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Submarino · 14 January 2018, 08:12 PM

https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ar-introducing

tyler1980 · 14 January 2018, 08:15 PM

the now we have some info

Much appreciated

benlee · 14 January 2018, 09:20 PM

This is the best of the bunch.

SC11 · 14 January 2018, 09:28 PM

Tend to agree that’s the stand out for me also.

These are the other offerings I really like but again upper to super high price tier.

Actually the Ce Royal Oak tourb would be an ideal single piece for me but even a collection consolation and a few limbs I’m sure to be a few quid short

Cru Jones · 14 January 2018, 09:40 PM

This one is pretty awesome.

HK Islandboy · 14 January 2018, 11:47 PM

This one is stunning!

HL65 · 15 January 2018, 01:17 AM

Beautiful!

tyler1980 · 15 January 2018, 01:25 AM

figured this is the best place to add new info.

Non production, concept piece, and not for sale per Hodinkee

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...in-introducing

AK797 · 15 January 2018, 01:32 AM

Now this is a standout piece, and with some true horological significance. I say well done AP overall, some great new releases mixed in with the endless rainbows.

benlee · 15 January 2018, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

figured this is the best place to add new info.

Non production, concept piece, and not for sale per Hodinkee

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...in-introducing

I wonder why... maybe AP can't reliably produce them yet considering the technical challenges

tyler1980 · 15 January 2018, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

I wonder why... maybe AP can't reliably produce them yet considering the technical challenges

they like to torture us.

Its a huge achievement. Im guessing its going to take some time, but no way they spent 5 years on that and then not continue to develop it into a viable commercial piece.

benlee · 15 January 2018, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

they like to torture us.

Its a huge achievement. Im guessing its going to take some time, but no way they spent 5 years on that and then not continue to develop it into a viable commercial piece.

They haven't mastered the rules yet.

tyler1980 · 15 January 2018, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

They haven't mastered the rules yet.

msm2 · 15 January 2018, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

they like to torture us.

Its a huge achievement. Im guessing its going to take some time, but no way they spent 5 years on that and then not continue to develop it into a viable commercial piece.

Like the RD1, gets announced as a prototype first then the following year comes out as the commercial piece...I do not see why this would be any different.

tng11 · 15 January 2018, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

They haven't mastered the rules yet.

They are not masters of their domain... They may have prematurely shot their wad with all of these coloured ROOs, such that they kind of have a mess on their hands at the moment.

(Seinfeld and Arrested Development fans should love this synergy...)

texasmade · 15 January 2018, 02:37 AM

What was AP’s RD1?

tyler1980 · 15 January 2018, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasmade

What was AP’s RD1?

it became the Supersonnerie apparently.

Sho-nuff · 15 January 2018, 03:46 AM

A lot of rightful plaudits for this concept watch, but IMO AP still haven't addressed the main problem with its RO perpetuals, which is that the power reserve is too low. Only 40 hours, and usually less than that in the real world. Not good enough for a perpetual at this price.

However, I think they bumped up the power reserve when they moved from the RD#1 concept to the production model, so there is still hope.

tyler1980 · 15 January 2018, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sho-nuff

A lot of rightful plaudits for this concept watch, but IMO AP still haven't addressed the main problem with its RO perpetuals, which is that the power reserve is too low. Only 40 hours, and usually less than that in the real world. Not good enough for a perpetual at this price.

However, I think they bumped up the power reserve when they moved from the RD#1 concept to the production model, so there is still hope.

At least its not a manual wind ALS PC. IMO self winding is essential on a watch as complicated to set as a PC. Ive never understood why they did that. 40hours or 60 doesnt matter to me as its on a winder when off the wrist regardless.

AK797 · 15 January 2018, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

They are not masters of their domain... They may have prematurely shot their wad with all of these coloured ROOs, such that they kind of have a mess on their hands at the moment.

(Seinfeld and Arrested Development fans should love this synergy...)

No Contest.

Larry David won an Emmy for that Epi, wish he'd been in it.

