Audemars Piguet Millenary Hand-Wound Minute Repeater

The audible indication of the time, initially created to “tell” the time in the dark in an age when electricity had not yet been invented, is the oldest of all horological complications. Audemars Piguet has made it part of its fundamental identity, by creating minute repeater and grand strike models right from the time of its founding in 1875. The new Millenary Minute Repeater model is in direct line with this tradition. This exceptional watch with its oval case and three-dimensional architecture reveals the essentials of its refined movement: a new AP escapement, a double balance-spring, as well as the striking mechanism and its gongs. The result is a genuine visual delight.

Model Number: 26371TI.OO.D002CR.01

Movement

·Manufacture Audemars Piguet Calibre 2910

·Offset hours/minutes at 3 o’clock, offset minutes at 7 o’clock

·Three-position winding crown

·Repeater slide serving to activate the minute repeater at 7 o’clock

·Movement dimensions (width and thickness): 37.90 x 32.90 mm

·Casing diameter (width and thickness): 37 x 32 mm

·Total movement thickness: 10.05 mm

·Direct-impulse AP escapement

·Variable-inertia balance fitted with inertia-blocks

·Diameter of the balance: 11.90 mm

·Flat double balance-spring

·Power reserve: 165 hours

·Frequency: 21.600 vph (3Hz)

·Number of parts: 443

·Number of jewels: 40

·Finishing: all parts finished by hand, with hand-polished bevelling, interior angles, snailing, hand-draw file strokes, horizontal “Côtes de Genève” motif and circular-graining on the mainplate

Case

·Titanium oval case

·Width: 47 mm

·Thickness: 42 mm

·Sapphire crystal caseback

·Non water-resistant Dial

·Anthracite grey dial, applied pink gold Roman numerals, silvered small seconds subdialStrap

·Hand-sewn black crocodile leather “with large square scales”, fastened bya titanium AP folding clasp

Functions

·Hours

·Minutes

·Small seconds

·Minute repeater

Audemars Piguet Lava Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

Limited to 99 pcs for Hour Glass Singapore

Ref:26200SN.OO.D101CR.01

Functions

Hours, minutes and seconds

Chronograph

Tachymeter scale and date

Movement

Automatic

Case

PVD-coated stainless steel, 44mm

Bezel

PVD-coated stainless steel - Fixed (does not move). Eight (8) 18k white gold screws.

Dial

Black waffled dial with orange outer rim tachymeter scale, orange luminescent hour/minute/sweep second hands and Arabic numeral hour markers, date display and AP logo at 3 o'clock, and chronograph subdials.

Caseback

Solid PVD caseback sealed by 8 screws, engraved with a hourglass and "ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE LIMITED EDITION OF 99"

Strap/Bracelet

Audemars Piguet black alligator hornback strap (orange contrast stitching) and Audemars Piguet stainless steel deployment buckle with PVD clasp

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2007 Offshore Chrono Watch

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore QE II Cup 2007 Limited Edition of 50 Pieces Worldwide.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore QE II Cup 2007 Limited Edition has a 44mm 18K rose gold, diamond hour markers on the black "Grande Tapisserie" pattern dial, on the flange printed 31-day scale, the small second sub-dial at 6 o'clock, at 12 o'clock, there are day and month windows. The face of the timepiece is protected by a sapphire crystal. The solid case back with a horse-head. Fitted with a alligator leather strap with rose gold AP folding clasp. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore QE II Cup 2007 Limited Edition has a self winding chronograph movement.

Audemars Piguet Rodeo Drive Offshore Chronograph Limited Edition

This gorgeous Audemars Piguet Rodeo Drive Offshore Limited Edition Ref. 26060ST.OO.D017CR.01 features a 44mm stainless steel case, a stunning white dial with aqua blue hour markers. The Audemars Piguet Rodeo Drive Offshore has a date indicator window at the 3 o'clock, sapphire crystal protecting the dial, a beautiful stainless steel bracelet is integrated into the case. The Audemars Piguet watch is driven by a self winding chronograph movement.

The Limited Edition Offshore Rodeo Drive is a highly prized collectible timepiece and iconic watch from the legendary maker.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Scuba Boutique

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Scuba 'Boutique' was released in 3 series, with a limited production of 300 pieces of each. In 2006 the ROO Scuba ‘Boutique’ was released. It featured enlarged orange Arabic numerals and an orange and black internal bezel. The Boutique Scuba series 2 and 3 were then respectively released a year apart; both have white Arabic numerals and contrasting internal bezels in blue (series 2) and red (series 3). The Boutique editions only had partly hobnailed dials.

ROO Scuba Boutique (orange) 15701ST.00.D002CA.01 / 300 pieces / Cal.2325 / MSRP 13’700USD

ROO Scuba Boutique (blue) 15701ST.00.D002CA.02 / 300 pieces / Cal.2325 / MSRP 13'700USD

ROO Scuba Boutique (red) 15701ST.00.D002CA.03 / 300 pieces / Cal.2325 / MSRP 13'700USD

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Jay-Z

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Jay-Z 10th Anniversary Limited Edition series will consist of 100 timepieces sold exclusively at the Company’s U.S. flagship boutique in New York City.

