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★★★★★
2 days ago
Second time working with Kevin. Very easy to work with, trustworthy, and customer centric. Highly recommended.
Gabriel Lopez
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3 days ago
Marco delivers outstanding service for buying and selling luxury watches. His expert pricing and knowledgeable recommendations make both transactions highly efficient and rewarding. With transparent consulting, responsive communication, and reliable.
Fabio Berardi
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6 days ago
Beautiful Panerai Radiomir. Exactly as it was described. Ana was very helpful and courteous. Will definitely reach out to them for my next watch.
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Very honest, easy to work with and reputable people ! I would always recommend them. If you have any doubts about working with them - don't, regardless if it is sale, purchase or consignment !
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Absolutely in love with my watch and all the thanks to Ana! She was able to guide my husband in the right direction while being very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you Ana for being so wonderful.
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I recently purchased a watch from Kevin and couldn’t be happier with the experience I had. Easy, honest, and fast. Everything was seamless and I received my Rolex exactly as described. Don’t hesitate to do business with LB!
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I just got my 2021 Rolex Depsee and it’s amazing. Ana was great during the whole process. Thank you for everything guys.
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I was a first time buyer, little nervous but Kevin went above and beyond to make the entire experience amazing. The watch was as advertised. Kevin walked me through each detail on the overall process and timing. Amazing service, great staff, these guys are the real deal would highly recommend them.
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I was looking for the best gift for my dad, and many stores offer deals, but nothing like this. Ana is the best of all; the service, kindness, and knowledge of each piece are mind-blowing. I'll recommend it with my eyes closed. 100% recommended
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Worked with Kevin on a deal for an Omega Speedmaster Racing. Great communication by him and delivered as promised with zero issues. Very transparent on what he was doing and made it very simple on my side. Will shop with him again.
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My experience at Luxury Bazar was off the charts. I worked with Kevin who is amazing and what he does and very trustworthy. I bought the Rolex Wimbeldon 41 MM, jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. Kevin made the process smooth and amazing and I could not have asked for a better experience. Kevin is very knowledgeable and the customer service was stellar. Luxury Bazar and Kevin gained a life long client.
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Rolex divides the world into two distinct factions: you either love it or you love to hate it. Wherever you land, it is hard to deny that Rolex is the most popular and successful luxury watch manufacturer on the planet.
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126234

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2021

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GMT-Master II Batgirl Steel Jubilee Watch
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$20,195
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126710BLRO

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Explorer II Black Dial Steel Watch
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126334

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126333

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Submariner No-Date Steel Watch
124060

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Lady-Datejust Champagne Dial Two-Tone Jubilee Watch
69173

$5,850
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Land-Dweller 36 Steel Flat Jubilee Watch
127234

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Submariner Date Two-Tone Watch
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$19,450
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Oyster Perpetual 31 Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch
277200

$12,995
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Land-Dweller 40 Everose Gold Flat Jubilee Watch
127335

$61,995
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GMT-Master Steel Oyster Watch
16700

$14,200
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Oyster Perpetual 31 Coral Red Dial Steel Watch
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Oyster Perpetual Turquoise Blue Dial 36 Steel Watch
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Submariner No-Date Steel Watch
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$14,995
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Explorer II Polar White Dial Oystersteel Watch
226570

