New Release: BBR Perpetual Calendar

[VintageCollector12]

Interesting to see how this, unfolds about whether the black BBR Perpetual Calendar is ceramic or PVD. For what it's worth, I lean toward PVD based on the photos and comments about the finish, ceramic usually has a distinct shine that’s hard to replicate.

That said, I totally understand the disappointment for those hoping for true ceramic. Even if it’s not, this release is still a solid offering for anyone looking to add a complex AP replica to their collection. Let’s keep those updates coming, especially once QC pics roll in and excited to see how this one holds up in hand.

 

[giezzo]

Just so I’m clear: APSF in real black ceramic is currently available to order?

 

[JayBee0815]

Just so I’m clear: APSF in real black ceramic is currently available to order?

There are two versions. The "bad" ICHS-Version, which is afaik always available, and the "good" CHS-Version, which is very hard to get.

 

[fletch512]

I would pick APS just for the pizza present on BBR

I have the BBR green dial, and comparing it to gen pics online, I honestly don't see a pronounced pizza hand stack effect. Yes, the week hand base is a bit wider than the hour/minute, but the same is true for the gen.

That being said, the current offerings I've seen for APSF have an incorrect hand stack (the week hand is on top of the hour/minute hand rather than beneath them). I know there was a release where the week hand was changed to a GMT function rather than a seconds sweep function on the APSF release to more resemble a weekly counter, but I don't know which APSF movement is currently available.

So, some things to consider for those that are looking at the APSF perpetual calendar but may be unfamiliar with the differences in movement between BBR and APSF.

 

[JayBee0815]

I have the BBR green dial, and comparing it to gen pics online, I honestly don't see a pronounced pizza hand stack effect. Yes, the week hand base is a bit wider than the hour/minute, but the same is true for the gen.

We had this "pizza-nonsense" already earlier in the thread. Maybe this is a running gag ;-)

 

[Virpag]

Attached are my QC since receiving I have decided to abandon the purchase and get the Code
The watch is PVD and as you can see the shade of blue is definitely off from the gen and missing markings etc
It’s a fun watch but when you decide to sell it’s a pain (I have a YG up now with no interest)

 

[Dr Fun Socks]

Attached are my QC since receiving I have decided to abandon the purchase and get the Code
The watch is PVD and as you can see the shade of blue is definitely off from the gen and missing markings etc
It’s a fun watch but when you decide to sell it’s a pain (I have a YG up now with no interest)

Man that blue is way off…. Cant imagine these will sell well. Shame they went to all the effort of making what seems to be a decent movement but cheaped out on ceramic. Even if it cost more id bet the vast majority of people here would pay it.

 

[Jojhafu]

Hey there everyone, I have just received QC from my non TD of the black "ceramic" pvd perpetual calendar, it looks better than the blue one for sure but not as nice as the real ceramic one but it'll do. I'm actually pretty happy on how it looks, granted it beautiful even though it isn't perfect.

 

[Horace_Derwent]

There are two versions. The "bad" ICHS-Version, which is afaik always available, and the "good" CHS-Version, which is very hard to get.

Intime (but of course also other TDs) have V3 and V4 APSF listed.

Considering that APSF and these BBR has the same price, for me it is a no brainer.

As for hand stack, I would prefer Real Ceramic case... I mean, for me APSF ICHS > BBR PVD.