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The pursuit of excellence is reflected in audemars piguet s most prestigious models, painstakingly crafted by artisans for over years. To mark the 40th anniversary of the royal oak in due style, audemars piguet has launched a publication of a 300page book on the history of this legendary model. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. A year later in 1875, they decided to go into business together. Audemars piguet huitieme watches essential watches. Audemars piguet holds a special position in the swiss watchmaking industry. Get the best deals on audemars piguet other watch parts when you shop the. Buy online, view images and see past prices for audemars piguet. Reference 15202 also known as the jumbo remains over the years the most. Should your orders weight exceed 1kg, we shall need to message. Audemars piguet black with yellow gold markers huitieme. The retail price of the book audemars piguet 20th century complicated wristwatches is swiss francs 150 euro. So i recently yesterday in fact purchased this audemars 25644 huitieme chronograph at auction in steel.
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A trio of warships christened royal oak, named after the legendary royal oak a hollowed out tree which offered king charles ii a safe hiding place from his pursuers lent their distinctive name in 1972 to an equally distinctive luxury sports watch the royal oak by audemars piguet. Audemars piguet announced the publication of a comprehensive book on the history of the complicated wristwatches created by the manufacture in the 20th century. This is a solid gold chronograph with date, suitable for all occasions. See more ideas about audemars piguet watches, audemars piguet and watches. Since then, the royal oak has become the leading model of the worldfamous firm in le brassus and. The company has been familyowned since its founding. Discover a large selection of audemars piguet huitieme watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. It checks many of the boxes i wanted in a dressier sport watch, a higherend watchmaker, 41mm 18k solid gold case, chronograph and date in a slim 11mm thick package, great ap cal.
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Theres no denying audemars piguets extensive expertise in building some of the most complicated watches in the world and now the watchmaker has documented many of those pieces in a. More than 800 painstaking hours are required to assemble, adjust and handfinish the 637 components. Audemars piguet, like countless other brands, was trying to think outside the box. For over a century, audemars piguet has devised endlessly inventive horological masterpieces. The largest piece above left was built in 1923, and its one of the most beautiful pocket watches ive ever seen, with a twotone dial, black.
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