New AP’s prediction 2024 thread!

[Armis]

Originally Posted by rotiprata

an openwork ROO, non-tourbillon.

This would be killer! Everyone will be tripping over themselves for a Code in such case…especially if it’s in steel.

[APhound]

I wonder why they don’t sell any royal oaks on rubber strap? Could be cool, it’s a great look, maybe a lower entry point. Stainless steel three handers on rubber. Why not


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[PP&AP]

Originally Posted by arbees319

I wonder why they don’t sell any royal oaks on rubber strap? Could be cool, it’s a great look, maybe a lower entry point. Stainless steel three handers on rubber. Why not


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You can buy rubber straps for your RO at the boutique

[AEV]

Ceramic Jumbo. It's out there already.
Just look at what Francois was wearing at GPHG.

This time he wanted to do it himself, not Kevin Hart

[eiesh]

Originally Posted by AEV

Ceramic Jumbo. It's out there already.
Just look at what Francois was wearing at GPHG.

This time he wanted to do it himself, not Kevin Hart

Do you have a screenshot


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[AEV]

Originally Posted by eiesh

Do you have a screenshot


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[SMD]

42mm concept case.

[AEV]

Originally Posted by AEV

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False alarm. Sorry folks.
I watched couple of videos from the event and it is actually the new titanium Jumbo with burgundy dial.

Ceramic Jumbo is probably in the works though.

[Gandor]

Originally Posted by AEV

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This was confirmed to be the BMG red dial jumbo.

[gretch6364]

I don’t think that is a ceramic watch. Obviously would need to see better pics, but looks like the new red dial jumbo. I also can’t imagine him wearing an unannounced ceramic jumbo.

Lastly, I would expect we will see a 41mm time only CE first. Just guessing though

[Aashi999]

Hey guys, any idea when the 2024 watches are being released?

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by Aashi999

Hey guys, any idea when the 2024 watches are being released?

Some April, some oct (i.e new QP 26674)


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[GW44]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

Some April, some oct (i.e new QP 26674)


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More info please WillyJo

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by GW44

More info please WillyJo

I believe we will see a new alloy -Sand Gold on the 26240 and 26674 (some innovation here on the QP function and new movement)

15407 replaced w new movement


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[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

I believe we will see a new alloy -Sand Gold on the 26240 and 26674 (some innovation here on the QP function and new movement)

15407 replaced w new movement


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I did hear the same thing about the sand gold QP with no pushers (crown only). First time hearing the sand gold will be on the chrono too

Also a Yg openworked to replace the 15407

Thought those were supposed to be 2025 releases. Confirmed for 2024?

[Reign]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

I believe we will see a new alloy -Sand Gold on the 26240 and 26674 (some innovation here on the QP function and new movement)

15407 replaced w new movement


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Not hard to see what they did for RD4 and extrapolate that into a new QP movement. Thanks for the good intel!


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[kingofthehill]

Originally Posted by Willyjo

I believe we will see a new alloy -Sand Gold

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

I did hear the same thing about the sand gold

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

I was only told there would be a new double balanced YG coming out 2025, along with the sand gold QP.

Forgive my ignorance, but is this what you are referring to when you mention ‘sand gold’?

https://romanfeel.com/south-africa-t...-gold-vs-gold/

The difference between sand gold and gold
1, The purity is different: the main difference between sand and gold is the purity. Sand gold is raw gold; the gold content is not high. Gold is a metal in chemical elements; gold is softer in texture and is one of the precious metals with more robust corrosion resistance; gold contains different purity of gold, and sand gold belongs to one kind of gold.

2, The origin is different: sand gold is often produced in the river bottom or low-lying areas, and stone sand mixed must be panned to get gold. At the same time, gold is produced in ores and mines.

3, Color is different: gold and sand gold colors are also different. The size and shape of the sand gold particles vary, and the color is different because of the paint; more than 90% is red yellow, 80% is light yellow, and 70% is greenish yellow. The gold color is golden yellow.

4, The hardness is different: the hardness of the foot gold and human nails is not very different; the higher the purity of gold, the lower the hardness, and vice versa; if the more impurities in gold, the more complex the hardness will be, the gold purity of sand gold is very low, the hardness is also very high, very not easy to deformation.

5, The price is different: the sale of gold is divided into sales by grams and the cost of gold; the purity of gold is different, and the price is also very diverse, for the purity of the gold will have apparent standards and labeling, such as 18K gold containing 75% gold can not be labeled as full gold jewelry, but the price of sand gold is not divided, for the amount of gold content, there is absolutely no evident labeling.

