New AP’s prediction 2024 thread!

[Pw92676]

I think the ROO time only and Code 38mm blue are both home runs. Having a RO along with these two in a collection could make a solid trio and many folks very happy.

[crispyness87]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

I think the ROO time only and Code 38mm blue are both home runs. Having a RO along with these two in a collection could make a solid trio and many folks very happy.

I'm quite eager to see the ROO time only.

[messikens]

IMO the releases (and I may be in the minority here) are a bit of a swing and a miss...

The 38mm codes are nice but they do strike me as a bit of a fashion watch... Slap Michael Kors on it and no one would bat an eye

Code 11.59s are a cool change but the price is becoming eye-watering... No quick strap change, no full bracelet, no secondary strap and not a true dress watch either but basically $52k all in... (Seems to be the new AP norm).

43mm is interesting but not a fan of the rubber bezel. Over time I'm sure it'll look a bit shiny and the face seems empty without the Chrono hands...

The other complications are very cool but just frankly out of my reach in addition to being unobtainable for any non-seven figure spender, so I won't bother even commenting further


Clear indication IMO that AP is looking to really start people off at a $40k minimum "entry watch"

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by messikens

Clear indication IMO that AP is looking to really start people off at a $40k minimum "entry watch"

I would agree with this. $30K Divers, $28K three hand offshores and $25K steel codes are the biggest indication of this.

[DonLee]

Honestly, does a time only ROO really need to be 14.4mm thick?

[In-N-Out]

After thinking about it for half a day, I think I love ALL the code 11's that were released today. Ever since the starwheel launched, AP has delivered hit after hit with the code. all 6 SS models were great last year. the initial two 38mm were ok, but today's releases were all amazing. from the baby blue 38 to the black/gold/ceramic, to the RG blue and RG green models, the future of the code lineup looks great. I will def pick up another code sometime in the future.

[AEV]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

After thinking about it for half a day, I think I love ALL the code 11's that were released today. Ever since the starwheel launched, AP has delivered hit after hit with the code. all 6 SS models were great last year. the initial two 38mm were ok, but today's releases were all amazing. from the baby blue 38 to the black/gold/ceramic, to the RG blue and RG green models, the future of the code lineup looks great. I will def pick up another code sometime in the future.

My thoughts as well. The RG blue dial Code chrono looks really nice.
I also like the YG RO with smoked dial.

[AperolSpritz]

Originally Posted by DonLee

Honestly, does a time only ROO really need to be 14.4mm thick?

I echo that, and why make it 43mm?
42mm would have been just fine. I get why they slimmed the 44mm line into 43mm but I still dig much more the 42mm offshore (that being said maybe the plan is to move all offshores to 43mm over time, in which case I'll probably stop buying offshores)

[dchang81]

I know I'm in the minority but id have loved it if they increased the WR for the code a little bit. The dress/sport look AP and patek have been coming out with lately would be nice for a wear anywhere watch

[edo]

From date position, logo, empty dial and no needed size and proportions that will with empty dial visually look bad on majority of wrists, time only ROO is just one poorly designed watch.

[PP&AP]

Originally Posted by douglasj

Are there rumors of more 34s?

I thought the smaller ones were coming this year too, new versions of the old 29mm size or maybe 30 mm like the fall Patek releases

[PP&AP]

Can someone remind me how AP discontinues watches? They just show up on legacy section of website?

[SRG89]

I’ve just been told openworked has been discontinued…. Makes sense for new model release next year

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by SRG89

I’ve just been told openworked has been discontinued…. Makes sense for new model release next year

Nice...this is the right move. That watch gets too much attention (if you are talking about the double balance that is).

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by PP&AP

Can someone remind me how AP discontinues watches? They just show up on legacy section of website?

There is usually significant lag between the watch becoming near impossible to acquire and it moving to the legacy section. E.g., I was told last year that there's no chance to get the 43mm ceramic music edition, but it's still on the website 6 months later. It will disappear eventually after the last one in the system has been delivered to a customer.

[seadubs]

Originally Posted by SRG89

I’ve just been told openworked has been discontinued…. Makes sense for new model release next year

from who?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

This looks so good. Just can't get past the rubber-clad bezel

Looks crinkly as well, not finished nicely. Price is good for a ROO but dial needs more interest perhaps bring the Audemars Piguet text back. That, CE and 42 would make it better balanced.

[hl0m4n]

is the rubberclad bezel rubber inside and out or is it a regular bezel encased in rubber?

[SRG89]

Originally Posted by seadubs

from who?

Popped into boutique as I was passing earlier and it was the manager that told me (for double balance openwork)

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

is the rubberclad bezel rubber inside and out or is it a regular bezel encased in rubber?

I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure it’s always ss/gold/etc underneath based on case material

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure it’s always ss/gold/etc underneath based on case material

Yeah, AP website says "rubber-coated".

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by SRG89

Popped into boutique as I was passing earlier and it was the manager that told me (for double balance openwork)

I was told there is a new openwork coming this year.

[l_chissle]

Originally Posted by dchang81

I know I'm in the minority but id have loved it if they increased the WR for the code a little bit. The dress/sport look AP and patek have been coming out with lately would be nice for a wear anywhere watch

In general WR needs to go up...

20m for a RO QP? 50m for a screw down crown RO? Way behind VC and PP

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by DonLee

Honestly, does a time only ROO really need to be 14.4mm thick?

While I would like the ROO to be a bit thinner, the 14.4mm are in line with a lot of other dive watches, thicker than a Sub, but less than a Seadweller or 42mm Planet Ocean. Nothing crazy. Shrinking the ROO significantly would really start blurring the line between ROO/RO, which AP probably wants to avoid.

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by Vipes

I thought the same thing. Should’ve been thinner since it’s time only and ceramic bezel instead of rubber. I do like the color scheme though.

I’m being genuine here, the immediate thought I had about the color scheme was Omega summer blue editions that were recently released.


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[Vince_76]

Potential new perpetual

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TT5RFL...E1MWVjZGVmZQ==

[edo]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

Potential new perpetual

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TT5RFL...E1MWVjZGVmZQ==

Isn't John Mayer suposed to be the last perpetual before new movement for qp next year?

I will make a new thread with breakdown of all 41mm perpetuals over last 9 years...

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

Potential new perpetual

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TT5RFL...E1MWVjZGVmZQ==

I like white ceramic, I like purple dials, and I like new in house movements.

Would be a win, but doubt there will be many made.

[DonLee]

Originally Posted by SRG89

I’ve just been told openworked has been discontinued…. Makes sense for new model release next year

considering how much time it takes to create one, i wouldn't be surprised. Kind of bummed tho, because my SA said if I wanted an DBW, it would be about the right time now...

[hl0m4n]

first video i found of sand gold - has some interesting hues under different lighting conditions.