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Manofsteelpt · 23 January 2015, 10:48 AM

Are we just expecting a lil too much? AP can't reinvent the wheel EVERY year... Do we get upset with car manufacturers for not revamping a model every year?

*the only gripe I can understand, is the no go for the in-house ROC.

orangedial · 23 January 2015, 11:02 AM

AP has been exciting for WIS in the past few years since 2012, with many great models in the RO, ROO and Millenary range. This year they seem to be targeting a very different group of clientèle: the ladies and the flamboyant...

texex91 · 24 January 2015, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Are we just expecting a lil too much? AP can't reinvent the wheel EVERY year... Do we get upset with car manufacturers for not revamping a model every year?

*the only gripe I can understand, is the no go for the in-house ROC.

Maybe, but for me last year was a bust as well...especially when they never released anthracite after announcing it

edo · 24 January 2015, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Maybe, but for me last year was a bust as well...especially when they never released anthracite after announcing it

From SIHH reports, anthracite 44 will be officially released this year...

yachty 1 · 24 January 2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Are we just expecting a lil too much? AP can't reinvent the wheel EVERY year... Do we get upset with car manufacturers for not revamping a model every year?

*the only gripe I can understand, is the no go for the in-house ROC.

You are right, But I am still waiting for the rubber clads to be reimagined with ceramic

texex91 · 24 January 2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edo

From SIHH reports, anthracite 44 will be officially released this year...

It's really not--from what I've seen it's not the same 'gray' tint as what they originally offered. Looks like black ceramic. Plus either way, a year late and completely different.

Just underwhelmed that's all. Still love AP--just wish for some wow pieces. Amazing now the 44mm novelties are still selling 3+ years later.

VICI · 24 January 2015, 01:14 PM

What gets me is why were they so focused on diamond variations of the ROO's.

Most AP collectors aren't going to be wearing those pieces and honestly, I doubt many would / could fork up the cost even if they wanted to...

The email I recvd from the boutique shows the anthracite dial being available at $41,800

The other thing I don't get is why introduce a TT 15400?? I just can't see the demand for the piece. It's not a TT world anymore for AP collectors like it was decades ago.

Ok, I'm done :)

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MP5 · 24 January 2015, 01:30 PM

Can we have some non LE MEssi variants?

texex91 · 24 January 2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VICI

What gets me is why were they so focused on diamond variations of the ROO's.

Most AP collectors aren't going to be wearing those pieces and honestly, I doubt many would / could fork up the cost even if they wanted to...

The email I recvd from the boutique shows the anthracite dial being available at $41,800

The other thing I don't get is why introduce a TT 15400?? I just can't see the demand for the piece. It's not a TT world anymore for AP collectors like it was decades ago.

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Yep got the same email a few days ago. Looks exactly like all black ceramic to me. And let's see for $4k more can get RG 44mm--nough said.

VICI · 24 January 2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Yep got the same email a few days ago. Looks exactly like all black ceramic to me. And let's see for $4k more can get RG 44mm--nough said.

Exactly!

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Manofsteelpt · 24 January 2015, 01:40 PM

Was the case supposed to be grey?

yachty 1 · 24 January 2015, 03:08 PM

Here's a quick question. How many members here would rather have the gold rubber clad over the new "reimagined "42mm? Just don't understand APs direction.

sturgeon123456 · 24 January 2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by yachty 1

Here's a quick question. How many members here would rather have the gold rubber clad over the new "reimagined "42mm? Just don't understand APs direction.

Definitely not me, would never buy a watch that has rubber on it other than the strap.

bahbahani · 24 January 2015, 07:07 PM

A pic of the anthracite 44mm by Kirill Krjukov

edo · 24 January 2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Yep got the same email a few days ago. Looks exactly like all black ceramic to me. And let's see for $4k more can get RG 44mm--nough said.

Texes, VICI.. guys, maybe I'm wrong but you speak about shittest AP division... their online team... same guys that put Lebron with missaligned screw on official website (It lasted few days before they correct the pic), and 90% of media publish that wrong pic...

The pic they send you say grey inner bezel but on the pic it's clearly black, and it's clearly the actual ceramic model not the new one.

Again, maybe I'm wrong but wrist shots from AP guys on SIHH show same anthracite dial, gray inner bezel like last year model.

sturgeon123456 · 24 January 2015, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VICI

What gets me is why were they so focused on diamond variations of the ROO's.

