Just speculation, but the anniversary collection moved to a new unified design language for the RO/ROC lines, distinguished the Jumbo as the only one with AP logo. It would seem to make little sense to introduce these new design principles, but then produce old and new models side-by-side (or go back to the old mix of things after a year).

Agree. Think it will be discontinued as well. Even the ceramic black ladies with the "AP" logo has been stopped and transited into the new applied logo design language. Only ran for a few months

[GS93108]

Just FYI, I was with AP today and I can confirm that ‘old’ RO references that are carried over to this year DO NOT have the 50th rotor, even though the watch itself was only completed by the magical elves at Le Brassus in 2022 - which makes perfect sense and is as it should be.


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[GW44]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Just FYI, I was with AP today and I can confirm that ‘old’ RO references that are carried over to this year DO NOT have the 50th rotor, even though the watch itself was only completed by the magical elves at Le Brassus in 2022 - which makes perfect sense and is as it should be.


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[m3jasper]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Just FYI, I was with AP today and I can confirm that ‘old’ RO references that are carried over to this year DO NOT have the 50th rotor, even though the watch itself was only completed by the magical elves at Le Brassus in 2022 - which makes perfect sense and is as it should be.


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Good to know, thanks.