Question for the board re: FP 1185 vs AP 3126

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Originally Posted by PJ S

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I thought we’d already dealt with this in another thread?

First off, if we’re going to accept that the 1185 is an automatic version of the 1180, then by default, every automatic winding mechanical watch is a hand wound one with an automatic winding module!
In other words, that’s nonsense – the 1185 is an integrated chronograph movement... end of

Regarding the new in-house chronograph movement, I read something about AP making 6K 11:59s over the next 3 years. My guess is that this timeframe will be spend real world beta testing the chrono before deciding to deploy it in the ROC and/or the ROOC.
To do both ranges, they’ll need to ramp up production dramatically, requiring a hefty investment in machinery and assemblers trained for it.
18-24 months is too soon, even if it proves utterly reliable – various other factors also need to end/fall into place before widespread usage is implemented.

agree completely. I was told at least 2 years or so before they start rolling out the new chrono movement in the RO lines