6068 - Audemars Piguet, le maître de l'horlogerie depuis 1875

This books illustrates a passion, the passion for fine watchmaking known as haute horlogerie, kept alive by Audemars Piguet for the past 135 years. The pages of this book, not only reveal the soul of Audemars Piguet watches but also constitute a tribute to all those individuals, past and present, who have helped to make Audemars Piguet the master watchmaker.

Table of Contents :
Foreword
Chap. I THE JOUX VALLEY, OR THE NATURE OF WATCHES
Chap. II WATCHMAKING IN THE GENES
- Tradition
- Daring
- Excellence
Chap. III THE PERFECT TIME FACTORY
- Jumping-Seconds Hand
- Chronographs
- Split-Seconds
- Power-Reserve Indicator
- Tourbillon
- Jumping Hour
- Star Wheel
- Large Date
- Striking Mechanisms
- Phases of the Moon
- Time Zones
- Annual Calendar
- Perpetual Calendar
- Equation of Time
- Times of Sunrise and Sunset
- Grand Complications
- Tradition of Excellence
Chap. IV THE AUDEMARS PIGUET LINES
- The Classic Line
- The Royal Oak Line
- Ladies
- Bold Timepieces
Chap. V A WATCH IS FOREVER
Chap. VI THE AUDEMARS PIGUET FOUNDATION, OR WATCHES WITH A BENT FOR NATURE

320 Seiten

Verlag : 2011