SIHH 2017 Thread - Rumors, Facts, Etc...

[SMD]

Originally Posted by SMD

Not exactly a mainstream piece, but I saw a pic of a RO SS open-worked tourbillon at the boutique.

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220ST.01/

As for the other novelties, overall they did a really good job. The new chronos, while still not in-house, are a nice improvement on the old line up. The 44mm -- Ti looks awesome, RG and CE I think I prefer the older versions. All in all a very good year for AP.

[edo]

Originally Posted by conkers

I better not post incoming thread then. Wouldn't want to upset people.

Hahahaha, you had all watches so you are another league Roger... regarding that you are allowed to own even a pink Barbie Big Bang LE....

I wanted to insert a South Park joke about Playboy and Japanese girls but it can insult someone :)

[texex91]

Originally Posted by Tay821

I I'm a big fan of the 26400 steel...the titanium is even more beautiful I think. Looking forward to more pics. Any idea on when these will be released?

Probably/hopefully by summer, but you just never know with AP. When the Anthracite CE was announced it didn't hit until November.

We should have a better gauge as AD's start to meet with AP and get that preliminary info out over the next few days.

[SMD]

Originally Posted by texex91

When the Anthracite CE was announced it didn't hit until November.

Didn't it get delayed by more than a year after it was first introduced? I believe anthracite was first introduced at SIHH 2014, but not released until 2015.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by SMD

Didn't it get delayed by more than a year after it was first introduced? I believe anthracite was first introduced at SIHH 2014, but not released until 2015.

Yes LOL. But when they REALLY finally introduced it took almost a year to hit AD's.

In recent years some releases have shown up by summer and others after.

I really hope they have some of those Ti's produced and ready to roll

[bluebeamer]

my favourite new release:


https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.A004CA.01/

[P2725TMB]

I'm poised purposefully to purchase an RG44 but now thrown into indecision - do I go with the current style whilst they are available or wait to see the new one in the metal. My initial reaction is I think I prefer the current style with silver sub dials, but not sure.

I wonder what effect the release of the updated style will have on sales of the current one - whether it will reduce demand as people wait for the new version or, if there's a preference for the current style, have a reverse effect.

[sechsgang]

They seemed to slip this one in there...love that they did a titanium royal oak chrono...

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220IP.01/

[texex91]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

They seemed to slip this one in there...love that they did a titanium royal oak chrono...

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/wa....OO.1220IP.01/

That is NICE!

Titanium case, glareproofed sapphire crystal, polished 950 platinum bezel and links, screw-locked crown.

[masterserg]

Love that one ... but as PJ said ... why would they mix titanium with platinum? Odd. Looks fantastic tho.

I have to say my favorite of the bunch is the TI 44, followed by the CE 44. I would love to see the RG 44 in the flesh .... after some overnight internal debate (yeah), by pictures I prefer the old, but you never know.

[911Cab]

Originally Posted by texex91

That is NICE!

Titanium case, glareproofed sapphire crystal, polished 950 platinum bezel and links, screw-locked crown.

Again Boutique only !


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[koveras]

The new titanium 44mm ROO, bravo AP, finally new everyday watch

[fai9al]

And yes, it is a Jules Audemars.

Minute repeater

[texex91]

Originally Posted by 911Cab

Again Boutique only !


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That's okay--I have a contact at NYC Boutique

[911Cab]

Originally Posted by texex91

That's okay--I have a contact at NYC Boutique

She's mine all mine !!!!!


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[benlee]

Originally Posted by texex91

That is NICE!

Titanium case, glareproofed sapphire crystal, polished 950 platinum bezel and links, screw-locked crown.

So no usual brushed vertical lines finishing on the bezel?

[VICI]

Originally Posted by 911Cab

She's mine all mine !!!!!


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Hahahahaha!

[911Cab]

Originally Posted by VICI

Hahahahaha!

Hahahahhahah


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[v8plus4]

Originally Posted by texex91

That is NICE!

Titanium case, glareproofed sapphire crystal, polished 950 platinum bezel and links, screw-locked crown.

They've re-sized the subdials on these ROCs as well, looks great!

[911Cab]

Originally Posted by v8plus4

They've re-sized the subdials on these ROCs as well, looks great!

Great catch ! Let's see if that's the case in real.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I'm poised purposefully to purchase an RG44 but now thrown into indecision - do I go with the current style whilst they are available or wait to see the new one in the metal. My initial reaction is I think I prefer the current style with silver sub dials, but not sure.

I wonder what effect the release of the updated style will have on sales of the current one - whether it will reduce demand as people wait for the new version or, if there's a preference for the current style, have a reverse effect.

I would see the new one first to make the best decision. Prices nearly always go up on discontinued popular models, esp on hard to find models like the RG is here. In UK now it seems sellers are looking for any excuse to raise prices, popular models or not, so just glad I have got mine.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by benlee

So no usual brushed vertical lines finishing on the bezel?

Good spot, Platinum is often served up smooth as we know, this might be too, altho we have no idea of the accuracy of these AP mock ups. Monday is the next key day. All lots of fun!

[sechsgang]

Originally Posted by AK797

Good spot, Platinum is often served up smooth as we know, this might be too, altho we have no idea of the accuracy of these AP mock ups. Monday is the next key day. All lots of fun!

Likewise curious, that thing will be pricey though (well, even more pricey than normal anyways haha).

[edo]

Originally Posted by 911Cab

Great catch ! Let's see if that's the case in real.


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Yes, the central one is the smallest, but what will hurt people with little OCD is the new position of the date that is clearly off.

[911Cab]

Originally Posted by edo

Yes, the central one is the smallest, but what will hurt people with little OCD is the new position of the date that is clearly off.

I think it's the mock ups probably not the case


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[texex91]

Originally Posted by edo

Yes, the central one is the smallest, but what will hurt people with little OCD is the new position of the date that is clearly off.

Well there go half the buyers

[SMD]

Originally Posted by texex91

That's okay--I have a contact at NYC Boutique

This is going to become the AP equivalent to a Diet Coke!

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by fai9al

And yes, it is a Jules Audemars.

Minute repeater

LOVE this!

[SMD]

Originally Posted by benlee

So no usual brushed vertical lines finishing on the bezel?

I would guess bad photoshop, which is nothing new for AP.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by edo

Yes, the central one is the smallest, but what will hurt people with little OCD is the new position of the date that is clearly off.

Yeah, looking at it again the small subdial would bother me, even with the nice panda set up, just reminds me of fake quartz ones.