Audemars Piguet
In 2009, Audemars Piguet has for the fourth time acted as Official Timekeeper of the Tour Auto. To mark the occasion, the brand has created an exceptional new timepiece - the
Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2009 Chronograph. The watch will be available in a limited number of 100 pieces.
The new Audemars Piguet chronograph has inherited dome of its stylistic peculiarities from racing cars.
The black dial of the watch features red counters inspired by a chequered race flag. The red hand resembles the hands used on the instrument panel of a racing car. The dial demonstrates exclusive “Mega-Tapisserie” decorative motif. The perfect readability is provided with help of luminescent hour-markers and luminescent white gold hour and minute hands.
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Thirty years ago Audemars Piguet unveiled the first ever ultra-thin self-winding perpetual calendar watch.
In 2008, the Swiss watch company created its special anniversary edition Jules Audemars 30th Anniversary Perpetual Calendar. The timepiece will be available in a limited edition of only 90 pieces. The watch accommodates a movement that is merely 4 millimetres thick.
The Kaliber 2120/2802 is an ultra-thin, self-winding movement comprising 355 parts. The mechanism features the day, date, month, moon-phases and leap-year cycle complications. The perpetual calendar of the watch will not need any correction before March 1st, 2100.
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The American branch of the renowned watchmaking house
Audemars Piguet has recently appointed
Jasmine Bapic as Vice President for the company’s Latin American operations.
As a manager for the brand’s Bal Harbour boutique, as well as the Audemars Piguet sales representative for the East Coast region of the United States, Ms. Bapic has acquired an extensive experience, which made her a natural choice for the position of VP of Latin America Division.
Beside consolidating and expanding the company’s retail network within the area, she was in charge for as the East Coast sales representative, Ms. Bapic was also actively involved in formulating organization parameters, which is of great importance to the brand in everyday operations.
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Audemars Piguet is involved in a long-term campaign, aimed at assisting the victims of the Tohoku earthquake in Northern Japan. Within the framework of the project it is planned to raise 100 million yen to be donated to the
Japanese Red Cross.
On this very occasion, the brand has issued its
new Royal Oak Offshore Ginza 7 Forged Carbon watch. It features a
forged carbon case, measuring
42mm in diameter. The novelty sports a signature octagonal bezel, bolted down to the case with 8 screws. It guarantees
100-meter water-resistance.
Offered in a
limited edition of 200 pieces, the new Audemars Piguet watch houses
an automatic movement, completely assembled and embellished by hand. It incorporates a
22-carat gold rotor, which can be admired through the transparent case-back.
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Audemars Piguet’s specialists have conducted a cutting-edge research and explored advanced technical paths, having given birth to the Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph. The timepiece will be available in a
limited number of 120 pieces.
The
Audemars Piguet Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph watch has been inspired by motor sports and their ultra-light speed machines offering high-performance.
The timepiece has smartly united three-dimensional design, innovative materials, and the brand’s proprietary movement animating a tourbillon, a chronograph and a 10-day power reserve.
The Millenary Carbon One features an
openworked dial, clearly demonstrating the way its parts are positioned on different levels. It reveals a caliber, with a modern design playing on symmetrical effects between the barrels and their bridges found on either side of the chronograph counter. The caliber, produced from innovative materials, is also characterized by redesigned shapes, including the tourbillon bridge.
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Audemars Piguet delivers its
new Gstaad Classic watch, manufactured specially for the
Only Watch 2011. All proceeds raised from the auction will be donated to support the
Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy.
The new Audemars Piguet watch is available with an
18-carat pink gold case. Its back side is engraved with the
“Audemars Piguet Only Watch” inscription. Moreover, it features the Gstaad Classic logo and 2011 in the centre.
The impressive architecture protects a
self-winding mechanical chronograph movement. It drives an array of functions, presented on the readable dial, inspired by the 1920s. The
new Audemars Piguet Gstaad Classic watch offers central hours and minutes. The small seconds tick away in a counter at 3 o’clock.
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In 2009,
Audemars Piguet is proud to present its new majestic watch collection for ladies - the Royal Oak Offshore sculptured in forged carbon. This material is highly appreciated by watchmakers as an ultra-light and chemically stable, with outstanding mechanical performances and silky smooth to the touch.
The
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ladies Chronograph Forged Carbon watch boasts a smart combination of innovative sports technique and irresistible luxurious appeal.
The
case of the ladies’ watch measures 37mm in diameter and features an octagonal ceramic bezel. There is also a steel insert adorned with
32 round brilliant diamonds, along with hexagonal screws, the signature feature of the Royal Oak Offshore collection.
The
black dial demonstrates the exclusive "Mega Tapisserie" motif. It is highlighted with red accents on the chronograph hand in the center and the minute scale.
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The world-famous watch company
Audemars Piguet, with 135 years of uninterrupted history, is extremely thrilled to welcome
Lionel Messi into its fascinating world. This outstanding footballer, whose manner of pursuing the dreams serves as an inspiration to everybody, has been greeted by the brand’s CEO
Philippe Merk.
Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age in his hometown's Newell's Old Boys. From the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel's parents were unable to pay for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain.
In the 2003-2004 season, when he was only 16, Messi made his first team debut in a friendly match with Porto, which celebrated the opening of the new Dragao stadium. During the following championship-winning season, on October 16 2004, Messi made his first appearance in an official match, in Barcelona's derby win against Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium.
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Talented Belgian golfer Nicolas Vanhootegem has become a new brand ambassador of Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, having strengthened the manufacture's continuous association with the sport of golf.
Vanhootegem will represent Audemars Piguet will with other most famous golf players, with Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Lee Westwood, Darren Clarcke, Thomas Levet, and Nora Angehrn on the list.
Nicolas Vanhootegem has been photographed wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph. Since 1972, the Royal Oak watch collection has symbolized sporty haute horlogerie, having won the hearts of many watch lovers. Today, it holds the place of one of Audemars Piguet's best-sellers.
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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team Chronograph created to honor the America's Cup serves as a fine example of mentioned above. The brand took the challenge of producing the case of the watch out of forged carbon.
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Created in Audemars Piguet's own Haute Joaillerie workshop, the breathtaking jewelry creations, a necklace and a cuff-watch, pay tribute to divine beauty of Nature.The most experienced specialists of the brand selected the purest gemstones.
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The prestigious watch and jewelry company
Audemars Piguet is really pleased with the results of the 3rd edition of the Salon International Haute Relojeria Mexico 2009, which took place in
Mexico City within the period from September 29th to October 1st. According to the Audemars Piguet representatives, the event was well- arranged, particularly in regards to the presence of media and end customers.
Audemars Piguet joined the exhibition alongside with 29 other watchmaking houses. The brand displayed 35 watches and 12 pieces of jewelry. The list includes the Jules Audemars Chronotourbillon skeleton, Jules Audemars Chronometer, the Jules Audemars Grande Complication, as well as sets of fashion jewelry.
The Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Mexico is a limited series timepiece devoted to the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico. 42 mm in diameter and 14.7 mm in height, the watch case demonstrates the
Angel of Independence, an icon of the Mexican people.
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Audemars Piguet has proudly announced that Prom Meesawat has taken its invitation to become a new ambassador of the brand. Audemars Piguet highly appreciates its association with the world of golfing. The company has built close cooperation with a whole army of celebrated sportsmen sharing common values with the brand. The list includes Nick Faldo, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Vijay Singh, Miguel Angel Jimenez, and many others.
Universally known as the 'Big Dolphin', Prom Meesawat was born in a family of golf. Already at the age of 3, he joined the world of golfing. In 1997 he won his first Junior World Golf Championship. In his teens, Prom was honored to gain several championship titles, having become the most prospective young golfer. He turned professional immediately at the age of 21. The young golfer made into The Asian Tour and was ranked third in 2006.
Prom Meesawat continuously demonstrates deep passion and strength for golfing, while Audemars Piguet has been passionate about watch-making for over 133 years, striving to create only excellent timepieces.
The company represents the only Manufacture that is still managed by the founding families since 1875, holding an annual production of 27,000 units of watches.
Audemars Piguet has long been actively involved in the world of sports, and yachting, golfing and racing in particular, as these are activities reflecting the lifestyle of many of the brand's customers.
In Asia, the company acts as the official timekeeper of Barclays Singapore Open. The brand has held annual golf tournaments for its guests in a number of countries. The company is planning to host an annual golf tournament in Thailand during the last quarter of the year. The winner of the tournament will be invited to Barclays Singapore Open to play in the Pro-am with the Professional.
Audemars Piguet has been excited to welcome Prom as the first Asian Golfer to the brand's golfing ambassador family.
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Las Vegas is beyond doubt a city, where even your wildest dreams come true. Inspired by this amazing city, the luxury watch manufacturer
Audemars Piguet is proud to unveil the
Royal Oak Las Vegas Strip Collection.The collection comprises four superb models, reflecting the watchmaker’s unparalleled prowess.
Having created its new audacious masterpieces, Audemars Piguet managed to demonstrate a true spirit of Las Vegas Strip.
The initial
Royal Oak watch was launched by the brand in 1972 - the timepiece was a genuine breakthrough in the world of horology. It was destined to become the first ever stainless steel sports watch that incorporated the signature octagonal bezel, which has been enjoying tremendous success with the customers all over the world.
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Shortly after
Audemars Piguet had entered into a partnership with the legendary
Bolshoi Theater, Svetlana Zakharova, a graceful star of the
Bolshoi Ballet and Opera was appointed a new ambassadress for the brand.
According to Audemars Piguet CEO,
Philippe Merk, the company is proud to be associated with Svetlana Zakharova, who is regarded as the best dancer in the world. He also added that Svetlana’s activity truly reflected the brand’s core values, which were high standards, strict discipline and excellence.
