AP RO Perpetual 41mm

[edo]

As per watch journalist the current perpetual calendar calibre 5134 goes out with the John Mayer perpetual - There's also the fact that this is the swan song for one of the most important calibers in Audemars Piguet's history, the caliber 2120/2800. Specifically, this is the last time we'll see the Calibre 5134, the brand's extra-thin perpetual calendar movement that was introduced back in 2015 and is based off the same legendary 2120 architecture Audemars Piguet first delivered in 1967. - let see all the models that are delivered through this 9 years...

I will start with the material that was, in this 41mm version, first time seen on AP perpetual calendars, the beloved ceramic. Not limited by exact numbers but limited in production, all of them are still sought after and I believe that ceramic skeleton is by most people considered the best 41 and one of the best AP perpetuals ever.


The jewelry collection was seen on 4 models, two RG and two WG.


Steel version included two green\teal limited editions, the first white and the blue that is changed at some point and not well represented on these AP renders. The first version had a pretty even colorization on dial/subdials and the second one have a slightly different hue and is much better looking. some of the fellow members here have this watch and shared some splendid pictures in these subforums...


RG version had also two blue versions, the Latin America limited and as in the steel version the least popular white dial.


YG included a blue dial and the one that is still mystery for me with green subdials and the 8. The 8 usually represents the Orchard road Singapore boutique but I never saw the confirmation for that.


All titanium versions were limited edition.


There were also 3 platinum editions, all limited.


WG included 4 WG and one WG frosted edition.


And for the end let's see Piece Unique editions delivered.

1.One drop auction - The RG version that resemble the Latin America one.

2.Only watch black ceramic with blue dial and silver subdials... not greatly represented on this render as the subdials are radiant silver.

3.Ed Sh white ceramic.

4.Austen platinum skeleton. The one that I never understood. As we all know the platinum perpetual in 39mm is one of the most important perpetuals in AP RO history. To miss that opportunity in 41mm and delivered the only metal skeleton as piece unique to influencer turned retailer is something I can't understand no meter how special FHB special friends are...

5. Travis Scott ceramic with jewels.

6. FHB piece unique as his AP exit watch...



I probably missed some models, so be free to share them...

[Akacoke]

Thanks for taking your time and sharing this with us. My favorite is the red dial. I believe is Hong kong limited run

[edo]

Originally Posted by Akacoke

Thanks for taking your time and sharing this with us. My favorite is the red dial. I believe is Hong kong limited run

Actually it is Thailand limited to 20 pieces... if we speak about true red not the burgundy one...

[Reign]

Quite comprehensive - nothing sticks out as missing. Agree on the ceramic 41 openworked as the best one




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[gretch6364]

Lovely job. Thank you for your time and service.

[ButtButt]

Great post, thanks for sharing.

[l_chissle]

Great write up. Love the AP QP but hate the 20m WR

[Palex]

Originally Posted by edo

As per watch journalist the current perpetual calendar calibre 5134 goes out with the John Mayer perpetual - There's also the fact that this is the swan song for one of the most important calibers in Audemars Piguet's history, the caliber 2120/2800. Specifically, this is the last time we'll see the Calibre 5134, the brand's extra-thin perpetual calendar movement that was introduced back in 2015 and is based off the same legendary 2120 architecture Audemars Piguet first delivered in 1967. - let see all the models that are delivered through this 9 years...

I will start with the material that was, in this 41mm version, first time seen on AP perpetual calendars, the beloved ceramic. Not limited by exact numbers but limited in production, all of them are still sought after and I believe that ceramic skeleton is by most people considered the best 41 and one of the best AP perpetuals ever.


The jewelry collection was seen on 4 models, two RG and two WG.


Steel version included two green\teal limited editions, the first white and the blue that is changed at some point and not well represented on these AP renders. The first version had a pretty even colorization on dial/subdials and the second one have a slightly different hue and is much better looking. some of the fellow members here have this watch and shared some splendid pictures in these subforums...


RG version had also two blue versions, the Latin America limited and as in the steel version the least popular white dial.


YG included a blue dial and the one that is still mystery for me with green subdials and the 8. The 8 usually represents the Orchard road Singapore boutique but I never saw the confirmation for that.


All titanium versions were limited edition.


There were also 3 platinum editions, all limited.


WG included 4 WG and one WG frosted edition.


And for the end let's see Piece Unique editions delivered.

1.One drop auction - The RG version that resemble the Latin America one.

2.Only watch black ceramic with blue dial and silver subdials... not greatly represented on this render as the subdials are radiant silver.

3.Ed Sh white ceramic.

4.Austen platinum skeleton. The one that I never understood. As we all know the platinum perpetual in 39mm is one of the most important perpetuals in AP RO history. To miss that opportunity in 41mm and delivered the only metal skeleton as piece unique to influencer turned retailer is something I can't understand no meter how special FHB special friends are...

5. Travis Scott ceramic with jewels.

6. FHB piece unique as his AP exit watch...



I probably missed some models, so be free to share them...

