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[Steele]

For the love of God can we please for the 150th Anniversary have a NEW RO adjustable and quick release bracelet

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[Palex]

Originally Posted by Steele

For the love of God can we please for the 150th Anniversary have a NEW RO adjustable and quick release bracelet

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[7sins]

Looks like a new diver on the website, like this!

[xliang23]

Originally Posted by edo

Also Code or?

Code

[xliang23]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Looks like a new diver on the website, like this!

a while ago, did you see the price?

[GW44]

Originally Posted by xliang23

a while ago, did you see the price?

I missed that one too.

It's very, very nice but not £59,300 (in the UK) nice however......

[Reign]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Looks like a new diver on the website, like this!

Looks great but a three hander in wg on rubber for $65k is really taking the piss


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[wiswrist]

God forbid they give the other divers a CE bezel. Or release some new colors.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by wiswrist

God forbid they give the other divers a CE bezel. Or release some new colors.

I believe they are coming

[7sins]

Originally Posted by Reign

Looks great but a three hander in wg on rubber for $65k is really taking the piss


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I think this is in accordance to recent AP pricing. The new steel ROO safari is $42k on strap, at least at 60k you get PM/BC/WG and LE, that makes more sense to me than a regular production steel ROO. Obviously both are overpriced but easier to justify the LE diver here than the new safari. I look forward to picking up the diver 30-40% off in a year or two haha.

[iten]

Originally Posted by edo

Some leftovers from gemset models and easy extra bucks

Does anyone know why AP has not make any mention of this model? I remember there were quite some coverage on the sapphire Special Edition earlier this year. I still remember reading it being Japan only, but I was told it ended up in other markets too.

I am still confused the difference between LE and SE. So I was told that AP would do a SE when they are unsure about the demand, so they can adjust the production number after a SE is released. Does it mean it could be a very high number as long as there is a demand for it??

BTW, does any know the price of this watch in CHF? If not, what's the price of the sapphire JP edition?

[Steele]

Originally Posted by edo

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220BC.01.html

Topaz gems... looks like a blue sapphires one - https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/e...1220BC.02.html

but that one had the treatment of double balance wheel and hands... that's why this one is a little bit lazy and I commented it is made for a quick profit...

Originally Posted by iten

Does anyone know why AP has not make any mention of this model? I remember there were quite some coverage on the sapphire Special Edition earlier this year. I still remember reading it being Japan only, but I was told it ended up in other markets too.

I am still confused the difference between LE and SE. So I was told that AP would do a SE when they are unsure about the demand, so they can adjust the production number after a SE is released. Does it mean it could be a very high number as long as there is a demand for it??

BTW, does any know the price of this watch in CHF? If not, what's the price of the sapphire JP edition?

I want this or the Japan edition lol. But to answer some of your questions yeah this was a quiet drop with no fanfare at all.

I’m now certain about the RRP retail but I saw GG watches in miami has the Japan edition for sale it was crazy high

[wiswrist]

Originally Posted by GW44

I believe they are coming

Can't wait!

[lucasalce]

The secret code


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[edo]

Originally Posted by lucasalce

The secret code


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Just crossed on that one on IG... mingwatches have a video... a 16202 with that dial will be insane...

[7sins]

Originally Posted by edo

Just crossed on that one on IG... mingwatches have a video... a 16202 with that dial will be insane...

In white gold...we can dream!

[edo]

Originally Posted by 7sins

In white gold...we can dream!

In platinum tantalum two tone if one can gave his wildest dream

[edo]

Topaz and blue sapphire openwork next to each other on video.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBdP1...k2MmUzOWM5Z2px

[Cru Jones]

A square RO....

Too soon? ;-)

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

A square RO....

Too soon? ;-)

AP should "remaster" the 6005ST, somewhat larger, with the Jumbo movement if it can be made to fit. That would be killer - maybe I'd take that over a regular Jumbo, for variety. [picture from Semper Fidelis on WPS]

[Armis]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

AP should "remaster" the 6005ST, somewhat larger, with the Jumbo movement if it can be made to fit. That would be killer - maybe I'd take that over a regular Jumbo, for variety. [picture from Semper Fidelis on WPS]

I did not know this existed. I wonder if there was an uproar over this release

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

AP should "remaster" the 6005ST, somewhat larger, with the Jumbo movement if it can be made to fit. That would be killer - maybe I'd take that over a regular Jumbo, for variety. [picture from Semper Fidelis on WPS]

Would be nice to have if it wasn’t quartz. But agreed it would be really cool to have as a remaster or just an addition to the collection. No better yet to do it than 150th anniversary!

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

AP should "remaster" the 6005ST, somewhat larger, with the Jumbo movement if it can be made to fit. That would be killer - maybe I'd take that over a regular Jumbo, for variety. [picture from Semper Fidelis on WPS]

Nice watch, thanks for posting it.

[AEV]

I am expecting ceramic Jumbo next year.
There is already 34mm ceramic RO, so I don't expect it is that difficult.

[edo]

Another in a good way crazy enamel piece unique Code... still not as crazy as the one with the guys instagram smiley face logo...

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

AP should "remaster" the 6005ST, somewhat larger, with the Jumbo movement if it can be made to fit. That would be killer - maybe I'd take that over a regular Jumbo, for variety. [picture from Semper Fidelis on WPS]

This would be hilarious.

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by edo

Another in a good way crazy enamel piece unique Code... still not as crazy as the one with the guys instagram smiley face logo...

That is beautiful

[MRBolton]

Originally Posted by edo

Another in a good way crazy enamel piece unique Code... still not as crazy as the one with the guys instagram smiley face logo...

I think I might would want a Code if that was a production piece that they'd actually sell me!

[mongrelnomoad]

Is it just me or has the Code started to look really good? Especially the 38mm versions.

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Is it just me or has the Code started to look really good? Especially the 38mm versions.

Not just you.

Some of the launch models (and gen 2 models) had horrible dials, but I think most people liked the unique case structure, skeletonized lugs, and curved crystal.

Now that the dials have been fixed, and they have steel models to make it more accessible (and durable), the code 11 has amazing potential.

I do think if they made the 38 more neutral or manly it would sell very well.

For 41, some mid level complications like a dual time or annual calendar would be nice to fill out the case better. Chrono and Starwheel look great, and the three handers look ok, but I still think there’s a lot of empty space there. The stamped dial adds depth, but “cheaper [than QP]” complications would be nice to have. Jumping from a $35k chrono all the way to a $100k PQ is too wide of a gap. Need something in between for it to take off

When you talk about a round dial and a round case, what can you really do to innovate?

AP really innovated with the case structure, innovated with the crystal, and released a watch that I think will be viewed positively in 5-10 years.

They weren’t lazy with it and didn’t release a square version of the RO or anything :)

Only gripe I have about the code at this point is still the price point. I really wish they released the steel models at high teens or low 20s. Would have appreciated in value likely in secondary markets and created buzz and hype that way. But being priced at comparable levels to RO is tough as new collectors would naturally want the more “prestigious” model for value retention purposes. Being priced lower would have prevented new collectors from comparing the two lines and see them both as different and distinct options. Could still have done ultra high comp codes like the universelle, just like we have entry roo and concept lines