Special Features
Throughout its long history, this company has systematically introduced new and
innovative designs. In fact, it still produces the world's thinnest and most intricately
complex calibers. Although many other companies experienced a watchmaking crisis
in the 1970s, Audemars Piguet escaped this problem due to the great success of their
high-end sports watch, the Royal Oak.
Among the company's special features:
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It is the oldest watch manufacturer that is still owned and operated by members
of its founding family.
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The have been a leader in innovation, boasting a number of "firsts" in their collections.
These include features addressing a variety of horologicalcomplexities.
- Among their claims to fame are the sophisticated power-reserve and moon-phase indicators
of the new lines.
Notable Watches by Audemars Piguet
Classic Collection: Edward Piguet
The Classic Collection includes the Edward Piguet, as well as the Jules Ademars
and Classique Models. Perhaps the most prized is the Edward Piguet. This model comes
in three versions. The Day-Date has a self-winding perpetual calendar that shows
all day, along with date, moon phases, and month display, in an 18-carat white gold
with a transparent sapphire caseback. The Tourbillon is hand-wound with small seconds
at 6 o'clock, in a platinum case and transparent sapphire caseback. And the Chronograph
provides includes date display and small seconds at 6 o'clock, in an 18-carat pink
gold case and folding clasp.
Prestige Sports: Royal Oaks
These high-end sports watches offer elegance and style, yet are specifically designed
for extreme sports. Both the Royal Oak sport watch and the Royal Oak Offshore watch
are water-resistant to 100 meters. They are made from metals developed through the
aeronautical industry. The various models in this collection have many different
cabibres; gem-set models are available for both men and women.
Ladies Collection
The impressive Ladies Collection has a wide range of elegant lines. The Dream has
a rectangular case, fixed on a satin strap or gold bracelet, while the Myriade's
square shape is surrounded by sapphires and color. The large size version of the
Promesse is made of steel and embellished by a colorful lacquered dial and the mini
version features diamonds in various motifs.
