Has the CODE been slept on long enough by enthusiasts?

[Palex]

Again a very nice Code!

[TheHolyLuck]

First time ever AP use meteorite on their watches !
I saw it yesterday in my boutique. Nice and elegant with same tone overal.

[PT_91]

Originally Posted by Gandor

I don't think there's ever been a better comparison of how to do modern design correctly and how to do it wrong. How patek spent 25 years working on a new line and arrive at a square nautilus with a recycled movement, recycled bracelet, and recycled dial is beyond me. Papa stern would be ashamed to see where the company is heading.

Papa Stern is still alive ;-)

[Gandor]

Originally Posted by PT_91

Papa Stern is still alive ;-)

Wow, I swore he was dead when they released that watch with his face on it last year that looked like something in memoriam haha.

[PT_91]

Originally Posted by Gandor

Wow, I swore he was dead when they released that watch with his face on it last year that looked like something in memoriam haha.

I can't blame you as I've made the exact same mistake before

[GalaxyTime]

Originally Posted by Palex

Again a very nice Code!

Nice. Any reference? Is this off catalogue

[Palex]

Originally Posted by GalaxyTime

Nice. Any reference? Is this off catalogue

[In-N-Out]

What a terrible response from Stern compared to the remarks FHB had with the code 11

[Gandor]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

What a terrible response from Stern compared to the remarks FHB had with the code 11

Yeah, FHB sincerely believed in the product and the vision even with all the backlash. TS response is really immature and leads to a company culture that doubles down on their mistakes instead of trying to improve.

The code has gotten an update nearly every year since release to make it an amazing watch that can stand next to the Royal Oak. I highly doubt Patek will iterate on the cubitus in any meaningful way.

[Uros]

Code will never be royal oak in near future but the potential is huge. The biggest problem with RO is that there are so many of them that Code is starting to be something different and really cool. Looking to biy first one myself, they just ended up in trap and inflated price idiotically, I mean 20+k for basic steel model but grey is viable option.


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[Uros]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

What a terrible response from Stern compared to the remarks FHB had with the code 11

And no judging of course but leading top tier luxury firm he could try to look bit more healthier. Doesnt wamt to look like stereotype spoiled rich kid who got big inheritance (comment doesnt help also)


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[Audevache]

Originally Posted by Uros

Code will never be royal oak in near future but the potential is huge. The biggest problem with RO is that there are so many of them that Code is starting to be something different and really cool. Looking to biy first one myself, they just ended up in trap and inflated price idiotically, I mean 20+k for basic steel model but grey is viable option.


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40k for an entry level 3-hand steel Cubitus makes the Code look like a bargain to me.

[Uros]

Originally Posted by Audevache

40k for an entry level 3-hand steel Cubitus makes the Code look like a bargain to me.

But c’mon it looks like nautilus and has hacking seconds:)


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[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by Uros

But c’mon it looks like nautilus and has hacking seconds:)


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It looks like an uglier Glachutte Original

“We are not the Nautilus…we are worse looking more expensive derivatives of it!”

[Audevache]

Originally Posted by Uros

But c’mon it looks like nautilus and has hacking seconds:)


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It looks like a stop sign, and my Code hacks as well…. Plus it even includes a nice little stop watch for 10k less….

[Lemarp]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

It looks like an uglier Glachutte Original

“We are not the Nautilus…we are worse looking more expensive derivatives of it!”

Uglier Cartier Santos or G-shock.

[Lemarp]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

What a terrible response from Stern compared to the remarks FHB had with the code 11

That's a hilarious response considering that this new line was apparently designed to appeal to younger people.

I guess he's just saying explicitly he doesn't care about young people that can't afford it .

Dude has a lot of confidence in his current customer base if he's on record making those kind of comments. That picture of him next to the comment could not be more perfect either.

[Audevache]

Originally Posted by Lemarp

That's a hilarious response considering that this new line was apparently designed to appeal to younger people.

I guess he's just saying explicitly he doesn't care about young people that can't afford it .

Dude has a lot of confidence in his current customer base if he's on record making those kind of comments. That picture of him next to the comment could not be more perfect either.

That picture reminds me of another Cubitus who looks a bit similar to TS in that pic:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubitus

We all thought (probably rightly so) FHB was a bit arrogant. This is another level though. Maybe in hindsight 20 years from now the Code will be seen as a truly innovative design, particularly compared to whatever TS in his dual role as boss and head designer came up with here.

[kaiserphoenix]

Originally Posted by Lemarp

That's a hilarious response considering that this new line was apparently designed to appeal to younger people.

I guess he's just saying explicitly he doesn't care about young people that can't afford it .

Dude has a lot of confidence in his current customer base if he's on record making those kind of comments. That picture of him next to the comment could not be more perfect either.

I think alot of people are misunderstanding "entry-level" and cheap. TS has never stated they want to make a watch thats cheap and available to everyone. He means an entry point into a very exclusive brand. Not an entry level "PRICE". Hes repeatedly stated that Patek Philippe is not for everyone and to an extent AP is like that too, just AP has more accessible watch price points on average.