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Swatch & Audemars Piguet Liberate The Royal Oak From The Wrist

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 13 May 2026 21:16:43 +0000

After a week of setting speculation in the watch world—and beyond—aligt and spurring denizens to send AI generators into overdrive attempting to come up with their own imagery of a plastic-clad Royal Oak, Swatch and Audemars Piguet have unveiled their collaboration, the Royal Pop. And no, it’s not a wristwatch. Circumventing the complete dilution of the Audemars Piguet DNA, the brand has adroitly steered away from creating a plastic Royal Oak knock-off wristwatch (early CasiOak adopters can breathe a sigh […]

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Audemars Piguet Makes Its Watches & Wonders Debut With Atelier des Établisseurs

Henry Blake — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:52:53 +0000

Audemars Piguet has released its Watches & Wonders 2026 novelties — and there’s not a Royal Oak in sight. Instead, the Le Brassus manufacture has used the fair to announce the launch of its Atelier des Établisseurs project, which seeks to bring together some of the best watchmakers and craftspeople in the industry to produce highly individualised, specialised timepieces. The name references the concept of établissage, which dates back to the 18th century; well before vertical integration (or in-house manufacturing) […]

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Step Inside Audemars Piguet’s AP House In London

Theo Rosen — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:03:04 +0000

Audemars Piguet has expanded its AP House retail concept, with the opening of an impressive new flagship in London. The Le Brassus manufacture has found its new home on London’s Clifford Street, relocating from its previous New Bond Street location to a new space that shifts away from conventional retail typology to place the emphasis firmly onto hospitality and experiential design. The space spans 914m2 across four floors as well as a rooftop terrace, and occupies a Grade II-listed property […]

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Audemars Piguet Jumps Back To The Future With The Neo Frame Jumping Hour

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:51:52 +0000

Audemars Piguet often cops flak for resting on the laurels of the Royal Oak (you might have heard of it…?), a remonstration it’s worked hard to course correct in recent years. That began with the launch of the ‘accessible’ Code 11.59 collection in 2019, a move that was loudly criticised at the time, however there’s no denying that the collection has found its feet of late. But while recent years have seen an emphasis on the iconic Gérald Genta-designed Royal […]

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15 Captivating Stone Dial Watches To Try In 2026

Henry Blake — Thu, 15 May 2025 06:07:35 +0000

Imbuing horology with a jewellery-like aesthetic, stone dial watches are something to behold. A relatively new addition to the watch world, stone dial watches are held in high esteem for not only their use of semi-precious materials but for the craftsmanship that goes into them. That, and the fact that colourful rocks are pretty. Using stones with intriguing patterns like malachite, tiger’s eye, and agate as well as monolithic varieties like opal, onyx, and mother-of-pearl, many manufactures crafting stone dial […]

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15 Steel Sports Watches That Are Worth Their Weight In Gold

Theo Rosen — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:09:44 +0000

In the horological world, the least costly metal is also the most covetable, with the waiting lists for steel sports watches far surpassing demand for white gold, yellow gold, bronze, and platinum timepieces. While common logic would dictate that the most expensive watches would be those crafted from expensive (i.e. precious) metals, the high demand and—often intentionally created—scarce supply of steel sports watches have seen their prices skyrocket on the secondary market over the past few years. While some models […]

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No Bones About It; These Are The Best Skeletonised Watches In 2026

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:49:02 +0000

Historically, watches have always left a little something to the imagination. Namely, the mechanisms powering them. While exhibition casebacks allow wearers to view the movement from behind, the dial conceals the majority of the magic. Skeletonised, or open-worked, watches put the mechanical complexity behind a timepiece on full display, with the dial serving as a window into the gears, wheels, and bridges that make a watch tick. The best skeleton watches don’t merely slap a sapphire crystal onto the dial […]

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The Best High-End Luxury Watch Brands Of All Time

Theo Rosen — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:05:18 +0000

When it comes to the best luxury watch brands, there are a few key players that immediately spring to mind — Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, and Audemars Piguet among them. However, the best luxury watch brands go beyond the oft-mentioned names, including heritage stalwarts like A. Lange & Söhne, Blancpain, Breguet, and Vacheron Constantin as well as lesser known gems like Arnold & Son, Greubel Forsey, and Glashütte Original. While you can find excellent—and elegant!—watches at every price point (some […]

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Got Time? These Are The 22 Best Luxury Watch Brands For Women

Tanisha Angel — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 07:40:21 +0000

From the outside, the horological world appears to be dominated by watch bros pontificating about Hulks, Pepsi, and something about the submarine from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. There’s the argument that watches are to men what luxury handbags are to women; though of course watches are regarded as a more ‘serious’ collector’s item. However, the Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet wristwatches on the wrists of horological enthusiasts and guys trying to signify their status wouldn’t be where […]

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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Shows Off Its Chameleonic Personality

Theo Rosen — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:46:30 +0000

Off the back of the launch of the 23mm mini Royal Oak and the striking asymmetrical [RE]MASTER02, Audemars Piguet continues to signal its intention to design timepieces that suit every taste—and every wrist. Showing off the chameleonic nature of the Royal Oak Offshore, the robust timepiece serves as a canvas for a trio of distinct aesthetics. First released in 1993, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore represents a bolder, more robust take on the classic Royal Oak. While both models […]

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