Audemars Piguet Wins Two Awards at the 2007 Watchmaking Grand Prix in Geneva
The Audemars Piguet Company won two prestigious awards at the 7th Watchmaking Grand Prix. The event was organized at Grand Theatre of Geneva.
The Manufacture in Le Brassus was honored to win the hearts of the jury in the Sports and Design categories. The winners became two remarkable timekeeping creations of the brand - the Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team chronograph and the Millenary watch provided with deadbeat seconds and AP escapement.
Due to the outstanding success enjoyed by the brand at the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix awards ceremony, Audemars Piguet has greatly strengthened its reputation of the leading producer of sports watches. The company has developed the world's first luxury sports watch - the Royal Oak launched in 1972 release.
The Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team chronograph successfully provides the mechanical performance of a split-second chronograph with regatta countdown function. The creators of the timepiece have opted for the use of groundbreaking watchmaking materials, and forged carbon in particular. Taking into consideration the unique characteristics of the Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team watch, no wonder it was voted to be rewarded as the best Sports Watch 2007.
According to George-Henri Meylan, Audemars Piguet CEO, the year 2007 was marked by particular success for the brand. The timepiece was developed to pay tribute to Alinghi's outstanding victory. Now the Audemars Piguet creation has been honored to receive its own reward. Watchmaking experts and enthusiasts provided it with their recognition and approval.
The Manufacture was also awarded the Design award for its Millenary timepiece. The exceptional timekeeping creation featuring groundbreaking design is equipped with a complicated mechanism. It reveals a subtle blend of horological beauty and innovation.
Among unique Audemars Piguet collections you will discover both sports and classic timepieces powered by extremely complex movements. The expertise of Audemars Piguet specialists covers a variety of product categories that is one of the brand's greatest strength.