$12,950
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Rolex. The House of the Crown, the best-known horology company in the world.
Rolex invented and popularized many of the most notable and common elements that define modern watches – both in terms of design and functionality. As a result of being the first in many categories, Rolex watches of any particular style usually set the standard against which other watches in the same class are compared. It’s no surprise that the King of watches makes the rules.
Rolex has arguably done more than any other watch company to popularize wrist watches. Love it or love to hate it, Rolex wears the Crown.
Read more about how Rolex keeps its seat on the throne of the luxury watch industry:
History of Rolex Watches
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Guide to Rolex Nicknames
[H3] Rolex Buying Guides:
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[H3] Rolex Price Guides:
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Rolex Daytona Price Guide
Rolex Day Date Price Guide
Rolex Datejust Price Guide
Rolex Sky-Dweller Price Guide
[H2] History of Rolex
Rolex was founded in 1905 in London under the name Wilsdorf & Davis, Ltd (W&D), by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis. Davis left the company early on and it is Wilsdorf who is recognized as the force that guided the Rolex brand to become what it is today. However, it’s important to note that it wasn’t until 1908 that Wilsdorf registered the name Rolex.
[H3] Early History of Rolex Watches
Initially, Wilsdorf and Davis just assembled and exported watches: they imported highly-precise movements made by Hermann Aegler in Bienne, Switzerland, and placed them inside cases made in the United Kingdom. Their first watches were often sold to jewelers, who branded the watches as their own, while the W&D brand was stamped inside the case back. W&D  specialized in exporting pocket watches and wristwatches throughout the British Empire.
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Hans Wilsdorf
In the early 20th Century, wristwatches were uncommon, small in size, not very accurate, and almost exclusively worn by women. Men generally carried pocket watches and didn’t wear wristwatches, which were known at the time as “wristlets” and seen as a fad. However, soldiers were already modifying their pocket watches and strapping them on their wrists, which allowed them to read the time quickly without the need for digging into their pockets first. Wilsdorf was a visionary and knew that the wristwatch would eventually replace the pocket watch as the men’s go-to timepiece.
[H4] Timeline: The Birth of Rolex
1905: Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis establish Wilsdorf & Davis
1908: W&D registers the trademark “Rolex”
1910: A Rolex becomes the world’s first wristwatch to gain the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision
1914: A Rolex wristwatch is awarded a class “A” precision rating by the British Kew Observatory
1914: World War I breaks out
1915: The British government imposes 33% customs duty on watches, and Rolex moves its export division to Bienne, Switzerland
1919: Rolex moves headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland
1920: Montres Rolex S.A. is registered in Geneva
In 1908, Wilsdorf registered the name “Rolex” as a trademark for W&D because the two partners wanted to have a brand name to stamp on the dials of the watches they exported. Although it was customary for importers to stamp their names on the dials, Wilsdorf had something different in mind.
The company claims that the name came to Wilsdorf while he was riding in a horse-drawn double-decker in London. As the founder put it, “a genie whispered ‘Rolex’ in my ear.” What we do know for certain is that the name “Rolex” was ideal for the dial as it was short, simple to remember, and straightforward to pronounce in almost all languages.
Over the following years, W&D would stamp more and more of their watches with the Rolex name; within two decades, all of their watches would be branded Rolex.
In 1910, a Rolex watch was the world’s first wristwatch to earn the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision. In 1914, the British Kew Observatory awarded a Rolex wristwatch with a class “A” precision rating, which was originally only intended for marine chronometers. That same year, World War I broke out.
The British government imposed a 33% customs duty on watches in 1915 due to the War so Wilsdorf had no choice but to move his export operations to Switzerland, where he had already had an office for his business dealings with Aegler. By 1919, Rolex moved its headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland, and Montres Rolex S.A. was registered in Geneva the following year.
Once Rolex was established in Geneva, the company rapidly progressed into a leading watchmaker. With a focus on making high-quality, precise, reliable, and practical waterproof wristwatches, Rolex was behind a slew of innovations that not only benefited the company but also the watchmaking industry at large.
1926: Rolex introduces the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof watch
1931: Rolex introduces the world’s first self-winding movement with a “Perpetual” rotor
1945: Rolex introduces the Datejust, the world’s first self‑winding wrist chronometer to display the date in a window. The Jubilee bracelet debuted on the Datejust watch
1945: Wilsdorf establishes the ​​Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, which was given 100% ownership of Rolex
1953: Rolex introduces the Explorer to celebrate mankind’s first successful ascent of Mount Everest
1953: Rolex introduces the Submariner, the world’s first divers’ watch waterproof to 100 meters (330 feet) deep
