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Audemars Piguet proudly announces the Royal Oak Offshore “Jalan Bukit Bintang” Chronograph

  

Audemars Piguet is privileged to announce the creation of the Royal Oak Offshore Jalan Bukit Bintang Chronograph Limited Edition Timepiece specially dedicated to the Audemars Piguet Boutique located along the street of 'Jalan Bukit Bintang' in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  

  

The naming of this Audemars Piguet Boutique piece brings special meaning to the hearts of Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of YTL Corporation Berhad and Mr Oliviero Bottinelli, C.E.O. of Audemars Piguet South-East-Asia. It was the first Audemars Piguet Flagship Boutique in South East Asia spearheaded by Mr Bottinelli, who was passionate to nurture a true watch buying environment for the watch lovers.

'Jalan Bukit Bintang' is the renowned street in Kuala Lumpur where YTL Corporation proudly established a development complex that houses international five-star hotels, gourmet haven and a shopping paradise.  "Bukit Bintang" translates from Malay as “Star Hill”, and it represents Starhill Gallery that showcases the most comprehensive range of international luxury brands including Audemars Piguet Flagship Boutique which stands majestically at its grand entrance.

“We have a beautiful history of 132 years. Over the years, Audemars Piguet has not only proven itself as the industry-leader in cutting-edge technologies and excellence precision, it has also developed a bold statement in its collection. Malaysia is one of the most vibrant countries in South East Asia with an interesting fusion of cultures. We are very proud to dedicated one of our most iconic designs to Malaysia”, Mr Oliviero Bottinelli

The Royal Oak Offshore "Jalan Bukit Bintang" Chronograph Limited Edition joins the Boutiques’ Collection: Montenapoleone (Italy), Rodeo Drive (L.A), Orchard Road (Singapore), Worth Avenue (Florida), Rue du Rhone (Switzerland), Ginza (Japan), Rue St-Honore (Paris), etc.

Flavoured in royal yellow, in an enhancing contrast to the handsome Titanium case, the Royal Oak Offshore Jalan Bukit Bintang Limited Edition Timepiece is decorated with black PVD screws on the bezel. Only 100 pieces worldwide, the timepiece comes with two exchangeable leather straps (royal yellow and black). Caseback is engraved "Jalan Bukit Bintang". The Royal Oak Offshore Jalan Bukit Bintang was unveiled at the “A Journey Through Time” luxury fair at Starhill Gallery on 5th December 2007.


Technical Specifications

Reference
26115TI.O.D002CR.01
Titanium Case
Limited series of 100 timepieces

Movement: Calibre 3126/3840 (Selfwinding, 60-hours power reserve)
Case:  "Jalan Bukit Bintang" inscription on back; waterproof to 100 meters
Screws: Black PVD
Dial: Black with exclusive “Mega Tapisserie” design
Strap: Black or Yellow Leather straps decorated with yellow stitches and Titanium AP folding buckle
Functions: Hours and minutes; small second hand at 12 o’clock; chronograph with central second hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters; date

Created in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet in the Swiss village of Le Brassus, Audemars Piguet is the oldest Manufacture of Haute Horlogerie never to have left the hands of the founding family. Now, as in former times, it offers a range of complex mechanical watches, Haute Joaillerie creations and a jewelry line. At each stage in its history, the Manufacture has been daring enough to adopt avant-garde technologies and to place them in the service of traditional hand-craftsmanship. This has enabled it to achieve a record number of world firsts in the field of Haute Horlogerie. Today, more than 800 people work for the company worldwide. Sales reached 404 million CHF in 2006.