Three versions were made available as follows: 50 stainless steel ($23,500), 30 rose gold ($43,900), and 20 platinum ($69,500). Each timepiece will be engraved on the back with “Royal Oak Offshore Jay-Z 10th Anniversary” around the top and “Limited Edition” around the bottom finished off with Jay-Z’s signature on the case back’s center. Further distinguishing the Jay-Z 10th Anniversary Limited Edition from other models in the iconic Offshore series will be that the number 10 on the watch dial will be set in diamonds. Completing the overall look, platinum models will have royal blue crocodile straps while both the stainless steel and rose gold models will have elegant black crocodile straps.

New Watch - Audemars Piguet Jarno Trulli Chronograph

This new model, issued in a worldwide limited edition of 500, available as of October 6th from the Audemars Piguet Boutique located in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping precinct, will be initially be launched exclusively in Japan prior to its international release by the end of the year.

The Royal Oak Offshore needs no introduction. An extreme version of the legendary Royal Oak, the quintessential sports watch that has become an Audemars Piguet icon, this superlative line of timepieces embodies the talent and inventiveness that the Manufacture has dedicated to serving aesthetics and performance. Successively associated with some of the greatest Formula 1 racing drivers, such as Rubens Barrichello and Juan Pablo Montoya, it is now issued in an exceptional new limited series bearing the signature of Jarno Trulli.

Celebrating the partnership established between Audemars Piguet and the Italian champion in 2008, the new Royal Oak Offshore Jarno Trulli Chronograph embodies the values shared by the racing driver and the Manufacture: a passion for perfection and precision, coupled with an obstinate determination to maintain high standards. For Jarno Trulli, these values are conveyed through the excellence he displays in his career as a racing driver, a daily experience that leaves no room for rough estimates, but is instead governed by the rigorous precision that makes all the difference. These same values are also manifested in Jarno Trulli’s other passion for vineyards and making his own wine, a task that calls for patience, experience and humility – all qualities closely resembling those exercised by a master-watchmaker at his workbench. For Audemars Piguet, this close sense of kinship now fi nds a fresh form of expression in the Royal Oak Offshore Jarno Trulli Chronograph.

Technical Specifications

Reference: 26202AU.OO.D002CA.01

Movement

Calibre: 3126/3840, selfwinding

Total diameter: 29.94 mm (13¼ lignes)

Casing diameter: 26 mm

Thickness: 7.16 mm

59 jewels

365 parts

Up to 60-hour power reserve

Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)

Variable-inertia balance with eight inertia blocks and fl at balance-spring

Geneva-type mobile balance-spring stud-holder

Three-position winding stem

Finishing: all parts meticulously decorated: mainplate circular-grained; bridges rhodium-plated, chamfered, snailed and adorned with Côtes de Genève motif. Diamond-polished jewel sinks, diamond-polished sinks and chamfered spokes on the wheels; chamfered screw rims and slots. 22-carat gold oscillating weight with anthracite grey galvanic coating.

Functions

Hours and minutes

Small seconds

Chronograph with central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters

Tachometric scale on the flange

Date

Case

Forged carbon case middle, Cermet bezel, crown and pushers in sand-blasted titanium, sapphire crystal back in sand-blasted titanium

Diameter: 42 mm

Thickness: 15.65 mm

Back engraved with the inscription Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition - Jarno Trulli

Water resistance: 100 m

Dial

Anthracite grey with exclusive “Méga Tapisserie” motif, silvered counters, applied hour-markers and hands in white gold with red luminescent coating, silvered inner bezel ring

Strap

Black rubber, sand-blasted titanium folding clasp

Audemars Piguet Offshore Bartorelli "Scuba" - 125th Anniversary Set of 3 Watches

This Audemars Piguet Bartorelli Offshore Scuba ref. 15702AU.OO.D002CA.01 Limited Edition of 50 piece. It features a black-coated stainless case of 45 x 53mm and gorgeous bronze bezel frame a black with Mega Tapisserie pattern dial, luminous index, white numerals, pink gold superluminova-coated hour, minute and second hands. This stunning limited edition Bartorelli 125th Anniversary Audemars Piguet also features a black rubber bracelet with black-coated stainless steel AP folding clasp and is powered by automatic movement.

The Audemars Piguet Limited Edition Bartorelli Offshore Scuba 125th Anniversary Set of 3 Watches includes the following: The Audemars Piguet Bartorelli Offshore Scuba 125th Anniversary watch has a 45 x 53mm Black Coated Steel Case with Bronze Bezel on Black Rubber Strap. The A. Lange & Sohne Grande Lange Bartorelli 125th Anniversary has a 41.9mm 18K Rose Gold Case and Ruthenium/Cream Dial. The Grande Lange Bartorelli 125th Anniversary has a hand wound movement and is secured with a brown crocodile strap and A. Lange & Sohne 18k Rose Gold Folding Clasp. The IWC Big Pilot Bartorelli Limited Edition has a 47mm Titanium case and Black Dial which displays 7 Day Power Reserve, Date and Seconds. The IWC Big Pilot Bartorelli Limited Edition has a self winding movement with 7 day power reserve and is secured with a black alligator strap and IWC titanium/steel folding clasp. They are only producing 25 Bartorelli 125th Anniversary Limited Edition Sets Worldwide.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Porto Cervo

Limited edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Porto Cervo Offshore chronograph made in only 75 pieces in 2008, retailed in the chic Audemars boutique in Porto Cervo Sardinia.

