Millenary

The Millenary has a memorable style, which is its special feature. The case is not circular; rather, it is elliptical to sit naturally on the wrist. This form permits AP to move work in a manner never observed in a more conventional watch, having the balance wheel, gear train, and bridges visible to the dial side. This creates a three-dimensional, rich, and deep appearance that shows the watch's inner workings.

The collection's character is also reflected in the dial design. Roman numerals sweep across off-centre subdials, hand-engraved plates are seen beneath skeletonised bridges, and the asymmetry of the design provides the Millenary with an artistic equilibrium that feels deliberate and staged. The craftsmanship in the more upscale models, such as Minute Repeater and Tourbillon, is even more dramatic. The Millenary is among the few modern watches, and its engineering is to be appreciated on the front, not just in the sapphire case back.

Audemars Piguet created several proprietary calibers that were designed specifically to match the unorthodox design of the Millenary. The most popular is the Caliber 4101 in which the oscillating balance, the bridges, and the gear train are placed so that they correspond to the off-center dial of the collection. It is completed with perlage, Geneva stripes, hand beveling and a 22k gold rotor with a stunning decoration.

Other, more complicated Millenary references utilise calibers that have minute repeaters, quadrennial calendars or tourbillons. Caliber 2928 The Minute Repeater features the Caliber 2928, AP's most developed hand-wound movement, with a 165-hour power reserve and an in-house-designed escapement that is more precise. Above all, the Millenary is a testament to the brand's ability to merge artistic expression with cutting-edge horology.

Millenary 4101: The most iconic Millenary of the new age. It is easily identifiable by its skeletonized construction and the dial-side balance wheel. It is an introduction to the collection, and also a serious horological.

Millenary Minute Repeater. The most artistic and technological highlight of the collection is the Minute Repeater version. Its three barrels, extended power reserve, handmade gongs, and open mechanism make it one of the most amazing chiming watches AP has ever made.

Luxury Automobile Editions: Millenary Maserati. These models pay tribute to the Italian car manufacturer. The rose gold and steel models are more affordable, whereas the platinum model is very collectible. They have dual time capability and a sporty dial design that is not common in Millenary.

Ladies’ Millenary Models AP designed a whole category of women's wear, which was in frosted gold, opal dials, mother-of-pearl surfaces, and diamond-set cases. These works integrate the beauty of luxury jewels and the asymmetric structure of Millenary.

The Millenary line spans a wide price range, as it is diversified in the types of complications, materials, and model generations.

1. Vintage Millennium starts at approximately USD 4,000.
2. Modern open-worked models, especially Millenary 4101, are mid-range and actively traded.
3. Limited editions & high complications exceed USD 100,000.
4. Maserati & older models have seen increased demand.

The Millenary remains a smaller, niche, but respected segment of AP, appealing to collectors seeking alternatives to mainstream icons.

Although bold in design, the Millenary wears surprisingly well.

1. The elliptical case distributes weight naturally.
2. Larger references (45–47 mm) wear comfortably due to curved lugs.
3. Titanium & skeleton models feel lighter.
4. Ladies’ models under 40 mm offer refined proportions.
5. The Millenary has a striking, sculptural presence.

The Millenary targets collectors who appreciate depth of design and architectural horology.

1. Prefer artistic asymmetric watches over round shapes.
2. Value open-worked movements and visible mechanics.
3. Seek an AP alternative to the Royal Oak.
4. Enjoy conversation-piece watches.
5. Collect complications like minute repeaters & tourbillons.
6. Appreciate horological sculpture as wearable art.

This makes the Millenary attractive to those who desire a distinctive aesthetic in haute horlogerie.