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:

• It is the oldest watch manufacturer that is still owned and operated by members of its founding family.
• The have been a leader in innovation, boasting a number of "firsts" in their collections. These include features addressing a variety of horological complexities.
• 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.