Audemars Piguet Millenary Precieuse Watch Charms Dancer Svetlana Zakharova

While she certainly doesn’t need an exquisite luxury timepiece to enhance her prodigious natural poise and fluid grace, Svetlana Zakharova–principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet–certainly looks as if she were born to model the delightfully feminine Audemars Piguet Millenary Precieuse watch!  Of course, Ms. Zakharova is one of Audemars Piguet’s newest ambassadors, having joined the brand when Audemars Piguet entered into it’s recently publicized artistic partnership with the prestigious Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.  Continue Reading… »

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Manual Winding Ladies’ Watches

Among classic high luxury dress watches, few are more refined and beautiful than the Jules Audemars manual winding by Audemars Piguet. From the sublime perfection of the perfectly sculptured brushed case in 18K white or pink gold, to the lovely dials with their leaf shaped hands, every detail radiates quality–heirloom quality.  While the men’s models are certainly wearable for many women and look great on them, the ladies have some exquisite choices exclusively for them, in this collection.  Possessing the same über-classical design, but in smaller 29mm format, these timepieces house hand-wound mechanical movements that are among the finest available in the world of high-end watchmaking.   Continue Reading… »

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202 “Jumbo” Watch In Pink Gold

Among devotees of Gerald Genta’s most enduring watch designs, the original ultra-thin Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch–often affectionately called “the Jumbo”–is perhaps the most revered.  I can tell you that’s its always been one of my watch grails, which I see as perhaps the ultimate all-round luxury timepiece.  The recent addition of pink gold as a metal choice has produced  what is-in my humble opinion-the most opulent interpretation of Audemars Piguet’s enduring and unmistakable high luxury sports watch. Continue Reading… »

AP Grande Complication Watch Stars In Charming Short Film From Audemars Piguet

The Audemars Piguet Grande Complication watch is without question one of the world’s most extraordinary examples of the traditional watchmaking arts.  With its flawless classical beauty and extraordinarily complex mechanical movement driving a perpetual calendar, a split-seconds chronograph and a minute repeater, the “Grand Comp” (as it is affectionately known by many of its fans) summarizes the very essence Audemars Piguet’s horological achievements.  This becomes apparent while viewing a charming new Audemars Piguet mini-movie (click here to access it).  In the lovely presentation, the Grande Complication becomes a clear symbol of unity between the house’s distinguished beginnings and its equally promising present and future.  Continue Reading… »

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs From SIHH 2009: Hot, Hot, Hot

“Stainless steel with silver, and titanium with anthracite.” While not the biggest news from Audemars Piguet from SIHH 2009 (that honor would probably go to the insanely awesome Jules Audemars watch with the AP escapement), the addition of some very nice Royal Oak Offshore chronograph variants definitely caught my eye and renewed my appreciation for AP’s legendary sports watch collection.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor: Sure To Induce Collector Mania!

The Audemars Piguet Offshore collection never fails to amaze me with its continual ability to keep collectors salivating.  As soon as a watch fan gets his or her hands on a particularly rare model (for example, the forged carbon Team Alinghi, or the Juan Pablo Montoya)  Audemars Piguet will bring out something novel that manages to be even more spectacular or sought after.  The Royal Oak Offshore has been around for well over a decade, and yet, we see a tireless evolution in materials and variances in the basic design concept that keep excitement fresh.   Continue Reading… »

Audemars Piguet Defines Haute Joaillerie With Two Remarkable Diamond Watches

There are timepieces with diamonds, and then there is haute joaillerie–that rarified category of watches which unites precious metal and gemstones to form otherworldly objects of art that just happen to tell the time.

An extraordinary example of the most exalted haute joaillerie is provided by the just announced “Coup de Theatre” and “Carnet de Bal” watches from Audemars Piguet. Continue Reading… »

Audemars Piguet Millenary Starlit Sky Watches: Beautiful Jewelry And Fine Watchmaking

Who says you can’t have it all? The “logic” that ladies watches must either be a mechanical work of art, or an incredible piece of jewelry (but with a battery-powered quartz movement) is clearly disproven by the Audemars Piguet Millenary Starlit Sky watches.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph: A Luxury Chronograph Among The “All-Time Greats”

For devotees of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak design, there will always be (usually, at least!) friendly, animated discussions about which models are “must haves”.  Traditionalists, and lovers of Audemars Piguet history will always intone the Royal Oak Jumbo, which of course began the dynasty in 1972.  The Royal Oak Automatic Ref. 15300, with its highly promising Audemars Piguet manufacture 3120 movement will also have many adherents, thanks to its excellent technical qualities and slightly more modern (it’s thicker than the “Jumbo”) dimensions. 

Regardless of whom you are talking to, you will seldom find anyone who disputes that the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph is one of THE most beautiful and versatile “Oaks” of all time Continue Reading… »

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Jewellery

For those of you who have been longtime admirers of Audemars Piguet, take a look at their newest addition to the family: Royal Oak Offshore Jewellery. I am a huge fan of AP watches, so I’m over the moon to see the brand adding these jewelry pieces, especially since they’re inspired by the highly celebrated Royal Oak Offshore watches. Here’s a chance to own even more Audemars Piguet glory… Continue Reading… »