This thing is mega impressive in person. I also think it isn’t fair they get typecast as the “Royal oak company”. That may be what most people know but they are part of the holy trinity for a reason and APRP does high end work for many brands including RM.
Everything about this watch is awesome ... except for the dial design, which is TERRIBLE considering the source. Especially the date at 4:30, which I despise. AP should simply REDESIGN the dials on the CODE 11.59. Because that's the reason people don't like it. Seems obvious to me. By the way, it's 11.59, not 11:59 (a dot, not a colon) ... a small detail, I know, but my obsessive-compulsive disorder wanted to point it out anyway. 😁
Yeah, the 4:30 date is very difficult to pull off well. In this application it throws off the balance of the beautiful dial. I wish they’d figured out how to place the date at the 6 o’clock position *or* added another small window for day at 7:30
As beautiful as the watch may be from different angles... it still looks like a Michael Kors watch from the front and I've worn the Code a few times at the boutique.
Need some advice...looking at the 3 hand with white dial. Any comments at all? This one speaks to me the most. Good to hear opinions and thoughts. Collector, looking at preloved minty piece that has become available recently...thanks guys!
I mailed you a watch for sale in June, it is now mid August and I have not received payment. It has been over 50 days. I am not the only one. Per BBB website, you've been slow-paying / stiffing people who try to sell watches. Anyone who is considering doing business with these folks, be mindful that they are currently experiencing a lot of issues, and aren't the company they were a few years ago. Their TH-cam content is wonderful, but their accounting department and customer service is lacking.
So well done, now I need to take a second look at the AP Code 11:59. I recently discovered the Hidden Gem series from Crown & Caliber and each one is very enlightening. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you, it really does impress in person over pictures. I understand still if someone does not like it but I also can see why some love it in person -Mark
I dislike the 4:30 date placement and would prefer no date if that's the best they can do. The name also doesn't have the cachet of "Royal Oak", "Calatrava" or "Overseas".
Of course, the watch is well made. I don't think anyone argues about that. But to make a watch so amazingly finished with the highest level of materials as well as watchmaking and make it look like a 200$ fashion watch is just a big fail.
Honestly it looks horrible in pictures compared to in person, you would never mistake it for a fashion watch in person. That being said most of us will only see it in pictures so it should look good in them -Mark
Idk men, I think I’m one of the few people that loved 1159, specially the perpetual calendar. WHY do you think it looks like a $200 dollar watch? All honesty PATEK 1157 looks like a $50 bucks watch. What is the hype with that watch?
Code 11:59 is a great adaptation/copy/refinement of Jacob & Co. Astronomia's case design. I love the Code 11:59 chronographs, the dials of the other models however are a huge mistake IMHO. The case of the Code 11:59 is my favourite in all of the watch world: simple and traditional enough overall, yet incredibly complex, sharp and detailed. Strong and chunky yet not unnecessary dive watch size for the 99.9% of us who do not dive.
Like a lot of great watches, you may lose 25% before the price settles. That's just how it is if you buy watches you truly admire and want. You can, with great patience and some good AD relationships, only target watches that will be worth more than retail. I have two rules (1) I have to love the watch, and (2) there has to be a reasonable limit to how much it will lose. If you insist on lot losing much, then buy used, but there are valuable brownie points to be picked up buying retail, that can be cashed-in later to get a difficult piece.
This is really just my pick for what watch I think deserves a second look or deeper dive, I hope you enjoyed the video and maybe learned something new about the company and its history -Mark
This thing is mega impressive in person.
I also think it isn’t fair they get typecast as the “Royal oak company”. That may be what most people know but they are part of the holy trinity for a reason and APRP does high end work for many brands including RM.
Everything about this watch is awesome ... except for the dial design, which is TERRIBLE considering the source. Especially the date at 4:30, which I despise. AP should simply REDESIGN the dials on the CODE 11.59. Because that's the reason people don't like it. Seems obvious to me. By the way, it's 11.59, not 11:59 (a dot, not a colon) ... a small detail, I know, but my obsessive-compulsive disorder wanted to point it out anyway. 😁
Yeah, the 4:30 date is very difficult to pull off well. In this application it throws off the balance of the beautiful dial. I wish they’d figured out how to place the date at the 6 o’clock position *or* added another small window for day at 7:30
I got a 11.59 chrono last month, the watch is AMAZING (and yes I own ROs, not offshore)
As beautiful as the watch may be from different angles... it still looks like a Michael Kors watch from the front and I've worn the Code a few times at the boutique.
For such a sporty looking watch, I wonder why they didn't make the water resistance better.
I didn't know AP did so much work for other people, very eye opening.
I think that is one of the biggest surprises when you dig into the brand and learn they are much more than the Royal Oak -Mark
Neat!
That's a beautiful case design, I just wish AP stops putting date complications on chronographs.
7:59 The word you’re looking for for the Sapphire Crystal Shape is Pringle Shape
Need some advice...looking at the 3 hand with white dial. Any comments at all? This one speaks to me the most. Good to hear opinions and thoughts. Collector, looking at preloved minty piece that has become available recently...thanks guys!
I like the code. Looks very modern now vs thr ROO and RO. The ROO is simply big and ugly...looks so dated.