1955: Rolex introduces, the GMT-Master for Pan Am pilots to keep track of two time zones simultaneously
1956: Rolex introduces the Day-Date, the world’s first wristwatch to include two calendar windows to display the date and the day of the week written out in full. The President bracelet debuted on the Day-Date watch
1956: Rolex introduces the antimagnetic Milgauss watch, resistant to up to 1,000 gauss of magnetism
1957: Rolex introduces the Lady-Datejust, a smaller Datejust model made specifically for women
Wilsdorf passed away in 1960 without any heirs. However, the founder had already established the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation in 1945, which owns 100% of Rolex. Despite the death of Wilsdorf, Rolex continued to thrive by releasing a bevy of watch models and always focusing on innovations and inventions that would result in improved precision, reliability, and durability.
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Following the passing of Wilsdorf in 1960, Rolex continued on its path of making tool watches for specific audiences (such as the previous Submariner, Explorer, GMT-Master, and Milgauss), as well as luxury watches (such as the previous Datejust and Day-Date) for discerning clients.
1963: Rolex introduces the Cosmograph Daytona for motorsports
1967: Rolex introduces the Sea-Dweller for saturation divers
1968: Rolex introduced the Cellini collection, home to non-Oyster dress watches
1971: Rolex introduces the Explorer II for spelunkers
1985: Rolex introduces the GMT-Master II as an updated version of the original GMT-Master
1988: Rolex introduces the redesigned automatic Daytona collection
1992: Rolex introduces the Pearlmaster, a range of ultra-luxurious dress watches for women
1992: Rolex introduces the Yacht-Master, an ultra-luxurious nautical watch
1963 saw the birth of the Cosmograph Daytona chronograph, which was billed as the ultimate motorsports watch. Then came the Sea-Dweller in 1967, built specifically for saturation divers and featuring a helium escape valve.
The following year, Rolex launched an entirely new range of watches called Cellini, named after the Renaissance man Benvenuto Cellini. These were non-Oyster (not waterproof) dress watches that came in all sorts of shapes and sizes but were always crafted in precious metals.
In 1971, Rolex introduced the Explorer II, which, with its handy AM/PM indicator, was designed with spelunkers (cave explorers) in mind. In 1985, Rolex launched the GMT-Master II, which featured an updated movement that de-coupled the 24-hour and 12-hour hands for improved practicality. Similarly, Rolex introduced the entirely redesigned Daytona collection in 1988, which was now home to automatic chronographs with larger cases.
The Pearlmaster debuted in 1992 as an ultra-luxurious version of the Datejust, exclusively fashioned from precious metals and almost always set with diamonds.
In 1992, Rolex introduced the Yacht-Master, which borrowed several design cues from the Submariner but it was positioned as a luxurious nautical watch rather than a rugged diving watch.
2000: Rolex introduces the revamped Daytona collection with in-house made movements
2005: Rolex introduces the Cerachrom bezel using a proprietary ceramic alloy
2007: Rolex introduces the Yacht-Master II for competitive sailors
2008: Rolex introduces the Deepsea extreme dive watch, water-resistant to 3,900 meters (12,800 feet)
2012: Rolex introduces the Sky-Dweller annual calendar watch with two time zones
2012: James Cameron makes the first solo dive into the deepest point on earth, accompanied by an experimental Rolex dive watch
2013: Rolex introduces the first bi-color Cerachrom bezel in blue and black
2014: Rolex introduces the D-Blue dial for the Deepsea watch, in honor of James Cameron’s historic dive
2014: Rolex redesigns the entire Cellini watch collection and debuts three new models
2015: Rolex introduces new generation movements with improved precision, reliability, accuracy, and power reserve
2015: Rolex introduces the Oysterflex bracelet
2015: Rolex introduces an updated Superlative Chronometer certification, which promises an improved accuracy rating of +2/-2 seconds per day and a five-year guarantee
By 2000, Rolex was well on its way to becoming one of the most vertically integrated watchmakers in the industry, meaning that the company produces almost everything in-house. For instance, in 2000, Rolex unveiled the in-house made Caliber 4130 for the Daytona watch; prior to that, the Daytona had always run on modified outsourced movements.
While Rolex introduced a few new collections in the new millennium, such as the Deepsea, Yacht-Master II, Sky-Dweller, and redesigned Cellini line, the company largely focused on launching new materials, parts, and movements.
For instance, in 2005, Rolex launched a new Cerachrom bezel, using a proprietary ceramic alloy, to replace the previous aluminum bezels. Furthermore, the new rubber-like Oysterflex bracelet came out in 2015. That same year, Rolex announced the new generation Calibers 3255 and 3235, which boasted among other things, an improved power reserve rating of 72 hours. Other new generation movements have since followed.
[H2] Rolex Manufacturing
Rolex has a number of watchmaking inventions and innovations to its name. One of the most notable is the first waterproof wristwatch, released in 1926. The other significant one is the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism, unveiled in 1931. Throughout the years. Rolex has registered over 500 patents.
The company’s first cornerstone was the pursuit of precision. For instance, the world’s first wristwatch to gain a Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Preci

