While the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15154BC.ZZ.D004CU.01 Men’s watch offers a pleasant color palette and superior quality diamonds, the awkwardly rigid bezel and octagonal face gives off a depressingly stark, modern art vibe that renders me too uncomfortable to part with the $100,000 necessary in order to make the purchase. For nearly half the investment, you can investigate a similarly blingy Hublot King Power Unico 701.OX.0180.RX.1104 with a slightly warmer feel. In any case, with a six-figure price tag, I recommend taking the time to truly do your homework for diamond comparables between $50,000 – $100,000+ before settling on this watch. If you do decide to cash it all in and splurge on this baby, you may be able to knock nearly $25,000 off if you shop around online which may softens the fiscal blow if you are on the fence for financial reasons.

While the Audemars Piguet name offers prestige and a guarantee of high quality inner workings, I find this watch overpriced in light of the number of significantly less expensive high-end diamond comparables. Personally, I would never pay six figures for a watch. I would prefer to invest such a sum in a new summer home down payment or a couple of high-end sports cars. Thus, I would be far more likely to bet on a mid-range Cartier in a more conscionable price range which displays excessive diamonds tastefully and offers warm palettes that compensate for obvious extravagance.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15154BC.ZZ.D004CU.01 features include:

• 18kt white gold case with a black leather bracelet.
• Pave diamond set case & bezel.
• Black dial with diamond filled hands and diamond-filled, white-gold index hour markers.
• Automatic movement.
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
• Water resistance to 50 meters / 165 feet.
• Wesselton Diamond Quality.

As you can see, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15154BC.ZZ.D004CU.01 Men’s watch includes fairly standard features for a watch within this price range or any other above the $50,000 mark. As you would expect, all of the external components and inner workings are made from high quality materials and as a middle-of-the-road ocean diver, you may be impressed with the three-figure depth, water-resistance support which is uncharacteristic of many high-end watches in this price range. Be warned: You may draw in sharks with this extensive diamond-bling glare!

In spite of the materials, I find this watch overpriced and aesthetically awkward. Before opening your wallet to dole out 100k, at least take a look at some half-priced comparables from Cartier. While I am a high-end cheapskate when it comes to watches (hovering in my purchases among the three to four figure ranges: generally in the Gucci family), as a zealot for fashion research, I can affirm with the utmost confidence that you can make a more price-wise purchase without sacrificing quality, diamond appeal, or high-end bragging rights. If you feel strongly that this is the watch for you, then at least be sure to get a great discount from an online seller. Otherwise, do some more homework to find yourself a better deal.

In search of an unique designer time piece?  Look no further, the Audemars Piguet Millenary watch is one of a kind, ensuring you originality amongst your friends.

The great thing about this Audemars Piguet watch is that it is both classy and sporty, making it great for any occasion you could possibly think of.  The theme of this watch is certainly black.  The black stainless steel case has a very unique shape measuring at 45 millimeters in width and 40 millimeters in length, making it a great size sure to fit most men.  The thickness of this case measures at 8.9 millimeters.  The black dial is certainly the most eye catching part of this watch.  The dial contains a white second, minute and hour hand all pointing to white roman numeral hour indicators.  Around the hands and numbers is a hypnotic bar type pattern.  Over the dial is scratch resistant sapphire crystal to save you from any casual accidents that may happen.  The gorgeous black alligator strap accompanies the black theme of the watch.  To ensure that your watch will be secured to your wrist at all times, the band contains a deployment clasp.  A great feature of this watch is that it has a little date window by the hour three.  Another spectacular feature this watch has is that it can go as deep as 20 meters of water, making it great for a day at the lake or that big summer cruise you’ve been planning to take.  With its classy look, this watch is also great for those out of town business trips and long meetings.  You’re sure to be the envy of all of your friends when sporting this watch.  This time piece is very luxurious, retailing at $21,400.

If you’re a fan of this specific Audemars Piguet Millenary watch but not so into the all black theme, don’t worry.  The Millenary comes in several different variations.  A unique, colorful variation of this watch includes a brown strap, gold case and turquoise numerals and hands.  If you’re looking for something more eye catching, there is a variation of the Millenary watch available that contains baguette-cut diamonds all around the dial.

