How much does Audemar Piguet cost?
Prices at a Glance: Audemars Piguet Watches
| Model, reference number | Price (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Jules Audemars Grande Complication, 25996TI.OO.D002CR.02 | 980,000 USD |
| Royal Oak Grande Complication, 26065IS.OO.1105IS.01 | 763,000 USD |
| Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph, 26421ST.OO.A002CA.01 | 405,000 USD |
How much is Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra thin?
Availability and Pricing The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Black Ceramic ref. 26522CE is offered as a limited edition of just 100 pieces, and as you might expect, it is a Boutique exclusive. The price is CHF 156,000 and the word on the street is that all 100 examples have already been spoken for.
Who owns Audemars Piguet?
The fourth-generation company leaders are both from the Audemars family, including Jasmine Audemars and Olivier Frank Edward Audemars. Currently, the company is an active member of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH, and produces around 40,000 timepieces annually.
How much do Royal Oaks cost?
Prices at a Glance: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
| Model, reference number | Price (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Royal Oak “Jumbo,” 5402ST | 67,000 USD |
| Royal Oak Automatic, 15500ST.OO.1220ST.03 | 40,000 USD |
| Royal Oak Automatic, 15300ST.OO.1220ST.03 | 31,500 USD |
| Royal Oak Quartz, 67651SR.ZZ.1261SR.01 | 28,000 USD |
What’s the cheapest Royal Oak?
A ref. 14800 starts from around $8,000, making it one of the most affordable Royal Oaks around.
What is a tourbillon do?
A tourbillon is a mechanism that constantly rotates the balance wheel, balance spring and escapement while the movement is running. This is done to counter the affect of Earth’s gravity on the isochronal properties of the balance wheel and spring. The tourbillon was invented by Breguet in 1795 and patented in 1801.
Who is the oldest watchmaker in the world?
The oldest watch brand in the world is Blancpain. The company started its operations in 1735 when founder Jehan-Jaques Blancpain opened its workshop in his very own house based in Villeret, Switzerland. It can be read in the Villeret village records that Jehan-Jacques Blancpain registered himself as a watchmaker.