AP SIHH 2013: a conversation with Giulio Papi
A personal highlight for me in covering Audemars Piguet at SIHH was meeting and speaking with Giulio Papi. Without question, Giulio is one of the world's finest watchmakers, and from the beginning of his career, he has done things his way. Giulio started ...
Lucky to him that he had the chance to have his passion as his job.
Thanks for the post. regards..
Truer words were never spoken
For so many folks work can be a grind, something you get through. When you work in your passion, you are truly blessed.
What was on Giulio's wrist?
Nice write-up MichaelC. I'm curious what timepiece Mr. Papi was wearing in the interview? Thanks, Dan
It was a Royal Oak Quantieme Perpetual Calendar
On bracelet of course. He has had it for many years, and it looked beautiful. PS - will you be changing your login to "dhb686" any time soon?? ;-) Enjoy the holiday weekend, My Friend.
Very interesting reading, Michael.
I was particularly interested in knowing whzt he thought about new in house movements and about Ludwig Oechslin. ;) Best, Nicolas
I thought you might like those topics.
I prefer to have a conversation with someone and not just ask questions. I had these ideas in mind and was able to bring them up. It was real enjoyable. I did not mention any specific brands in my written comments above, but Giulio is well aware of those ...
Does AP do GCs in-in-house?
Or are the sonneries, grand complications, etc, all R&P produced now (i.e. in-house, just not in-in-house)?
Yes; since 1882 AP has produced Grande Complications
Uninterrupted.... quite a run on producing this amazing complication. I will follow up more in the future on specific collaborations between AP and APRP.
Very impressive.
I was lucky enough to meet Giulio Papi a few years ago, I am still amazed thinking about what he has worked on over the years. JerryW
Like all great designers he thinks outside the box.
In my opinion, this attribute is what makes him so talented and unique.
Interesting read on your conversation with Mr. Papi
Thanks for this writeup MichaelC. Brings back fond memories of ThePuristS trip back in 2008 where we had a great time visiting AP and meeting Giulio Papi at R&P and seeing all kinds of great stuff. Regards, ED-209
I wish I were on that trip...
It did not work out schedule wise; maybe another chance will come ;-)
Thanks for the reminder about GP
and letting us know about some of his thoughts, especially the evolution of brands today. Cheers, Mark PS: he is on the HYT project too, isn't he?
Happy to post on this great watchmaker
He is really special. I think he is involved with the newer HYT watch. I have heard the first generation is woefully inaccurate. I imagine Giulio has it all fixed up!