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The detail on that piece is incredible.
Aug 26, 2023,09:53 AM
Thanks very much for the pics on this gorgeous, hypnotic timepiece Michael.
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CODE 11.59 Starwheel
By: MichaelC : August 25th, 2023-20:58
A current release which pleases me quite a bit. This is the AP I enjoy. ...
Thanks
By: MichaelC : August 25th, 2023-21:51
Agreed.
By: amanico : August 25th, 2023-21:33
Cool code
By: TeutonicCarFan : August 25th, 2023-21:28
I like this ref 👍
Really awesome
By: stabilizer : August 26th, 2023-00:37
I wonder could there ever be a downsized Code line? Like the 37 and 39mm RO’s
Maybe. It really fits great as is.
By: MichaelC : August 26th, 2023-01:15
The lugs sit inside the edges of my wrist. They are short and angle down. Wonderfully ergonomic. Here is a quick shot. ...
I love the center ceramic case design👌🏽
By: ArmisT : August 26th, 2023-01:30
The one feature I questioned about this piece was the dark oversized discs, which I wondered why they didn’t make lighter or transparent even like in older models. HOWEVER, when I saw them in your side shot, I understood that they are nicely complementary...
That's exactly it, and in person, it is so apparent.
By: MichaelC : August 26th, 2023-02:24
The way the ceramic case walls wrap into the black inner bezel is just fantastic. All suspended within the structural white gold frame. At the risk of sounding a bit corny, it is like this frame has captured a chunk of outer space and contained it on the ...
Thanks, Gerard. I fully agree.
By: MichaelC : August 26th, 2023-13:49
And after seeing that dreadful Royal Oak release a day ago with whoever that designer is - I needed to post this Starwheel to refresh on how awesome AP can be too.
Just superb!!!
By: pfang56 : August 26th, 2023-08:12
Are there any special details missing on this piece? Novel movement, ceramic components, aventurine dial, precious metal, skeletonized case, domed crystal, seconds hand, automatic movement - wow!! No surprise it is the most desirable piece. Thank you for ...
Always liked the Starwheel!
By: MCG (Markus) : August 26th, 2023-09:55
In this contemporary 11.59 case a joy! The only thing I would change: Instead of a I, I would shoose a 1. Looks a a bit empty at those places…
A very reasonable point.
By: MichaelC : August 26th, 2023-13:53
I was unsure about the inclusion of the seconds hand. But truthfully, it is not so readily apparent on this watch, and the little bit of animation is nice.
Awesome!
By: andrea~ : August 26th, 2023-10:34
I love this new rendition of the starwheel!
By: Fat Bastard : August 26th, 2023-15:20
I still remember being in DC on holidays in 1989 and the starwheel was on discount at Neiman Marcus if I remember well. Too bad I was just a freshman at university 😜
Wow. Wish I could turn back time to then!
By: MichaelC : August 26th, 2023-22:17
I don't believe I have ever encountered an older Starwheel in the wild. Seen at the AP facilities for sure, but never out and about. Sure would love to.
Very cool watch
By: GuyT : August 26th, 2023-18:58
I find this watch stunning, too big for my scrawny wrist though.
This is a beautiful AP and the starwheel is such a fun complication!!
By: Spencer Karrington : August 27th, 2023-20:54
I know that the initial release of this series sort of bombed but I really think that the iteration of the new dials and models (this being a perfect example) really made the series become something that is really attractive!! Cognrats on a lovely watch
Thank you, Spencer! And I agree with your assessment.
By: MichaelC : August 27th, 2023-23:08
In general, I feel the CODE case calls for atypical dials and complications. The first dials seemed so traditional, and a "programmatic non-fit" to the case (excuse the verbiage, with the new NFL season around the corner, I think Brad Childress' statement...
I only remember that because it was so out of left field.
By: MichaelC : August 28th, 2023-02:09
I would have to research the specifics, but as I recall, the Minnesota Vikings cut their star receiver in an unexpected fashion. The coach's explanation was because the player was a "programmatic non-fit". I had never heard that before, but again, I someh...
43-44mm, strap screw to strap screw
By: MichaelC : September 5th, 2023-21:02
I'll post separately about how awesome the strap and buckle are. I am extremely pleased with these important components.
Star wheel and space
By: Eikþyrnir : August 30th, 2023-17:03
Magnificent time piece! I would love to see it in different colours too, but the black against the blue is so very beautiful! I love what AP has done with the code collection and I am very much looking forward to see what’s ahead. Wear it in good health m...
And so it is
By: MichaelC : August 31st, 2023-21:28
Quite deservedly so, IMO. I know I wrote years ago when the CODE collection launched that is should be the platform for a Starwheel. And here it is. But I am sure I am not the only one who thought it. It is just the perfect case for the timepiece.