The Worn & Wound Group Picks Their Favourite New Audemars Piguet Novelties

There are three new time and date fashions in chrome steel (together with the three new chrome steel chronographs) with dials in beige, inexperienced, and blue. All look very good to my eye, but when I needed to choose one, it will be the beige for the straightforward motive that this reference alone features a ceramic midcase, that serves to spotlight the distinctive structure of the Code 11.59. I’ve stated it earlier than, however it bears repeating: the way in which these instances are constructed, with an eight sided inside case and an outer round “shell” with open lugs, is sort of outstanding. All of it shakes out to a 41mm watch that’s simple to put on (and needs to be much more so in metal), underneath the radar sufficient to be worn very casually, however by no means remotely boring. It’s enjoyable to see the Code 11.59 proceed to evolve. We at all times knew it will, however it seems like AP now has a number of watches within the Code assortment which can be fascinating in their very own proper, and never simply as a solution to deepen shopping for historical past on the boutique. 

Thomas Calara

My understanding and appreciation of Audemars Piguet has steadily elevated over the course of a number of years now. It’s a model that I’ve stored tabs on from afar, however as our paths have crossed in particular person an increasing number of, it’s their extra concerned sport designs of the Royal Oak that garner my consideration. I’m speaking about references just like the burly metal Offshore Diver 150710st or the Royal Oak 14790ST.OO.0789ST.07 with its army dial and tidy 36mm case measurement. 

Within the latest barrage of releases from AP, I couldn’t assist however drool over the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Extremely-Skinny. I like my Royal Oaks with a number of subdials together with a heavy serving to of mechanical ingenuity. However the perfect a part of this particular launch is that your complete watch is furnished out of titanium. The metallic’s earth tones in opposition to the smoky blue dial, together with the truth that the watch is barely 6.2mm and weighs 75 grams, makes this watch totally good. 

All that stated, I’ve at all times advised myself that if I had been able to throw down 5 to six digits on a watch, then I must totally lean in. Neglect the metal and titanium. There’s a ton of choices on the market from a number of manufacturers that I’d be very happy with. If I’m doing an AP, I’m going for all gold. Among the many releases, AP introduced a 37mm Royal Oak that’s totally made out of 18k gold and will get this eye-catching turquoise stone dial. No subdials right here, nor a flowery complication. Right here, you get the Royal Oak silhouette that has been a fixture when it comes to design that has stood toe to toe with Father Time, with a vibrant turquoise blue, marble-like dial. 

This explicit reference retails for $61,500. A worth that’s flying in a stratosphere that I don’t fairly have the right tools or expertise to fly in. However nonetheless, for those who’re an fanatic, which I’m, then it’s laborious to not recognize and admire what Audemars Piguet has to supply whatever the price ticket.