Audemars Piguet

2003 - Audemars Piguet introduces the Royal Oak Concept, a wildly futuristic timepiece with a shock absorbing tourbillon bridge and a case made from an aerospace material named Alacrite.  read more

After all, we are talking about the future of our profession," warns Georges-Henri Meylan, CEO of Audemars Piguet. Is Swiss watchmaking, and Haut Horlogerie in particular, at risk of seeing its all-important human capital disappear? The situation isnt quite so drastic yet, but with the industry developing increasingly sophisticated products, it counts more and more on these skills, as Philippe Stern, head of Patek Philippe, recently commented. read more

One notable example is Audemars Piguet and its association with Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello, cricket player Sachin Tendulkar, golfers including Nick Faldo, rap artist Jay-Z, actress Michelle Yeoh and singer Anggun. Another illustration is Blancpain, with fashion designer Azzedine Alaпa, writer Patrick Rambaud, chess champion Vladimir Kramnik and chefs Guy Savoy and Philippe Rochat.  read more

.. who are very active and who demand beautiful things, unique items and above all excellent quality. Audemars Piguet notes a preference for jewel encrusted models. A point of view shared by the entire sector. Theref .. read more

Of course I own watches by other brands, such as Audemars Piguet, and some by smaller firms. But those three best sum up my collection. read more

ave the Children are supported by TAG Heuer and Audemars Piguet.Volunteers work for the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Musicians Village sponsored by Longines for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina read more

A setting dedicated to our brand and to all enthusiasts, where all our collections are accessible and customers can enjoy a welcoming, attentive service. We hope we have achieved this, said Georges-Henri Meylan, CEO of Audemars Piguet, during the evening. read more

Serguei Beloussov, President and CEO of the Russian-based company SWsoft, the world leader in virtualisation and automation solutions, was named European Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 during a gala evening held in Gland, Switzerland. This most prestigious honour within the Audemars Piguet Changing Times Award Program is intended to reward the European entrepreneur whose company has made the greatest impact on the greatest number of people over the past three years. read more

Nestled within a building dating back to the 18th century, just a stone's throw from Place Vendome in an neighborhood where the biggest names in luxury display their wares, the new boutique gives Audemars Piguet the perfect place to showcase its creations. Cultivating a contemporary feel through the use of refined, elegant materials, Audemars Piguet has achieved a bold contrast with the building's listed facades. read more

Continuing the long-standing Audemars Piguet tradition of philanthropy through its Audemars Piguet Foundation, a significant portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Clinton Foundation Equation of Time timepiece will benefit the Clinton Foundation, a Foundation that looks to help the world move beyond the current state of globalization to a more integrated global community of shared benefits, responsibilities, and values. The Clinton Foundation is currently working around the world on its various initiatives, including the HIV/AIDS Initiative, which brings care and treatment to people living with HIV/AIDS; the Clinton Global Initiative, whose members recently pledged 245 new commitments to address the issues of education, energy and climate change, health, and poverty; and the Clinton Climate Initiative, which is currently working on an energy efficient building retrofit program in some of the worlds largest cities. read more

It focuses on the contemporary models in the Millenary range along with some superb antique timepieces from the Audemars Piguet Museums collection. These exceptional timepieces were selected to reflect key dates and events in the respective pasts of Audemars Piguet and Maserati. read more

With this new partnership, Audemars Piguet is once again proclaiming its passion for fine engineering. On 23 August, the participants in the RAID Suisse-Paris set off from Basel to reach Paris in three stages. read more

This limited edition features an imposingly sized pink gold case, a design in tune with the collection codes, and has adopted the exclusive Audemars Piguet selfwinding movement, endowed for the occasion with chronograph functions. The design codes The Royal Oak Offshore Arnold's All-Stars Chronograph picks up all the signature features of the Royal Oak Offshore collection: a strongbox ase designed to protect the mechanism from any external stresses and strains; an octagonal bezel secured with hexagonal screws; a visible water-resistance seal between the bezel and the case; perfectly integrated case and bracelet. read more

The Manufacture Audemars Piguet is proud to be associated with this virtuoso player and has created the Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille ONeal Chronograph in his honour. A great man and his watch Audemars Piguet owed it to itself to create a timepiece to match this basketball legend. read more

The boutique provides an ideal showcase for the brands timepieces, with the rest of the building housing other Audemars Piguet operations, including customer service, offices and a VIP suite on the top floor. Renowned architect and designer Yasumichi Morita created a bold faзade to highlight the buildings distinctive structure, drawing on interlacing motifs that reflect a blend of simplicity and refinement, inspired by the manual wind mechanism of an AP watch, symbolizing the brands experience and expertise. read more

For the second time, Alinghi has brought back the famous silver ewer representing the America's Cup to Switzerland, a victory won by 5 to 2 against Team New Zealand at the end of a hard-fought competition that consecrates the tenacity and technology of a Swiss team driven by exceptional determination to be the very best. read more

By the end of 2008, the new Manufacture des Forges will enable Audemars Piguet to regroup the entire watch production sector under one roof and to keep pace with its constant growth. Founded in 1875 and still in the hands of the founding families, the company employs around 800 people in Switzerland and around the world, currently produces approximately 26,000 watches per year and achieves annual sales of 410 million Swiss francs. read more

The public was instantly seduced and the J12 rapidly became a best-seller, not unlike the Royal Oak at Audemars Piguet. Some see it as a veritable icon among watches. read more

and his titanium Royal Oak Offshore T3 by Audemars Piguet? A watch, an actor, an emotion: seemingly innocent images that work their way into our unconscious and stay there, allowing brands to build an identity outside of traditional communication channels. A potential that hasnt been lost on Jaeger-LeCoultre or Vacheron Constantin, both of whom recently played a starring role on famous actors wrists.  read more

And we also know that Audemars Piguet was a co-sponsor of the ultimately triumphant Swiss-backed Alinghi. The fiercely independent watchmakers name was seen more often boatside on our screens than any other. read more