It seems that the new AP escapement will not be a futile exercise after all. Unlike many other renowned manufacturers AP seems to be going ahead to integrate this new escapement in their entire movement lineup. The plans today is that at least 75% of all the movement that leave their factory have the new escapement by 2010. The transition will be progressive and is being executed as I write this. It is very likely that regular line models with the new escapement will see the light at the Geneva Show next year.
I would love to see the calibre 2121 with that new upgrade. A reissue of the legendary Jumbo would be a great and more affordable way to introduce this new escapement into society.Audemars Piguet...
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Hmmm. Single impulse systems bug me. Can this one self start or have I missed something in the PR bumf around it?
Velociphile
Well... I must admit that I am sceptical too about new developments in horology, especially if they are groundbreaking.
Apparently it works well enough to be an advance over the "old stuff" and is good enough to be added to all movements. Right now, I'll wait and see...
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