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17 August 2024, 12:00 PM | #91 |
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Played with the rose gold minute repeater today with smoked sapphire glass. Freaking awesome watch. The smoke dial is badass for sure.
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17 August 2024, 12:00 PM | #92 |
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Except the popularity between these two, not feel much different in terms of aesthetic or wearable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
17 August 2024, 02:47 PM | #93 |
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I think they are both great. The Patek is thinner and probably more secure against deprecation long term.
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17 August 2024, 05:34 PM | #94 | |
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I agree. This really really blew my mind. Smoked glass, ceramic mid case, and the repeater is soooo good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17 August 2024, 05:37 PM | #95 |
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The minute repeater is awesome. 350k at retail ? Damn I picture myself with it so easily :-)
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17 August 2024, 05:52 PM | #96 |
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18 August 2024, 02:03 AM | #97 |
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18 August 2024, 02:15 AM | #98 |
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I got to try it on in aspen as well. Incredible watch! $400k but whatever!
I think if I were to do a really special complicated big $ watch I’d do a code. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
18 August 2024, 09:54 PM | #99 |
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I still think that they have no soul or AP heritage. Zero reasons to buy one.
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18 August 2024, 10:45 PM | #100 | |
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But I'm very happy that they didn't include too much of the Millenary heritage into this for example... To me, the Code is a quite unique and contemporary blank canvas of a case, that can be used from small PM 38mm 3-handers all the way to the wonders of the RD4. It just took them a while to figure out that the canvas, particularly in the 41mm version, is a bit too empty without something more going on on the dial, like the printed guillochage pattern they now use. |
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18 August 2024, 11:05 PM | #101 |
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I would love to see them do a version of the double balance in the style of the Code Openwork Tourbillion Skeleton.
Something in the price range of the RO double balance. |
19 August 2024, 03:34 AM | #102 |
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There's actually a lot of soul and heritage in the code 11.59. The hands and numerals off of the first and second generations that people hated so much were taken from vintage references. AP from really the 1950s onwards has always pushed high-end industrial design and cemented that path with Genta in the 70s. The CODE represents a modern commitment to that design philosophy, we're the company that makes beautiful industrial watches. You won't find that at patek, VC, lange etc.
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Jin, hard to look at the code with that beautiful FPJ Resonance lurking in the background, beautiful my friend.
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4 September 2024, 04:40 AM | #104 |
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A new tourbilllon chrono openworked was just released. Really pretty IMHO.
https://monochrome-watches.com/code-...b-introducing/ |
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Incredible
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4 September 2024, 06:08 AM | #107 |
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Pricey but beautiful watch
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4 September 2024, 07:50 AM | #108 |
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CODES are so much better in person than photos ever show - hope to purchase a variation one day
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Not often you can refer to fine watches as architectural, but the Code certainly is. I first toured the AP factory and museum around 2010. The Starwheel knocked me out. I asked if a larger one would ever be released, and they said not likely. And then....bam. The current Starwheel is a stunner and #1 on my list.
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23 September 2024, 10:38 AM | #111 |
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The CODE has to be seen and tried on in person for it to be fully appreciated. That being said, one has to be comfortable with the depreciation and resale value if purchasing one new from AD. Resale value aside, I think it's a great piece with a future.
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14 October 2024, 02:27 AM | #112 |
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Again today positive reactions towards the code from a “reputable” influencer. The last time I have the feeling that perception towards the Code on socials and in magazines is shifting.
And rightfully so, I think! |
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People had/ have a problem with the stupid name and duals upon release. If you switch the dial like this beautiful enamel then it can be a great watch. The PC aventurine code was always cool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 October 2024, 04:22 AM | #114 |
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Code will be eventually dead just like the Millenary/Jules. Doomed to be traded for cents on the dollar.
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14 October 2024, 04:51 AM | #115 |
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14 October 2024, 05:17 AM | #116 |
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I have never seen a mountain scape carved into the side of a code before. Is this custom or a model I missed seeing?
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I know I should admire the work of the artisans here, but to me this and most of PP's rare handcraft are just expensive kitsch. Just needs Heidi frolicking somewhere in the background. Maybe I missed the joke.
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14 October 2024, 06:01 AM | #119 |
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Codes have a lot of potential. Need to reduce the skews and make things more interesting with the dials.
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And yes, i do own one myself. |
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