Whether it is South African tin gold or Vietnam sand gold is kind of gold content is relatively low raw gold has not been purified as a sort of plain gold, there is no significant difference between the two; some people say Vietnam sand gold is good, some people say South African tin gold good, in fact, the same, because after made into jewelry is very similar to gold, the naked eye can not tell. Both will become darker after a long time with gold; the public service life is 2-3 years.

[s_haverford]

I would love to see them bring back the dual-time complication. Not sure if I have a preference for it whether it's in the RO or CODE.

[Vince_76]

Most excited for the 15407 successor

[t128]

Travelled to a few boutiques and AP houses recently, and the below are the common snippets I picked up. Take below with a grain of salt (though I believe these to be relatively non-controversial):
- Consolidation of the 41mm Code offering
- Expansion of 38mm Code line-up
- Calibre 2385 really due for a refresh
- New small size RO (even smaller than current 33/34mm)

Biggest stretch is the introduction of the RO in an even smaller size, though this particular SA has apparently sighted marketing materials… I guess it would also align to the brands overall efforts to garner female clientele


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[Liza]

Originally Posted by t128

Travelled to a few boutiques and AP houses recently, and the below are the common snippets I picked up. Take below with a grain of salt (though I believe these to be relatively non-controversial):
- Consolidation of the 41mm Code offering
- Expansion of 38mm Code line-up
- Calibre 2385 really due for a refresh
- New small size RO (even smaller than current 33/34mm)

Biggest stretch is the introduction of the RO in an even smaller size, though this particular SA has apparently sighted marketing materials… I guess it would also align to the brands overall efforts to garner female clientele


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I heard the same thing regarding the smaller RO. Its coming in 24mm.

[michaelyang601]

A navy blue piece?

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by michaelyang601

A navy blue piece?

FHB appeared very excited about their new-found ability to make navy-blue ceramic, so that seems very likely.

[Audevache]

I heard rumors that the stamped guillochage dial will be expanded from the SS to the PM codes.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Audevache

I heard rumors that the stamped guillochage dial will be expanded from the SS to the PM codes.

Doesn't the 38mm Code already use that dial as well? I guess expanding it to the 41mm PM models as a Code signature would make sense.

[Audevache]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Doesn't the 38mm Code already use that dial as well? I guess expanding it to the 41mm PM models as a Code signature would make sense.

Yes, the two new 38mm models do have the new dial as well.

And it makes sense, the relatively flat dials plus the funky numbers were always the weakest point of the initial Codes to me. Not sure if the stamped dials will be used in the high complication Codes as well.

[gretch6364]

I would really love to see a redone version of the ghost in 43mm or some color scheme that would go well with a whole bunch of straps (white, yellow, black, orange, red, teal, etc.).

A navy blue 41mm ceramic perpetual would be really cool (along with a return of the white).

I would also advocate stopping production on the double balance open work for 3 or 5 years. Would make it even hotter on he secondary market at a time with that market is on the way down. It has also become too popular on insta.

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

I would really love to see a redone version of the ghost in 43mm or some color scheme that would go well with a whole bunch of straps (white, yellow, black, orange, red, teal, etc.).

A navy blue 41mm ceramic perpetual would be really cool (along with a return of the white).

I would also advocate stopping production on the double balance open work for 3 or 5 years. Would make it even hotter on he secondary market at a time with that market is on the way down. It has also become too popular on insta.

I hope they do either the navy blue or white CE QP. I would be begging for an allocation.

[Reign]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

I would really love to see a redone version of the ghost in 43mm or some color scheme that would go well with a whole bunch of straps (white, yellow, black, orange, red, teal, etc.).

A navy blue 41mm ceramic perpetual would be really cool (along with a return of the white).

I would also advocate stopping production on the double balance open work for 3 or 5 years. Would make it even hotter on he secondary market at a time with that market is on the way down. It has also become too popular on insta.

You should just buy a ghost and get the plots changed to fit on adjustable straps. Much cheaper and you get the OG ghost


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[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by Reign

You should just buy a ghost and get the plots changed to fit on adjustable straps. Much cheaper and you get the OG ghost


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Just curious…have you tried on one of the new 43s and the version you are taking about (the original ghost)?

They wear soooo different and the new 43 is so much better