Pros

• Water resistant up to 20 meters
• Date window
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Unique shape
• Luxurious designer watch

If you are genuinely interested in purchasing this fancy time piece, it is best to do so through an authorized Audemars Piguet dealer.  Designer watches are one of the most counterfeited items on the internet, don’t fall victim to a scam.  Always make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth, especially on a luxurious watch like the Audemars Piguet Millenary watch.

In search of an elegant designer men’s watch with a classic feel?  Well then, your search ends here.  The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars automatic men’s watch incorporates style and chic all within this luxurious time piece.

This fancy Audemars Piguet men’s watch is sure to catch everyone’s eyes with its timeless look.  The beautiful 18kt rose gold case measures at 39mm in diameter, making it a perfect fit for most men.  The crocodile brown leather bracelet gives this watch a very professional feel, making it ideal for those long business trips and meetings.  The bracelet measures at eight inches in length making it a great fit for the average man.  The bracelet also contains a pin and buckle clasp to ensure that your watch will be on your wrist at all times.  The white dial adds an unique appearance to the watch with its fine linear guilloche texture pattern.  Attached to the white dial are polished rose gold second, minute and hour hands which point to rose gold applied roman numeral hour markers.  The dial is protected by scratch resistant crystal.  A great feature of this watch is that there is a date window positioned by the hour three.  This classic time piece is water resistant in up to 60 feet or 20 meters of water.  This watch is a very luxurious item to own, retailing at $20,600.

The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars automatic men’s watch is available in many different styles and colors.  The Jules Audemars collection has thin variations of this watch available as well as stainless steel watches with black bracelets and diamonds lining the case.  The Jules Audemars collection also has a very elegant ladies watch line if you’re looking for a matching watch for the mrs.

Pros

• Water resistant up to 60 feet or 20 meters
• Luxurious designer watch
• Classic look
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Date window
• Average size case and bracelet – perfect fit for most men
• Available in many different styles and colors

If you are genuinely interested in purchasing the Jules Audemars automatic men’s watch, it is best to do so through an authorized Audemars Piguet dealer.  Luxury watch replicas and counterfeits can be found all over the internet.  If you’re serious about spending this much money on a watch it’s best to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth and it’s better to be safe rather than sorry!

Whether you’re on that summer cruise or at that late night cocktail party, the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars automatic men’s watch is sure to catch the eye of all your friends and acquaintances.

By Debbie O’Brien

Audemars Piguet Headquarters in Switzerland

My Journey to the Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26300ST.OO.1110ST.06:

In my search for a new watch for my husband, I checked out the Audemars Piguet website.  So many choices!   But, before making such a significant purchase, I needed answers to questions. Questions like: who are these people, what choices are available,  how long have they been in business, what is their reputation, who even likes their product? As I studied their website, and the stainless steel Royal Oak Chronograph in particular, I knew my search was over.

When they opened their company in 1875, Jules Louis Audemars’ and Edward Auguste Piguet’s passion for creating and crafting fine time pieces was the cornerstone of their every endeavor. It is no different today. Each and every watch bearing the Audemars Piguet pedigree is built as if it will be the only watch to represent the company.

The ambassador program for Audemars Piguet mirrors this company’s never-ending quest for quality, competitive spirit, and hallmark recognition in their respective fields. Ambassadors are chosen from the art , sports, technology, community, and business worlds.

The Audemars Piguet Prestige Sports Collection redefines the word sports while encouraging a broader sense of the characteristics that define an athlete.

Royal Oak Chronograph, Model No. 26300ST.OO.1110ST.06

To name just a few of their ambassadors:

• Svetlana Zakharova, principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow
• Lebron James, two-time NBA MVP was signed on as a global ambassador
• Lionel Messi, FIFA professional and Olympic Gold Medal soccer player
• Sachin Tendulkar, right-handed batsman for the Mumbai Indians cricket team

The case and watch band are brushed, polished stainless steel, giving the watch a modern industrial appearance. The dial (or face) is a complementing metallic color with a design reminiscent of a man-hole cover! Three sub-dials are black with matching rims and white hands which point to black numbers on a silver background for quick and easy reading. The date window is white with black numbers located just above the five o’clock position on the dial.