Sho-nuff · 15 January 2018, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

At least its not a manual wind ALS PC. IMO self winding is essential on a watch as complicated to set as a PC. Ive never understood why they did that. 40hours or 60 doesnt matter to me as its on a winder when off the wrist regardless.

That's a good point.

In fact AP does supply its PCs with a dedicated watch-winder, so it's not all bad. But it's like they are admitting defeat or they don't think the PR is an important issue.

tyler1980 · 15 January 2018, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sho-nuff

That's a good point.

In fact AP does supply its PCs with a dedicated watch-winder, so it's not all bad. But it's like they are admitting defeat or they don't think the PR is an important issue.

it does make the fact that that watch is so thin even more impressive though as it has a rotor and not even a micro rotor.

lexconsult · 17 January 2018, 04:15 AM

Good video of RD2, well, watch really slim!

https://youtu.be/1cD7lutRGHo

SC11 · 18 January 2018, 01:36 AM

Another angle.

texasmade · 18 January 2018, 02:50 AM

The leap year and am/pm indicator need to be redone. I'm not really liking the placement of those dials. Everything else is amazing.

tng11 · 18 January 2018, 05:30 AM

Impressive piece, but the more I look at it, the less I like the layout of the subdials. For some reason I think moonphases look better at 6. The chin caused by the day/night indicator and leap year indicators on the month/day of the week is also not my preference.

AK797 · 18 January 2018, 08:35 AM

I also prefer days/months written around the circumference rather than as sunrays.

Hairdude1 · 19 January 2018, 12:01 PM

Nice H! I like it

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15 January 2018, 03:46 AM	#18
Sho-nuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Watch: AP │ ALS Posts: 159	A lot of rightful plaudits for this concept watch, but IMO AP still haven't addressed the main problem with its RO perpetuals, which is that the power reserve is too low. Only 40 hours, and usually less than that in the real world. Not good enough for a perpetual at this price. However, I think they bumped up the power reserve when they moved from the RD#1 concept to the production model, so there is still hope. __________________ ALS Ref 245.032 AP ROC 26103SP AP ROC 26022BC

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14 January 2018, 08:12 PM	#1
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	SIHH 2018 Royal Oak RD#2 Perpetual ref. 26586PT https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ar-introducing __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

14 January 2018, 08:15 PM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	the now we have some info Much appreciated

14 January 2018, 09:28 PM	#4
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Tend to agree that’s the stand out for me also. These are the other offerings I really like but again upper to super high price tier. Actually the Ce Royal Oak tourb would be an ideal single piece for me but even a collection consolation and a few limbs I’m sure to be a few quid short

14 January 2018, 09:40 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	This one is pretty awesome.

14 January 2018, 11:47 PM	#6
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	This one is stunning!

15 January 2018, 01:25 AM	#8
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	figured this is the best place to add new info. Non production, concept piece, and not for sale per Hodinkee https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...in-introducing

15 January 2018, 01:32 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Now this is a standout piece, and with some true horological significance. I say well done AP overall, some great new releases mixed in with the endless rainbows.

15 January 2018, 02:37 AM	#16
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,384	What was AP’s RD1?

17 January 2018, 04:15 AM	#23
lexconsult "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Ilya Location: Jerusalem/Moscow Watch: R, AP, JLC Posts: 124	Good video of RD2, well, watch really slim! https://youtu.be/1cD7lutRGHo

18 January 2018, 01:36 AM	#24
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Another angle.

18 January 2018, 02:50 AM	#25
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,384	The leap year and am/pm indicator need to be redone. I'm not really liking the placement of those dials. Everything else is amazing.

18 January 2018, 05:30 AM	#26
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	Impressive piece, but the more I look at it, the less I like the layout of the subdials. For some reason I think moonphases look better at 6. The chin caused by the day/night indicator and leap year indicators on the month/day of the week is also not my preference.

18 January 2018, 08:35 AM	#27
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I also prefer days/months written around the circumference rather than as sunrays.

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