Audemars Piguet is a brand born of passion. The Manufacture has
an illustrious history that dates back to 1875, when the company was
founded in the heart of the vallée de Joux, by Jules Louis Audemars
and Edward Auguste Piguet. Today, the Manufacture remains an
independent family business which is still operating in Le Brassus, the
cradle of fine watchmaking, and it is here that exceptional watches
are born every day at the hands of virtuoso watchmakers who make
every effort to remain pioneers in watchmaking for many years to
come. While each watch is born from a desire for innovation, each one
demands rare ancestral skills that Audemars Piguet is determined to
keep alive, by passing them on to younger generations.
Over the years, Audemars Piguet timepieces have evolved to
represent unique reinterpretations of traditional complications,
imbued with technological innovations, such as the Audemars Piguet
escapement. In 2016, the brand once more presents an interesting
suite of horological developments highlights the disruptive ideas,
independent attitude and savoir-faire that set Audemars Piguet apart
as a dynamic force in watchmaking today. The Manufacture’s different
thinking is illuminated in a series of designs that break the rules of
horological tradition.
MASTERS OF THEIR GAME
The Manufacture has learned over the years, that to break the rules
you must first master them. Their ambassadors and friends of the
brand are a reflection of this lesson, having reached the pinnacles
of their chosen careers, through hard work, creativity, passion and
independence. Ambassadors of the brand include the unquestionably
greatest driver in the history of Formula 1 motor-racing Michael
Schumacher, phenomenal tennis stars Serena Williams and Stanislas
Wawrinka, one of the world’s greatest batsmen Sachin Tendulkar,
world-class golfers Danny Willett, Darren Clarke, Bernd Wiesberger,
Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Victor Dubuisson, Keegan Bradley, Miguel
Angel Jiménez, Peter Uihlein, and actress Freida Pinto amongst others.
Just two decades after the Millenary was created, Audemars Piguet
introduces two new stunningly original designs powered by the clever
in-house back-to-front 5205 and 5206 movements. Classic accents
are reworked to bold effect: onyx and diamonds, gold and pearls now
geometrically defined to create graphic dial patterns.
MILLENARY // MAGNETIC PEARLS
More than a century ago, seed pearls were used to decorate watch
cases, today, Audemars Piguet underlines its contemporary approach
to Haute Joaillerie, by transporting pearls – the all-time classic jewel –
into a new horological realm. In an avant-garde re-think of traditional
decorative techniques seed pearls light up the Millenary dial like little
electric studs, creating a magnetic geometric weave against the
gleaming black onyx. Each 1mm diameter pearl was hand-picked by
expert jewellers for perfect roundness and uniform size before being
set with exceptional precision in a traditional jewellery workshop.
This magnificent timepiece is powered by the Manufacture’s hand-
wound Calibre 5205
The case is 18-carat white gold, and is entirely set with brilliant-cut
diamonds. It features a glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback,
a crown set with an onyx cabochon, and is water-resistant to 20 m.
The dial is a work of art, with an 18-carat white gold off-centred disc
and small seconds counter with “zebra” pattern, set with brilliant-cut
diamonds and onyx, yellow gold hands. The watch has a “Large square
scale” black shiny alligator strap with diamond-set 18-carat white gold
pin buckle and an additional coloured strap. In total there are 438
brilliant-cut diamonds gracing this exquisite design.
It may be hard to decide which option to choose however, as this
masterpiece comes in two version, a white gold or an 18-carat pink
gold case. The dial of the pink gold version features an onyx off-centred
disc and small seconds counter with white pearls, pink gold hands,
while the bracelet is a “Large square scale” beige alligator strap, with
diamond-set 18-carat pink gold pin buckle and an additional black
shiny strap.
EXCEPTIONAL TIMEPIECES FROM AN EXCEPTIONAL MANUFACTURE
Audemars Piguet
The Millenary Collection
Millenary
Magnetic Pearls
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When Audemars Piguet unveiled the Royal Oak in 1972, luxury
timepieces were usually small and made of gold, but the brand
broke these rules, forever defying with conventions, with this first
luxury sports timepiece honed from steel. Its powerful look ushered
in a revolutionary avant-garde style, which has since become its
trademark. Across its nigh on 50 years of its existence, this modern
horological icon upholds the innovation and excellence embodied by
Audemars Piguet.
ROYAL OAK 33 / 37 MODERN MINIMALISM
This year, the Royal Oak is revisited as Audemars Piguet opts for a
casual take on its benchmark iconic design. Its’ cool character is
enhanced with a “Grande Tapisserie” dial pattern and a choice of dial
colours that give an edge to the precious metal finishings. A standout
37 mm self-winding model powered by calibre 3120 is revealed,
complemented by two new 33 mm quartz designs, including a model
with a distinctively rich dark-chocolate dial, with 18-carat pink gold
case and bracelet.
