Category Archives: Audemars Piguet

Old and New and Young and Old In 2019 Audemars Piguet launched the Code 11.59 collection one of those exquisite pieces is the Open-Worked Self-Winding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Watch.  There were thirteen models within six families and each building upon a history of excellence.  The flying tourbillons are part of a horological history of development ...

When this company created integrated rubber straps for many of the luxury brands, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Panerai timepieces, no one expected the launch of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41mm rubber strap. Originally designed with gold or steel bracelets the new line of Rubber B products are being produced and manufactured in Switzerland. Top horological experts crafted these straps to fully integrate with the timepieces and also offer other unique aspects.

If you are someone who loves a watch with classic elegance, a piece that is truly timeless then you will be thrilled with the Audemars Piquet Royal Oak Chronograph. Celebrating 40 years of excellence, the design first produced in 1972, the first to use steel rather than gold or silver for the case and band, and of course the continued mechanical genius that powers this beauty.

Over one hundred and thirty years of its existence the company Audemars Piguet, founded in 1875, has made an enormous contribution to the history of Swiss watchmaking. This brand has always been distinguished not only the love of tradition and rich experience embodied in an unusual design and the use of modern materials and technology, but also the courage, innovation and the search for unusual solutions.

The luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet worked to reengineer an already brilliant timepiece, the Millenary, and now with that inspiration the Quadriennium takes the spotlight. As you might have suspected from the name, the watch sports a quadriennial calendar, meaning it needs to be reset at the end of February every four years. A beautiful and highly distinctive watch, the brand combined practical mechanical expertise with artistic excellence in order to bring this creation to life.

The oval shape of the watch features a very unique three dimensional depth, something crafted from architectural history, gathering inspiration from the Coliseum of Rome. Each of the models within the collection have special detail that showcase the dial and the hand-finished intricate workings inside the watch caliber. The exceptional timepiece is a statement for the brand, a combination of aesthetics, master crafting, and remarkable technology.

If you are looking for a timepiece that is rare, uncommonly exquisite and previously came in gold, and titanium, then look no farther than the Audemars Piquet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph watch in Platinum. Certainly this watch should be sitting among the most treasured pieces every crafted, and while not the most exclusive, still one of the most amazing.

A very stunning aspect of this timepiece is the metallic blue dial and deep midnight blue strap, allowing for it to be worn for formal and casual affairs. The watch features perlage polishing on the in house movement, and one of the most elegant of the brand stock is displayed on the 3Hz balance wheel. Using a modern black-colored anodized aluminum bridge over the tourbillon and other black aluminum bridges throughout the movement to hold the mainspring barrels in place, the brand really embraces the sporty armor look and couples it with elegance and flair.

When the original timepiece was unveiled back in 2002 the brand paid tribute to the 30^th anniversary, now for the first time the presentation of the newest, sleek and beautiful Audemars Piquet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon in White Ceramic at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2014. A timepiece that has been designed and detailed for avant-garde collectors, and connoisseurs, this brand piece is powerful, a brilliant technical design and aesthetically exquisite.

A sculpted titanium case coupled with the luxurious bezel surround the architectural genius tourbillon carriage and second time zone display in case movement. The intricate machined upper bridge is also crafted from the bezel material, making it a striking timepiece, and in typical brand leading edge style, incorporating the movement with this same material.

Back in 2010 the brand launched the original timepiece collection that would bring elegant style and brilliant workmanship to this type watch. Now the Audemars Piquet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Watch is re-introduced in White Ceramic and takes the phenomenal piece to another remarkable level. The new design, new color, and other enhancements just reinforce why the brand is worn around the globe for performance and perfection.

When the original design debuted in steel it was off the charts in terms of look and design, still capturing the spirit of the collection, and showcasing the three-hand dial. The forged carbon case was durable and stylish, but when the brand added ceramic it became even more fashionable and favored. Black ceramic and orange debuted in 2013, and now the latest color takes 2014 in another positive direction.