Sihh 2019

[masterserg]

In my opinion ... 3120 with non skeleton rotor looks much better.

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by masterserg

In my opinion ... 3120 with non skeleton rotor looks much better.

Agreed, it is so gorgeous! It's like AP didn't care about what a rotor is "suppose" to look like, they just designed intricate details on a beautifully shaped chunk of gold and threw it in there.





Source - https://forums.watchuseek.com/f381/a...s-1005801.html

A PURE, UNCLUTTERED SELF-WINDING MODEL A diver’s watch in all its pristine simplicity. It is equipped with the stellar Manufacture Audemars Piguet selfwinding movement: Calibre 3120.

Constantly fine-tuned and perfected, the latter is distinguished by its impressive reliability. To ensure its precision, the heart of the movement is a variable-inertia balance with a flat balance spring oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour.The adjustment is performed by means of eight inertia-blocks that ensure excellent stability and appreciable long-term constancy of rate.

The cross-through balance-bridge guarantees enhanced shock-resistance in that it is secured not on just one side, but on both sides of the mainplate. The direct-drive central seconds hand avoids any backlash of the hand.

Calibre 3120 is also particularly user-friendly, particularly thanks to the instant-jump, fast-adjustment date display, as well as the 60-hour power reserve. Time-setting is also facilitated by the fact that pulling out the crown immediately activates the stop-seconds lever and accordingly brings the seconds hand to a halt .

Nonetheless, the crowning glory of Calibre 3120 is undoubtedly the care lavished on its craftsmanship. Hand-assembled in the work shops of Le Brassus, it boasts exceptional quality of execution and finishing. The bridges are meticulously chamfered and polished to ensure clear cut,shining edges. The jewel sinks are diamond-polished. The wheels feature chamfered spokes and diamond-polished jewel sinks.

Even the screw rims and slots are chamfered. The hand-crafted decoration includes a mainplate circular-grained on both sides and bridges adorned with a Cotes de Geneve motif. Finally, the monobloc 22-carat gold oscillating weight bears the Audemars and Piguet family crests and the AP monogram.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by masterserg

In my opinion ... 3120 with non skeleton rotor looks much better.

Agreed. All this talk about how the new movement is an improvement over the 3120 (or the FP 1185) is pretty premature. I will wait to see in person but as of now I prefer the old 3120.

[Chaokhun]

Is it possible that the rotor is see through so people can see new movement? And the real one will be same as in AP web site.

[bondtoys]

Looks like a rotor from the Code 11:59 chrono

[GB-man]

I’m guessing it’s just a prototype rotor. We all know AP is not always ready for SIHH lol remember last year one of the cases on the 42mm wasn’t even secured together properly. Sometimes I feel like buying an AP is like buying a Maserati with a 5 year warranty. S€£¥ might happen but you’re covered!

[yessir69]

I have a feeling the 38mm roc in gold may be my new dress watch.

[GB-man]

Extremely quiet on the diver front. I predict we see something for that line in the next few hours.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Extremely quiet on the diver front. I predict we see something for that line in the next few hours.

Hopefully not. The last thing I want to see are more colored divers.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by benlee

Hopefully not. The last thing I want to see are more colored divers.

I don’t want colored ones either. Was hoping for something more subtle

[Navarino]

When I first saw the 15500 I had mixed feelings. I hear people regarding the dial imbalance, but net net I think getting rid of "AUTOMATIC" and replacing it with nothing (imbalance) is an overall improvements.

I'll admit I don't have strong feelings regarding the date window change. Not sure if I like the half baton/stick-marker versus full-replacement with date more at the 3 o'clock section.

The markers themselves seem to be the biggest source of controversy here (next to changing the actual size of the watch). I agree they definitely give the watch a more sporty look (as oppose to a chameleon that dances the line between sport and arguably dressy watch). Some may think I am wrong or stupid for saying this, but do the new hour markers remind anyone a bit of the Nautilus markers?

Overall, I will gladly continue to hopelessly wait on the blue dial list with my boutique.

[yippie123]

I like the code perpetual actually, but again one would go for AP or ALS for the perpetual in leather ?

[hussain]

Can someone please post live pictures of the 15500s, I can't find them anywhere

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[hussain]

Can someone please post live 15500 pics?