I am the Audemars Piguet Millenary MC12 Tourbillon Chronograph , ref. 26069PT.OO.D028CR.01 , launched in 2006 as a limited edition of 150 examples made in collaboration with Maserati for the launch of their MC12 supercar. I'm not a car guy and didn't even...
It was in the same space as a Bugatti Veyron in front of a cabinet that held the first AP Royal Oak Concept watch. I think that this collaboration with AP is one of the more successful car/watch partnerships. Cheers, Baruch
and I had to check what a Bugatti Veyron is (😊), but I agree with you, Baruch, that this is an impressive piece in its own right and style. Best, Emmanuel
I don’t always get that impression with other collaborations I’ve seen. Additionally, the openwork component and choice of platinum make this a very special piece. How nice it would be for AP to do a Millenary re-issue.
On the one hand I like both the idea and the execution of the MC12 as the car. The watch, though, I do not find filly convincing. The back side is glorious IMHO but the dial free front is the opposite of functionality (and in those case legibility) one wo...
with its modern design and great display of the column wheel. I also like the tourbillon bridge on the watch face. But the watch is thick indeed and, I imagine, pretty heavy! Best, Emmanuel