New AP watches - My take

[blacke90]

Originally Posted by Xerxes77

I‘m afraid this new line launch will cut the production for RO, ROC and ROO.
This mean looooong waiting list.
About the new line I think I need to see it but maybe give a new interpretacion for classic watch and make the classic more loved by younger!

This could potentially drives up the price of AP RO, ROC, and ROO on the secondary market of course.

[MrBigSmiles]

Hrm...will reserve judgement until I see one in person. Not a big fan of the dial.

That said, if I’m going for a dressier watch, I would probably opt for a Lange 1815 Chrono instead.



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[bluebeamer]

meh.

[malarky_hk]

I bet Daniel Wellington is probably sending a big bouquet of flowers and a thank you note to AP for the great ad campaign they put together for the DW brand.

[The Joker]

OMG the dials are hideous

see teenagers with their jeans hanging off there arse wearing stuff like that

[Bxtek]

A friend sent me this pic.

[3581512]

dial looks extremely boring, really like a michael koors watch

[myporsche]

I think it looks great initially, it's a bold move to shake things up and introduce a new line, this is what we should expect form AP so not sure why all the backlash. When was the last time you considered a JA line watch, at least with this new line there is some consideration and excitement, something fresh to consider and checkout.

I like the revolutionary case design, it's sandwiched three part design with hexagon in the middle, the glass is curved opposite directions on BOTH sides giving it a cool effect, as far as lugs Patek has a similar hollow lug design which I'm not a fan of, but this one is nice more crisp and industrial looking. Numerals and hands aren't bad, enamel dial will look much nicer in real life, not crazy about white dial. Movements are all stars of the show and they look amazing as expected with new rotor designs, love it.

I like that they went away from the royal oak comfort zone, they needed another line to shake things up, this is what AP does, people should know this instead of hating on it. Francois is betting big as he says in the video. Flying automatic tourbillon and perpetual calendar are gorgeous.

When they make too many RO designs people complaint they are one trick pony, when they try a new line people say they shoud stick with Royal Oaks

Nice video showing the double curved glass effect - https://live.hodinkee.com/e/sihh-201...db&type=videos

[crownprince]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

My rating:
Case height = A
Case flanks = A+
Crystal = B+
Movement = B+
Dial = D-
Case size = C

However and unfortunately, dial is pretty important. Would have loved no-date, perhaps brueget numerals versus the panerai like enlarged 12, 3 , 6, 9. Perhaps it will grow on me.

My favorite is the simple 3 hander white dial rose gold.

It looks like Armani Chrono!

[myporsche]

LOL - you guys keep digging up pics of watches you think it looks like when it does not.

<insert any chrono watch here with 4 o'clock date>

Do all these watches have an advanced 3 part case design with hexagonal center? Did they all take many years to develop which is part f the reason we respect brand like AP? Do they all have amazing in house movements with top notch finishing? How "different" can you make a dress or dressy sport watch? Are Patek Calatravas crap because there are a 100 other watches that look like them? Do Grand Seikos get a lot of crap because they have similar sword hands as a 5227? Many questions here I know...

You can argue Vacheron patrimony looks like a Daniel Wellington, but it's not , and only you the wearer knows that, which is the beauty owing a beautiful piece like that.

[benlee]

The watch does looks very nice when viewed sideways, with the intricate case and finishing. Yes, the dial design for some of these new references esp the chronos are highly questionable but let's wait until we can try the actual watches irl first.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by benlee

The watch does looks very nice when viewed sideways, with the intricate case and finishing. Yes, the dial design for some of these new references esp the chronos are highly questionable but let's wait until we can try the actual watches irl first.

Ben

I think the watch that is most appealing out of the gate is the black dial Chrono. It only has one numeral - the 12.

The gold trim around the sundials and those hands...are the elements drawing out the multitude of “mall watch” comments.

[P2725TMB]

Although my first impressions aren't overly positive, I'm now reserving judgement until I see in person, as photography may not show the product to full advantage. If I was to go for one it would be the RG Chrono, but I have to be cautious as I'm only paying any attention at all because its AP, if that makes sense!

[Pongster]

Why need to measure 52 weeks?

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Pongster

Why need to measure 52 weeks?

As in the QPs week counter ?

Knowing the week number is very handy in business. More so than specific dates for me.

[ragsk]

I dont mind the 11.59

Will take a look in person before passing judgement

[zahain]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ReJ8X26d4

A nice indepth look of the new line by the one and only Timmy with the backwards glasses

Looking at the new SS royal oak blue dial it doesn't look as good as the 400.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by zahain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ReJ8X26d4

A nice indepth look of the new line by the one and only Timmy with the backwards glasses

Looking at the new SS royal oak blue dial it doesn't look as good as the 400.

Great find.

I know I'm in the minority, but I actually like the 15500 dial better

[Kjp061987]

Originally Posted by zahain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ReJ8X26d4

A nice indepth look of the new line by the one and only Timmy with the backwards glasses

Looking at the new SS royal oak blue dial it doesn't look as good as the 400.

Bravo once again, Tim! 15500 looked much better in the videos than pictures. I think the new date window will grow on me, but still in the minority favoring the “automatic” text in the 15400.


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[blacke90]

Originally Posted by Kjp061987

Bravo once again, Tim! 15500 looked much better in the videos than pictures. I think the new date window will grow on me, but still in the minority favoring the “automatic” text in the 15400.


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The 15500 is growing on me after seeing the video and a few candid shots. It does look better in the video. Can’t wait to see one in person soon.

[redsubby]

Originally Posted by Kjp061987

Bravo once again, Tim! 15500 looked much better in the videos than pictures. I think the new date window will grow on me, but still in the minority favoring the “automatic” text in the 15400.


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I am with you on "automatic" text.

[jed11]

Looks like an IWC. Not say that's a bad thing...but just does to me

[tonupbklyn]

for entry price of the cheapest 11.59, i’d rather have this...for me, one of the standouts of this year’s releases....

[RolexZen]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

for entry price of the cheapest 11.59, i’d rather have this...for me, one of the standouts of this year’s releases....

I like Montblanc watches, and love the Minerva movement, but €29K is a hard ask...

[tonupbklyn]

Originally Posted by RolexZen

I like Montblanc watches, and love the Minerva movement, but €29K is a hard ask...

probably... for an 11.59!

[AK797]

Nice video, Code case still looks too round even from side glances, Octagon needed more definition to be not so generic. Lacquer dials look nice but very shiny. Blue is more like navy, bit dull. White looks sterile and like a mall watch.

15500 anthracite/grey dial looks nice, blue looks a bit greyish, more like a Genta blue.

44s on camos look interesting, thinking about brown for my RG, altho green and blue are nicer.