Old & new: two Audemars Piguet black Onyx dial watches
One dates from 1976 , the other from 2022 . Both are quite stunning in their own way, but the first one is my personal favorite. Best, Emmanuel A/ Ref. 4075BA powered by caliber 2090 (1976) 30 mm yellow gold case credit: sagartolaney on reddit & antiq...
Did not know the first one...
...just wish they left a tiny space between the tourbillon opening and the hands. Patek does this too with many of their watches...
It has to be a choice. I can't believe Patek, for instance...
...can't figure out how to push the subdial down just a hair. This dial, for instance, imho is not ideal (being kind). ...
I see what you mean,
but here it seems the only way for the date window to be aligned with the indexes.
Don't have time to do a mock-up, but how about put the hour markers on the periphery of the dial...
...which would open up a lot of dial space, and put the dates inside the subdial instead of a 24-hour indicator? I never understood the point of showing AM/PM on a watch that isn't a travel watch. Soooo much wrong with this dial, I can't even begin...
Both great. But have to admit -
that black dial Code with the flying tourbillon is stunning.
It is, even if I'm not completely fond of tourbillons
displayed in front with a hole in the dial (I prefer the magic to remain on the back). Just me, of course. Best, Emmanuel
I feel the same way,
but I know it's outdated and probably not to everyone's taste (especially in yellow gold). Best, Emmanuel
I think so to, Salman,
but these yellow gold dressy Neo-vintage watches are probably not to everyone's taste. Best, Emmanuel
I've always liked the complexity of the Code's case.
And this model combines complexity with a minimalist design, which is really nice. Best, Emmanuel
Well - you have done it to me again.
Going down a rabbit hole about the 4075BA, but can hardly find anything. Do you know if it was produced in other case metals? Very much ellipse styling, but I really like the subtle and octagonal shape. These are the designs that AP should go back through...
These are the only three other examples I've found online,
all in yellow gold, and far from being as attractive as the black onyx dial example, imo. There's another reference (4206BA according to on single source) with a close but more angular design: cf. below. NB: in AP's language, "BA" is the code for "yellow ...
I knew you would prefer the first one.
I have to choose the CODE Tourbillon. So stunning visually, I cannot ignore it! The simplicity of the 4075 is certainly alluring.
Yes, I'm quite predictable in my tastes.
And of course, I agree with you that this variant of the Code is really attractive (and I've always loved the case and crystal of the Code). Best, Emmanuel
Speaking of black dial APs
Love those pics you posted. Any of them onyx? Or all lacquered? And here is one of mine to join the party … IMHO, the RO 15300 is one of the best royal oaks made. 39 mm with dials cut by Stern creations. Automatic with hacking seconds. It pretty much had ...
Hi Marc,
As the title of the thread states, both are Onyx! ;-) Thanks for sharing your black dial 15300: it looks good! The only ROs I've tried on were 37mm and 34mm and 37 seemed to be the right size for me, but maybe 39mm would be better. Anyway, I'm happy with ...