New AP’s prediction 2023 thread

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Booth9999

Seems a bit lack luster. Nothing exciting for me this year.

Maybe not something for everybody, but "lack luster"? Code Ultra-complication and Grande Sonneries. Steel and 38mm Codes. A bunch of new ROs, and then the ceramic case ROOs plus others. Can't have a 50th anniversary every year.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Rickkk

Are we now done with this years releases?

That's what I was told in one of the Geneva boutiques.

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Maybe not something for everybody, but "lack luster"? Code Ultra-complication and Grande Sonneries. Steel and 38mm Codes. A bunch of new ROs, and then the ceramic case ROOs plus others. Can't have a 50th anniversary every year.

Agreed that this year was pretty good. Great options for the top 1% and for the rest of us :)

Love the SS code 11. I think it will become a classic within 5-10 years, depending on what further evolution we see in the code lineup to generate wider interest in the line. 38mm was a great move too.

ROO ceramic beast is probably the coolest release of the year, although I have yet to see it in person

[gretch6364]

I agree we are likely done...the one I could see is a green version of the most recent blue/black ceramic ROO. It would complete the set to match what they had before. However, maybe they skipped it because of the tourbillion chrono.

Still no ghost or white ceramic ROO.

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Anyone take delivery of this model yet or tried on and taken wrist pics?

I am sure it partially the camera, but I love how warm the tone of the titanium looks in these pictures:

https://luxurywatchesusa.com/product...onograph-43mm/

I also love that AP put a gold clasp on it instead of titanium. Although, I do wish these 43s came with both a pin clasp and a folding clasp. That would be a nice touch for the price.

[edo]

There is a few wristshots shared on this thread. Not including Jumbos which are no matter of material or dial always my first preference, I found this ROO best release this year. Add to Jumbo and this ROO, this years 41mm skeleton the only thing needed for perfect modern 5 APs collection is perpetual back to 39mm and slimmer profile curved Diver in 40mm.

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by edo

There is a few wristshots shared on this thread. Not including Jumbos which are no matter of material or dial always my first preference, I found this ROO best release this year. Add to Jumbo and this ROO, this years 41mm skeleton the only thing needed for perfect modern 5 APs collection is perpetual back to 39mm and slimmer profile curved Diver in 40mm.

I only saw the one post that was a repost from Insta....not members here.

I do mostly agree with your other comments. I personally would be happy with a 3 watch set of this 43 ROO, SS blue dial jumbo, and a 41mm QP RO....probably white gold (or WG Jumbo and SS QP).

[gretch6364]

I guess maybe throw in a Ti diver and a ceramic double balance....lol.

[edo]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

I only saw the one post that was a repost from Insta....not members here.

I do mostly agree with your other comments. I personally would be happy with a 3 watch set of this 43 ROO, SS blue dial jumbo, and a 41mm QP RO....probably white gold (or WG Jumbo and SS QP).

Here is one from member here... protective plastic kills it a bit but still looks fabulous...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...&postcount=952

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by edo

Here is one from member here... protective plastic kills it a bit but still looks fabulous...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...&postcount=952

Thanks...I must of missed seeing that post. I do very much like it and its been hinted I could get an allocation...just have to decide if I am ready.

[edo]

Looking at these 37mm ceramic Music Edition pictures can't stop thinking how great 39-40mm time only ROO line could be if they launch it...

[l_chissle]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

I only saw the one post that was a repost from Insta....not members here.

I do mostly agree with your other comments. I personally would be happy with a 3 watch set of this 43 ROO, SS blue dial jumbo, and a 41mm QP RO....probably white gold (or WG Jumbo and SS QP).

While we're on the topic of 3 watch AP collection, here's what I'd go with: CODE QP white gold, 16202BC, Ceramic double balance

[APhound]

Originally Posted by l_chissle

While we're on the topic of 3 watch AP collection, here's what I'd go with: CODE QP white gold, 16202BC, Ceramic double balance

43 flying tourbillon offshore, rg code perp, wg grainy dial extra thin


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[Armis]

Originally Posted by edo

Looking at these 37mm ceramic Music Edition pictures can't stop thinking how great 39-40mm time only ROO line could be if they launch it...

Agreed, I like how they executed the ME in particular. But not sure what designates this as a ROO as opposed to a RO since there are no complications or notable size difference.

[edo]

Originally Posted by Armis

Agreed, I like how they executed the ME in particular. But not sure what designates this as a ROO as opposed to a RO since there are no complications or notable size difference.

Crown guards and thickness get overall presence very very different from a 37mm RO... speaking from a perspective of a watch guys of course... for a non watch guys a Jumbo, 15500 and a Tissot PRX are the same watch :)

Other design beside time only ROO that can be easily implemented is a GMT with inner scale... imagine a 39-40mm curved case ROO (like the last generation 43mm ROO) in black ceramics with orange/gray scale, basically ceramic Divers colors... waitlists for that one for sure...

[xliang23]

Originally Posted by arbees319

43 flying tourbillon offshore, rg code perp, wg grainy dial extra thin


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26585ce, 15202bc, 15407st

[Audevache]

Deleted wrong thread.