Innovators
Innovation can take many forms, such as in the case of the luxury steel sports watches of the ‘70s, to the horological breakthroughs of the the Rolex Sea-Dweller or the pre-professional Omega Speedmaster, and even to the thinnest self-winding perpetual calendar movement, Audemars Piguet’s Quantième Perpetuel Automatique. This collection is perfect for the wearer who enjoys the historical significance and pioneering spirit of a timepiece that paved the way.
Innovators
Innovation can take many forms, such as in the case of the luxury steel sports watches of the ‘70s, to the horological breakthroughs of the the Rolex Sea-Dweller or the pre-professional Omega Speedmaster, and even to the thinnest self-winding perpetual calendar movement, Audemars Piguet’s Quantième Perpetuel Automatique. This collection is perfect for the wearer who enjoys the historical significance and pioneering spirit of a timepiece that paved the way.
What makes a transitional watch?
Evolutions in watchmaking are rarely quick or abrupt. Things evolve gradually, shifting from one state to another over an extended period of time. Because of this, it's sometimes possible to pinpoint watches that are arguably transitional in nature, marking those changes, in a subtle, but noticeable way.
A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790
We have long been fascinated with mid-size executions of iconic designs, notably the Nautilus and the Royal Oak. Having recently had the opportunity to visit the archives at Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, we thought this was the perfect opportunity for an in-depth Collector's Guide on the most distinctive of the mid-size Royal Oak references - the 14790.