Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 40th Anniversary NYC

FlyPenFly · 2012-03-25T13:26:29Z

See photos from Audemars Piguet's 40th Royal Oak Anniversary event in NYC. Explore vintage and new RO and ROO models, including Gerald Genta's watch.

FlyPenFly provides an extensive photo report from Audemars Piguet's 40th Anniversary event in NYC, offering a visual journey through the brand's iconic Royal Oak collection. His images capture the essence of the celebration, showcasing a wide array of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore watches, including Gerald Genta's personal timepiece.

Thanks to Howard Parr from TZ for inviting me to this event and getting me access to shoot it.

It was a wonderful night and the AP staff know how to treat their most ardent fans.

You will see some reflections on these shots because understandably all the watches were showcased behind glass. While I used a polarizer, it can only do so much with a strobe.

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The exhibition provided a comprehensive look at the Royal Oak's evolution over 40 years, featuring numerous RO and ROO watches, including Gerald Genta's original piece and even a rare rectangular-shaped Royal Oak.
Attendees appreciated seeing the historical legends of Audemars Piguet, highlighting the brand's rich heritage and the enduring appeal of its iconic designs.
The event successfully showcased the new 2012 Royal Oak models, demonstrating AP's continued innovation while honoring its legacy.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak skeleton perpetual calendar pocket watch, a notable piece from the brand's museum, was also part of the exhibition, impressing those familiar with AP's heritage.
The success of the 4101 model in striking a chord with attendees underscored AP's ability to achieve its design and market goals with new releases.

The Discussion

stijn_b

Mar 25, 2012

thanks for these pics! I enjoyed them. Since this exhibition will travel, am I right that this will be at Paris as well?

amanico

Mar 26, 2012

It is excellent to see all these old legends from the less or more distant past. A real pleasure. Best, Nicolas

MichaelC

Mar 26, 2012

You really captured the exhibition.

Albert.J

Mar 26, 2012

Thank you for nice photos! Good job!!

David Elliott

Mar 27, 2012

I found the exhibit quite interesting. There were a few artsy components that had nothing to do with watchmaking, but the main event was clearly the celebration of the Royal Oak's 40th birthday. As evidenced by the great photos taken by FlyPenFly, they had many RO and ROO watches on display, even the one that Gerald Genta wore. It was amazing to see the many incarnations of the watch through the years. I was surprised to see one rectangular-shaped RO. It was a rather ugly watch IMO, but I'm sure

MichaelC

Mar 30, 2012

I enjoy reading everyone's personal thoughts on the events and watches. Glad the 4101 struck a cord with you. AP sure accomplished their goals with that watch.

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