Royal Oak

NEWS:

Now Available: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, the World’s Thinnest Automatic Perpetual Calendar

Audemars Piguet made a big splash at SIHH 2018 when it introduced the Royal Oak RD#2 Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, a concept watch that claimed the title of being the world’s thinnest automatic timepiece featuring a perpetual calendar. When that watch was shown to the press during the annual Geneva showcase, there was no word on...

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Aug 27, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

Destination Moon: Introducing Two new Hakuto-R Eco-Drive Chronographs from Citizen (with Live Photos)

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. and space start-up Ispace Inc. have recently joined forces. As corporate partner of Ispace’s planned commercial lunar exploration program, the 100-year-old Japanese watchmaker and pioneer in the use of titanium has now released two limited-edition chronographs dedicated to the upcoming missions that should also bring parts made of the brand’s Super...

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Oct 13, 2021 by WatchTime

AUCTION PREVIEW:

13 Highlights from the Fortuna “Important Watches” Fall Sale

Back in June, we introduced you to Fortuna Auction House, a new presence in the watch auction sphere that distinguishes itself through a straightforward pricing strategy and a hands-on, no-risk approach to buying and selling vintage timepieces. After a successful summer sale, the seven-year-old, New York-based company has returned for its sophomore watch auction with...

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Sep 24, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

In Review: Five Final Thoughts on the 2018 Audemars Piguet Novelties

After the whirlwind that was SIHH 2018, it’s sometimes hard to get your specific thoughts on a collection in order. It’s especially hard when one of the world’s biggest brands drops a mammoth collection of new novelties during the show. So many that it was easy to overlook some of the less flashy models. The...

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Aug 20, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

Sponsored: DWISS Celebrates 10 Years with Swiss-Made M3W Wandering Hours Automatic

DWISS is marking 10 years since its founding, and to celebrate its anniversary it is launching a Swiss-made automatic watch with a wandering hours display: the M3W. The case’s design inspiration came from the previous model M3, which was produced in Switzerland and designed in the world’s first Watch Design Club, where 100 members came...

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Oct 11, 2021 by WatchTime

SIHH 2018:

Eight Highlight Watches from Audemars Piguet’s 2018 Lineup (Updated to Include Video Interview with CEO François-Henry Bennahmias)

We’ve already seen a few new Royal Oak Offshore 25th Anniversary models and a couple new Millenary timepieces, however, this week at SIHH, Audemars Piguet unleashed a whole truckload of new watches — the most of any brand presenting. We’re going to run through the top eight most notable pieces before going deeper into what else...

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Feb 6, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2018 PREVIEW:

Audemars Piguet Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore with Three New Watches

Whether you’re a fan of Gérald Genta’s designs or not, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the most successful and popular watches of all time. Its place on the wrists of businessmen, musicians, and athletes since its introduction in the early 1970s has elevated the watch to a legendary status rarely seen in...

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Nov 14, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph captivated the market at SIHH 2016 and proved to be an indicator of where the Royal Oak Offshore series might be heading. We compare the modern version with the original "Beast" from 1993.

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Jan 1, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: IWC Ingenieur Automatic

The modern (post-1976) IWC Ingenieur was a watch meant to rival the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus in style. The modern IWC Ingenieur collection includes a flagship timepiece (Ref. 3239) still recognizable to aficionados of the ‘70s-era Ingenieurs.

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Feb 14, 2016 by Caleb Anderson