Audemars Piguet

(mostly press release) While the slender elegance of the ultra-thin profile of this watch is truly fascinating, it is even more surprising when one considers that such a slim case houses a movement capable of indicating the day, the date, the month, the m...  

After paying close attention to all the offerings, this is my favorite AP novelty, and quite possibly one of their best creations to date. And I'm not just saying that because the Grand Prix ROO cost me a RO clock, and I reaaaaaaly want a RO clock. Creati... 

Im sure a RO desk clock will be "available" again sometime in the not too distant future... ;-) I agree about the JA; I've always been a fan of the JA case. TM

I suppose financial constraints dictate that big watches be fitted with existing 'small' movements. So it is that the 26390 seems to have all it's subdials clustered in the center of the dial. Still the arrangement is in keeping with all those big watches... 

a brand "listening to its customers" I agree that many in the industry have a certain "cynicism" (to borrow your term) but I think your last sentence is a bit too broad and sweeping; but that's only my opinion. TM