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Incoming CODE 11.59 (sorry CODE haters)
TLDR: Was super surprised about this one. Went into the boutique today to try on some other pieces, but my amazing SA offered this to me as a surprise!
![]() Bedtime reading/ Backstory: I was literally at Le Brassus doing the masterclass when this watch was announced in 2022. They showed me the original starwheel at the museum there, learned more about the history of the movement, and I was immediately obsessed with getting this watch. The starwheel really represented what I thought the entire CODE line was always supposed to be: something on the edge of today and tomorrow, something that might attract interest without begging for attention, something avante-garde but not too MB&F-like I didn’t think it would be this “hot” since my SA told me at that time it should be doable as my 3rd piece. Fast forward to early 2024, and I had a chance to try it on at the Seoul boutique for the first time. I came out disappointed with the piece mainly due to the weight of the watch (I never owned a gold piece or a ceramic before). The watch felt too light for me. Also didn’t like how the crown wasn’t perfectly in the middle of the case, similar to the Code QP. It went from a 10/10 in my mind, to perhaps a 7.5/10 in terms of desirability. I’ve since realized that it’s really just my inexperience as a watch collector (not having any ceramics or gold pieces) that led to my disappointment. Nothing really wrong with the watch itself. My OCD self would still prefer if the crown was perfectly aligned in the middle though…but that’s a small gripe for an otherwise outstanding piece. Since then, I’ve rehyped up the starwheel in my own mind again to a 8.5-9/10 in terms of desirability. It’s still, in my opinion, one of the best “accessible” Code 11’s available (ignoring the super high end OW or tourbillons) Anyway, I’ve been monitoring the few Starwheels that hit the gray market and they were only going for slightly above retail + tax, so I thought it would be a steal to purchase one at that price. I was told previously by my SA that it would be super difficult to get this anytime soon. I was even contemplating the one that hit MODA earlier this morning…. …luckily my SA is amazing and I got a piece that I think will forever be the most unique watch in my collection for the rest of my life |
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Congratulations! That's a major piece. Good to hear you familiarized yourself with the history as well. I was hoping to just have the opportunity to try one on at the AP House a few weeks ago but didn't get the opportunity. Wear it well!
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Congrats again Edward! Stunning piece and well deserved. To think you almost took the plunge on Moda this morning too! lol!! Enjoy it buddy and bring it to the next GTG.
For all the Code haters, this piece is more stunning IRL. For all the AP haters, I guess they still deliver great experiences from time to time eh? ![]()
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Super cool AP Code. Congrats!
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Congrats! Such a unique piece, something you wont see around in the wild. I'm working on my fourth piece right now and have this one as my number 1 preference. Cheers!
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Great backstory, very relatable. The piece looks excellent on you, wear it in best of health.
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Beautiful write up and backstory.
Congrats again bro! Fits you very well also ![]()
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Such a cool piece, congrats.
I own a code and love it too. Thanks for the write up |
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Absolute stunner.
The Code collection is the finest AP has to offer, with the Starwheel being the pinnacle of eccentric. Congrats and wear in good health. |
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Congrats, looks amazing and one of the best Codes for sure.
I never knew about the crown not being centered though and I can't really tell from your photo. Is it too far up or down on the watch? |
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Major congrats! Much prefer the original version but wear it in good health! Don't be sorry, what matters is that you love it.
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Really nice! They didn’t let me have the one my boutique got even though I had the code flying tourb. Enjoy it!
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Congratulations.
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Exceptional timepiece with a great backstory, congratulations!!
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Incoming CODE 11.59 (sorry CODE haters)
Congrats! This is the top of the mountain of codes imo. What a cool backstory - glad it came full circle and you were able to get one allocated. Enjoy !
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Happy these are getting delivered and also showing up on the secondary market. I really like this piece.
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Looks awesome, congrats!
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Awesome piece! Congrats!!
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You are on a roll....didn't you get a Jumbo few weeks ago... ?
Prime example of the how important is to have supportive SA. Congrats! It's a stunner. |
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One of the best (all APs, not just Codes). Top of my wife's wishlist (with the added benefit that I can wear it as well, if we leave it on the standard strap).
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Thank you gents! Such a beautiful piece out in the wild. Will try to post more pics soon this wkend!
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@in-n-out - well deserved buddy boy!
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Would love to check one out. Glad you’re happy with it. Congrats
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Congrats looks amazibg and v cool story.
Please do post more pics / macros |
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![]() Congratulations buddy and indeed its one of the best codes out there Btw for all starwheel lovers be prepared for a rose gold version soon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I heard rumors of the RG coming during the initial launch, excited to hear some traction on that. Hype hype hype
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Love your watch - Definitely worth the $70,000 - Enjoy it to the max!
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+1 whats wrong with the crown? Cant see any misalignment on pictures? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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![]() Here’s a shot of the side profile. It’s not too bad really. I think the QP crown sits even lower. I forget what my chrono looks like, but I think that one is perfectly centered in the mid case. I can check next time. I probably shouldn’t have mentioned it at all. Definitely overreacted when I first saw it bc that’s one of the only things I don’t like about the code qp and was sad this had a similar crown placement. But I’m pretty sure it’s more centered vs qp as mentioned previously |
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