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Headquarter City
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Maison
Citizen
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Audemars Piguet
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Famous for the Royal Oak, an iconic luxury sports watch
Year Founded
1875
Headquarter City
Le Brassus, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Bell & Ross
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Known for square, aviation-themed watches.
Year Founded
1992
Headquarter City
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (Company HQ in Paris)
Maison
Independent
Tier
Attainable Luxury
[H2] Blancpain
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Oldest watch brand, known for complicated dress watches and the Fifty Fathoms dive watch
Year Founded
1735
Headquarter City
Le Brassus, Switzerland
Maison
Swatch Group
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Breguet
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Invented the tourbillon and renowned for high complications
Year Founded
1775
Headquarter City
L’Abbaye, Switzerland
Maison
Swatch Group
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Breitling
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Emphasis on aviation watches, precise and robust
Year Founded
1884
Headquarter City
Grenchen, Switzerland
Maison
Partners Group/CVC Capital
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Bvlgari
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Diverse luxury goods, jewelry, and watches
Year Founded
1884
Headquarter City
Jura, Switzerland (Company HQ in Rome)
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Cartier
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Known for its elegance, jewelry, and iconic watch designs
Year Founded
1847
Headquarter City
Paris, France
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Luxury – Famous Jeweler
[H2] Chanel
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Fashion powerhouse with a line of sophisticated watches
Year Founded
1910
Headquarters
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (Company HQ in London)
Maison
Independent
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Chopard
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Known for high-end timepieces and jewelry
Year Founded
1860
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Corum
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Innovative designs and famous for the Admiral’s Cup line
Year Founded
1955
Headquarters
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (Company HQ in Hong Kong)
Maison
Citychamp
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Daniel Roth
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Specializes in high-complication timepieces
Year Founded
1989
Headquarters
Vallée de Joux, Switzerland
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
[H2] De Bethune
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Cutting-edge technology with bold but elegant designs
Year Founded
2002
Headquarters
L’Auberson, Switzerland
Maison
1916 Company (Watchbox)
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] DeWitt
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Watches with “automotive” themes and high complications that can often be found for 1/6th their original retail price
Year Founded
2003
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Dior
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Fashion brand offering elegant and stylish timepieces
Year Founded
1946
Headquarters
Paris, France
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Luxury
[H2] F. P. Journe
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Craftsmanship and innovation in haute horology
Year Founded
1999
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Independent (Chanel owns 20%)
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Franck Muller
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Known for complicated and unique watch designs
Year Founded
1992
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Gerald Genta
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Gerald Genta was the most famous watch designer of all time. Bulgari bought his brand in 2000.
Year Founded
1969
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Girard Perregaux
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Known for innovations and high-quality watchmaking
Year Founded
1856
Headquarters
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Maison
Sowind Group
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Glashütte Original
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Fine German watchmaking traditions and craftsmanship
Year Founded
1994
Headquarters
Glashütte, Germany
Maison
Swatch Group
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Graff
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Known for exquisite jewelry and high-end watches
Year Founded
1960
Headquarters
London, England
Maison
Independent
Tier
Luxury – Famous Jeweler
[H2] Grand Seiko
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High-precision watches, synonymous with Japanese quality
Year Founded
1960
Headquarters
Suwa-Shi and Shizukuishi, Japan
Maison
Seiko
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Greubel Forsey
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Pioneering innovative watchmaking and craftsmanship
Year Founded
2004
Headquarters
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] H. Moser
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Known for minimalist designs and sophisticated movements
Year Founded
1828
Headquarters
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Harry Winston
