Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 Starwheel: An Unboxing and Collector's First Impressions

Key Points from the Discussion

• The initial unboxing experience of the CODE 11.59 Starwheel was overwhelmingly positive, with both MichaelC and his daughter expressing immediate awe at its unique design.
• MichaelC finds the CODE 11.59 Starwheel significantly more exciting and fitting for its mechanism compared to previous Jules Audemars or Millenary Starwheel iterations, noting a distinct wearing experience.
• While appreciating the overall design, MichaelC suggests a minor aesthetic improvement: blackening the rotor and giving it a unique design to further enhance the watch's distinctiveness.
• The CODE 11.59 Starwheel's bold design offers a refreshing contrast to more subdued watches in a collection, and MichaelC applauds AP for innovating beyond previous Starwheel models.
• A contributor inquires about the materials used, specifically the ceramic and white gold of the star wheel, and the scratch resistance properties of titanium compared to gold, showing interest in AP's material innovations like BMG.
• One collector praises the CODE 11.59 Starwheel, calling it potentially the 'coolest AP made in recent history,' highlighting its significant impact on the brand's contemporary offerings.
• A collector suggests a 'blue starry' dial with a 'lumen skeleton in Tantalum Bluish Gray' or a 'milky enamel with Titanium silvery' for a perfect aesthetic, indicating strong preferences for specific material and color combinations.
• Another collector expresses a preference for the 'original' Starwheel, viewing the Millenary version as 'funky cool' and more suited for a 'chic girl/lady,' highlighting differing aesthetic tastes within the community.