Crafted in titanium and white ceramic because white ceramic is said to be nine times harder than stainless steel, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon (slated to…
Considered one of the “Holy Grail” watch brands, Swiss brand Audemars Piguet is a large privately owned company with its own Foundation. This autonomy enables the brand to consistently push the envelop in terms of research and development. Among its key collections are the Audemrs Piguet Code 11:59, the legendary Royal Oak series that was first designed by the famed Gerald Genta, the extended series called the Royal Oak Offshore and more.
Decorating and Finishing Components for Luxury Watch Movements at Audemars Piguet
Not all watch brands are alike. Some luxury brands employ artisans that spend countless hours toiling on finishing tiny pieces of the movement that most will never see. In fact,…
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Nature-Inspired Watch
On this “Wow-Women’s Wednesday” we introduce you to something superbly special. It’s a new Audemars Piguet piece built to underscore the brand’s dedication to women. Indeed, Audemars Piguet has been…
5 Top Watchmaking Complications
Watch brands often refer to timepieces as having simple or complex complications. Generally every function of a watch that is in addition to its timekeeping role is an added complexity. …
Audemars Piguet Unveils the Millenary Minute Repeater
A sheer beauty in terms of craftsmanship, complexity and design, the Audemars Piguet Millenary Minute Repeater makes it official debut on the market. Complete with the much-coveted AP escapement and…
Differentiating Between an Automatic Watch and a Hand-Wound Watch
We get a lot of questions from readers asking the difference between a hand-wound (manual-wind) watch and an automatic (self-wind) watch. While we to a lo at this subject before,…
Full Details on the Audemars Piguet LeBron James Watch, and a Few Words with James
Friday night in Miami, Audemars Piguet sponsored a mega event for the launch of the brand’s new LeBron James limited edition watch created in cooperation with brand ambassador and Four-time…
Breaking News: Audemars Piguet Unveils LeBron James Watch
Just this evening in Miami, Audemars Piguet is sponsoring a mega event for the launch of the brand’s new LeBron James limited edition watch created in cooperation with brand ambassador…
Exclusive Interview: Stephane Linder, TAG Heuer CEO, has a few plans in store for the brand (first in a series of new executive interviews)
There have been a lot of shifts in the watchmaking world lately- behind-the-scenes shifts that is. CEO’s and brand presidents are moving around – hopefully for the better. TAG Heuer…
Audemars Piguet on the Fashion Week Runway with Michael Bastien
Just 10 days ago, during the New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Audemars Piguet timepieces walked the runway of Michael Bastian’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection. It was the fourth year the…
Wow Women’s Watches – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Ok, so come on, men, you do need to . Women sophisticated timepieces, too. Audemars Piguet recognizes that and offers a host of stunning pieces in its Royal Oak collection.…
Meet Dominique Burdet – Master Watchmaker for Audemars Piguet
Meet the man who spends nearly a thousand hours hand crafting one superb Audemars Piguet timepiece. His name is Dominique Burdet and in his haute horlogerie workshop at Audemars Piguet’s…
Rolex Brand Ambassador, Phil Mickelson, Wins British Open, and a look at a few other brand ambassadors
Yesterday, Phil Mickelson closed the British Open with his best-ever round in a major Sunday when he finished with a 5-under 66 at Muirfield to win the third leg of…
Don’t Buy that Mechanical Watch Until You’ve Read This
If you haven’t yet purchased your first good luxury mechanical wristwatch, it is time to do so. There is so much to be said for the craftsmanship and fine-tuned…
Watch Education: Understanding the Chronograph
Chronograph watches are great summer timepieces – as they can time all of those outdoor activities you indulge in – swimming, jogging, rowing, and . Here, we try to out…