Kong
[Moderator]
7855
Audemars Piguet Presents the Millenary QEII Cup 2013 Limited Edition
Hong Kong - To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Queen Elizabeth
II (AP QEII) in Hong Kong, Audemars Piguet will be launching a 100-piece
Millenary limited edition in April. A masterpiece incorporating
impeccable craftsmanship and contemporary design, the Millenary is the
perfect timepiece to mark an important event in the social equestrian
calendar for watch connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
Founded 138 years ago in Le Brassus, Audemars Piguet is devoted to producing high-end movements and timepieces with exclusivity, passion and respect – the core values that the brand always treasures.
Audemars Piguet became the title sponsor of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Cup in 1999, an event that has constantly attracted top-tier jockeys, horse owners and trainers from around the world. As the annual highlight of the international equestrian circle, the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2013. Sharing the same values and visions, Audemars Piguet and the Hong Kong Jockey Club will once again present a highly-anticipated horse racing event.
The Audemars Piguet Millenary QEII Cup 2013 Limited Edition features the collection’s distinctive oval-shaped case. The 18-carat white gold case and buckle are embellished with 339 brilliant-cut diamonds, while the dial is set with 139 brilliant-cut diamonds, all of which are of IF (Internally Flawless) clarity. The silvered guilloché gold dial with printed Arabic numerals is accentuated by a diamond-paved off-centered disc with Roman numerals. Accompanied by blackened steel hands and a hand-stitched black crocodile leather strap, the Audemars Piguet Millenary QEII Cup 2013 Limited Edition is the foremost representation of opulence, exclusivity and elegance.
In honour of the 15 years of sponsorship, Audemars Piguet has planned a series of activities to unfold in April for this important milestone: on April 11, the Selections Announcement of the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup will be held to announce the 14 runners. It will be followed by the Barrier Draw that will take place on April 25, where the horse representatives will draw their stall number. Then on April 26, Audemars Piguet will host a gala party in partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which promises to be a memorable gala event with horse owners, jockeys, celebrities and distinguished guests. Last but not least, the much awaited Queen Elizabeth II Cup race will take place on April 28 at the Sha Tin Racecourse.
Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth Cup 2013 Event Highlights
Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup Gala Party
Date: April 26, 2013 (Friday)
Venue: Happy Valley Racecourse
Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup Raceday
Date: April 28, 2013 (Sunday)
Venue: Sha Tin Racecourse
Reference number: 15336BC.ZZ.D102CR.01
Limited edition of 100 pieces
Movement
Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 3120
Power reserve: up to 60 hours
Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hour
Functions
Hours, minutes, centre seconds
Case
18-carat white gold and diamond-set case
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback engraved with “QE II Cup” logo and the legend
“Audemars Piguet QE II CUP 2013 – Limited Edition”
Onyx-set crown
Water-resistance: 20 m
Dial
Silvered guilloché gold dial, printed Arabic numerals
White gold applied Roman numerals
Diamond-paved off-centered disc
Blackened steel hands
Bracelet
Hand-stitched “large square scale” black crocodile leather strap with diamond-set 18-carat white gold pin buckle
Setting
339 brilliant-cut diamonds: approx. 3.44 carats (case, buckle)
139 diamonds: approx. 0.39 carat (dial)
Retail price:HK$680,000
Founded 138 years ago in Le Brassus, Audemars Piguet is devoted to producing high-end movements and timepieces with exclusivity, passion and respect – the core values that the brand always treasures.
Audemars Piguet became the title sponsor of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Cup in 1999, an event that has constantly attracted top-tier jockeys, horse owners and trainers from around the world. As the annual highlight of the international equestrian circle, the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2013. Sharing the same values and visions, Audemars Piguet and the Hong Kong Jockey Club will once again present a highly-anticipated horse racing event.
The Audemars Piguet Millenary QEII Cup 2013 Limited Edition features the collection’s distinctive oval-shaped case. The 18-carat white gold case and buckle are embellished with 339 brilliant-cut diamonds, while the dial is set with 139 brilliant-cut diamonds, all of which are of IF (Internally Flawless) clarity. The silvered guilloché gold dial with printed Arabic numerals is accentuated by a diamond-paved off-centered disc with Roman numerals. Accompanied by blackened steel hands and a hand-stitched black crocodile leather strap, the Audemars Piguet Millenary QEII Cup 2013 Limited Edition is the foremost representation of opulence, exclusivity and elegance.
In honour of the 15 years of sponsorship, Audemars Piguet has planned a series of activities to unfold in April for this important milestone: on April 11, the Selections Announcement of the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup will be held to announce the 14 runners. It will be followed by the Barrier Draw that will take place on April 25, where the horse representatives will draw their stall number. Then on April 26, Audemars Piguet will host a gala party in partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which promises to be a memorable gala event with horse owners, jockeys, celebrities and distinguished guests. Last but not least, the much awaited Queen Elizabeth II Cup race will take place on April 28 at the Sha Tin Racecourse.
Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth Cup 2013 Event Highlights
Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup Gala Party
Date: April 26, 2013 (Friday)
Venue: Happy Valley Racecourse
Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup Raceday
Date: April 28, 2013 (Sunday)
Venue: Sha Tin Racecourse
Audemars Piguet Millenary QEII Cup 2013 Limited Edition
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Reference number: 15336BC.ZZ.D102CR.01
Limited edition of 100 pieces
Movement
Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 3120
Power reserve: up to 60 hours
Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vibrations per hour
Functions
Hours, minutes, centre seconds
Case
18-carat white gold and diamond-set case
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback engraved with “QE II Cup” logo and the legend
“Audemars Piguet QE II CUP 2013 – Limited Edition”
Onyx-set crown
Water-resistance: 20 m
Dial
Silvered guilloché gold dial, printed Arabic numerals
White gold applied Roman numerals
Diamond-paved off-centered disc
Blackened steel hands
Bracelet
Hand-stitched “large square scale” black crocodile leather strap with diamond-set 18-carat white gold pin buckle
Setting
339 brilliant-cut diamonds: approx. 3.44 carats (case, buckle)
139 diamonds: approx. 0.39 carat (dial)
Retail price:HK$680,000
Press Release
This message has been edited by Kong on 2013-04-01 23:37:02
More posts:
Locked
login to reply
Audemars Piguet Presents the Millenary QEII Cup 2013 Limited Edition
Hong Kong - To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Queen Elizabeth II (AP QEII) in Hong Kong, Audemars Piguet will be launching a 100-piece Millenary limited edition in April. A masterpiece incorporating impeccable craftsmanship and contemporary desig...
