Confr��rie Horlog��re Hublot Presents “Liberty”
When formerly high-flying Swiss movement manufacturer BNB Concept sunk under the weight of its accounts receivable in January, Jean-Claude Biver swung into action, bringing BNB’s managing director Mathias Buttet and about 30 of his watchmakers to Hublot. Biver also acquired BNB’s entire machine base. These decisive steps place Hublot among the few brands that can independently design and produce even the most complex movements in-house. The group’s first new creation was shown at Baselworld. While at BNB, Buttet launched Confr��rie Horlog��re, a brand designed to allow talented young watchmakers to create the timepieces of their dreams. This concept will continue under the banner Confr��rie Horlog��re Hublot, and at Baselworld the group unveiled “Liberty” or Autant en emporte le temps, a reinterpretation of the pocket watch in the form of a gun cartridge, housing a tourbillon. The piece can be worn on a bracelet or as a pendent. Technical specifications appear

Advice on a AP
Hi,I'm a bit Rolex tired (apart from my sub) and looking for a new watch.Thinking about a Nautilus 3800, cause my modest wrist size, i was also thinking about a royal oak. 39mm.The nautilus is hard to get. And getting a bit overpriced if there is a decent one.Already got some nice feedback on the PP forum asking about this watch.Looking at a RO Dual Time. I love the dial, but i am worried about the presense of the watch. Too much metal going on, maybe?I think i like the bracelet, but how is it in real? Is it comfortable? Under the radar?I wear my watch purely for myself. But i have to feel comfortable of course.Can you give me some pointers why a royal oak with some extra features like the dual time is a good watch to buy? What do you guys think?Any experience?Thanks!

Have you ever seen another AP in the wild?
Of all the brands I collect, I've never seen another AP IRL out in the wild. I'm not talking about GTGs or even fellow WIS - even then there aren't many. Sure you see Ambassadors and celebrities alike wearing APs but usually on TV or print. Rolexes seem as plentiful as the stars in the sky, Omegas abound like fish in the sea, Pateks pop up once in a blue moon, Breguet, JLC, IWC, Blancpain, GP, VC, etc... I've seen them all in the wild... all but another AP. Mind you, I love individuality but I'd have thought I'd have run into at least one up to this point? I must be hanging in the wrong circles.

AP Art
Collaboration Audemars Piguet and Arturo Elena

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As I have been on Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet as of late, I finally got my hands down most favorite Rolex I have ever owned to date.