Audemars Piguet

Friends, I am pleased to open the one week question session for our new series called "Ask AP". For those of you who did not catch my post a few weeks ago, here is the idea. You can reply to this message with any question you have for Audemars Piguet. The...  

There were some rumors, a few years ago, about such a project. If the RO is not chosen for that project, will we have another Starwheel? Best, Nicolas

Same question, would be interesting to get any hints on a new Starwheel. Regards, ED-209

Thanks for organizing this thread Michael! The AP escapement is, for me, the most exciting thing from AP. I would love to know if they are planning to develop this movement into more of their watches, especially those at more accessible price points. I wo... 

My question is about the Diver. Will it have dial colour options and will it ever be a destro? I have read the crown that operates the inner bezel is awkward with gloves and maybe reversing this will make it more of a tool/true divers equipment. Thanks ag... 

Will AP consider releasing the Royal Oak (ref. 15202) in different materials other than the ones currently on offer (for e.g titanium with ceramic or ceramet bezel, carbon cases and so on etc.)? S

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I second this question! Please AP! I would be willing to pay a lot for this. Great idea Michael on this Q&A

be in the pipeline for their ROO models, especially one with a peripheral rotor? Thank you. fernando

Thanks Michael! It's such a great effort from you connecting us directly to the manufacture. Anyway, my first question is actually regarding the steel used by AP. I'm actually aware that AP has developed an exclusive surface treatment for their steel so t... 

Not only the steel type used, how about making it harder - at least the bezel - which by all accounts is a scratch magnet on any RO. I'm guessing but it's probably not 904L lol. :D Velo

A wonderful idea. Congrats, AP. How many 15202ST and 15202OR are being produced and/or will be produced each year? Thanks!

A month back, I was advised 3 months waiting + cash down deposit.....some answer to the production & waiting and that's in GVA! Exquisite looking but Is it worth the opportunity cost....I really don't know. I picked up the boutique edition of 15400 - ... 

I have the following question: It seems image of after sales is very bad, based on friends experience and what I've read on many forums, do you expect to improve it? For example: The way to react on problems regarding 3120 mvt on 15400 was quite bad, Pric... 

Do AP ever envisage updating existing movements with anti-magnetic hairsprings? E.g. put a 'modern' spring in a 2120? How about pallet jewels and escape wheel materials? Velo

Why have a screw crown on the 15300/15400 and not achieve 100m WR? Why not update the 15202 to have a screw crown? Velociphile

Can you offer an inclusive service package with a new watch - say over 25-40 years? Could you offer an equivalent courtesy watch while the owner's one is away (for weeks) being service? Can you offer a pay-for-use or PAYG subscription model of 'ownership'... 

Why can we not buy APs online from an E-boutique yet? i can do this with JLC now. Velo

. . . a micro-adjustability bracelet feature or a quick change feature (bracelet to strap and vice versa) to the Offshore model. Many of the modern sport watches have these features and they're desirable from my perspective. I think an updated ROC would a... 

Lots of great content so far. Looking forward to many of these answers myself.

Has AP considered adding a feature to adjust the sunrise/sunset times for daylight savings time? JerryW

Any chance to get a ceramic bezel crown on the new Offshore 42mm chrono? I would love it, and would make it less fragile!! Thanks

I will be organizing the information to present to Audemars Piguet and keep everyone posted.