Audemars Piguet

As this is my first post on Purists let me introduce myself. Having just shared a wonderful trip to Le Brassus with your moderator MichaelC I felt it appropriate to finally post here as I have been a long time lurker. I am active on the Time Zone forum un... 

...looking forward to the pics.

Visiting a Manufacture helps us to better appreciate our beloved tic tacs. And meeting ALL the people there is an unforgettable experience. May we see the sketches? Thanks for taking the time to wrtie such an experience! All the best, and welcome here, No... 

for your introduction and the impressions from your factory visit. Even without pictures I could appreciate it. Maybe it makes us (who not participated) even more hungry to go there or/and to see Michael´s post :-) Oliver

Octavio's sketch ...  

I would have been thrilled with a little thumbnail sketch in my new catalog, but these drawings are destined for the frame shop and then the office!

Octavio is a wonderful person. S

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the exame, or was Michael too rigouros :-)

Took a few tries though ;-)

can't seem to figure it out. Does anyone know what it is? S

Platinum and SS RO perpetual. Lovely piece

The guy is a legend.

We all began as lurkers and infrequent posters. After spending the few days together and getting to know you, you fit right in. As far as the trip, well, it was amazing. What can I add to your informative post?? I guess I can think of a few tidbits ;-) I ...  

Thank you for the warm welcome. Happy our paths crossed. The platinum Schumacher stayed in Geneva and my Ti came home with me. However I will be ordering the blue strap as it looked like a great match even to the Ti case. It is a great color blue in perso... 

I'm going at the end of September, great post - thanks.

You had a wonderful experience and it was a pleasure to read about it, it also brought back memories of my excellent trip with Dr. TM, JerryW and our friends to La Brassus which was also just as wonderful and will never forget it. S

its all about the people and personalities that make a timepiece memorable.. wonderful opportunity you all took part in..I would love the opportunity one day...

Your comments about AP brought back very fond memories of my visit with fellow PuristS. Now I really want to go back for another AP adventure. Glad you were toured by Mr. Michel Golay, he truly added to our tour with his vast AP knowledge and great sense ... 

Your experience is really what colelcting and showing passion for a brand is all about...being able to learn and share your experiences. thanks for sharing this with us and for the photos...I do think it would have been hard for me to leave the pt schumac... 

Welcome to the PuristSPro AP forum, great to have you here. The sketch looks fantastic and great souvenir for your visit to AP. Regards, ED-209

And what an introduction! Sounds like an amazing trip and looking forward to seeing Michaels post with all the pics of your adventure! Cheers Andrew