APSF 15210st Code 11.59 with 4302 super clone movement

[JayBee0815]

You mean a real RO QP unlike the BBR one from earlier this year?

Exactement ... but this rumor wasn´t from me but from one of the usually well informed guys from Asia here.

 

[Horace_Derwent]

There must be a market for this one now or why would the bother, doesn't it always come down to what the biggest market wants? Otherwise we would see reps of the Omega's etc that people have been requesting for ages. The embossed dial sets it off nicely but is the crystal replicated accurately as I thought that is a big part of it.

I think that in Asian markets the Code 11.59 is more desidered that in EU or US...just my impression.

 

[hong999]

I am on for the fume black dial.

 

[VintageCollector12]

I hear that but the embossed dial is a nice touch, but the big question is whether APSF nailed the crystal replication since that's such a defining feature of the Code 11.59.

 

[Virpag]

I hear that but the embossed dial is a nice touch, but the big question is whether APSF nailed the crystal replication since that's such a defining feature of the Code 11.59.

I am ordering one and will post QC when I get the photos

 

[VintageCollector12]

I am ordering one and will post QC when I get the photos

@Virpag Awesome looking forward to it.

 

[Neo_7]

For me the potentially bi news is the superclone chrono movement that will be in their new Royal Oak... one of my grail !

 

[Horace_Derwent]

Just saw them listed on Puretime website

https://puretimewatch88.io/catalogsearch/result/?q=Code+11.59

At 498 $ they're definitely not cheap but, hey, the clone movement has a cost.

 

[Neo_7]

Let's wait for the RO chrono with super clone movement...

 

[Kurtoseas]

AP is still trying to shove the code 11.59s down the clientele’s collective throats even today, and pushing it as the flagship model line, with words like “revolutionary”, “exquisite craftsmanship” and most importantly “in short buy this first if you ever hope to get a Royal Oak at retail you bitch”

Well barring the top of the line models like the star wheel model and the tourbillons, the rest of the run of the mill models have really been meh for me, and I’ve sold the ones I owned as soon as the resale prohibition period ended.
I tried to like them and connect with them but I can’t get past the fact that the AP DNA seems to be deeply buried in the code 11.59s and subtly exhibited, rather than put on display to create desire and excitement.
So be it rep or gen, it’s a pass for me. I’ll leave it to someone who can appreciate the details and craftsmanship better.
I’ve said this before and I still mean it:
It’s a watch which is appreciated far better off the wrist than on it. Yes the details are impressive but none of it translates to actual desire on the wrist for me.

Hi @legend , quick one as you mentioned it in your post: Is there an official resale prohibition period publicly mentioned by AP? You must have a quite a good idea. I believe the boutique in Singapore that you are dealing with must be a direct boutique instead of an AD (I am not sure if they still have ADs around the world or not), so I imagine the policy that you know from them must represent the norm globally with AP. Would be great if you can share your thoughts.

 

[majwilliams0308]

I just bought a gen blue dial and will be ordering this rep to fit it in. Will report back on case assembly, etc. Very excited about this as I love the deep blue color of the dial even though it gets hate.

I've been waiting for this day since it was announced awhile ago. Curious how they did the 'unreppable' crystal. I assume it's just a semi-standard one.

 

[Mjh2k4]

What’s availability on gen like for the 11.59? I understand that AP are being stingy with other models?

And any chance someone knows of rep v gen comparisons yet?