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12 April 2023
Discover the third episode of the AP TALKS Podcast, a series of conversations presenting Audemars Piguet’s craftsmanship, heritage and cultural universe through the eyes of Audemars Piguet’s experts and special guests.
In this new episode of the AP Talks podcast, Malaika Crawford, journalist and watch expert, François-Henry Bennahmias, Chief Executive Officer from 2012 to 2023 and Raphaël Balestra, Heritage & Archives Manager talk about the Royal Oak Offshore collection and its unconventional journey that started 30 years ago.
Having defied established conventions since 1993, they discuss how the Royal Oak Offshore collection entered culture and opened up the conversation about watches to unexpected audiences. They also talk about how it experimented with sizes and materials as well as collaborations and limited editions.
Welcome to the AP TALKS Podcast, a new series of conversation presenting Audemars Piguet’s craftsmanship, heritage and cultural universe through the eyes of Audemars Piguet’s experts and special guests.
Ep 1 - 50 Years of Royal Oak: A Not-so-Perfect Success Story
Bill Prince turns the clock back with François-Henry Bennhamias, CEO of Audemars Piguet, to relive how the iconoclastic Royal Oak evolved to become an icon. A not so easy road as you will hear…
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Bill Prince and Sébastian Vivas, Heritage and Museum Director at Audemars Piguet, demystify the Royal Oak’s creation process, reception and commercial success by discussing new archival materials and sharing anecdotes.
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