AP 2021 Release Rumors

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by edo

here you go...

Thank you, good sir!

[edo]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

What is the new thickness of the 41 ROC with inhouse movement?

There is no official info yet, but new movement is 1.4 mm thicker then the old one... so I guess 12.4-12.6...

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by edo

There is no official info yet, but new movement is 1.4 mm thicker then the old one... so I guess 12.4-12.6...

THANKS for the reply. That sounds about right with the new exhibition case back too.

[roxobox]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

THANKS for the reply. That sounds about right with the new exhibition case back too.

That’s gonna be a thick boy then. We’re talking almost 13mm total if things get hefty. That’s ROO territory of thickness...

[usnwfu]

It looks like the yellow gold green dial ROC will be with the old movement ... so I assume the steel ones will be the same? What about the frosted?

[kimwizzzuuu]

Originally Posted by usnwfu

It looks like the yellow gold green dial ROC will be with the old movement ... so I assume the steel ones will be the same? What about the frosted?

Steel will be updated with new movement in the future for sure.

[edo]

If you missed the dates of availability

Diver - May 2021.
TT Code - May 2021.
ROO Flying Tourbillon - June 2021.
ROO - September 2021.
ROC - September 2021.

[gregouille]

Originally Posted by edo

If you missed the dates of availability

Diver - May 2021.
TT Code - May 2021.
ROO Flying Tourbillon - June 2021.
ROO - September 2021.
ROC - September 2021.

Thanks !!

[startrolexendrolex]

Originally Posted by roxobox

That’s gonna be a thick boy then. We’re talking almost 13mm total if things get hefty. That’s ROO territory of thickness...

That is horrible, the thickness of a watch makes the watch seem dated. That look is out.

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[steeevvvooo]

Originally Posted by startrolexendrolex

That is horrible, the thickness of a watch makes the watch seem dated. That look is out.

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Agree on it being a negative if it's thicker. 12.5-13mm would not be terrible as it's not exactly a small watch overall, and for some the inhouse will outweigh the thickness, but it would detract from the package for me personally. Owning a 26331 I might be talking my own book but I would prefer the slimmer case.

I'm not considering the change as I'm am happy with my panda ROC but many will say the inhouse is a big win for the line and overlook the increase in thickness.

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[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by startrolexendrolex

That is horrible, the thickness of a watch makes the watch seem dated. That look is out.

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I also don’t know about the new subdial layout. The date window really got pushed outward, the subdials are more spread out from the center which compressed the hour markers. The 2-4 and 8-10 hour markers are now different lengths which is off setting.

I guess we’re going to have to see it in the metal before making a final judgment but to me the current 26331 has a number of superior design features.

[supersam80]

I like the layout of the new ROC, but yeah that thickness...

[kimwizzzuuu]

I like them in both materials.

[dauster]

Originally Posted by kimwizzzuuu

I like them in both materials.

Nice thanks for sharing been waiting for side by side

[GreenLantern]

It's subtle. I wish it was less subtle (the ceramic, I mean).

I like it. But I'd like it more if it was more obvious.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

It's subtle. I wish it was less subtle (the ceramic, I mean).

I like it. But I'd like it more if it was more obvious.

I really like it.

What would you do to make the ceramic more prominent?

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by ragsk

I really like it.

What would you do to make the ceramic more prominent?

Nothing that I could do.

I'd rather the whole case be ceramic, but I know it's not possible based on the CODE 11.59 case design.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Nothing that I could do.

I'd rather the whole case be ceramic, but I know it's not possible based on the CODE 11.59 case design.

Ok got it. An all ceramic version would be interesting.

But I like that Code in RG. Looks awesome.

[GS93108]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Nothing that I could do.

I'd rather the whole case be ceramic, but I know it's not possible based on the CODE 11.59 case design.

Given that the Code was so long in the design process and given that AP mastered the use of ceramics a long time ago, isn’t it possible that AP have the ability to create a full ceramic Code case that has the necessary structural integrity at the weakest points, i.e. the strap lugs?

Regardless, I love the black case against the rose gold. If I was looking for a dressier watch then this case combo is perfect to me.

[honuswagner13]

Check this article, the revamped ROC will be available later this month.

https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...es-1234602454/

[macrowatch]

Still hate the font choose for the numeral 12, but I could see myself getting the code. I like how the dial retains the design languages of the brushed texture of the RO Bezel. Between the code case and dial now, it’s almost like a deconstructed Royal Oak piece of art.

Wish it was a tad thinner though and would even be willing to go without a date for that purpose, especially when we finally see the ROC height.

[macrowatch]

Also, I think it’s interesting to see how much value (dollar for watch features, not secondary market comparison) you get with Rolex OF at about 30k USD, how much you get for CODE Chrono at about 46k USD and how much you get for Patel Chrono at 70k USD.

[kingofthehill]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Still hate the font choose for the numeral 12

The font used for the numerals on CODE 11.59 has been derived from at least one historic and iconic AP.

https://quillandpad.com/2015/05/12/a...-female-roots/

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Also, I think it’s interesting to see how much value (dollar for watch features, not secondary market comparison) you get with Rolex OF at about 30k USD, how much you get for CODE Chrono at about 46k USD and how much you get for Patel Chrono at 70k USD.

I guess it's not "AP DNA", but I would like to see a shorter kevlar strap with a clasp a la Rolex OF. Not a fan of pin buckles. Other than that the new CODE is really tempting.

[sokoloka]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

I guess it's not "AP DNA", but I would like to see a shorter kevlar strap with a clasp a la Rolex OF. Not a fan of pin buckles. Other than that the new CODE is really tempting.

Pretty sure you could use the deployant off the CODE PC?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by GS93108

Given that the Code was so long in the design process and given that AP mastered the use of ceramics a long time ago, isn’t it possible that AP have the ability to create a full ceramic Code case that has the necessary structural integrity at the weakest points, i.e. the strap lugs?

Looking at the case and the flexural strength of some ceramics vs gold allows, it seems that full ceramic might not be impossible. However, from what I have read, the CODE lugs are fabricated separately and then soldered to the top section of the case. I don't think that glueing ceramics can achieve the same strength, and fabricating case top/bezel and lug in one piece seems quite a challenge (i.e., expensive).

Happy to be corrected by someone who knows about such things.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by sokoloka

Pretty sure you could use the deployant off the CODE PC?

Probably, but most deployant/strap combos are somewhat bulky and not very comfortable contraptions. I think an Oysterflex-like system would be much nicer, not that I expect it too happen.

Regarding the CODE QP: I was too mesmerized by the dial to even notice the deployant

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Looking at the case and the flexural strength of some ceramics vs gold allows, it seems that full ceramic might not be impossible. However, from what I have read, the CODE lugs are fabricated separately and then soldered to the top section of the case. I don't think that glueing ceramics can achieve the same strength, and fabricating case top/bezel and lug in one piece seems quite a challenge (i.e., expensive).

Happy to be corrected by someone who knows about such things.

3D printing to the rescue!

And agree clasp would be very nice. Anything is better than the current deployant clasp.

[rambo99]

i quite like the CODE, they have improved the dial a lot from the 1st generation, and also the new rubber strap add sporty feel to the elegant case design. but the price is way over my budget.

[AK797]

The 43 ROOs look interesting, not sure about the new Mega Taps, they look a little bricky in these pics, esp without the Audemars text, and not sure about the pushers and their new guards, maybe a bit too overfussy in an attempt to differentiate them, but the size for many, strap quick change and flyback function are cool.