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As you know, Audemars Piguet is one of the main sponsors of the Tour de France Auto, a famous motor race dedicated to classic cars. Each year, the race contestants gather their cars at the starting line to give the ability to the cars lovers and to the guests to have the chance to see famous and prestigious machines from the past.This is really a strong support for Audemars Piguet image like the presence of the AP logo on each and every car. Obviously, the watchmaking and motor worlds share a lot of ... more

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton by 'ED-209' I can’t believe that it’s already the 40th Anniversary of Audemar Piguet’s iconic watch, the Royal Oak.  From the first time I’ve saw one at my local AD I’ve always been attracted to the 39mm size of the Royal Oak more so than the currently popular Offshore versions.  In terms of watch complications, I’ve always been fascinated by the perpetual calendar movement because of the complexity of ... more

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There are certainly a few people to ignore that this year is the 40th Anniversary of an Icon, the Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet.There are few watches which really deserve the honorific title of " Iconic " watch, but, without doubt, the Royal Oak is among them.For its 40th Birthday, Audemars Piguet opted for different expressions, from the most traditional, stuck to the roots, to a modern evolution, without forgetting the artistic vision.Here is my personal approach of this important birthday:1/ The Roots... more

A few days ago the AP Boutique in Paris organized a cocktail to present some pieces of the 2012 collection. Sadly, we couldn't see the skeletonized watches created to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Royal Oak but we got a good overview of the collection.And, good news for me, I was able to discover two watches I missed in Geneva.I propose to start the report with these two ones as I already did a comprehensive report of the AP presentation at the SIHH.These two watches are:- a new version of the D... more

Without any surprise, the SIHH 2012 collection from AP was mainly focussed on the Royal Oak. And it was true fireworks to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic watch. From simple in SS to complicated in Platinum, AP offered us a wide range of new models what gave another proof of the modernity of a design launched 40 years ago.I propose you to browse the watches I was able to see during my appointment with AP. Obviously I will come back during the next months to specific models with dedicated ... more

Allen has posted many live pics of the new AP SIHH 2012 models such as the new larger 41mm Royal Oak chronograph and the new Offshore Diver in carbon now.  Please check out his pics here:  ap.watchprosite.com Cheers,Anthony ... more

Since 2009, Sébastien Buemi has proved his worth on motor-racing tracks around the world. The young and immensely talented Swiss driver has been part of the Audemars Piguet family for almost three years now as brand ambassador, joining motorsports legend Michael Schumacher. Since then, the native of Canton Vaud has been pursuing his quest for excellence and is already asserting himself as one of the finest drivers in the history of Swiss motorsports.   Audemars Piguet Royal Oak... more

The Royal Oak is 40 years young in 2012. This spectacular non-conformist watch that has always been ahead of its time has made an indelible imprint on the history of Audemars Piguet. As the first luxury sports watch ever, the Royal Oak has become a legend. To celebrate this anniversary in due style, the Manufacture in Le Brassus now unveils the Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak, an interpretation combining horological mastery and modernity with a sporting temperament. In light of its exceptional... more

Announced on May 27th the week prior to IGOTT2 as a tribute to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ThePuristS, Audemars Piguet will be producing a limited edition of only 10 pieces of the Royal Oak P10 (for more details, Please click here ).  What could be more fitting for the special occasion than the legendary Royal Oak?  Like the other PuristS special editions and P10 watches there are subtle but unique enhancements made.  The Audemars Piguet P10 anniversary edition starts as the... more

AUDEMARS PIGUET AT ONLY WATCH 2011 AUCTION Once again, Audemars Piguet has responded to the appeal from the Monaco Association Against Muscular Dystrophy (AMM) to support research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a highly debilitating neuromuscular disease. For its fourth participation in Only Watch auction, Audemars Piguet's CEO Philippe Merk recalled "the brand's attachment to this noble cause" and expressed the hope that "the funds raised will enable the emergence of n... more

Ok, nothing formal, nothing fancy - just the facts, thank you very much.If we weren't PuristS, these would be oversold already 10 times over. But we ARE PuristS, soooo...PLEASE NOTE: These can ONLY be ordered as instructed below, so please follow instructions carefully!Write to the dedicated order e-mail: PuristS10th @ puristspro . com (remove the spaces) State your contact details and the statement "I would like to purchase the PuristS P10 AP Anniversary edition" State your PuristS log-in name to check... more

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I found it perfect so I use the same title than Goh ! But I change the city: yesterday in Paris, the AP Boutique organized an event to present the 2011 SIHH novelties to its customers. Actually, there were two surprises: the first one was the wide range of novelties & prototypes which were available. The guests could judge, handle the novelties from all the collections: Jules Audemars, Millenary, ROO.The second surprise was the presence of Giulio Papi! And it was a wonderful surprise. We could d... more

Royal Oak Offshore Arnold Schwarzenegger The Legacy Chronograph You've heard about it; you might have seen press pics...here it is, in all it's glory... ref. 26378IO.00.A001KE.01 LE of 1500 pieces cal. 2326/2840 (38 hr power reserve. this according to spec sheet, but ...?) case: black ceramic case, bezel; beadblasted ti screws, attachments on left side of case push piece platforms in rubber and beadblasted Ti pushpieces in 18kt pink gold with gridwork surface finish black ceramic crown with pink gold cap ... more

So I had the pleasure recently to interview Quincy Jones at Audemars Piguet's North American headquarters. The interview was done in Francois-Henry Bennahmias office which was a treat in its own right. All the photos and memorabilia were definitely a sight to see. Mr. Jones is certainly one of the most, if not the most accomplished individuals in the entertainment industry today. Aside from that, he was extremely gracious and humble. He made me feel like an old friend even though it was the first time ... more