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Renowned for high-end jewelry and luxury timepieces
Year Founded
1932
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland (Company HQ in New York City)
Maison
Swatch Group
Tier
Luxury – Famous Jeweler
[H2] Hublot
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Fusion of traditional watchmaking with modern materials
Year Founded
1980
Headquarters
Nyon, Switzerland
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Luxury
[H2] IWC
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Known for pilot’s watches and large, legible dials
Year Founded
1868
Headquarters
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Known for intricate complications and Reverso collection
Year Founded
1833
Headquarters
Le Sentier, Switzerland
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Konstantin Chaykin
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Russian brand focusing on unique and artistic timepieces
Year Founded
2003
Headquarters
Moscow, Russia
Maison
Independent
Tier
Artsy luxury
[H2] Laurent Ferrier
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Emphasis on traditional craftsmanship and elegance
Year Founded
2009
Headquarters
Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] MB&F
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Artistic and avant-garde six-figure timepieces
Year Founded
2005
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Avant-garde ultra-luxury
[H2] Omega
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Known for the Speedmaster and Seamaster collections
Year Founded
1894
Headquarters
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
Maison
Swatch Group
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Panerai
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Originally made for Italian Navy, iconic diver watches
Year Founded
1860
Headquarters
Neuchâtel, Switzerland (Company HQ in Florence)
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Parmigiani Fleurier
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High-end watchmaking, known for restoration expertise
Year Founded
1996
Headquarters
Fleurier, Switzerland
Maison
Sandoz Family
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Patek Philippe
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Arguably the number one watch brand in the world, period.
Year Founded
1839
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Paul Picot
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Known for precision and high-quality watches
Year Founded
1976
Headquarters
Le Noirmont, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Piaget
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Renowned for ultra-thin movements and luxury jewelry
Year Founded
1874
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Ultra-luxury, famous jeweler
[H2] Ressence
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Offers both classical and modern luxury timepieces
Year Founded
2010
Headquarters
Antwerp, Belgium
Maison
Independent
Tier
Artsy luxury
[H2] Richard Mille
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Cutting-edge materials and high-performance skeletonized timepieces
Year Founded
2001
Headquarters
Les Breuleux, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Avant-garde ultra-luxury
[H2] Roger Dubuis
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An underappreciated brand with bold designs and great movements
Year Founded
1995
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Rolex
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Synonymous with quality, precision, and iconic designs
Year Founded
1908
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Hans Wilsdorf Foundation
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Romain Jerome
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Although RJ went out of business in 2020, they made some loud, quirky designs in their day
Year Founded
2004
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Artsy luxury
[H2] Tag Heuer
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Sporty and precise timepieces with a focus on motorsports
Year Founded
1860
Headquarters
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Luxury
[H2] Tiffany & Co.
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Known for elegance and high-end jewelry
Year Founded
1837
Headquarters
New York City, USA
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Luxury – Famous Jeweler
[H2] Tudor
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Sister brand to Rolex, offering quality at lower prices
Year Founded
1926
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Hans Wilsdorf Foundation
Tier
Affordable luxury
[H2] Ulysse Nardin
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Exquisitely-finished watches with nautical themes
Year Founded
1846
Headquarters
Le Locle, Switzerland
Maison
Sowind Group
Tier
Avant-garde ultra-luxury
[H2] Urwerk
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Futuristic and avant-garde timepieces
Year Founded
1995
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Maison
Independent
Tier
Avant-garde ultra-luxury
[H2] Vacheron Constantin
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The oldest continuously operating watchmaker, and part of the Holy Trinity
Year Founded
1755
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Ultra-luxury
[H2] Van Cleef & Arpels
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Known for elegant and intricate high-end jewelry
Year Founded
1906
Headquarters
Paris, France
Maison
Richemont
Tier
Luxury
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Famous for precision chronographs powered by the iconic El Primero
Year Founded
1865
Headquarters
Le Locle, Switzerland
Maison
LVMH
Tier
Luxury

