The surprise of Audemars Piguet’s latest replica watch

　　What will happen after Audemars Piguet 01? Of course, it is [replica ” target=_blank>02.So, I believe copy watches In the future, it will be promising to create a miracle belonging to the industry. http://316watches.com/

　　However, what will this second reinterpreted timepiece look like? Completely out of everyone’s expectation.

　　Audemars Piguet did not choose the trend of comfort and retro, but went to asymmetric design. [Duplicate ” target=_blank>02 Self-winding wristwatch is the result of digging deeply into a niche field in brand archives. In the process of searching for something special to revive, under the guidance of the curator of Audemars Piguet Museum in Le Brassus, Lebrat, S└bastian Vivas found some rare things. It was found that from 1959 to 1963, Audemars Piguet created more than 30 asymmetrical styles, most of which had very limited production, less than 10 pieces. Audemars piguet [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding wristwatch brought back the era of experimental modeling by reviving a wristwatch that produced only seven pieces-5159BA in 1960.

　　Reviving a watch that has only been produced for seven times … The release of Audemars Piguet [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch cannot be called the revival of a best-selling model in history. Instead, Audemars Piguet chose some kind of self-exploration. The result is a watch that is not only connected with the past, but also with the physical appearance of the brand. In 1960, the 5159BA model was influenced by rough architecture. [Duplicate ” target=_blank>02 self-winding wristwatch is the evolution of 5159BA, and it is also related to the buildings of Audemars Piguet Museum and the brand’s H?tel des Horlogers. Both buildings were designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG for short), and they have a lot in common with brutalism. The most obvious is the use of original concrete. But how do you turn concrete into a wristwatch?

　　[Duplicate ” target=_blank>02 Self-winding Wristwatch Audemars Piguet [Duplicate ” target=_blank>02 Self-winding Wristwatch-An architectural work with precious “concrete”

　　Before answering this question, let’s explain the word “Brutalism”. According to Reyne Banham, a British architectural critic and writer, it was the Swedish architect Hans Asplund who introduced the word “brutalism” into the field of architecture in 1956. This is an ironic evaluation of a project under construction. The word comes from the use of “beton brut” by architect Le Corbusier, which means “original concrete” in French.

　　Le Brasus’s Audemars Piguet Museum, the watchmaker’s hotel designed by Jacques Inges, and the brutalism Hilton Hotel designed by Jacques Inges in Washington, D.C. Photo: John Leszczynski’s Hayward Gallery in London is a bold example of brutalism.

　　You can say that “brutalism” is a word that is out of shape in translation, but it is also a word that deliberately expresses dissatisfaction. It’s a little sad when you know that le corbusier started to use concrete out of his love for this material. The first building he designed after World War II was La Unit└ d ‘Habitat, a reinforced concrete apartment building for 1,600 working-class people in Marseille, France. Its original intention is good, and it has a positive view on the future, so other architects have followed le corbusier’s example.

　　Marseille apartment designed by le corbusier in Marseille-Photo: Cemal Emden.

　　At first, angular concrete buildings were a great success, but brutalism became obsolete in 1970s. According to Ashley Gardini of JSTOR Daily, “These huge concrete structures are no longer inspiring symbols of post-war development. On the contrary, they are regarded as too powerful and cold buildings, which are often associated with social ills. ” Will this architectural [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch also cause a sensation? Will it be loved or controversial?

　　Audemars piguet [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch This architectural style [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch.

　　Back to [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch and its connection with the concrete inside two Audemars Piguet buildings designed by Jacques Inges. This asymmetrical watch is completely different from the traditional round [replica ” target=_blank>01 in 2020 (reinterpreting a chronograph in 1943). This new limited edition 250-watch features an asymmetrical 41〜 9.7mm octagonal case. This watch is much larger than the 5159BA model exhibited in Mus└e Atelier Audemars Piguet. The watch in 1960 was very similar in shape, but the case was 18K gold with a diameter of only 27.5mm..