The most eye-catching is the blue Mega Tapisserie dial and crocodile strap. The dial decorated with three white counters, indexes and luminescent hands and tachometer.

The octagonal bezel with hexagonal screws and the strap is perfectly integrated to the case. The timepiece is power by the 3126 caliber self-winding movement, power reserve to 60 hours, gives stability and accuracy.

Features:

Reference:

26188ST.OO.D305CR.01

Limited Edition of 75 pieces

Movement

3126/3840 caliber self-winding

Total diameter: 11.5 lines (26 mm)

Thickness: 7.16 mm

59 rubies

365 components

Power reserve: up to 60 hours

Frequency of the balance: 21,600 vib / hour

Functions

Hours and minutes;

small seconds hand at 6 o'clock;

chronograph with central second hand, counters 30 minutes and 12 hours, tachometer on the bezel;

date

Case

Steel

Diameter: 42 mm

Thickness: 14.6 mm

Water resistance: 100 meters

Caseback: engraved "Porto Cervo Royal Oak Offshore - Limited Edition"

Dial

Blue decorated with a "Mega Tapisserie";

luminescent hours and hands in white.

Strap

Hornback crocodile blue;

stainless steel folding clasp.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Offshore Sachin Tendulkar 26182ST.OO.D018CR.01

Audemars Piguet "Sachin Tendulkar" Royal Oak Offshore - Limited to 300 Pieces

Audemars Piguet made 2 versions for famous cricket player Sachin Tendulkar - a Royal Oak version and a Royal Oak Offshore version. Royal Oak Offshore version (150 pieces) is stainless steel while the Royal Oak version (150 pieces) is rose gold, so a total of 300 Sachin Tendulkar pieces will be made.

Leather strap in blue with Indian National Flag color scheme (Green, White and Orange). Same theme applied to counter hands. White 10 numeral (Sachin Tendulkar plays position 10). Luminescent gold hands. Limited Edition of 300 watches.

Features:

Movement: Automatic

Engine: AP Cal. 3126/3840

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 44.0 mm

Case Thickness: 18.0 mm

Case Back: Stainless Steel, Engraved Batsman and '35 centuries', 'Limited Edition Sachin Tendulkar', 'ROO'

Crown: Rubberized (Therban) screw-locked

Dial Color: Silver Tapisserie, silver subdials, blue numerals

SubDials: Silver

Bracelet: Leather - Blue Crocodile, Hand-stitched

Clasp: Stainless Steel Deployant Folding Buckle

Calendar: Magnified Automatic Date at 3 o'clock

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2008 Chronograph

To mark the third year of its partnership as Official Timekeeper of the Tour Auto Lissac, the prestigious watch Manufacture Audemars Piguet launched Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2008 Chronograph. With only 100 numbered timepieces made, this limited edition symbolizes the successful alliance between the worlds of automobile racing and fine watchmaking. In 1972, as the Tour de France Automobile wound its way across France for the 73rd year, Audemars Piguet created the very first stainless steel luxury sports watch, the Royal Oak, typified by its octagonal bezel and pure, timeless lines. Twenty years later, in 1992, Peter Auto re-launched the automobile challenge in its original form and Audemars Piguet created a new version of the Royal Oak with a true sporting pedigree the Offshore Chronograph.

In tribute to this acclaimed timepiece, the limited edition designed by the Manufacture for the Tour Auto 2008 is full of references to automobile racing. The black dial decorated with white counters evokes the chequered flag and the bright-red hands bring to mind the instruments of racing cars. The perforated leather strap is reminiscent of typical 70s motoring upholstery. Even the presentation case, in the form of a competition-standard air filter, captures the motor-racing feel.

The Tour Auto Lissac is not simply one of the most illustrious automobile rallies; it is also a gruelling competition that puts mechanics to the test. The mechanism beneath the octagonal case of the Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2008 Chronograph is a blend of avant-garde technology, the quest for performance and the search for perfection, reflecting the values of automobile racing.

Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2008 Chronograph

Reference

26184ST.00.D003CU.01

Limited series of 100 numbered timepieces

Movement

Self-winding 3126/3840 Calibre

Diameter: 11.5 lines (26mm)

Thickness: 7.16mm

59 rubies

365 parts

Power reserve: up to 60 hours

Balance frequency: 21,600 oscillations per hour

Variable inertia balance with eight inertia blocks

Geneva type mobile support stud

Three-stop winding mechanism stem

Finishing: hand-decorated parts; stippling on the bottom plate; polishing on counterpiercings, angles and countersinks;bevelling, snailing on bridges

Functions

Hours and minutes

Small seconds hand

Chronograph with centre second hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters

Tachometric scale on bezel

Date

Case

Stainless steel

Diameter: 42mm

Assembly screws in polished steel, sapphire crystal

Screwed crown

Back engraved with Tour Auto logo and the inscription Royal Oak Offshore Limited edition

Water resistant to 100m

Dial

Black with exclusive Mega Tapisserie design

Silver counters and bezel

Luminescent index

Luminescent hour and minute hands in grey gold

Strap

Perforated black leather with white stitching, remborded and hand-sewn, black lining

Stainless steel AP folding clasp

Audemars Piguet - Quincy Jones visits the Manufacture

On the eve of the traditional Swiss watch industry vacation, a very special guest and above all a longtime friend came to salute the remarkable work of the watchmakers in the Manufacture.

During his visit, the legendary multi-talented artist, trumpeter, composer and producer Quincy Jones, discovered the manufacturing secrets of Audemars Piguet timepieces and in particular those of the watch bearing his name, the Millenary Quincy Jones, which was presented at the SIHH 2010.

Quincy Jones. © Audemars Piguet

Before the workshop tour, Audemars Piguet Art Director Octavio Garcia recalled the fruitful work undertaken with the famous musician in creating the Millenary Quincy Jones, a watch featuring resolutely contemporary lines and a sophisticated design playing on nuances and subtle contrasts between brilliant and satin-polished surfaces echoing the notes on the keyboard of a piano, an instrument dear to the artist’s heart.

Throughout this radiantly sunny day, Quincy Jones admired the work of these skilled watchmaking artisans, commenting that “these men and women really impress me by their precision and the expertise they display in shaping these timeless gems. They are great creative talents and passionately dedicated artists, just like those for whom I serve as producer.”

The artiste and Philippe Merk, Audemars Piguet CEO. © Audemars Piguet

For several years, Audemars Piguet and this exceptional individual have been associated in developing “Project Q”, aimed at raising political and public awareness of young people’s need for self-expression and the means that must be provided to ensure they fulfil their true potential. The cornerstone of “Project Q” is the “Q Prize”, an international award presented by Audemars Piguet and honouring a public figure or social organisation having played a central role on behalf of children. Through his Quincy Jones Foundation, the artist is also committed to helping children by improving their well-being, their health and their dignity. The new Millenary Quincy Jones watch will contribute to raising funds for this foundation.

Know-how, artistic passion and empathy… Such shared values were bound to further strengthen the ties between this music legend and the famous Swiss watch manufacturer.

Through his Quincy Jones Foundation, the artist is also committed to helping children by improving their well-being, their health and their dignity. © Audemars Piguet

In speaking of the man behind the foundation, Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk said: “Quincy Jones is not only an amazing artist and a daring entrepreneur, but above all a man with a big heart. One cannot help admiring his career, especially considering the difficulties he encountered during his childhood. He gives us an important life lesson and naturally inspires profound respect.”

Before returning to Montreux where he will present his new “Quincy Jones & the Global Gumbo All Stars” ensemble, this informal yet highly emotional visit paid to the Manufacture will remain engraved in the memory of the company and its personnel. Much like the master-watchmakers who have been steadily forging the reputation of Audemars Piguet for the past 135 years, Quincy Jones has been shaping the history of music for several decades already.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Orchard Road Watch

This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Orchard Road watch is only 100 pieces (Celebrating Audemars Piguet Boutique in Singapore) worldwide.This piece came with an auspicious double digits. This watch is only available through Audemars Piguet La Boutique Singapore and is a rare and highly prized collectible piece.This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Orchard Road is an iconic watch from the legendary maker.

The Royal Oak Offshore Orchard Road watch is crafted from titanium, a material highly appreciated for its lightness and supereme wear-resistance. The famous octagonal bezel with rubber clad. Anthracite waffled dial with black chronograph subdials, tachymeter scale on outer dial, red outlined luminescent Arabic numerals and a red "8", steel outlined luminescent hour/minute hands, white chronograph hour/minute hands and markers, red second chronograph hand, and date display at 3 o'clock. Solid tantalium caseback engraved with "Royal Oak Offshore Orchard Road Limited Edition". Equipped with a black rubber strap with AP folding clasp.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2009 Chronograph (26278IK.GG.D002CA.01)

In 2009, the Manufacture Audemars Piguet is partnering the Tour Auto Optic 2000 for the fourth time running by serving as Official Timekeeper: a perfect opportunity for the watch brand to create an exceptional new timepiece, the “Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2009 Chronograph”, issued in a limited edition of 100.

The Audemars Piguet chronograph demonstrates a range of stylistic peculiarities inspired by racing cars.

The black dial of the watch is completed with red counters reminding of a chequered race flag. The red hand resembles the hands featured on the instrument panel of a racing car. The dial is adorned with exclusive “Mega-Tapisserie” decorative motif. It is also completed with luminescent hour-markers and luminescent white gold hour and minute hands.

