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Thanks Wade
Very good observation. Yes to enter any portion of the factory where the watches are being built, assembled, cased, tested, etc we had to wear a "clean suit". Also we were required to wear covers for our shoes.
Well it wasn't loud, but it wasn't silent inside. Watchmakers do work independently and in some cases their work is tested/checked by the person next to them.
No phones ringing that I could recall.
Yes I did meet park of the marketing department. I sat down with the the head of design; Octavio Garcia who is behind many of the new pieces you have seen such as Montoya, Alinghi, Barrichello, MC-12, etc.
This message has been edited by AllThingsWatches on 2010-03-28 10:37:38
My Visit to Manufacture D'Horlogerie Audemars Piguet! Part 1!
Hello everyone. This is a short report of my visit to Manufacture D'Horlogerie Audemars Piguet! I have been fascinated by Audemars Piguet since around 2000. I have since then always dreamed of owning one of these amazing timepieces and I have now been for...
My Visit to Manufacture D'Horlogerie Audemars Piguet! Part 2!
A beautiful sunny day in Geneva is how the day started. Audemars Piguet really took care of us. We had a driver take us from Geneva up to the factory. What a gorgeous drive. It was about an hour and fifteen minutes away. The driver was very nice even thou...
WOW
another astonishing post, and more love to fall in with watchmaking. Thanks mate. Faisal
Fantastic experience.
I did almost the same in October 2008, the new plant wasn't finished but we spent three days at the factory and it was a very nice experience. Thanks for sharing. Vte
Wow! Awesome experience!
That looks like a great tour of one of the great brands! It must've been very interesting to see those grand complications being assembled! Thanks for sharing all the photographs with us! Looks great!
Thanks Patrick
Yes it was a great tour. The grand comps and carbon pieces were a sight to see.
Very nice flow to your report, your appreciation and devotion to
Audemars Piguet came shining through to us all. Many thanks for sharing. Best, Tim
Great experience!
Wow, what a wonderful experience! Thanks for taking us along for the trip, ATW! While visiting, did any watch caught your eye as an upcoming acquisition? Cheers, Alex
it is an eye-opener...
thanks for sharing!! totally enjoy your "guided tour" I know you mentioned not to ask for more pics.... but just 2 more please??.... haha
AMAZING Henry!! Warmest congratulations!
I have learned firsthand that while the watches are the best in the world, it is the people of Audemars Piguet that make the brand so special. Everything they do is handled with utmost professionalism, and the attention to detail goes far beyond the watch...
Thank you Michael!
You have hit the nail on the head. Yes it's the PEOPLE for sure; from the creation to the sale of these watches and everyone involved in between. Thanks for the kind words and hope you are doing well!
Awesome Post and Pictures! I've got a couple of questions
Thank you so much for these great pictures. As many other watch collectors it would be a dream come true to visit a factory...but to have the red carpet rolled out must have made it extra special. I've got a couple of questions: - I noticed in some of the...
Thanks Wade
Very good observation. Yes to enter any portion of the factory where the watches are being built, assembled, cased, tested, etc we had to wear a "clean suit". Also we were required to wear covers for our shoes. Well it wasn't loud, but it wasn't silent in...