I mailed you a watch for sale in June, it is now mid August and I have not received payment. It has been over 50 days. I am not the only one. Per BBB website, you've been slow-paying / stiffing people who try to sell watches. Anyone who is considering doing business with these folks, be mindful that they are currently experiencing a lot of issues, and aren't the company they were a few years ago. Their TH-cam content is wonderful, but their accounting department and customer service is lacking.
So well done, now I need to take a second look at the AP Code 11:59. I recently discovered the Hidden Gem series from Crown & Caliber and each one is very enlightening. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Wow great video. I really did not like Code 11 at all. I will take a closer look after watching this.
The Calatrava pilot dial looks way better in comparison.
Wonder if they’ve put breguet numerals. 🤔
Mark definitely can sell a watch. Good video as usual.
I just pick the ones I honestly think are worth another look, glad you enjoyed the video -Mark
Great video. I used to think that all AP had to offer was their Royal Oak.
They may rely on the RO a bit too much, but they do have a lot to offer the watch world -Mark
Now I want one 🤦🏻♂️
At least it is cheaper than a Royal Oak -Mark
Appreciate the history, Weiss reference and detail highlights.
Thank you, and I love my Weiss watch will always give them a shoutout if I can -Mark
@@CrownandCaliber Same here Mark
Love the shout to Weiss. This dude does not get enough respect or attention. Proud owner of American Field watch here (LA Dial, 7/50).
Admittedly, this watch has grown on me.
Same, pictures do not do this watch any favor but in person it is impressive -Mark
The best explanation video I’ve seen for the 11:59. I always knew that this piece must be impressive in person.
Thank you, it really does impress in person over pictures. I understand still if someone does not like it but I also can see why some love it in person -Mark
Fully agreed !
Speaking of marketing: might consider putting the watch in the thumbnail. 100k subs, but less than 10k per video, is a strong hint.
So happy I caught this video. I just missed out on a purple code and I regret it.
1159 the Rowan Oak of today. Going to be a winner though not for me!
Nice video mate 🥃
Hey we can all appreciate what goes into the watch even if it is not out style. Thank you for enjoying the video -Mark
Cheers Mark mate!! Really enjoyed this as ever!!! Fast approaching 100k subscribers... very much deserved!!!
Thank you sir! -Mark
I dislike the 4:30 date placement and would prefer no date if that's the best they can do. The name also doesn't have the cachet of "Royal Oak", "Calatrava" or "Overseas".
Of course, the watch is well made. I don't think anyone argues about that. But to make a watch so amazingly finished with the highest level of materials as well as watchmaking and make it look like a 200$ fashion watch is just a big fail.
Honestly it looks horrible in pictures compared to in person, you would never mistake it for a fashion watch in person. That being said most of us will only see it in pictures so it should look good in them -Mark
Idk men, I think I’m one of the few people that loved 1159, specially the perpetual calendar. WHY do you think it looks like a $200 dollar watch? All honesty PATEK 1157 looks like a $50 bucks watch. What is the hype with that watch?
The problem of this watch is the dial
🥃 Cheers!!!
Cheers to you my good sir -Mark
Awesome series and full of knowledge
Thank you, always hope people can learn something new from the videos -Mark
my love for my chrono grew every time its on my wrist.
It doesn´t speak to me.
Great review. Many thanks.
Thank you! -Mark
An interesting potential hidden gem could be the "Swatch automatic chronograph."
I will be honest did not know they had an automatic chronograph, will have to dig into that and maybe get one to go with my Sistem 51 -Mark
Great episode as usual. I'm really enjoying these.
Thank you, I really enjoyed showing some of the history of this brand -Mark
Amazing watch
#APMadeIt
Code 11:59 is a great adaptation/copy/refinement of Jacob & Co. Astronomia's case design.
I love the Code 11:59 chronographs, the dials of the other models however are a huge mistake IMHO.
The case of the Code 11:59 is my favourite in all of the watch world: simple and traditional enough overall, yet incredibly complex, sharp and detailed. Strong and chunky yet not unnecessary dive watch size for the 99.9% of us who do not dive.
Is code 11:59 a good investment?
Like a lot of great watches, you may lose 25% before the price settles. That's just how it is if you buy watches you truly admire and want.
You can, with great patience and some good AD relationships, only target watches that will be worth more than retail.
I have two rules (1) I have to love the watch, and (2) there has to be a reasonable limit to how much it will lose. If you insist on lot losing much, then buy used, but there are valuable brownie points to be picked up buying retail, that can be cashed-in later to get a difficult piece.
The watch isn't really my style (I think it looks like a Vincero), but the design and engineering behind it is just incredible!
Completely fair, you do not have to like any watch for its style but the work that goes into should be appreciated. -Mark
long story short - crap dial design.
Still not Rolex.
in other words... we have a bunch of these watches and nobody will buy them!
Just the one on the table, I honestly pick the watch I think is worth an extra look without any other input, it is a passion project for me -Mark
I wonder how AP paid C&C -> Hodinkee -> Richemond for this advertisement.
This is really just my pick for what watch I think deserves a second look or deeper dive, I hope you enjoyed the video and maybe learned something new about the company and its history -Mark