Most AP collectors aren't going to be wearing those pieces and honestly, I doubt many would / could fork up the cost even if they wanted to...

The email I recvd from the boutique shows the anthracite dial being available at $41,800

The other thing I don't get is why introduce a TT 15400?? I just can't see the demand for the piece. It's not a TT world anymore for AP collectors like it was decades ago.

Ok, I'm done :)

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Agree with everything u said

sturgeon123456 · 24 January 2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Yep got the same email a few days ago. Looks exactly like all black ceramic to me. And let's see for $4k more can get RG 44mm--nough said.

Agree with this too

edo · 24 January 2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

Agree with this too

It's not the same... just the wrong pic in the email from AP... posted live shots few post above... and congrats on all gold 42, post it with more pics on your thread about RG or PL :)

SMD · 25 January 2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Amazing now the 44mm novelties are still selling 3+ years later.

That is because they are awesome!

texex91 · 25 January 2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by edo

Texes, VICI.. guys, maybe I'm wrong but you speak about shittest AP division... their online team... same guys that put Lebron with missaligned screw on official website (It lasted few days before they correct the pic), and 90% of media publish that wrong pic...

The pic they send you say grey inner bezel but on the pic it's clearly black, and it's clearly the actual ceramic model not the new one.

Again, maybe I'm wrong but wrist shots from AP guys on SIHH show same anthracite dial, gray inner bezel like last year model.

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Originally Posted by edo

It's not the same... just the wrong pic in the email from AP... posted live shots few post above... and congrats on all gold 42, post it with more pics on your thread about RG or PL :)

Yes, THAT is the correct watch. It is just SAD that the website and an email from the BOUTIQUE don't even have the correct watch...I mean come on how hard is that? I had to argue last year with a AP AD that was trying to pawn off the black all ceramic as the anthracite.

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Originally Posted by SMD

That is because they are awesome!

You got that right

edo · 25 January 2015, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Yes, THAT is the correct watch. It is just SAD that the website and an email from the BOUTIQUE don't even have the correct watch...I mean come on how hard is that? I had to argue last year with a AP AD that was trying to pawn off the black all ceramic as the anthracite.
You got that right

I'm in advertising business and just can't believe company like AP allow these things happen.. you are potential buyer and they send you a wrong pic... on the side note it's not a attachment mistake, they actually believe they sent you a correct one...

And when I mentioned Lebron case... Launch of Lebron LE ROO was not covered only by horologic sites and forums, a thousands of sport/basketball, fashion, lifestyle, business world leading web portals and print media published the story... the story with Hublot like screw :)

I wrote a few emails, contact them via social media and it took them 2-3 days to correct the pic on the official web site... they never contacted any of the media and send them new pic... OK, maybe it's just a screw, a little nothing, but for companies like AP it must be everything...

2 seconds of google search link you to thousands of these articles...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/arielada...demars-piguet/

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101059595

http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/09/...-lebron-james/

mspeed76 · 25 January 2015, 03:44 AM

ok so what happened to the real anthracite 44mm? was it just cancelled?

texex91 · 25 January 2015, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mspeed76

ok so what happened to the real anthracite 44mm? was it just cancelled?

No it exists (as shown above), AP launched it at SIHH 2014, then cancelled it. Now it's back at 2015 SIHH...let's see if it really gets released this summer

mb23 · 25 January 2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

No it exists (as shown above), AP launched it at SIHH 2014, then cancelled it. Now it's back at 2015 SIHH...let's see if it really gets released this summer

It will be released this summer and the forged carbon will be stopped once the stock is worked through.

kb24 · 26 January 2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

I am so underwhelmed.

1. A two tone Royal Oak....I cant stand two tone and it really makes the watch look like it belongs in the 1970s.

2. The concept case has always been and will always be horrendous

3. White dial diver and outfitting current divers display back is probably their best offering thus far

I haven't seen any of the diamond stuff but also dont care for that in general.

i so agree with you man.. they could've come out with lesser models but only whats worth it.. the concept and two tone just make it boring

Bulliondesk · 27 January 2015, 06:00 AM

Someone mentioned they are catering towards Floyd Mayweather.. made me chuckle but unfortunately he is spot on. I used to be a huge fan and supporter of the brand up until a few years ago. I owned numerous pieces in the past.. unfortunately have moved on due to the crowd and appearance they have been marketing towards with all the bling bling etc. What happened to the Golf/Tennis/Boating/Yachting? Those classic 36-39mm 15202's and simple Rubber Clad's.. a shame what I have seen lately.

