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Correction: The lugs are not welded to the caseback!
In my opinion the case is somewhat nice but uninspiring (lack of distance to the Royal Oak). The crystal has no real use, it's just a fancy gimmick. The marketing for this line was utter trash... "we wanted to show we're not just Royal Oak and Millenary"; "we needed 12 months to find a way to apply the logo"; "pushing forward"; etc.. Then we have the name... Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet – wtf is this? The line will probably do fine as too many people want a Royal Oak and too many people can or want to be fooled by such companies.
SIHH 2019. Audemars-Piguet Code 11.59 line. Some thoughts.
When Audemars-Piguet unveiled the 11.59 line, some weeks ago, the least we can say is that it received a cold welcome. I for one don't think it is justified. And I suggest we reconsider our feelings about it. First of all, the 11.59 is not one watch, or t...
You made some very good points about the dial and movements Nico...
which I completely agree with. I also am one who REALLY likes the case construction as well as the lugs. I think it is really a nice change from the RO line. As for the dials, not so much for me. If AP can make this correction and maybe incorporate other ...
This line needs some daring dials, indeed. It is good enough for the Minute Repeater, but some fresh design would be top! If AP had launched the 11.59 with a Strawheel, I can tell you that...
The Welcome would have been hysterical! Best, my dear Bruce. Nicolas
+1 Completely agree about the Starwheel...
who knows, could still be a possibility in the future
+1 Starwheel on a Black super light Ceramic 11.59 case and a RM velcro inspired ?
Maybe a black ceramic case with a Starwheel complication dial ? A velcro comfy strap like RM inspired ? Francois please sign me up on that !
Correction: The lugs are not welded to the caseback!
In my opinion the case is somewhat nice but uninspiring (lack of distance to the Royal Oak). The crystal has no real use, it's just a fancy gimmick. The marketing for this line was utter trash... "we wanted to show we're not just Royal Oak and Millenary";...
Thanks for the review, Nico
Even though my nickname is Langepedia, I have nothing to do with the company so my thoughts are mine only. Starting the new line; it is not really, really a new line, is it? Still houses the Royal Oak cues with its case; which was outsourced back then. To...
Thanks for your valuable and well advocated feedback, Langepedia. I agree with the terrific launch strategy. But I also think that not everything has to be put down in flame wit this line.
There are good, less good and not so exciting things, here. I do think that AP can do some top things with the 11.59. I just hope some more daring watches, in the future. All the best, Nicolas
Agree with most of your points!
Remember how many years it took the Millenary line to achieve a dial that was both unique and wholly suited to the shape of the case. 15 years, with the debut of the 4101. The Star Wheel complication would look good with any case shape, such that it’s alm...
GREAT report !!
"something more daring, young, original, strong" Great report, my friend, and wise words ! Yes, some of these watches are better, some are boring, very, but for me, the most important thing is missing: sexiness ! Hopefully AP will create new dials for the...
Nice review.
Superb quality products, I like the cases and movements, sorry, not the watches themselves. They are not bad, I just think AP can do much better. Thanks for sharing, Nico. Vte
I, too, LOVE the case...
but find the dial boring on the plain dial, especially. I love the dial on the rose QP, but the thing that bugs me on the time-only is the top flange. On the chrono, it has a tachymeter. That's fine. On the QP, it has the week of the year. That works, too...
I AGREE completely with your thoughts
I share your views, on the line as a whole and each piece in fact. I am delighted to see AP going after new designs and movement innovation, and have no doubt they will iterate to make these both commercially successful and infuse references which feature...
As the pioneers of steel as luxury, I do think steel should show up in this line
However the delicacy of the lines and facets of the case, really speak to me in white noble metals.
This watch in Tantalum would be incredible. Titanium I am not so sure.
I am a big fan of the brand’s IP treatment though.... perhaps that would work? This is all just my preferences of course.
Was lucky enough to see the collection today in-person at the Boutique...
Was lucky enough to be invited to view the Collection today in-person at the Boutique in Singapore. Must admit that I didn’t know exactly what my impressions would be about the collection, given some of the widely publicised internet feedback but am happy...
Thank you for sharing!
The black dial is v nice, my fav in this lineup. And the case features are really nuanced in a good way, IMO.
Thanks for your detailed opinions on CODE 11.59
I can't find one I disagree with. You got it covered perfectly well. I will add the CODE 11.59 Minute Repeater looks so awesome, I think it is the star of these initial models.