But this one, the 1017 ALYX 9SM, looks incredibly stylish, sleek, and classy. It removes the original Tapisserie dial in favour of the completely smooth surface we now see. It does keep the Royal Oak’s classic case shape but that is really all they kept.
On the bracelet they’ve dropped AP’s usual clasp for a Cobra Belt-inspired one. This clasp has been dipped in two-tone silver and gold stainless steel.