MichaelC[AP Moderator]
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G. Jules Audemars 39mm selfwinding
Mar 15, 2013,08:26 AM
Now we come to my favorite new watch of the women's collection, the 39mm Jules Audemars selfwinding with diamond bezel and hour markers. The dial on this one is really superb. Very new, very alluring, very feminine. As soon as I held this watch, I had a desire to buy it for my wife. So I imagine AP has hit their goal with this awesome new dial.
The hour markers on this dial are really works of art. Each is set with two brilliant cut diamonds. The size is just right.
The 39mm case is executed in 18-carat pink gold, and adds a very elegant single rowed diamond bezel. The seamless leather strap is fastened with an 18-carat pin gold buckle. It is a hand-stitched "large square scale" in a rich brown color and a semi gloss finish. It pairs perfectly with the gold case.
Once again we see the manufacture movement Calibre 3120. In addition to the hours, minutes, and seconds hand, it runs a date disc with window at 3:00 and features a 60 hour power reserve. I think this is a terrific selfwinding movement for a ladies watch. I know Tracie can be hard on her watches, and this is a real bulletproof engine, that also adds a safety block to the rapid date adjustment so that it cannot be accidentally damaged (a big plus for someone who might let the watch stop here and there and then reset it, and not necessarily remember the normal protocols for using a rapid date adjustment!).
All of the features add up to a great timepiece here. In the end, it is this ultra gorgeous dial with its classic center guilloche that really delivers this watch. It's awesome, and extremely well priced, IMO (check with your local AP Boutique for final pricing).
Reference number for the Jules Audemars 39mm selfwinding is 15171OR.ZZ.A809CR.01.
This model is also available with a matching 18-carat bracelet, reference number 15173OR.ZZ.1270OR.01.
This message has been edited by MichaelC on 2013-03-15 11:04:25