by François Chaille

The prestigious Audemars Piguet watches reveal thehistory of a Swiss company that has always combined daring, ingenuity, and luxury.Founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars andEdward-Auguste Piguet, the manufacturing headquarters of Audemars Piguet are nestled in the Joux Valley in Switzerland. For more than a century, this prestigious company has held a unique position in the world of high quality watch making: its expertise, creativity, and state-of-the-art technology are behind Audemars Piguet’s luxurious and innovative watches.At the turn of the twentieth century, the factory employed more than seventy craftsmen, whose mastery and excellent grasp of the changing times not only enabled the development of traditional pieces, but also the production of revolutionary watches, both of the highest quality. These include the slimline jeweled watches for women in the Art Deco era, chronographs in the Forties, the first perpetual calendar watch in 1957, the famous Royal Oak—the first high-end sports watch in 1972, and the ultra-modern Millenary MC12 in 2008.Audemars Piguet’s artisans have painstakingly crafted countless masterpieces for over 130 years.Key Points :· A must-have for collectors and owners of watches made by the company.· An informative and detailed account of the firm’s history andinnovations in the field of watchmaking.. The author is an expert on luxury watches, having been published by Flammarion on the subject several times before.Version françaiseDeutsche Ausgabe

320 Pages • 400 color illust • Format : 24.7 x 28.5 cm.
Prix : CHF 152.50 • € 125.00

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