The case of the Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2009 Chronograph is crafted from titanium, a material highly appreciated for its lightness and supreme wear-resistance.

The case construction, 42 mm in diameter, incorporates an octagonal bezel, produced from black rubber and fitted with polished steel screws, as well as a screw-lock crown and push-pieces in red rubber. The face of the timepiece is protected by a sapphire crystal.

The case-back of the Audemars Piguet watch shows off an engraving of the Tour Auto logo and the inscription – “Royal Oak Offshore – Serie Limitee.” The timepiece is 100-meter water-resistant.

The Tour Auto 2009 Chronograph guarantees precision timekeeping as it is equipped with a self-winding movement - Calibre 2326/2840, beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. It offers 38 hours of power reserve.

The movement reveals fine finishing, with all parts decorated by hand. Its mainplate is rhodium-plated, bevelled and circular-grained, while the bridges are embellished with Cotes de Geneve motif.

The Tour Auto, one of the most prestigious car events in the world, puts mechanisms to the strictest test. Keeping it in mind, Audemars Piguet has created the new watch synonymous to avant-garde technology, supreme performance and remarkable dedication to perfection.

Audemars Piguet Golf Ambassador Cristie Kerr Wins Second Important Title In Two Weeks

(New York, NY – June 27, 2010) Another exciting victory for an Audemars Piguet golf ambassador with victory by Cristie Kerr at the LPGA Championship (the second major championship of the year) at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY. She is thus adding a second Grand Slam title to her tally, after winning the US Women’s Open three years ago.

Kerr started the day with an 8-stroke lead and won the tournament by an incredible 12-strokes. Just two weeks ago, Kerr was victorious at the LPGA State Farm Classic. Kerr now becomes the first American to be No. 1 in the world rankings with this latest victory as well as only the fifth player to hold the No. 1 spot since the rankings were introduced in 2006.

“With Cristie’s win today, no other watch brand can say they have had as many tournament victories this year as Audemars Piguet. Cristie as well as our other victorious golf ambassadors Graeme McDowell, Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy, Anthony Kim, Morgan Pressel and Miguel Angel Jiménez truly exemplify the brand’s core value of excellence. We are incredibly honored to support such remarkable talent.” says Philippe Merk, CEO of Audemars Piguet.

In addition to Cristie Kerr, the AP Golf Ambassador Team represents the company’s commitment to golf by gathering an array of exceptional players for the brand. The manufacturer’s illustrious pro-golfer roster includes Lam Chih Bing, Darren Clarke, Nick Faldo, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Shiv Kapur, Shingo Katayama, Anthony Kim, Thomas Levet, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy, Rocco Mediate, Morgan Pressel, Vijay Singh, DJ Trahan, and Lee Westwood.

Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Argentina: A tribute to the Bicentenary of Argentina

In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the May Revolution, which led to the independence of Argentina, the prestigious Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet has created a limited edition watch Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Argentina.

From the heart of the Valleé de Joux in Switzerland, the master watchmakers of the Audemars Piguet Manufacture wanted to pay homage to the May Revolution of 1810, one of the most significant milestones in the rich and intricate construction of the nation of Argentina.

The design of the iconic Royal Oak Offshore model conveys the strength and the character of its lines to the exclusive collection Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Argentina, while elegantly highlighting the colors of the national flag. No less than three years were needed to develop this exceptional timepiece, reflecting the unique tradition and expertise of Audemars Piguet‘s watchmakers.

This commemorative piece is presented in two versions: one model in steel and titanium, a striking and innovating combination of materials, and the other model in precious 18-carat pink gold. The deep blue hue of the dial reminds us of the blue sky when the sun of May prevails, symbolized itself by the rose gold of the case or of the numerical indexes that records the passing of the time. The numerals are handmade of solid 18-carat gold, individually screwed onto the dial.

Both models feature a case back especially engraved with the inscription “Pride of Argentina – 1810-2010 – Limited Edition” and with the monument of the Cabildo, where the May Revolution started.

The collection Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Argentina is part of a very few limited editions in the history of Audemars Piguet. With a production limited to 50 pieces for its pink gold version and 100 for its steel – titanium version, it is an exclusive testimony of 200 years of Argentine independence.

26365OR.OO.D801CR.01

Limited series of 50 numbered pieces

18-carat pink gold case

Brown rubber-coated crown and push pieces

26365IS.OO.D305CR.01

Limited series of 100 numbered pieces

Titanium case, stainless steel bezel and screws

Blue rubber-coated crown and push pieces

Caseback engraved with the Cabildo and the inscription “Pride of Argentina - 1810-2010– Limited Edition”

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MOVEMENT:

Calibre: 2326/2840, automatic movement

Power Reserve: up to 38 hours

Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour

Finishing: all parts are hand decorated; main plate beveled and circular-grained; all bridges adorned with “côtes de Genève”

FUNCTIONS:

Hours, minutes and small seconds, chronograph with central second hands, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, tachometer, date

CASE:

Diameter: 42mm

Thickness: 14.7mm

Sapphire Crystal Back

Water-resistance: 100m

DIAL:

Blue dial with exclusive “Mega Tapisserie” pattern with blue counters.

White gold applied Arabic numerals (titanium/steel model) or pink gold applied Arabic numerals (pink gold model)

Luminescent hour–markers and hands in white gold (titanium/steel model) or pink gold (pink gold model)

PULSERA:

Hand-stitched “Hornback” blue crocodile strap and steel AP folding clasp (titanium/steel model).

The box that protects these models is a true work of art itself, and a reinterpretation of the Argentine flag. Hand-made by a local artisan using a traditional lacquer process, the case is made of precious wood, meticulously lacquered and varnished with the national colors. Many attempts were necessary to match the exact pantone of the Argentine flag since many variations are encountered when using solid wood.

Audemars Piguet Givrine Watch

Givrine is not as understated as Deva or Danae. It literally writhes with passion, golden tongues of flame encompassing the case, invading into the mother-of-pearl dials. These intense, bold designs state their femininity with force and gentleness at the same time; each tongue is a delicate cone, yet combined together they form a living organism, and octopus, or perhaps Medusa's head – the object of their desire being, obviously, time itself. Givrine arouses mystical, chaotic associations of lost control, and it seems to conceal, while itself being beautiful, a promise of something beyond beauty.

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Audemars Piguet Promesse 67465BC.YY.1189BC.02

The Audemars Piguet Promesse watch is very luxury and great elegance. The most eye-catching is the rainbow gemstones. 18-carat white gold case and bracelet paved 362 multicolored brilliant-cut sapphires in a diagonal gradation of shades, from blue to pink, ~9.75 carats, the blue mother-of-pearl Gem-setting dial paved 46 brilliant-cut diamonds for '12' and a '6', ~0.10 carats, the crown set with 1 blue cabochon-cut sapphire, D 3.00 mm, ~0.14 carats, the sapphire crystal face protecting the dial. The caseback engraved with the Promesse logo Gem-setting. Water-resistant to 20 m. The movement is precise quartz movement, Calibre 2508, rhodium-plated, "Cotes de Geneve" decorative pattern and circular-graining, which offer hours and minutes functions.

Audemars Piguet Millenary Watch 25897ST.O.1136ST.01

Brand: Audemars Piguet

Gender: Mens

Movement: Automatic

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Thickness: 10mm

Case Diameter: 41mm

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph

Bezel: Fixed

Dial: White, blue numerals and hands, the white subdials with blue outline, date display at 3 o'clock.

Bracelet: Stainless Steel

Clasp: Deployment

Water Resistant: 20 meters / 65 feet

Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Steel Red Ladies Watch 67610ST.OO.D062CR.01

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch for ladies. It features the 33 mm steel case with a silvered dial, with pattern decoration, the date display at 3 o'clock position, the index markers and hands with luminous for ideal legibility in low light. Fitted with a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Equpped with a precise quartz movement, which offer hours, minutes, seconds and date functions. The ladies watch is accompany by a red leather strap, also, it is most eye-catching. The watch water resistant to 50 meters / 165 feet.

Audemars Piguet Promesse 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch

The Promesse watch collection from Audemars Piguet is an elegant offering from one of the most prestigious watchmaking houses in the world. The Promesse watch collection is devoted to the feminine, and its Art Deco inspired lines suit any occasion with style and great elegance; its striking dial, marked only with a '12' and a '6' emphasize style and clean design.

Audemars Piguet Promesse 67361BA-ZZ-1180BA-03, women's watch, in 18K Yellow Gold. The bezel set with 12 diamonds. Battery Powered Quartz Movement Swiss Made Because ladies' watches must not simply be miniature versions of men's models, Audemars Piguet has put together a collection of watches specifically designed for women.

Audemars Piguet 2010 New Watch - Royal Oak Day Date

One of Audemars Piguet's nicest watches for 2010, is one that received little mention in their current media blast.

Here is the new for 2010 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Day Date watch. A lovely simple creation it takes the classic Royal Oak case and style and adds "binocular eyes" that serve as subdials for the day and the date. Movement of course is an in-house made Audemars Piguet automatic - not sure right now of the movement reference number. Unlike the more aggressive Royal Oak Offshore, the Royal Oak is a relatively thin and very comfortable timepiece with a winning design that still looks fresh after more than 30 years. The simplicity of the time, day, and date indicators is unmatched. Really an attractive little piece.

It comes in steel with a steel bracelet (excellent finishing) as well as in 18k rose gold matched with a brown alligator strap. Price is $15,400 in steel and $26,900 in rose gold.

Audemars Piguet Ladies' Jules Audemars Tourbillon Chronograph watch

Associating the extreme elegance of black stingray leather with glittering diamonds and a complex tourbillon makes the Audemars Piguet Ladies' Jules Audemars Tourbillon Chronograph a truly rare watch that boldly asserts its distinctive character and voluptuous charm. One cannot fail to be captivated by the striking contrast between the baguette-cut diamonds rimming the bezel and the brilliant-cut diamonds adorning the case sides and lugs, as well as the hour circle and the paving on the dial. The latter is exquisitely enhanced by the blued chronograph seconds and counter hands.