Born in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk, at the age of 10
Svetlana Zakharova entered Kiev Ballet School and began her studies in
Valeriya Sulegina’s class. When she was 15, she became the youngest participant of the
Vaganova-Prix Young Dancers’ Competition. In spite of her age, she was bestowed with the second prize and afterwards admitted to the third year of studies at the
A.Y. Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet.
After graduating from the Academy, Zakharova started to perform in the
Mariinsky Theatre Company, where her bright talent was again highly appreciated: by the following season she had been appointed a soloist.
Svetlana asserted herself as a new star of Russian ballet, when she still was an Academy student: she brilliantly debuted as the
Mistress of the Dryads in
Don Quixote, performed in
Mariinsky Theater. The part of
Maria in
The Fountain of Bakhchisarai was her second important work.
Dancing the part of
Giselle was Zakharova’s first major success. Neither audience nor critics let her performance go by unnoticed. Under impression,
Vladimir Vasiliev invited the talented dancer to perform in the Bolshoi Theatre.
Alongside with her activity in the Mariinsky Theatre, Zakharova started successfully demonstrating her talent on the stages of Paris, Munich, New York, Buenos-Aires, Tokyo, London. One of the brightest events in her career was dancing in
La Bayadere at the
Paris Opera in 2001: she was the first Russian ballerina to dance at this great Theater in a French production after a thirteen-year long “iron curtain” period.
No matter where she works,
Svetlana Zakharova happens to be an incarnation of pure style of the Russian school of ballet.
In 2008, she was conferred the title of
People’s Artist of the Russian Federation. She also became the first Russian ballerina bestowed the title of the
La Scala Ballet Company Etoile.
In 2006, she was chosen to be a member of the
Presidential Council for Culture and Arts.
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On September 13th, the famous Swiss watch manufacturer
Audemars Piguet and its North American President and CEO
Francois-Henry Bennahmias welcomed distinguished guests to the exclusive event, arranged to celebrate Fashion Week. The festive dinner took place in the posh
Boom Boom Room, located in
New York's Standard Hotel.
Alongside with New York celebrities, this bright event was honored by the presence of
Daniel Craig, Sean Penn, Mary-Kate Olsen, Chloe Sevigny, Milla Jovovich, Jared Leto, Leelee Sobieski, and
Lindsay Lohan.
It is the third time Audemars Piguet has rendered its support to Fashion Week and especially to
Olivier Zahm, a universally-famous fashion curator. The Editor in Chief of Purple Fashion magazine and the co-director of the Paris-based Purple Institute, an organization in search for the areas of common interest between the world of art and that of industry, are just a few responsibilities of Mr. Zahm.
In 2008,
Audemars Piguet, famous for its
Royal Oak and
Royal Oak Offshore watch collections, was cooperating with Mr. Zahm in order to create enchanting window displays for the brand’s store in New York. Opening of West Village-based restaurant
Charles, which occurred in the same city, was also a result of collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Mr. Zahm.
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In 2009, skeleton watches by
Audemars Piguet have become the brand’s key focal point.
The bright representative of such timepieces is
the Millenary Chalcedony Tourbillon model, which features a shining
transparent blue open-worked chalcedony main plate.
Its
Calibre 2861 manually-wound movement represents an unparalleled blend of jewelry and poetry-touched mechanics.
Four ornamental rings, sculptured in jewel-set pink gold, complement the entirely
open-worked movement with a precious touch of subtlety. The movement demonstrates wheels, which intertwine in a magnificent way, creating golden arabesque motifs.
The watch case, featuring the dimensions of 45 mm x 40 mm, is rendered in
18-carat pink gold set with
brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial of the timepiece reveals a sapphire crystal with etched Arabic numerals.
The Millenary Chalcedony Tourbillon model offers a power reserve of
more than 72 hours and an oscillation of
21,600 vibrations per hour.
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Audemars Piguet, in cooperation with London Jewelers, releases the latest
limited edition Royal Oak Offshore Montauk Highway at an event to be visited by invitation only, June 11, 2009.
The
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Montauk Highway happens to be created in a limited edition of 300 items. Named after the highway extent, bridging New Yorkers to the sun, and the Hamptons style, the Montauk Highway watch is an enthusiastic hymn in the honor of the aqua sea and sky of Long Island.
It reveals accents performed in chocolate brown with numerals in light blue, counters and tachymeter scale. The watch is presented on a brown strap made of Hornback crocodile leather.
The Montauk Highway also accommodates
Audemars Piguets famous automatic chronograph caliber 3126/2840 with display of the date and small seconds.
Enjoy a wide range of Audemars Piguet watches:
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Audemars Piguet Millenary baguette-cut diamonds collection comprises exceptional timepieces created for him and her. The watches reveal the Millenary signature oval case in radiant clothing. They are equipped with a mechanical self-winding movement, representing a perfect balance between jewelery and horology.
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