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2026 Watches and Wonders Preview: Audemars Piguet's Return is Highly Anticipated Last September, Audemars Piguet review replica watches shocked the watchmaking world by announcing its return to Watches and Wonders after a six-year hiatus—a move that came after the Geneva International Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) was replaced by Watches and Wonders. The Le Brasseau-based manufacturer had previously withdrawn from SIHH in 2019 along with Richard Mille, announcing a shift towards direct connections with collectors through boutique sales and private events.Now, under CEO Ilaria Resta—who remains in her position despite rumors of her departure last year—Audemars Piguet, having just celebrated its 150th anniversary, will return to Watches and Wonders from April 14th to 20th, 2026. Collectors and industry insiders alike face a glaring question: What surprises will Audemars Piguet bring to its highly anticipated comeback? How will they present it? Will they innovate?The timing is significant beyond the logistical realm. Audemars Piguet's (AP) highlight for 2025 is the innovation of its perpetual calendar – particularly the introduction of the 7138 movement, which revolutionizes calendar adjustment by integrating all functions into a single crown-controlled mechanism. This groundbreaking design, five years in the making, earned the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in Assorted Gold the "Important Watch Award" at the 2025 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. best replica watches Expansion of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
The emphasis on the perpetual calendar function suggests that Audemars Piguet may continue to expand the application of the 7138 movement, using it in more case materials and configurations. The 2025 product launch plan includes the Royal Oak collection in stainless steel and sand gold, as well as the Code 11.59 watch in white gold. However, white gold, rose gold, platinum, or ceramic models are conspicuously absent.The Watches & Wonders exhibition will be the ideal platform to launch these new models, especially given that the exhibition is scheduled for April. Audemars Piguet can then dominate the spring season by gradually releasing the first models throughout 2025. This model mirrors the approach taken by major watchmakers at the Geneva Motor Show to expand upon successful complications in their product lines, rather than launching entirely new ones. replica watches Online More Material Innovation
Material innovation is another possible avenue. Audemars Piguet pioneered the use of stainless steel in luxury sports watches with the Royal Oak collection in 1972, but the brand's achievements in material innovation extend far beyond that. The Le Brassus workshop has consistently introduced materials never before seen in haute horlogerie: in 1986, the Royal Oak used tantalum; in 1999, the Royal Oak Offshore End of Days ref. 25770SN used black PVD-coated stainless steel; and in 2002, the Royal Oak Concept used cobalt-based non-magnetic stainless steel superalloy Alacrite 602.In the same year, the Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Bezel watch (model 25940) was the first to feature a rubber-coated gold and stainless steel bezel. In 2004, the Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya watch (model 26030) featured carbon fiber for its bezel and crown guards. Richard Mille RM 27 replica watches In 2007, Audemars Piguet launched the Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team Commemorative Edition (model 26062FS), a limited edition of 1,300 pieces created to commemorate the 32nd America's Cup. Its case was crafted from forged carbon fiber, marking a new stage in Audemars Piguet's exploration of materials. Three years later, Audemars Piguet first used Cermet, a ceramic-metal composite material, in the Royal Oak Offshore Jeanne-Claude Trulli, continuing its fifty-year leadership in materials. In 2021, