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.