Awesome Post and Pictures! I've got a couple of questions

Thank you so much for these great pictures. As many other watch collectors it would be a dream come true to visit a factory...but to have the red carpet rolled out must have made it extra special.

I've got a couple of questions:

- I noticed in some of the pictures that it looked like you had some sort of cotton jacket over your clothes? Was that something they gave you to keep the environment clean?

- Was the factory mostly quiet with everyone working independently? or was there conversations going, phones ringing etc...?

- Did you get to see a sales department? I realize that Audemars Piguet sells itself but, just like they have experts working on the complications, did you get to meet the guys that have the job of marketing a selling these amazing pieces?

Thanks Again!

Wade

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My Visit to Manufacture D'Horlogerie Audemars Piguet! Part 1!

By: AllThingsWatches : March 26th, 2010-21:57

Hello everyone. This is a short report of my visit to Manufacture D'Horlogerie Audemars Piguet! I have been fascinated by Audemars Piguet since around 2000. I have since then always dreamed of owning one of these amazing timepieces and I have now been for...

My Visit to Manufacture D'Horlogerie Audemars Piguet! Part 2!

By: AllThingsWatches : March 26th, 2010-23:07

A beautiful sunny day in Geneva is how the day started. Audemars Piguet really took care of us. We had a driver take us from Geneva up to the factory. What a gorgeous drive. It was about an hour and fifteen minutes away. The driver was very nice even thou...

WOW

By: aldossari_faisal : March 27th, 2010-01:33

another astonishing post, and more love to fall in with watchmaking. Thanks mate. Faisal

Thank you Faisal.

By: AllThingsWatches : March 28th, 2010-10:19

It's great to share these trips with fellow AP enthusiasts.

Fantastic experience.

By: VMM : March 27th, 2010-02:38

I did almost the same in October 2008, the new plant wasn't finished but we spent three days at the factory and it was a very nice experience. Thanks for sharing. Vte

Thanks VTE, any visit to any AP facility is a good one. :) nt.

By: AllThingsWatches : March 28th, 2010-10:21

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Wow! Awesome experience!

By: patrick_y : March 27th, 2010-08:47

That looks like a great tour of one of the great brands! It must've been very interesting to see those grand complications being assembled! Thanks for sharing all the photographs with us! Looks great!

Thanks Patrick

By: AllThingsWatches : March 28th, 2010-10:23

Yes it was a great tour. The grand comps and carbon pieces were a sight to see.

Very nice flow to your report, your appreciation and devotion to

By: timerider : March 27th, 2010-09:47

Audemars Piguet came shining through to us all. Many thanks for sharing. Best, Tim

Thank you Tim! I appreciate your kind words. nt

By: AllThingsWatches : March 28th, 2010-10:24

Thank you so much for an extraordinary report!

By: boa2 : March 28th, 2010-17:24

Looks like you had a wonderful time.

Great experience!

By: AlexSunrise : March 28th, 2010-20:39

Wow, what a wonderful experience! Thanks for taking us along for the trip, ATW! While visiting, did any watch caught your eye as an upcoming acquisition? Cheers, Alex

it is an eye-opener...

By: mhaw : March 28th, 2010-20:44

thanks for sharing!! totally enjoy your "guided tour" I know you mentioned not to ask for more pics.... but just 2 more please??.... haha

Thanks.....

By: MiniCooper : March 29th, 2010-11:30

for sharing your trip with us.... cheers

Thanks so much for sharing that.

Amazing report THANKS For sharing!!!! [nt]

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : April 7th, 2010-16:12

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AMAZING Henry!! Warmest congratulations!

By: MichaelC : March 27th, 2010-07:50

I have learned firsthand that while the watches are the best in the world, it is the people of Audemars Piguet that make the brand so special. Everything they do is handled with utmost professionalism, and the attention to detail goes far beyond the watch...

Thank you Michael!

By: AllThingsWatches : March 28th, 2010-10:26

You have hit the nail on the head. Yes it's the PEOPLE for sure; from the creation to the sale of these watches and everyone involved in between. Thanks for the kind words and hope you are doing well!

Great visit to AP!

By: ED209 : March 27th, 2010-08:28

Hi ATW, Wow, thanks for sharing your visit to AP! Regards, ED-209

Thank you Ed. nt

By: AllThingsWatches : March 28th, 2010-10:26