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

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

Mar 26, 2010,21:57 PM

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 fortunate enough to own a few. These are by far my favorite pieces in my collection.

Going to the actual factory where these timepieces are produced is any Audemars Piguet collectors dream and I was fortunate enough to get an invite to see the new facility in Le Brassus. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the fine people at Audemars Piguet for the invite. A special thank you to Pierre, Jenny-Lyne and Octavio for making my trip something I will never forget!

Forgive me for some of the photos. A mix of blackberry and point and shoot. I just didn't want to carry a heavy SLR with me on this trip. Also too many pictures to post so just a few so you get an idea.

Waiting at JFK

My view for the evening flight out. 100% Load Factor.

Alinghi In Flight

We arrived in Zurich and saw some of the sights. What a beautiful place. What can I say about the chocolate? One of the best!

Amazing! The history and the food!

On the way to Geneva from Zurich.

Geneva....Just another gorgeous city this country has to offer.

The lake has pristine water.

Ending with a fantastic dinner at La Reserve Geneva. The AP folks like it here. Thanks for the tip Will!

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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

Tahnks for taking us with you! Amazing report!

By: nacho m : April 2nd, 2010-10:52

great pictures. thanks for the tour

By: post : April 3rd, 2010-14:26

Unbelievable report! You are a lucky man! =)

By: Hawaiian Timer : April 4th, 2010-00:01

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

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

By: wmurphy49 : March 28th, 2010-07:52

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...

Thanks Wade

By: AllThingsWatches : March 28th, 2010-10:34

Very good observation. Yes to enter any portion of the factory where the watches are being built, assembled, cased, tested, etc we had to wear a "clean suit". Also we were required to wear covers for our shoes. Well it wasn't loud, but it wasn't silent in...

Amazing Pictures!

By: NYCarrera : April 1st, 2010-14:17

Thank you for sharing! A