Audemars Piguet

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The Best Chronographs With In-House Movements: Top Picks For Every Budget

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey into the world of haute horology, a chronograph with an in-house movement represents the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking excellence. That’s why we’ve created this carefully curated guide to showcase the…

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Everything You Need to Know About Chronograph Watches

Something of a curse within the Swiss watches industry is that almost every horology house lays claim to being the first of their kind: a record-breaker, an inventor, a pioneer. The same applies to the field of chronograph watches, aka…

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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding and Chronograph 41 mm With Accents in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50”

Audemars Piguet expands its Code 11.59 collection with two new models in stainless steel. These timepieces feature a grey dial and strap, complemented by the brand’s signature “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” accents. Available in both Selfwinding and Selfwinding Chronograph versions,…

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Squelette “150th Anniversary”

Audemars Piguet Bids Farewell To Its Calibre 5135 With The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Squelette ‘150th Anniversary’

Audemars Piguet is not only celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but also bidding farewell to the calibre 5135 after almost a decade in production. However, this special automatic movement with perpetual calendar is not simply disappearing without a trace.…

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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 38mm

Audemars Piguet has unveiled the Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon in sand gold. This watch, featuring a 38mm case, marks the first time the brand offers the complication in this diameter. It showcases the ultra-thin Calibre 2968 (RD#3) movement, which…

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Audemars Piguet Heralds Release of New-Generation Calibre 7138 with Royal Oak and Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar Models

In a year that’s already seen its fair share of landmark moments, Audemars Piguet has decided to raise the bar once again. Enter the calibre 7138 perpetual calendar. This calibre marks a genuine leap forward, and it’s one that’s set to completely…

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore: Two New Models in Ceramic

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is a watch that has been around for over 25 years. It was introduced in 1993 as a larger and more robust version of the Royal Oak. Since then, it has become a symbol…

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Vacheron Constantin 222, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus: Comparing Three Horological Icons

Why not start the watchmaking year with a bang? This seems to have been the thinking at Vacheron Constantin, which launched the steel version of the Historiques 222 a good three years ago following the premiere of the yellow-gold 222,…

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Watch Collection: A Closer Look at The Tech Billionaire’s Timepieces

When Mark Zuckerberg announced on 28 October 2021 that the parent company Facebook would be renamed Meta with immediate effect, not only Facebook but also Zuckerberg seemed to have undergone a transformation. From now on, ‘Zuck’ played it cool. He…

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The Time is Ripe For Change: What Can we Expect in The Watch Industry in 2025?

The most important company and watch model anniversaries in 2025 and a (critical) look at the watch industry this coming year. Normally, we like to hold back on speculation at Swisswatches – and for good reason. The watch industry and…

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Swisswatches 24 Days of Christmas: Top Watches of 2024

It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That’s why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to compile a list of our top watches from 2024. From milestone models and innovative materials…

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How Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore Combined Luxury With Culture For The First Time

In this article, we delve into the world of the Royal Oak Offshore – a watch that caused heated discussions when it was launched, and simultaneously set a bold new trend at Audemars Piguet: that of larger sized watches. Hardly…