WatchProSite|Market|Digest

WatchProSite|Market|Digest

Audemars Piguet

I couldn’t tell. I’ve never read anything

relating the Code to this 1940s model…
Best, Emmanuel

login to reply

A very special Audemars Piguet

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-09:04

This 1940s Audemars Piguet model features several wonderful details : Strong pierced “ spider ” lugs Bezel with four vertical prominences or “ guards ” protecting a thick crystal A hand-wound 13 ligne “ VZ ” movement : VZSS (small seconds) or VZSSC (cente...

A wonderful design that I wasn't previously cognizant of!

By: AuHavrePro : June 14th, 2026-09:11

I'm glad you like it too, Filip!

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-09:12

Best, Emmanuel

Gem is this one Emmanuel

By: Concord : June 14th, 2026-09:53

And the crown is cherry on top.

Agreed! I'm glad you like this one too.

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-10:01

Best, Emmanuel

Unusual design including the crown.

By: S F : June 14th, 2026-10:02

Thks for sharing!

Unusual indeed!

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-10:54

Best, Emmanuel

Mon ami you chose another beauty

By: aperna : June 14th, 2026-10:06

Beauty indeed, I'm glad you like it, Tony!

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-10:54

Best, Emmanuel

Nice cases. Are these the grandfathers of code 11.59?

By: Ping.Timeout : June 14th, 2026-10:58

I couldn’t tell. I’ve never read anything

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-11:27

relating the Code to this 1940s model… Best, Emmanuel

I see some similarities

By: Ping.Timeout : June 15th, 2026-07:45

Yes, I see them too!

By: quattro : June 15th, 2026-07:46

Cant find any literature online

By: Ping.Timeout : June 15th, 2026-07:48

I was thinking the same thing. Definitely, there are obvious signs of inspiration for the Code there...

By: Ivan5 : June 14th, 2026-15:49

Yes, I definitely see what you mean.

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-17:07

But I don’t think I’ve ever read an article pointing out this connection. Best, Emmanuel

Me neither

By: Ping.Timeout : June 15th, 2026-07:48

I think so too

By: Ping.Timeout : June 15th, 2026-07:48

Yes, I like this watch — a certain charm — but, the crystal guards are a bit distracting and disruptive to the overall beauty of the case. Thank you for the interesting detail about the case maker.

By: orahu : June 14th, 2026-12:43

I understand how you feel about the crystal guards being disruptive.

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-12:55

For me, it's part of the charm, but strange charm indeed. Best, Emmanuel

These lugs!! More beauties from the archives.

By: MichaelC : June 14th, 2026-14:03

I fancy that large balance wheel, too. Thanks!

Yes, the lugs and the balance wheel

By: quattro : June 14th, 2026-17:08

are wonderful. AP’s archives are full of treasures. Best, Emmanuel

I love interesting cases

By: m2 : June 14th, 2026-23:41

IMO a big weakness of the current crop of indies is boring cases! Loads of wonderful vintage pieces they could borrow from like this ap

I completely agree with you.

By: quattro : June 15th, 2026-05:03

Even if the case of the RRCC, which was made by Jean-Pierre Hagmann is very nice, although very classic. Best, Emmanuel