Thnks for sharing! As owner of a 26574 dialcolor 03 I couldn’t be happier. For me it’s the best itteration. Valuewise and esthetically.

[zinzanzigara]

4.Austen platinum skeleton. The one that I never understood. As we all know the platinum perpetual in 39mm is one of the most important perpetuals in AP RO history. To miss that opportunity in 41mm and delivered the only metal skeleton as piece unique to influencer turned retailer is something I can't understand no meter how special FHB special friends are...


Completely agree with this, always thought they had a very strange relationship with him. I'd completely forgotten about this unique piece and having just checked he appears to have removed all traces of it from his IG.

[s14roller]

One change - the blue dial Ti was not LE. It was released first for the US and then elsewhere but is not LE and numbered

[Lkdub24]

Thanks for the detailed write up. How hard is it to get a steel PC? These pieces are quite pricey.

[edo]

Originally Posted by Reign

Quite comprehensive - nothing sticks out as missing. Agree on the ceramic 41 openworked as the best one

AP is whole galaxy away from others in the treatment of especially black ceramic. Most of the other brands black ceramic watches, with the inevitable lack of weight, look like a cheap plastic watch and AP ceramic looks like a real luxury item.

Originally Posted by gretch6364

Lovely job. Thank you for your time and service.

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Great post, thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by l_chissle

Great write up. Love the AP QP but hate the 20m WR

Agree, at the end of the day it is a RO, a sport watch no matter the complication and it is a shame for a 20m WR.

Originally Posted by Palex

Thnks for sharing! As owner of a 26574 dialcolor 03 I couldn’t be happier. For me it’s the best itteration. Valuewise and esthetically.

When I wrote about it and said about members who share great photos of this color variations your posts first came in mind.

Originally Posted by zinzanzigara

4.Austen platinum skeleton. The one that I never understood. As we all know the platinum perpetual in 39mm is one of the most important perpetuals in AP RO history. To miss that opportunity in 41mm and delivered the only metal skeleton as piece unique to influencer turned retailer is something I can't understand no meter how special FHB special friends are...


Completely agree with this, always thought they had a very strange relationship with him. I'd completely forgotten about this unique piece and having just checked he appears to have removed all traces of it from his IG.

One of many FHB strange relationships unique models and LEs for Gims were pretty strange also... and yes, he got that watch after he designed or should I say change the week color hand of China LE... after some time the watch has disappeared from all of his IG and web channels...

Originally Posted by s14roller

One change - the blue dial Ti was not LE. It was released first for the US and then elsewhere but is not LE and numbered

You are right, that Ti was not a LE... I remembered the launch as a US edition so I thought they came with some kind of limited number like other regional editions...

Originally Posted by Lkdub24

Thanks for the detailed write up. How hard is it to get a steel PC? These pieces are quite pricey.

Very hard as a first\second\third piece... and if it is true that this JM is the last with this caliber we are probably on the last batch of production of steel ones also...

[Steele]

Amazing Post!!!! thank you so much!!!!

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Reign

Quite comprehensive - nothing sticks out as missing. Agree on the ceramic 41 openworked as the best one




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What an amazing combo!

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by Palex

Thnks for sharing! As owner of a 26574 dialcolor 03 I couldn’t be happier. For me it’s the best itteration. Valuewise and esthetically.

Can never go wrong with this reference..

[edo]

Originally Posted by Steele

Amazing Post!!!! thank you so much!!!!

Another take on 41mm vs 39mm models... as 42mm ROO from Rubberclad to first 44mm models was by miles most creative AP ROO period I find the long 39mm QP stretch most creative AP RO period.

With 39 mm QPs we had the best skeleton ever, who isn't in the same camp needs just to turn it and look it from the back, we have the bold two tones, we had the use of the tantalum as a two tone with gold and platinum, tuscan dials, mother of pearl dials, dials without tapiserrie, polished pt bezels...

41mm had the ceramic as new material, but others just until last two models with Travis and JM played it pretty safe...

[mikea]

Originally Posted by Palex

Thnks for sharing! As owner of a 26574 dialcolor 03 I couldn’t be happier. For me it’s the best itteration. Valuewise and esthetically.

Unreal! So beautiful

[Palex]

Originally Posted by mikea

Unreal! So beautiful

Thnks!

[edo]

I knew I missed some... a 15 piece Japan limited edition...

[conkers]

A great write up Edo. Thank you.

[watchaser]

Thanks for sharing Edo. Nice to easily visualize all the perpetual calendars through out the years. Beautiful and amazing pieces.

[edo]

Another one... piece unique for Jay Z.

[conkers]

Qatar version today!

[Palex]

Originally Posted by conkers

Qatar version today!

Love it!

[edo]

Originally Posted by conkers

Qatar version today!

A great one my friend. Love all burgundy AP watches.

[conkers]

It is a really nice shade; it is burgundy but definitely hints of purple as the lighting changes.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by conkers

Qatar version today!

Exceptional and absolute perfection paired with the WG.