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[H1] Audemars Piguet
Part of the Holy Trinity of Swiss watchmaking, Audemars Piguet manufactures some of the most sought-after luxury watches in today’s market, including the Royal Oak–the definitive luxury sports watch.
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55 Products Found

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Diver Khaki Steel Watch
15720ST.OO.A052CA.01

$28,450
Pre-Owned Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Platinum Watch
26388PO.OO.D027CA.01

$129,950
Pre-Owned Box

2026

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Chronograph Steel Watch
26240st.oo.1320st.05

$68,950
Pre-Owned Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Diamond White Gold Watch
26067BC.ZZ.D002CR.01

$67,995
Pre-Owned

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Chronograph Khaki Green Dial Steel Watch
26240ST.OO.1320ST.08

$68,950
Unworn Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Titanium Watch
26238TI.OO.A056CA.01

$34,995
Pre-Owned Box

1994

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Steel Watch
25686st

$195,950
Pre-Owned Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Jumbo Yellow Gold Watch
5402BA

$72,950
Pre-Owned

2026

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Titanium Watch
26420IO.OO.A402CA.01

$53,950
Unworn Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Chronograph Rose Gold Watch 26331OR.OO.D315CR.01
26331OR.OO.D315CR.01 Blue Royal Oak Chronograph

$59,900
Pre-Owned Box Papers

2022

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 18K Rose Gold Watch
16204OR.OO.1240OR.01

$234,950
Unworn Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Watch
26240OR

$82,995
Pre-Owned Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Jules Audemars Tourbillon 18K Rose Gold Special Edition Watch
25718OR.O.0002.01

$119,950
Pre-Owned

2024

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Sapphire and Yellow Gold Watch
16202BA.HH.1241BA.01

$289,950
Pre-Owned Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Yellow Gold Watch
25654BA

$115,000
Pre-Owned

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Marcus Edition DLC Steel Watch
26299SN.OO.D001GA.01

$27,950
Pre-Owned Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Team Alinghi Forged Carbon Watch
26062fs.oo.a002ca.01

$17,995
Pre-Owned

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Las Vegas Strip Tourbillon Chronograph 44mm Watch
26268sn.oo.d003cu.01

$99,995
Pre-Owned

Audemars Piguet
Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster Platinum Watch
14710PT

$55,000
Pre-Owned

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Steel Watch
26420SO.OO.A029VE.01

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Unworn Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Blue Ceramic Watch
26238CD.OO.1300CD.01

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Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie 150th Anniversary Rose Gold Watch
26397OR.OO.D417CR.01

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Unworn Box Papers

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 Titanium Watch 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01
RD#5 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01

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[IMG: Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept CW1 Alacrite 44mm skeletonised, ref. 25980AI]

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Concept CW1 Alacrite Watch, Ref. 25980AI
25980AI.OO.D003SU.01

