Audemars Piguet SIHH 2014 some quick thoughts

Jan 22, 2014,20:00 PM
 

In the past decade and a half, collectors and enthusiasts have come to expect blockbuster after blockbuster, year after year, each outdoing the previous and raising the bar.

Though at first the initial feeling after viewing the 2014 collection is one of a a muted somberness, more evolution than revolution, I can't say I am displeased.

There are certainly interesting, exciting new pieces, and ironically, AP is releasing new pieces in cool white just as I am going into my own white period (is that synchronicity or what? I luv ya guys!)

but overall the feeling is one of warm comfort...

It's great and exciting to run with a fast crowd, always seeking that new adrenaline rush and high, but sometimes, it is good just to spend quality time with good friends and family. That's my takeaway from this years novelties.

Keep up the good work, AP!

This message has been edited by MichaelC on 2014-01-23 09:45:32

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in white ceramic

 
 By: ThomasM : January 22nd, 2014-20:02
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in white ceramic - WOW! ...  

That is a stunner indeed.

 
 By: BABKA : January 22nd, 2014-22:12
If RM is doing it with their Bubba Watson, AP should too. I'd love to try this puppy on. Thanks for sharing Thomas.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore chronograph white ceramic wrist shot

 
 By: ThomasM : January 22nd, 2014-22:22
Hi, Babka, Not quite as good as trying on your wrist, but as close as I can help you... :-) Cheers, TM ...  

Oh My, Quite Attractive

 
 By: Tim_M : January 23rd, 2014-04:40
Hi Thomas, I couldn't discern the extent of the blue accenting until you posted the wrist shot, but then it absolutely popped. This is a phenomenal piece, and easily one of the highlights of SIHH for me. In fact, I think that color palette in those propor... 

Would definitely look great on my wrist :-)

 
 By: KIH : January 23rd, 2014-11:17
Nice hit from AP this year! Ken

Superb...

 
 By: BABKA : January 23rd, 2014-16:57
thanks for that Thomas! Regards, Steve

Wow exactly is my response as well.

 
 By: δΈ­ι‡Žγ‚Œγ„ : January 22nd, 2014-23:06
You should get one Thomas, matches the white Porsche :-) Excellent combo.

Can't wait to see this one....

 
 By: Colin W : January 23rd, 2014-15:26
Is it a boutique only piece?

Sometimes being the best does not require making the big splash or impact.

 
 By: MichaelC : January 22nd, 2014-20:25
I expected this sort of year from AP. We are still in the phase of honing the core collections, strengthening the foundations. When you pull that white Porsche up to a stop light and everyone gazes over, do you have to floor it to show how fast it is? No,... 

Works for me.

 
 By: JerryW : January 22nd, 2014-20:50
I am a huge fan of the basics. I still think the AP Jumbo is the perfect watch. Best, JerryW

Thoughts on the AP SIHH 2014 pieces

 
 By: ED209 : January 23rd, 2014-07:45
Thanks Thomas for the live wrist shots of the new ROO ceramic. I never thought of a white colored ROO, but have to say that from your initial pics the color combo really works and looks great with the blue subdials and blue rehaut. Regards, ED-209

Agree with you ED...

 
 By: emijar3 : January 26th, 2014-10:41
With this AP add diversity for every taste!! Thanks for sharing the pictures Thomas!

Saw the white ceramic new 44

 
 By: el1125 : April 14th, 2014-07:44
Looks awesome live.