The 33mm version is powered by a Quartz Calibre 2713 and has a total
thickness of just 2.2mm. It has an
18-carat pink gold case, glareproofed sapphire crystal, and is water-
resistant to 50 m. The dial is brown with a “Grande Tapisserie” pattern,
pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent
coating. The bracelet is 18-carat pink gold bracelet with AP folding
clasp.
The 37 mm version is powered by the Manufacture’s Selfwinding
Calibre 3120 and a total thickness of 4.26mm. The case is 18-carat
pink gold and has a glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback,
screw-locked crown, water-resistant to 50 m. The nickel-grey dial with
“Grande Tapisserie” pattern, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal
Oak hands with luminescent coating. The bracelet is 18-carat pink gold
bracelet with AP folding clasp.
ROYAL OAK TONE ON TONE
The slender, architectural form of the Royal Oak is outlined in a 33 mm
case size and a two-tone material mix: steel and 18-carat pink gold.
A pink gold-toned “Grande Tapisserie” dial beautifully underlines the
design of this horological icon. The 33mm design is powered by the
Quartz Calibre 2713, has a stainless steel case, glare-proofed sapphire
crystal, 18-carat pink gold bezel, crown and links, and is water-resistant
to 50 m. The pink gold-toned dial has white gold applied hour-markers
and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. Complementing the
watches tone on tone design elements, the bracelet is stainless steel
and 18-carat pink gold with a stainless steel AP folding clasp.
The 37 mm version has a total thickness of 4.26mm, and is powered
by the Manufacture’s Selfwinding Calibre 3120. The case is stainless
steel, and features a glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback,
an 18-carat pink gold bezel, screw-locked crown and links, and is also
water-resistant to 50 m.
The dial is silver-toned with a “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, pink gold
applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
The stainless steel and 18-carat pink gold bracelet closes with a
stainless steel AP folding clasp. Mod
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The Royal Oak Collection
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Royal Oak
Tone on ToneRoyal Oak 33 / 37 Modern Minimalism
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DaringROYAL OAK OFFSHORE CHRONOGRAPH
With its tough case, strong-look pushpieces and chronograph function,
the Royal Oak Offshore, created for men in 1993, complements the
style of modern women thanks to its performance-ready credentials.
A new “Lady Tapisserie” design gives the dial of this Royal Oak Offshore
Chronograph a softer look, perfectly offsetting the 37 mm case size.
A precise circular grain sweeps around the dial, playing with light and
shadow. Available in two versions, the bezels, crowns and pushpieces
(previously made in rubber) are now sleeker in steel or pink gold. Thirty-
two brilliant-cut diamonds gracing the bezel add a glamourous touch to
the timepiece’s design and there is a choice of interchangeable straps;
a white rubber with an18-carat pink gold AP folding clasp or a black
rubber strap with stainless steel AP folding clasp.
ROYAL OAK 44MM TOURBILLON
CHRONOGRAPH OPENWORKED
The gravity-defying tourbillon, one of Haute Horlogerie’s most
spectacular complications, gets special attention from the master
watchmakers at Audemars Piguet. The scope of the new offer
— openworked, selfwinding, extra-thin — features exceptional
engineering techniques and audacious aesthetic design. The 44mm
Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked, is powered by the Manufacture’s
hand-wound Calibre 2936 and has a total thickness of 7.60mm. The
950 platinum case, has a glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback,
and is water-resistant to 20m. The blue, openworked dial is satin-
brushed, and features blue counters, pink gold applied hour-markers
and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, and a blue inner bezel.
The bracelet is a hand-stitched “large square scale” blue alligator
strap with 950 platinum AP folding clasp.
ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE DIVER
CHRONOGRAPH // DIVE INTO FUN
Funky colours and daring new design elements characterise the
new Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronographs, which are exclusively
available in Audemars Piguet boutiques. Blackened white gold hands
and hour-markers stand out against bright, high-contrast tangerine,
lime, citron and blue dials which feature a “Méga Tapisserie” pattern.
The diving function indicator has been highlighted for better readability
at depths of up to 300 metres. The 42mm chronograph, with rotating
inner bezel with dive-time indication, is powered by the Manufacture’s
Selfwinding Calibre 3124/3841, has a total thickness of 7,16mm and a
minimal guaranteed power reserve of 50 hours. The rubber strap has
a stainless steel pin buckle. Lindsay Grubb
Functional The
Royal Oak Collection
Royal Oak Offshore
Chronograph
Royal Oak 44mm
Tourbillon Chronograph
Openworked
Royal Oak Offshore
Diver Chronograph //
Dive Into Fun
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