$149,950
Pre-Owned

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Next to the two other members of the Holy Trinity, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet is known as the “Young Prince”. This is because it is the youngest of the three, having been founded in 1875 in Le Brassus by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet, acquiring the name Audemars Piguet & Cie in 1881. Now in its fourth generation, represented by Jasmine Audemars and Olivier Frank Edward Audemars, the company has always been family-owned since its inception.
Audemars Piguet is also more rebellious than the other two, as illustrated by its motto ”To break the rules, you must first master them.” In 1972 Audemars Piguet launched one of the most iconic watches of all time – the Royal Oak, designed by the greatest watch designer of all time, Gerald Génta himself. This groundbreaking watch invented a totally new category of timepieces: the luxury sports, which continues to be one of the most popular watch genres. However, before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet was already among the most prolific innovators in the field of horology, responsible for an impressive collection of world records and inventions.
By offering a fantastic blend of recognizable watch designs and impressive mechanical movements, Audemars Piguet enjoys a large and loyal following from watch collectors, fans of luxury goods, and celebrities alike.
Read more about how Audemars Piguet continues to be a dominating force in the luxury watch landscape.
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History of Audemars Piguet
Watch Manufacturing
Grey Market and Authorized Dealers
Notable Models
Notable Owners and Patrons
Collaborations and Sponsorships
[H2] History of Audemars Piguet Watches
Born in 1875 in a village called Le Brassus nestled in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, Audemars Piguet continues to call this region home, almost 150 years later.
[H3] Early history of Audemars Piguet Watches
The two founders of the Maison had their specialties: Jules Louis Audemars was more into the creation of complex movements, while Edward Auguste Piguet was most interested in the perfect regulation of the timepieces. So, from the beginning, one operated in the design and production, while the other took care of management and sales.
[IMG: Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet]
Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet
The company has always been focused on producing complicated watches and movements. What’s more, ultra-thin watchmaking has also been an area of expertise of Audemars Piguet. Between 1892 and 1965, Audemars Piguet’s records detailed a total of 550 complicated wristwatches.
1875: Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet established a watch workshop
1881: The name Audemars Piguet & Cie is formed
1918: Jules Audemars passes away
1919: Edward Piguet passes away
Audemars Piguet has remained a family business since its founding, guided by the following generations:
Second Generation: Paul Louis Audemars and Paul Edward Piguet
Thrid Generation: Jacques Louis Audemars and Paulette Piguet
Four (Current) Generation: Jasmine Audemars and Olivier Frank Edward Audemars
Four generations later, Audemars Piguet is the only Swiss watch manufacturer that has never left the hands of its founding families.
[H3] Recent Developments
We can clearly divide Audemars Piguet’s history between pre-Royal Oak and post-Royal Oak. As mentioned, the Royal Oak, designed by Gerald Génta and presented in Baselworld in 1972, was groundbreaking in so many ways. The launch of the Royal Oak not only drastically changed Audemars Piguet but also the watchmaking world at large.
The Royal Oak presented a new concept of luxury, something which did not come from precious materials or complications, but rather, from a strong design language and an expression of lifestyle. The timepiece, with its octagonal shape, the immense bezel and the exposed screws, had an aura of ruthless industrial efficiency, enhanced by the polished steel surfaces refracting into the integrated metal bracelet. It was made of stainless steel and only offered a time and date dial but it was priced similarly to fine gold watches and some complications too. It was also massive for the era; clocking in at 39mm in size. As such, it was quickly dubbed the “Jumbo” by the watch community. Although the Royal Oak was deemed too controversial upon its release, the watch has grown to become an icon of Audemars Piguet, even producing spin-off collections such as the Royal Oak Offshore and Royal Oak Concept.
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Aside from the Royal Oak and its spin-offs, Audemars Piguet continued to fill its catalog with fine dress watches and high-horology pieces. The newest AP collection was born in 2019 with the launch of CODE 11.59.
1972: Audemars Piguet launches the Royal Oak
1993: Audemars Piguet introduces the Royal Oak Offshore
1995: Audemars Piguet releases the Millenary
1996: Audemars Piguet unveils its first grand complication wristwatch in a Jules Audemars case
2002: Audemars Piguet debuts the Royal Oak Concept
2019: Audemars Piguet launches the CODE 11.59 collection
[H2] Watch Manufacturing
Along with Rolex and Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet is one of the three biggest independent Swiss watch brands. It’s also a highly integrated watch manufacturer, not only making most of its components in-house but also employing highly-skilled craftspeople for decoration and finishing.
