Schumacher SE drawing by Octavio Garcia

[NOPDK]

Was fortunate to do AP and Renaud and Papi factory tours in 2013. Octavio (Head of AP design at that time and designer of the Schumacher piece) was kind enough to do a quick drawing of the Schumacher I was wearing. It has proudly been on my office wall ever since.

Octavio did such a timeless job in designing this SE. It's a shame that AP hasn't make more use of the Cermet bezel as it has proven impervious to scratches and shines like SS. From my understanding it wasn't an easy material for them to tool.

[AK797]

I've seen Octavio at work and he looks a natural with a great eye, maybe if he was still there the Code would have come out better. Just glad his legacy is in the 44s and Schumis and on my wrist.

[masterserg]

Priceless!

[HK Islandboy]

That’s extremely cool.

Great shots of your Schumi

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by AK797

I've seen Octavio at work and he looks a natural with a great eye, maybe if he was still there the Code would have come out better. Just glad his legacy is in the 44s and Schumis and on my wrist.

You’re aware of his new venture – Gorilla watches, using Japanese Miyota movements?

[mspeed76]

Very cool, I agree about cermet!

looking forward to the day when they bring back limited edition offshores with innovative materials and designs

[AK797]

Originally Posted by PJ S

You’re aware of his new venture – Gorilla watches, using Japanese Miyota movements?

I've had a quick look, not very impressed but then these are in a very different price bracket.

[rosenbergendo]

Meh. Just kidding. Sweet looking Schumi pics!

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by AK797

I've had a quick look, not very impressed but then these are in a very different price bracket.

Agreed on both counts – too much focus on ensuring a checklist of materials was done rather than aesthetic appeal.
Hard to marry up that design with “formerly Creative Artistic Officer at Audemars Piguet”, but there you have it.

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by AK797

I've had a quick look, not very impressed but then these are in a very different price bracket.

I actually think they are pretty interesting and with cool materials (forged carbon anyone?).

[AK797]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Agreed on both counts – too much focus on ensuring a checklist of materials was done rather than aesthetic appeal.
Hard to marry up that design with “formerly Creative Artistic Officer at Audemars Piguet”, but there you have it.

It's like that line in Trainspotting when Sick Boy says that all these talents had it and then lose it - George Best, David Bowie, David Niven, Malcolm McLaren, Elvis Presley.

[NOPDK]

Personally hope Octavio's venture is successful as I found him a really approachable good guy. Not sure if he left AP to start Gorilla or was pushed out of the company? Anybody with insight on that? I think he did a really great job with the SE Offshores that he designed.

As far as Gorilla goes for the price point I think they are pretty cool. Much more interesting than anything else in the 1k range. Not my preferred aesthetic but at least they are interesting. Surprised they could do forged carbon at such a low price point so I guess I overpaid for my forged carbon GP.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by NOPDK

Personally hope Octavio's venture is successful as I found him a really approachable good guy. Not sure if he left AP to start Gorilla or was pushed out of the company? Anybody with insight on that? I think he did a really great job with the SE Offshores that he designed.

As far as Gorilla goes for the price point I think they are pretty cool. Much more interesting than anything else in the 1k range. Not my preferred aesthetic but at least they are interesting. Surprised they could do forged carbon at such a low price point so I guess I overpaid for my forged carbon GP.

The one I looked at was priced at 3250. Not sure I like them but I’m not fond of the SE offshores either.

That drawing however is very cool

[korneevy]

Originally Posted by PJ S

You’re aware of his new venture – Gorilla watches, using Japanese Miyota movements?

Gorilla? Say no more. And thanks for not including the link., saved me a good 5 mins of my life I'd reckon.

[Betta01]

Imo, a rather ugly watch. Super size case n a small dial..

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