Well, now, listen up, y’all, I’m gonna tell ya ’bout a brand that’s been around for a long, long time. It’s called Audemars Piguet, and it’s got itself a real fancy name, but I reckon most folks know it for them watches. Yessiree, it started a long time ago, back in 1875, when two fellas named Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet got together in the little ol’ village of Le Brassus, over in Switzerland. Now, y’all might not know, but Le Brassus is tucked up in the Vallée de Joux, which is a place where they sure do know their watches.
So, these two men, they weren’t just making any ol’ timepieces like them cheap watches you might find at the local flea market. Nope, they set out to make watches that’d last, ones that’d be fine-tuned with care, like you’d mend a quilt or patch up a pair of old boots. And that’s how Audemars Piguet started – real slow, but steady, crafting watches with all kinds of high-tech gears and things that most folks wouldn’t even understand. But they didn’t mind. They was proud of what they was doin’.
Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting. As years went by, this brand grew and grew. By the time we got to 1984, Audemars Piguet did somethin’ mighty special. They announced the first Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar at the Basel Fair on April 5th. This wasn’t no ordinary watch. No, sir, it was fancy, and they said it was somethin’ only collectors and folks who really knew their watches could appreciate. If you ask me, it sounds like somethin’ that would cost a pretty penny.
And speaking of them Royal Oaks, well, folks been collectin’ them for years. I’ve heard tell that the Royal Oak, especially the one that’s 41mm and made of steel, used to be real hard to get. Used to be you’d have to wait months, maybe even a whole year, just to get your hands on one. But now, well, I hear the wait time’s gone down some. Guess folks don’t want ‘em as bad as they used to. Some say it’s because the demand ain’t as high, but I reckon there’s still folks out there wantin’ them watches real bad.
They say Audemars Piguet don’t make all that many watches each year. In fact, they keep it down to around 40,000 pieces a year. That’s right, just 40,000! Seems to me like they’re keepin’ it real exclusive, not makin’ too many so folks can still get excited about the ones they do make. Ain’t that somethin’?
Now, in 2023, Audemars Piguet came out with some new releases. Not sure what all they released, but I know they’ve been keepin’ folks on their toes. With the way them watch collectors are, I’d imagine anything new from them is gonna get folks’ hearts racin’ and their pockets a little lighter. But that’s how it is with them luxury watches – they’re always bringin’ out somethin’ new and fancy.
But lemme tell ya, while folks might love their Royal Oaks and them fancy perpetual calendars, don’t forget about the heart and soul of Audemars Piguet – that dedication to quality. They’ve been makin’ them watches for a long time now, and it’s not just about makin’ money. They’ve stuck to their roots, makin’ sure every piece is top-notch, even if they could probably make a lot more if they wanted to. Guess that’s why people trust ‘em.
So, there you have it. Audemars Piguet has been around since 1875, and while they’ve gone through their fair share of changes, one thing’s stayed the same: they’re still makin’ some of the finest watches in the world, and folks still talk about ‘em just like they did back in the day. Ain’t that somethin’?
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