A paradox, this watch, An original 41 mm case, in a traditional metal ( white gold ),with a discreet dial, hiding a classic and noble but quite technical complication. The two sides of this movement: Best, Nicolas ...
At the Tokyo AP boutique in Ginza. The minute repeater was less popular than the royal oaks and the sales manager was happy to show this piece. It sounded very good! Bright and above all, clear. Like the PP3939 in platinum but more clear, percussive sound...
To my ears, the modern 5078 5178 do not sound richer in tone than the Code. I think something about the microrotor muffles the sound, alongside any complication that is too well-packaged (3974 perpetual calendar, say). To the credit of AP, the Code MR is ...