Lost and forgotten. The resurgence of the AP Bamboo.

Stunning little trio. The Vacheron wanted to join the party.

Like a buried treasure, the AP Bamboo is a watch for tomb raiders and fashionistas alike. The AP Bamboo was a watch born into unfair circumstances, during a time where brands were scrambling to make quartz watches and dodge bankruptcy. The Bamboo is kind of like the child people have just to keep their marriage alive (please don't cancel me for that) - However, that troubled little baby has blossomed, and has re-written their story into one of resiliency, patience, and beauty.

Loved the wearing experience of this little gem.

The Bamboo, for a long time, was another lost relic of the 70's and 80's. The bold and dramatic designs of that era are not for the feint of heart, and not everyone today is willing to pay 5 figures or more for a solid gold art project that looks like it was conceived by a sophomore at Parson's (shout out Parson's and The New School). But if there is one truth about watches as a whole - it is that good design will keep a watch alive no matter what. The test of time doesn't care about movement specs, materials, depth rating, etcetera.

The test of time is a test aced by flawless execution of design. This is why watches like the Cartier Tank, Rolex Submariner, and Royal Oak will be loved forever, they are masterclasses in design.

Everybody looks good in gold.

As I mentioned before, the Bamboo’s story is one of beauty and patience. The forgotten relic has been unearthed and put on full display for the public once again, and tickets to this show are selling FAST. This watch is having a very strong moment right now, and it boils down to one thing - good design. This watch is nothing short of beautiful, sure it looks like an art project, but it’s more like one created by a 19 year old prodigy from the south of France with a hefty trust fund (my dream life).

My favorite part of this watch’s story is how there were people - collectors, enthusiasts, and dealers alike - who recognized the beauty of this watch all along. My mentor, Gai Gohari @morillo55, was one of these people. He always mentions how these watches used to be melted for scrap and forgotten about, but a keen eye for design led him to hold onto these beauties… awaiting the day that the lights were bright enough for them to flourish in their own little bamboo showcase.

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