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　　The reinterpretation in 2024 is not only larger in size, but also uses a different alloy-18k placer gold. This new precious metal first appeared in the Royal Oak Self-winding Flying tourbillon Hollow Watch, and its hue changed between platinum and rose gold. The relatively large angular case presents a horizontal wire drawing effect. Although it does not imitate the concrete surface in museums and hotels, it does realize the visual connection.

　　[Duplicate ” target=_blank>02 Self-winding Watch “Night Cloud Blue No.50” Linear Satin Dial

　　The dial of model 5159BA is silvery white. The redesigned watch adopts Audemars Piguet’s famous color “Night Cloud Blue No.50”. But this time, there is no “small plaid” pattern like the ultra-thin version of the Royal Oak Jumbo. Instead, we found a linear satin finish on the dial, divided into 12 different triangles. The dial not only matches the treatment of the case, but also creates a unique light effect under the angled sapphire crystal.

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　　The production of special-shaped sapphire glass is a long and difficult process (for third-party suppliers), but the efforts have paid off. Because the new watch is much larger than the inspired model, the result is a more spacious object. With the tilted glass, you can see the dial better. Tilted glass also allows light to shine on the dial at different angles, causing the color to constantly change between dark blue and black.

　　The movement of Audemars Piguet Jumbo

　　[Duplicate ” target=_blank>02 Self-winding watch has a “Jumbo” movement. Yes, it’s called “Jumbo” because in this new angular timepiece, Airbnb’s 7129 movement with only time display is ticking. Why not adopt a special-shaped movement, as Audemars Piguet once made for the discontinued Edward Piguet series? That’s because using an old movement with outdated performance is not an option. According to the brand, it is impossible to update it, and it will be too expensive to manufacture a brand-new special-shaped movement. This will lead to the price of [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch exceeding 100,000 euros. By using the existing movement in Jumbo, the price of [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch is only about 47,400 euros. This is still a lot of money, but if we look at Audemars Piguet’s catalogue, the price of 41 mm rose gold Royal Oak (reference number 15510OR.OO.D315CR.02) is 43,700 euros, which will not be too high.

　　Final thoughts on [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch

　　Audemars piguet has done something unexpected, which deserves praise. Through the [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch, the brand shows that it dares to do more than just make countless changes on the theme of “RO”. And when it does, it does it in an amazing style. You ask how it feels on your wrist? Well, it’s full of existence. It is not a small watch. If it is made according to the original size of the inspired watch, it will be a very small timepiece according to modern standards.

　　Audemars piguet [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch

　　Would 38 mm be a better size, especially considering that this watch is asymmetrical, very geometric and architectural? Well, it is very likely that the 7129 movement with a diameter of 29.6 mm will not fit. Upon inquiry, I learned that for a special creation like [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch, the brand prefers to use an internal movement, rather than a Vaucher-like 4302 movement such as the 37mm Royal Oak Frost Gold self-winding watch (reference number 15550BA.GG.1356BA.01).

　　Symbolic works

　　Most importantly, the [replica ” target=_blank>02 self-winding watch is an iconic work that you won’t wear every day. This watch is aimed at a specific audience-not those who are keen on “RO” or “ROO”-those who dare to wear something different and are willing to pay for it. It seems that every self-respecting architect should own a piece, even those who keep their distance from brutalism. I was deeply impressed by its shape, craft, angled sapphire crystal, the way the light shines on the dial and the outstanding effect of wearing it on my wrist.

　　In this era of global turmoil and people’s desire for comfort and peace of mind, it is interesting that Airbnb decided to launch a watch that is not for everyone. The industry does not mean the fact that it is limited to 250 pieces and expensive. [Duplicate ” target=_blank>02 Self-winding wristwatch is a kind of wristwatch that will make onlookers have polarized views. Unlike the round and soft traditional replica 01, the replica 02 self-winding wristwatch is a bold and powerful work of art and does not want to please others. Therefore, there is almost no middle ground when evaluating this watch. This watch is either love or hate. And people will choose love, and they will wear it to the Met Gala, wedding, another wedding, luxury party, and sometimes they will wear it to the office to trigger a happy conversation.