Audemars Piguet

Long time fan of AP and regular lurker here.  I finally gathered up the courage to sign up to ask the forum a question about a rumor I heard while discussion watches with other customers at a store I frequently visit. 

The rumor was about the fact that Octavio Garcia is leaving AP and heading over to another brand.  I was very shocked at hearing this.  I remember reading articles about Octavio and how he designed pieces such as the Offshore Montoya, Barrichello, Alinghi Team, updated the Millenary line with the MC-12 and I'm sure many other watches that are now legendary.  Has anyone heard this and is this really true that AP will be losing their design director? 

I'm really concerned about the future and I'd like to know what this means for AP?  

Hi, and welcome.

I know, like, and respect Mr. Garcia.

I also believe that some of the most iconic designs from AP in the past few years were not truly Mr. Garcia's designs but rather that of another in AP's design department.

Which means that, if true (and I am neither confirming nor denying at this point) AP can still easily maintain it's groundbreaking designs and innovations.

Of course, this is just my opinion, and what do I know?

;-)

Sincerely,

TM

Hello BClaire57,

Hello and welcome to the forums and congrats on your first post!

AP, like all brands, are a TEAM effort so if one designer leaves the rest carry on so there is no need for concern. Not sure about rumors nor do I care about them (we are not like those scuzzy tabloids) I'm confident and positive that AP will continue to produce interesting and innovative products for us to enjoy regardless if the rumors are true.

Besides, if it wasn't for sites like ThePuristS and PuristSPro would anyone have know who any of the designers are? We all highly respect the designers but ultimately you have to give credit where credit is due, and the credit goes to the TEAM of designers.

A good analogy is that of 'Superstars' on the L.A. Lakers (a professional basketball team here in the States). The 2004 team LOST despite having Kobe, Shaq, and Malone. Look at LeBron James, he's a Superstar yet can't win a Championship. Many forget that it's a TEAM effort. Always is and always will be.

Hope this helps.

-MW

This message has been edited by ThomasM on 2010-05-02 11:06:10

I am relieved to hear your opinions and yes you are right about teamwork.

i guess HUBLOT realy is after AP but they need ALOOOOOT to catch up and they will never will

Did you stop to wonder why I wrote "if true (and I am neither confirming nor denying at this point) "...

The real truth will be revealed soon enough, but I wouldn't take any bets on that, mabanomy1...

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we know you are energized by love, and for that, we have much understanding and forgivenes...

Stay tuned, the story is not played out yet...

Sincerely,

TM