JJ WA · 27 January 2015, 06:17 AM

I do not like the Concept case, nor TT. No comments for the diamonds either. But, honestly, these watches do not impact in any way my appreciation for the traditional RO line or the ROOs (especially, the 42mm). No matter how important or prestigious a watch company is, I will most likely only love 'some' of the pieces in its collections. I would even say AP has all the right to try to please other people with this year's watches, and I will continue to love them for as long as they continue to produce amazing ROs and ROOs. My two cents :-)

MP5 · 1 February 2015, 06:47 PM

Am I a nutter? There is Zero coverage, mention or acknowledgement of the new ROC Milan and Gray accented Chronos anywhere on the net cept here. Whats up?

edo · 1 February 2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MP5

Am I a nutter? There is Zero coverage, mention or acknowledgement of the new ROC Milan and Gray accented Chronos anywhere on the net cept here. Whats up?

Milan is very limited, Milano boutique only so don't except large coverage...

But yes it's very strange anthracite model is not covered and as you can see in earlier posts even ADs send wrong pictures and don't have exact info about it...

Marciano490 · 30 May 2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by edo

Here is the first pic from round two by Kiril Krjukov from AP Prague...

AP RO LE city of Milan... at first, maybe it's a good looking edtion but I don't love the way AP goes... it's excellent for ROO line to be extravagant, with wild materials, gold with rubber, LEs don't bother me either, a lot of insane good looking editions in past years.... but please keep RO line clean sport classic watch...

So, there's one for sale 'round here. Who's gonna grab it?

23 January 2015, 10:48 AM	#91
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Are we just expecting a lil too much? AP can't reinvent the wheel EVERY year... Do we get upset with car manufacturers for not revamping a model every year? *the only gripe I can understand, is the no go for the in-house ROC.

23 January 2015, 11:02 AM	#92
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	AP has been exciting for WIS in the past few years since 2012, with many great models in the RO, ROO and Millenary range. This year they seem to be targeting a very different group of clientèle: the ladies and the flamboyant...

24 January 2015, 01:14 PM	#97
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	What gets me is why were they so focused on diamond variations of the ROO's. Most AP collectors aren't going to be wearing those pieces and honestly, I doubt many would / could fork up the cost even if they wanted to... The email I recvd from the boutique shows the anthracite dial being available at $41,800 The other thing I don't get is why introduce a TT 15400?? I just can't see the demand for the piece. It's not a TT world anymore for AP collectors like it was decades ago. Ok, I'm done :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2015, 01:30 PM	#98
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,885	Can we have some non LE MEssi variants?

24 January 2015, 01:40 PM	#101
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Was the case supposed to be grey?

24 January 2015, 03:08 PM	#102
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 947	Here's a quick question. How many members here would rather have the gold rubber clad over the new "reimagined "42mm? Just don't understand APs direction.

24 January 2015, 07:07 PM	#104
bahbahani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: AP, Rolex ,Panerai Posts: 138	A pic of the anthracite 44mm by Kirill Krjukov

25 January 2015, 03:44 AM	#112
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 612	ok so what happened to the real anthracite 44mm? was it just cancelled?

27 January 2015, 06:00 AM	#116
Bulliondesk Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Howard100/101 Posts: 656	Someone mentioned they are catering towards Floyd Mayweather.. made me chuckle but unfortunately he is spot on. I used to be a huge fan and supporter of the brand up until a few years ago. I owned numerous pieces in the past.. unfortunately have moved on due to the crowd and appearance they have been marketing towards with all the bling bling etc. What happened to the Golf/Tennis/Boating/Yachting? Those classic 36-39mm 15202's and simple Rubber Clad's.. a shame what I have seen lately.

27 January 2015, 06:17 AM	#117
JJ WA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 787	I do not like the Concept case, nor TT. No comments for the diamonds either. But, honestly, these watches do not impact in any way my appreciation for the traditional RO line or the ROOs (especially, the 42mm). No matter how important or prestigious a watch company is, I will most likely only love 'some' of the pieces in its collections. I would even say AP has all the right to try to please other people with this year's watches, and I will continue to love them for as long as they continue to produce amazing ROs and ROOs. My two cents :-)

1 February 2015, 06:47 PM	#118
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,885	Am I a nutter? There is Zero coverage, mention or acknowledgement of the new ROC Milan and Gray accented Chronos anywhere on the net cept here. Whats up?

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