The aperture at 6 o’clock enables one to admire the beating heart of the watch, while the sapphire caseback reveals further glimpses of the magical mechanism that is also endowed with chronograph and small seconds functions.

Technical specifications

Reference

26083BC.ZZ.D001GA.01

18-carat white gold

Movement

Calibre: 2889, hand-wound with tourbillon regulator and chronograph

Total diameter: 13.30 lignes (30 mm)

Casing-diameter: 13 lignes (29.40 mm)

Thickness: 7.65 mm

25 jewels

286 parts

Power reserve: up to 70 hours

Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hour

Finishing: all parts decorated by hand; mainplate rhodium-plated, bevelled and circular-grained; bridges adorned with “côtes de Genève” motif

Case

18-carat white gold, entirely set with 251 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 4.10 carats), bezel set with 68 baguette-cut diamonds (~ 2.40 carats)

Diameter: 41 mm

Polished 18-carat white gold crown set with a rose-cut diamond (~ 0.15 carats)

Glareproofed sapphire crystal caseback

Water-resistance: 20 m

Dial

Diamond paving and white natural mother-of-pearl

Natural white mother-of-pearl counters

Polished Roman numerals

Hour and minute hands in polished 18-carat white gold

Blued steel chronograph seconds hand and counter hands

Strap

Rolled-edge supple sanded stingray leather. The watch is delivered with a second strap in pearly white crocodile leather

Exclusive AP double-blade folding clasp in polished 18-carat white gold, set with 28 brilliant-cut diamonds (~ 0.30 carats)

Functions

Hours and minutes

Small seconds

Chronograph

Audemars Piguet 2010 New Watch - Royal Oak Equation of Time Watch

Even among the most prestigious Swiss watch manufacturers, the equation of time complication is one not often encountered. However, this ingenious astronomic indication showing the difference in minutes between true solar time and civil time has been a consistent offering for Audemars Piguet since the Jules Audemars Equation of Time appeared in 2000. In 2010, the equation of time makes its debut in the brand's legendary Royal Oak watch collection, being introduced in both a stainless steel and an 18-karat pink gold version. The complex movements in these prestigious timepieces also animate a perpetual calendar with moon phases and leap year indication, as well as displays for the times of sunrise and sunset.

This is one of the larger Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches, although its 42mm case diameter makes it quite a bit smaller than many of the more overtly sporty Royal Oak Offshore models. A delightful creation of casual elegance, the Royal Oak case in gold or stainless steel displays the impeccable finishing and striking angular design which has made it a luxury icon for more than three decades. A predominantly brushed finish is contrasted by hand-executed polished bevels around the strap attachments; the famous octagon bezel is similarly contrasted, and displays the indispensable 6-sided white gold bolts which merge with the screws of the same material seen on the caseback. Silvered dials reflect pure Royal Oak heritage, with the signature "grande tapisserie" waffle pattern, and slender ovoid hands and hour markers in polished pink or white gold. The hands for the various calendar indications, as well as those showing sunrise and sunset times are crafted from blued steel--an elegant touch that provides superb contrast and tremendous visual allure. Small corrector buttons found on the case flanks are present to enable setting of the moon phase indicator and the various displays of the perpetual calendar.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Equation of Time watch rightfully possesses a sapphire crystal exhibition window in the caseback. This allows a clear view of the remarkable 2120 caliber, and its perfectly decorated bridges and skeletonized rotor showing the Audemars Piguet initials and fine engraving work. (However, the rotor can also display symbols or initials chosen by the client) In this complex iteration, known as 2120/2808, the movement comprises 423 parts in total, each being meticulously finished by hand according to the most demanding standards of traditional haute horlogerie. Despite the complexity, overall height is just 5.35mm, a fact which can largely be attributed to the remarkable 2.45mm of the AP 2120 base--to this day, the slimmest self-winding caliber with central rotor in the world. The variable inertia balance with its Masselotte regulating weights beats at the infrequently encountered rate of 19,800 vibrations per hour, and power reserve is 40 hours when the barrel is fully tightened.

Much of the action in the Royal Oak Equation of Time watch takes place out of sight, beneath the dial. The complex perpetual calendar mechanism adjusts itself through the year in accord with the lengths of various months, and even the cycle of leap years. A 135-toothed wheel used by Audemars Piguet for the moon phase indication results in remarkable accuracy for this classical complication: after 122 years of continuous operation, the moon indicator will show a difference from the actual lunar cycle of just one day! Specialized cams, which are calculated for the varying latitudes around the globe allow for an accurate, customized indication of the sunrise and sunset times. The city specified by the client from among 250 possible choices is the one which appears on the angled rim of the dial, along with the graduated scale that the equation of time is read from. The equation of time hand also offers another remarkable feature in this watch: it can reveal the exact moment when the sun is at its culmination point.

Audemars Piguet will produce small numbers of the Royal Oak Equation of Time watch each year, although it will not be a limited edition series, Whether in 18K gold or steel, the reference is fitted to a hand-sewn crocodile leather strap and the elegant folding clasp which when open, presents the gracefully joined AP initials.

