KIH offers a rare side-by-side comparison of the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronometer with AP Escapement in both platinum and pink gold. This post delves into the subtle yet significant differences between these two luxurious versions, highlighting the unique aesthetic and technical aspects of each. Readers gain insight into the nuanced preferences of collectors for these high-horology pieces.
I happened to stop by the Audemars Piguet boutique the other day and found those marvelous models sitting side by side. Felt compelled to take the pic of the pair and do some comparison.
As you may know, this model was inspired by 19th century pocket watches, and represents the ultimate timelessly classical watch.
Caliber highlight is AP escapement and 12 beats=43,200 vph. You can hear the ticking sound from your wrist and it may be disturbing in the library, but to your ears, maybe soothing 
Inspired by the 19th century pocket watches - the case size is big, 46mm, but I could wear THIS - so nice.
Let's refresh our memory on some of the specifications:
- Hand-wound manufacture Calibre 2908
- Chronometer with AP escapement, power reserve indication, hours, minutes, small seconds
- Glareproofed sapphire crystal and case back
- Water resistant to 20m
- 26153PT: White enamel dial, white gold small seconds counter, black printed Roman numerals, blued hands.
- 26153OR: Black enamel dial, black lacquered gold small seconds counter, white printed numerals, pink gold hands.
- Hand-stitched "large square scale" alligator strap with AP folding clasp.
- Case diameter 46mm, case thickness 12.7mm
- Movement diameter 39.80mm (17 3/4 lignes)
- Movement thickness 8.11mm
- Number of stones: 33
- Number of parts: 267
- Power reserve: 90 hours
- Frequency of the balance wheel: 43,200 vph
- Balance type: With variable inertia screws
- Balance-spring type: Double
- COSC Certified
- Lubrication free direct impulse escapement
- Twin barrels in parallel........
Okay, here we go for the pics!
26153PT.OO.D028CR.01
Case: 950 PT
Dial: White enamel
Strap: Blue
See the engine turned white gold main plate? This is for PT model only.
White enamel dial - so nice.... very good balance.
Back of the main plate is also decorated.....
46mm, but didn't feel "pain" of the size
Can be hidden under the sleeve.
Thick, but not too thick....
Well, maybe a bit too thick...
Now, the other one: 26153OR.OO.D088CR.01
18K Pink Gold Case
Dial: Black Enamel
Strap: Brown
The main plate is a bit "flat"....
Can't complain about the black enamel dial....
Power reserve meter.
Back side is also plain..... but PG gears are beautiful....
Yeah, not bad, is it?
It is tough to pick one. But my taste always goes to the white metal, so I would pick PT one.....
What do you guys think?
