One of AP's most complex dials

Mar 02, 2015,12:49 PM
 

I was once told by an individual inside AP that the dial used on the Millenary Maserati was a "nightmare" to make.  It features multiple canted surfaces, different sheens and guilloches, and varying dial markings.

Certainly one of my personal favorites.










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The Maserati... One I immediately loved in pictures, which disappointed me on the wrist.

 
 By: amanico : March 2nd, 2015-13:51
Nice memories, though. Best, and thanks for this nice picture! Nicolas

Was it the fit or another issue on the wrist?

 
 By: MichaelC : March 3rd, 2015-15:41
I found this oval quite comfortable while I owned it.

Do we know more about the construction of the dial?

 
 By: Ancienne Le Brassus : March 3rd, 2015-04:16
I would imagine if the sub dials are part of the stamped dial, then it might be difficult to get the ink there when printing the dial. If its added at a 2nd point, it might not be so bad. But I like the dial, it woudl be great to see some wrist shots of i... 

I'll add some wrist photos shortly.

 
 By: MichaelC : March 3rd, 2015-16:00
I no longer have this beautiful Millenary but sure miss it. As I recall, the dial was constructed in 3 or 4 main pieces that were set separately. The outer discs cant towards the center of the watch. Handling it in person, you really appreciate the design... 

Wrist photos

 
 By: MichaelC : March 4th, 2015-13:44
Here are a few wrist photos. I sure miss wearing this one! ...  

I'm not so sure...

 
 By: ciaca : March 8th, 2015-15:21
...it's the most "complex" :-) Regards ...  

Hence "one of".

 
 By: MichaelC : March 9th, 2015-18:25
Likely not as many hours involved as the pieces you pictured, but complex nonetheless :-)

I'd lost...

 
 By: ciaca : March 10th, 2015-13:20
...the "one of" piece of your phrase :-) It's true that Ap, producing mainly classical watches with plain and neat dials, it's not familiar with more elaborated and complex ones (usually typical in more sporty and casual watches). In that sense, taking ap...