However, it’s important to note that Audemars Piguet, like all high-end Swiss watchmakers, has used outsourced movement bases called ébauches. Take for example the famous ultra-thin Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 movement, which was used by Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin for the Royal Oak, Nautilus, and 222, respectively.
[H3] Notable Inventions and Patents
1892: Audemars Piguet devised the world’s first wristwatch minute-repeating movement, which was then supplied to Louis Brandt Frères SA (later known as Omega).
1899: Audemars Piguet manufactured the Universelle grand complication pocket watch with 19 complications; it was one of the most complicated watches of its time.
1921: Audemars Piguet (who was working to produce luxury timepieces for famous jewelers worldwide like Tiffany, Cartier, and Bvlgari) designed the first jumping hour complication (where the hour hand “jumps” to the next hour, rather than moving progressively).
1921: Audemars Piguet launched the world’s thinnest pocket watch movement, measuring just 1.32mm thick.
1934: Audemars Piguet created the first skeletonized wristwatch, for people to see all the precise machinery of the movement turning under the dials.
1938: Audemars Piguet launched the world’s thinnest hand-wound wristwatch movement, measuring just 1.64mm thick.
1955: Audemars Piguet developed the first perpetual calendar wristwatch with a leap year indicator.
1978: Audemars Piguet released the ref. 5548, the world’s thinnest perpetual calendar
1986: Audemars Piguet releases the world’s first self-winding tourbillon watch, which remains the smallest tourbillon ever made.
2000: a patent was filed for an Audemars Piguet escapement, boasting top-notch chronometric precision and shock resistance.
2015: Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Concept Laptimer, the world’s first mechanical wristwatch that could time consecutive laps without having to restart the chronograph.
[H3] Production
Given Audemars Piguet’s popularity and ubiquity in the luxury watch landscape, it may come as a surprise to some that the company has historically produced less than 50,000 watches a year. According to a Bloomberg article, Audemars Piguet expects to make 50,000 watches in 2022, up from 45,000 sold in 2021.
In an interview with Luxury Tribune, Audemars Piguet CEO, François-Henry Bennahmias, remarked that the company was building an infrastructure that could eventually support the production of 70,000 watches per year. However, he also maintained that AP was not in a rush to boost production; carefully creating the capacity first is more important.
[H3] Reference and Serial Numbers
An Audemars Piguet reference number indicates the model, material, and dial style of the watch. An AP reference number is typically structured like this: #####XX.XX.####XX.##. For instance, 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01.
The first numbers are the model number followed by letters that denote the case material (for instance, 15500ST).
[H4] Audemars Piguet material codes
BAYellow GoldBCWhite GoldCBWhite CeramicCEBlack CeramicIOTitanium and CeramicORRose GoldPTPlatinumRORose Gold and CeramicSASteel and Yellow GoldSOSteel and CeramicSRSteel and Rose GoldSTStainless SteelTITitaniumAP material codes
The next two letters in the reference denote the bezel style.
[H4] Audemars Piguet bezel codes
GGFrosted Gold BezelOOSmooth BezelYGColored Gemstone-Set BezelYYColored Gemstone-Set BezelZZDiamond-Set BezelAP bezel codes
The following numbers and letters denote the bracelet or strap code (for instance, 1220ST). The material codes are the same used for the case listed above, but there are additional ones.
[H4] Audemars Piguet bracelet/strap codes
CARubber StrapCRLeather StrapKBRubber-Coated StrapVECalfskin StrapAP bracelet/strap codes
And finally, the last two digits relate to the dial color, which varies depending on the specific model.
An Audemars Piguet serial number, also known as a case number, is unique to each watch and generally engraved on the outside of the caseback. What’s more, Audemars Piguet watches also have movement numbers, which are generally engraved on the movement’s mainplate.
[H3] Counterfeits
As one of the most coveted luxury brands in the world, it comes as no surprise that there are plenty of fake Audemars Piguet watches in the market. In general, if you’re looking to buy an authentic Audemars Piguet online, you can find plenty of watches that will fit the bill, but you should pay attention to a few important details. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Inspect the details. One hallmark of an authentic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch is the signature Tapisserie pattern on the dial, which is an intricate design that is difficult to copy. If a watch is missing this, lacks luminosity, or feels lightweight, it’s not authentic.
Listen closely. A true Audemars Piguet shouldn’t run too quietly but should never make a loud ticking noise.
At Luxury Bazaar, we pride ourselves on maintaining only the highest standards for our Audemars Piguet watches for sale online. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or you’ve visited us before to buy women’s Audemars Piguet online, free to contact us with questions about the authenticity of any of our offerings.
[H2] Grey Market & Authorized Dealers
There are various ways to buy Audemars Piguet watches such as authorized retailers, grey market dealers, pre-owned marketplaces, auction houses, private sellers, and more. The Audemars Piguet market is booming so consider your options carefully.
[H3] Authorized Dealers
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