Audemars Piguet

Watches from Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet is one of the most renowned and sought-after brands in the luxury watch world. As a true symbol of Haute Horlogerie, the traditional house combines masterful craftsmanship with innovative design. Especially the legendary Royal Oak stands like no other watch for the distinctive style and pioneering spirit of the family business, even though its simple appearance initially hardly suggests the extraordinary sophistication it contains.

History of Audemars Piguet

For over 150 years, Audemars Piguet has looked back on a fascinating history full of passion, innovation, and artisanal perfection. The brand originated in the picturesque Le Brassus in the Vallée de Joux, the heart of Swiss watchmaking, where the company still feels at home today. Remarkably, Audemars Piguet is still owned by the founding families. This is a rarity in the world of luxury watches.

In 1875, Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet laid the foundation for a success story like no other by founding their manufacture. As early as 1907, the first production building was constructed, which is still part of the historic ensemble where the masterpieces are made.

With the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, which opened in 2020, this rich history is brought to life in an impressive way – a place where tradition and modernity come together in perfect harmony.

The Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet

Perhaps the most famous model from Audemars Piguet is the legendary Royal Oak, first introduced in 1972. Designed by the renowned watch designer Gérald Genta, it broke all conventions of the time and quickly became a milestone of modern watchmaking.

What appears simple at first glance reveals itself on closer inspection as a true masterpiece and remains the most coveted model of the brand to this day. Characteristic features of the Royal Oak:

• The distinctive octagonal bezel with eight visible decorative screws
• The elegantly integrated link bracelet into the case
• The iconic “Tapisserie” dial
• The flat, harmonious case design

The Royal Oak with blue dial is especially sought after, while variants in white are particularly popular among women. Every Royal Oak combines technical precision, avant-garde design, and timeless elegance, a symbol of true watchmaking art.

Royal Oak Offshore, Concept, Skeleton and Chronograph

It is hardly surprising that the designers at Audemars Piguet have focused primarily on the legendary Royal Oak when further developing their watch collections. Around this masterpiece, other models have emerged over the years that continue the brand’s distinctive style, foremost among them the striking Royal Oak Offshore.

Since its premiere in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore has stood for sporty strength and uncompromising expressiveness. Its design is more robust and present than that of the classic Royal Oak, not least thanks to its impressive case diameter ranging from 37 to 45 millimeters. With variants such as the Royal Oak Offshore Automatic, the Offshore Diver, and the Offshore Chronographs, Audemars Piguet today offers an impressive variety for lovers of sporty-luxurious timepieces.

A special highlight of Haute Horlogerie are the Skeleton watches from Audemars Piguet. Models like the Royal Oak Double Balance Openworked or the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Squelette deliberately forgo a classic dial and offer fascinating insights into the delicate inner workings of the movement – a true work of mechanical precision art.

Equally sought after is the Royal Oak Chronograph, available in sizes of 38 mm and 41 mm, which combines all essential functions. With the avant-garde Royal Oak Concept, Audemars Piguet dares to look into the future – here, the latest technologies meet innovative materials and visionary design.

Men’s watches and Women’s watches from Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet knows how to captivate both women and men equally with its timepieces. Fine details and characteristic design elements give each model its own personality. The Women’s watches impress with exquisite accents such as diamond settings, artistic skeleton dials, or fascinating Chronographs with tourbillon.

Among the Men’s watches, the variety of materials is especially fascinating, from titanium and ceramic to platinum and gold. In recent years, Audemars Piguet has also set new accents with a wide range of modern color variants, with black, green, white, blue, and orange being particularly popular.

Models & Collections from Audemars Piguet

Besides the Royal Oak, the manufacture Audemars Piguet impresses with other interesting collections that embody a very own character:

• Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet
• [RE]Master
• Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars
• Audemars Piguet Moonphase
• Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar
• Audemars Piguet Classic Day Date
• Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet

Price: How much does a watch from Audemars Piguet cost?

Audemars Piguet watches are considered exceptional and high-quality, yet there are vintage models available starting from 2,000 euros. Newer versions vary greatly depending on the model and collection. Prices start at 7,500 euros, but many variants of the Royal Oak cost 30,000 euros and more. It is not uncommon for the 100,000 euro mark to be exceeded with watches from Audemars Piguet.