Here are a just few of the endearing qualities of Audemar Piguet’s Royal Oak Chronograph 26300ST.OO.1110ST.06s:

• Hour marks match the minutes and hours hands
• White sub-dial hands against a black background
• The seconds hand is a contrasting red
• The hand on the seconds sub-dial is white with a red tip
• The chronograph function has a 12 hour capacity w/30 minute counter
• The movement is automatic: No winding! No batteries!
• Water resistant to 50 meters/ about 165 feet
• Watch band has a bracelet-style push button clasp
• All this and it’s only 39mm x 49.5 mm (1.5″ x 1.9″) including bolts
• 11 millimeters thick (.4″)
• Warranty, and more!

This watch retains a hard-working,  athletic look without sacrificing the luxury and the quality that are synonymous with Audemars Piguet.  Quality comes with a price, of course, but I found several authorized dealers online selling the stainless steel Royal Oak Chronograph in prices ranging between $14,500.00 and $20,000.00.

Royal Oak Offshore

March 13, 2010 – In conjunction with its latest boutique in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Audemars Piguet introduces the Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix chronograph inspired by racing.  With 200 exclusive international brands in the “Moda Mall” a 240 meter building with twin towers resembling sails in the Arabian Gulf, Audemars Piguet now joins the luxury watch offerings.

 This is the third store opening in the Middle East region, Audemars Piguet is plans a fourth store  in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  The Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection was warmlyreceived at SIHH 2010 and is reminiscent of the world of fine cars. 

The face of the watch resembles the dashboard of a car, the crown looks reminds one of a gear and the bezel like a disc brake with bolts holding it to the case.  Limited series, each watch is a work of sophistication and fine engineering.   

Three models to choose from:

26290IO.OO.A001VE.01
. carbon case, carbon and black ceramic bezel
. black titanium crown, ceramic and titanium pushpieces and pushpiece guards
. titanium caseback with  sapphire crystal
Limited to 1750 pieces

26290RO.OO.A001VE.01
. 18-carat pink gold case and crown
. carbon and black ceramic bezel
. black ceramic and pink gold pushpieces
. carbon pushpiece guards
. pink gold caseback with sapphire crystal
Limited to 650 pieces

26290PO.OO.A001VE.01
. 950 platinum
. carbon and black ceramic bezel
. white gold crown
. black ceramic and white gold pushpieces
. carbon pushpiece guards
. platinum caseback with sapphire crystal
Limited to 75 pieces

MC12

Imagine if you will wearing a piece of technological wizardry on your wrist designed after the limited edition MC12 Maserati sports car.  A work of art built for only 150 lucky individuals, the Audemars Piguet Millenary MC12 Tourbillon Chronograph and the car are limited editions. 

The tourbillion chronograph offers a platinum case protected by a sapphire scratch-resistant crystal with self-winding movement.  Every piece of this watch is made by hand.  With a 237 hour power reserve and indication you will always be in the know about your battery life. 

The off-center skeletonized dial  allows a view deep into the inner workings of this masterpiece.  The strap is made from blue crocodile offset by white stitching.

Audemars Piguet Caliber 2884 contains 30 jewels, 336 parts and 21,600vph.  The chronograph has a 30 minute carbon totalizer at 12 o’clock.  You will find the sweep center seconds, chrono pushers in the 10 and 2 o’clock  positions.

This watch measures in at 47.0mm with a transparent back to admire it from both sides.   With a fixed  bezel it is also water resistant to 20 meters or 65 feet making it suitable for any Spring shower, taking a dip or light diving should the mood strike you.

Matching the Maserati MC12 high performance sports car in every detail, perhaps if you are lucky enough you can make it a matching pair.  It would be exquisite.

Product Description

The 25940OK.OO.D002CA.01 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Men’s Watch is crafted from an 18kt rose gold case and measures a large 44mm and 14.4mm in thickness.  The bracelet is made from black rubber and the bezel is fitted with 8 screws. The crystal is sapphire and scratch resistant. There is a date display at the 3 o’clock position. Black rubber bracelet. Black dial with date display at 3 o’clock. The movement is automatic and water resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet).  Made in Switzerland.

Highlights

The Audemars Piguet Offshore Chronograph Men’s Watch retains the iconic octagonal case that has become a trademark of many of AP’s watches. The combination of the rose gold case, gray dial and black rubber bezel make this a stand out watch, as is the high price tag.

Who’s Wearing It?

The Royal Oak Offshore Men’s Chronograph has been spotted on the wrists of these famous men from all walks of life including: pro golfer Greg Norman, Iranian-American designer Bijan and Flavio Briatore, an Italian businessman who is also managing director of the Renault Formula One team.