Audemars Piguet Millenary Quincy Jones Limited Edition Watch

Audemars Piguet has released several different variations of the Millenary, and I think this one is by far its best. It is a watch unconditionally fitting of a Music Impresario such as Quincy Jones. The watch – limited to 500 pieces – has a blackened and polished steel case with the Millenary’s signature “off-center” positioning of the hours, minutes and seconds functions. The case back is engraved with Quincy Jones’ signature, and also reads “Millenary Quincy Jones – Limited Edition” as a reminder of its exclusivity. The piece is comes on a black leather strap with matching “AP” folding clasp. The watch contains Audemars Piguet’s in-house Caliber 3120.

Who is Quincy Jones, you ask? He is arguably the most successful and accomplished musician, composer, producer, arranger and conductor of all time! Some of you may know him as the producer of Thriller, by late pop icon Michael Jackson. Others, for his landmark 1989 album, Back On The Block–named “Album Of The Year” at the 1990 Grammy Awards– which brought such legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Miles Davis together with Ice T, Big Daddy Kane and Melle Mel to create the first fusion of the be bop and hip hop musical traditions. You can click here to learn more about him on The Official Quincy Jones Website.

Audemars Piguet and Sports

Even though when having to relate Audemars Piguet to ssport we would usually think about it Royal Oak Offshore and its connection to the ocean, the luxurious wristwatch company is also related to other sports such as: golf, basketball, cricket or sky.

According to basketball, the company has honoured the dominating championship Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal with its Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O’Neal edition.

(Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal)

Audemars Piguet's legendary Royal Oak Offshore proves that this design is one of the greatest in high luxury sports watches. Introduced more than twelve years ago as a variation to their already successful Royal Oak watch collection, Audemars Piguet produced a watch which further expanded boundaries in both luxury and size, paving the way for much of todays current celebration of boldly dimensioned watches, as well as the enthusiastic acceptance of unconventional materials such as carbon fibre or rubber for luxury timepieces. The Offshore watch collection from Audemars Piguet encompasses everything from an automatic chronograph with date, to an automatic chronograph with full perpetual calendar and moonphases. Stunning limited editions such as the Offshore Alinghi Polaris or the Offshore Rubens Barrichello series incorporate innovative materials or technical solutions that are refreshingly unconventional, yet perfectly in tune with the ethic of perfection that Audemars Piguet has pursued as a manufacturer of haute horlogerie since its founding in 1875.

Regarding to cricket, Sachin “Little Master” Tendulkar was Audermars Piguet’s ambassador for years because of its exceptional punch style of hitting the ball.

(Sachin “Little Master” Tendulkar)

According to golf, more than ten ambassadors represent the company like the open champion Cristie Kerr, Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh or Morgan Pressel

(Cristie Kerr)

The Royal Oak Offshore watch line from Audemars Piguet demonstrates Audemars Piguet's ability to cultivate classic designs which continue to captivate watch lovers. Offered in a variety of metals, including steel, titanium, gold, and platinum, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore watch collection shows off the immaculate finish work that has long distinguished the Royal Oak watch line.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak: Nick Faldo

Nick Faldo (b.1957) was one of European’s best golf players in the 1980s and 1990s, and recently honored with nighthood (Sir Nick Faldo) in recognition of an incredible sporting career by the English queen. What most golfers probably do not know (with the exception of the watch connoisseurs amongst them), is the long time partnership between Nick Faldo and Audemars Piguet.

Audemars Piguet, King of special editions, created three different Royal Oak watches to honor golf legend Nick Faldo. The first model showed up in 1992, with reference 14790. A rose gold Royal Oak, limited to 325 pieces. In 1997, Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Nick Faldo edition ref.15090, limited to 150 pieces in stainless steel. And last not but least, and probably the most recognizable Nick Faldo edition, is the 2002 Royal Oak ref. 15190, limited to 450 pieces. This last model has a platinum bezel and a stainless steel case and bracelet. The 1997 model and the 2002 model both came with a Nick Faldo golf bag by Mizuno. The golf clubs have the Nick Faldo signature and the AP logo, embedded in their famous octagonal shape.

This ref. 15090 Royal Oak Nick Faldo edition comes without the sought after golf bag, but is still worth acquiring/collecting without one. For 4750 EU, you have quite a limited Royal Oak (40mm) in pretty good condition that you won’t see on someone else’s wrist. This Royal Oak has caliber 2225 ticking inside, based on the famous Jaeger LeCoultre caliber 889/1 movement, regarded for being an excellent automatic winding movement. It wasn’t until 2005 that Audemars Piguet did a follow-up on this movement by their own in-house caliber 3120 as found in the current line of Royal Oak (Date) watches.

Although it might look like a boring composition of stainless steel (with the grey dial and all), in the flesh, it is a pretty looking watch that really stands out on your wrist. Watches like these really play with (sun)light, even the slightest ray of light will make polished parts (like the white gold screws in the bezel) shine.