Even though it would be impossible to hide all the buzz, the discussions and the emotions that surrounded the launch of this watch – certainly the most commented watch ever – it won’t be the topic today. We could argue with its detractors… We could, but we won’t. Today we are going to be fair, […]
Category: Audemars Piguet Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini Quartz Frosted
Today, Audemars Piguet launches the new 23mm “Mini Oak” collection. Self-referential in its re-interpretation of the 20mm Mini Royal Oak from 1997, but brand new in its 2024 packaging. It comes in three iterations: yellow, pink, and white, all with the Frosted Gold finish. Inspired by an ancient Florentine jewelry technique, the frosted gold finish […]
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37 Double Balance Wheel Openworked
Openworked or skeletonised watches are treats for the more mechanical-minded admirers of watchmaking, and the more complex the movement, the better. In 2016, Audemars Piguet increased the viewing pleasure two-fold when it unveiled its Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37 Double Balance Wheel Openworked ref. 15407. As its name indicates, the movement was equipped with two […]
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Self-Winding Flying Tourbillon Openworked
The first time I saw Audemars Piguet’s new Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon in Sand Gold, I thought I was looking at stainless steel. AP had just announced the watch, a mix of materials to create a new gold alloy that’s a softer hue between pink and white. But in the bright blue lights of […]
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 41
If you want to play the hits like AP, sometimes you have to consider a special remix, and the band from Le Brassus has just announced a special expression of the concept-only RD#2. This new model, which builds upon the success of a recent sibling sets the town with more titanium, less platinum, a new […]
Audemars Piguet’s New Watches Of 2024
It’s that time of year. We’re all eagerly awaiting (or, in some instances, bracing for) the deluge of new releases at Watches & Wonders. But things don’t stop for the brands not participating in the show. For instance, Audemars Piguet took to Milan, Italy, this week to celebrate the opening of the brand’s new AP […]
Audemars Piguet Can Do Camouflage Ceramic Now – And I Hate How Much I Love It
One of the most interesting things I saw in Milan was a prototype of the AP Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Tourbillon in a camouflage ceramic case. If you didn’t already think that AP was leading the cutting edge of ceramic technology in watchmaking, I don’t think you could argue otherwise now. Technologically, it’s advanced. Aesthetically, […]
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 41
It wouldn’t be SIHH without some updates to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection. This year we’ve got a new base model Royal Oak in the form of the ref. 15500, replacing the ref. 15400 that came out back in 2012. The ref. 15500 is still a 41mm, automatic Royal Oak with classic looks, but […]
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Ceramic
The Beast, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Ceramic, officially turns 30 this year, and as if the relatives were scarce to fill the room for celebration, Audemars Piguet brings another specimen into the family, a cool-coloured Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph presented in a black ceramic case with green anodized elements. Jokes […]
audemars piguet royal oak selfwinding diamonds
While the stars of the show for the celebrations of the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary were, without a doubt, the new Extra-Thin 16202 and the Openworked 16204, Audemars Piguet won’t only be looking at the Jumbo models. In fact, throughout 2022, the entire permanent Royal Oak collection will be updated. Be reassured; we’re talking small […]