The Bite Magazine - Summer 2012 - Issue 5

Visitors have the opportunity to see unique memorabilia dating back to the beginning of the seventies and a watchmaker’s area including a brocading dial machine where they can closely observe the artistry of Audemars Piguet’s craftsmen. Today, with its octagonal bezel equipped with eight hexagonal white gold screws, its “tapisserie” dial pattern and its bracelet fully integrated with the case, the Royal Oak has made a lasting impact on the history of Audemars Piguet. To coincide with the exhibition, the timepiece maker has launched an extra-thin version of the watch - limited to just 40 pieces - and published a 300- page book entitled ‘Royal Oak’ by Martin K. Wehrli and Heinz Heimann. The book is priced at €100 and traces the history of the legendary model. www.audemarspiguet.com bite watch