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Old 4 September 2019, 05:25 AM   #1
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AP Millenary Frosted Gold Philosophique

I’ve been thinking of adding a non Royal Oak AP to my collection. Been eyeing a few models and interested in the new Millenary. Wondering how the 39.5 mm will sit on the wrist? Does it look unisex or for ladies?

Also it’s a one hander, is the photo below indicates it’s 6:50ish? (Just want to double check)

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Old 4 September 2019, 05:34 AM   #2
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I think that looks unisex so you are OK as I would not recommend this for most women, esp with the hand for readability, the women I know like quartz and no hassle.
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:35 AM   #3
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I think that looks unisex so you are OK as I would not recommend this for most women, esp with the hand for readability, the women I know like quartz and no hassle.


Thanks for the response. Is the pic above shows 650ish? Have very little experience with a one hand watch.
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:40 AM   #4
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Thanks for the response. Is the pic above shows 650ish? Have very little experience with a one hand watch.


Brother that watch reads a little after 10. Right?

And to be completely frank and honest with you, that does not look like a mans watch.
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:51 AM   #5
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Brother that watch reads a little after 10. Right?

The little after 10 would make sense if the hand is centered, but it is not centered. Thus I’m asking the forum. * No idea, see another pic below. Easier to tell time on my Royal Oaks with the minute hand for sure.

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Old 4 September 2019, 05:59 AM   #6
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The little after 10 would make sense if the hand is centered, but it is not centered. Thus I’m asking the forum. * No idea, see another pic below. Easier to tell time on my Royal Oaks with the minute hand for sure.



Ohhhhh I see, that's messed up. I'd pass on this one
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Old 4 September 2019, 08:33 AM   #7
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thanks for the response. Is the pic above shows 650ish? Have very little experience with a one hand watch.
7:50?
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Old 4 September 2019, 08:37 AM   #8
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11:38?
(The second one)
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Old 4 September 2019, 08:53 AM   #9
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Old 4 September 2019, 09:11 AM   #10
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Old 4 September 2019, 09:29 AM   #11
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I could only imagine buying that watch and when some one asks "what time is it"? My reply would be "hold on...I have to log into TRF and make a poll".
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Old 4 September 2019, 10:42 AM   #12
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Old 4 September 2019, 11:59 AM   #13
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It's actually an interesting case, but the dial is challenging to say the least.
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Old 4 September 2019, 12:34 PM   #14
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11:38?
(The second one)
Looks like it.
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Old 4 September 2019, 12:39 PM   #15
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I could only imagine buying that watch and when some one asks "what time is it"? My reply would be "hold on...I have to log into TRF and make a poll".


Hahhaa
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:10 PM   #16
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Also it’s a one hander, is the photo below indicates it’s 6:50ish? (Just want to double check)
It's an hour hand display, so it's indicating 10:10 (approx).
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Old 5 September 2019, 01:03 AM   #17
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I like the Millenary but this particular variation is a hard pass.
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Old 5 September 2019, 06:59 AM   #18
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Old 5 September 2019, 08:39 AM   #19
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The little after 10 would make sense if the hand is centered, but it is not centered. Thus I’m asking the forum.
Sure the hand is slightly off-center but how do you get from 10:10-ish to 6:50-ish due to that small offset? My vote is still for 10:10-ish.

Edit: Ahh I think I see where you’re coming from: the long hand would be the minute hand and the base of the minute hand is on a very small circle, so the position of the base of the minute hand would indicate the hour. Wow, never seen that before!

BTW I get annoyed at the 15202 due to no seconds hand but removing the minute hand as well is another level!
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I think it says 6:52
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Old 5 September 2019, 09:40 AM   #21
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Sure the hand is slightly off-center but how do you get from 10:10-ish to 6:50-ish due to that small offset? My vote is still for 10:10-ish.



Edit: Ahh I think I see where you’re coming from: the long hand would be the minute hand and the base of the minute hand is on a very small circle, so the position of the base of the minute hand would indicate the hour. Wow, never seen that before!



BTW I get annoyed at the 15202 due to no seconds hand but removing the minute hand as well is another level!


It seems like no one knows lol I’ll stop by AP to get an official answer.
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Old 6 September 2019, 12:12 AM   #22
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I would go for the open dial millenary. Such a beautiful watch, and it fits beautifully on a 6.5 to 7 inch wrist.
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Old 6 September 2019, 12:43 AM   #23
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It seems like no one knows lol I’ll stop by AP to get an official answer.
The hand is for minutes. Position of the base is for hours. The hand obviously moves to indicate the hours; it’s clear when you contrast both images.
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Old 6 September 2019, 03:39 AM   #24
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The hand is for minutes. Position of the base is for hours. The hand obviously moves to indicate the hours; it’s clear when you contrast both images.
AP's website says the hand is for hours.
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Old 6 September 2019, 03:40 AM   #25
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Why is the hand off-center on the dial?
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Old 6 September 2019, 04:05 AM   #26
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Interesting time display - yes looks like the hand base tracks around a small circle at the centre of the dial, then the hand pointer indicates minutes.

So in both cases, the ‘non-obvious’ answer looks to be correct.
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Old 6 September 2019, 06:33 AM   #27
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I love alternative ways of telling the time: Zeitwork, Ressence, Vagabondage, Starwheel. Yet...
This is a very stupid watch.
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Old 6 September 2019, 06:36 AM   #28
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Where would AP be without the RO? Seems like they are trying to branch out with new product but it’s not working. Why can’t they get it right? Too style focused?


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Old 6 September 2019, 05:48 PM   #29
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Genta could have designed the Royal Oak for any company. AP is lucky it was them or they’d be out of business with garbage like this.
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Might be a stupid question.. but how to tell the time?
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