Tuesday 29 November, 2011 - 09:50 AM EST
Jules Audemars Extra-Thin “Bolshoi”
On the occasion of the reopening of the old scene of the Bolshoi Threatre, the the world renowned Russian temple of dance and opera, Audemars Piguet presented a special Extra-Thin Jules Audemars series featuring an open-worked oscillator engraved with an effigy of the famous building.
After its threatening to collapse and following an extensive six-year renovation work, the Bolshoi reopened its doors for the 236th season in its history with a performance of Sleeping Beauty, a dance that holds a very special place in Russian culture. The role of the Sleeping Beauty leads the incredibly talented “Prima Ballerina” and Audemars Piguet ambassadress, Svetlana Zakharova.

The special Jules Audemars “Bolshoi” series in pink or white gold with elegant anthracite dial perfectly expresses the brand’s considerable know-how. Elegance and excellence blend to perfection in these limited edition Extra-Thin Jules Audemars “Bolshoi” models with only 99 pieces been done.

Technical details
References
15181BC.OO.A005CR.01
18K white gold watch, anthracite dial, anthracite crocodile leather strap
15181OR.OO.A005CR.01
18K gold watch, anthracite dial, anthracite crocodile leather strap
Movement: self-winding Calibre 2120, 37 jewels
-Power reserve: approximately 40 hours
Case: 18K white gold or pink gold case
Caseback: Sapphire crystal case-back
Dial: Anthracite dial, white gold or pink gold applied hour-markers
Strap: Hand-stitched ‘’large square scale’’ anthracite crocodile strap with 18K white gold or pink gold pin buckle
Water resistance: 20 meters or 65 feet
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Thursday 24 November, 2011 - 09:50 AM EST
Audemars Piguet Millenary 4101

At the long awaited evening of the GHPH, as we commented earlier on the week and we have been much anticipating, Audemar Piguet Millenary 4101 timepiece has been awarded the first prize in the Prix de Public category.
Audemars Piguet received a distinction on a contemporary piece of its collection and fine example of craftsmanship by extracting the mechanism from the cavity of its case to reveal it in all its splendour from the top of the case. The Millenary 4101 is a masterful creation that not only oozes sophistication and style but also celebrates the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the highly skilled watchmakers in Le Brassus.
Philippe Mark, Audemars Piguet CEO, said upon collecting the prize on behalf of the brand that it is a great honour to receive the prize and that Audemars Piguet spirit of independance, excellence and long tradition of meticulous and fine watchmaking are being celebrated.
Technical details:
Reference 15350ST.OO.D002CR.01
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 47 x 42 mm
Dial: Black and anthracite with applied pink gold Roman numerals and Pink gold hands
Movement: Proprietary selfwinding Calibre 4101, 34 jewels
Power reserve: 60 hours
Functions Hours and minutes and small seconds
Strap: Hand-sewn black crocodile leather with large square scales, secured by an AP folding clasp in stainless steel
Water resistance: 20 meters or 65 feet
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Wednesday 16 November, 2011 - 09:50 AM EST
40th Anniversary of Legendary Model

40th Anniversary of Legendary Model As a pre-SIHH 2012 exclusive, Audemars Piaget is presenting a Limited Edition of only 40 pieces for the 40th anniversary of the legendary model Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak first presented in 1972.The Roal Oak, created by the late Gerald Genta, a designer of consummate importance to the industry as also from his sketchpad came Patek’s Nautilus, Omega’s Constellation and Seamaster models and the IWC Ingenieur, took its name and design inspiration from the British Royal Navy’s Royal Oak war ships and its porthole-shaped bezel with eight hexagonal screws became an instantly recognisable characteristic of the piece.This 2012 Limited Edition Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak reinterprets the original codes and values of the collection, the better to transcend them. The 39 mm diameter of this Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak is identical to that of the 1972 Royal Oak. Considered outsized and extravagant at the time of its launch, it shaped the trend for larger watches and now represents a medium-sized diameter. Technical detailsReference: 15203PT.OO.1240PT.01Case: 950 platinum Diameter: 39 mmMovement: Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 5122, 36 jewelsFunctions: Hours, minutes, datePower reserve: approximately 40 hoursDial: Openworked slate-grey dial, white gold applied hour markers. Royal Oak hands with luminescent coatingBracelet: 950 platinum with AP folding claspWater resistance: 50 meters or 165 feet
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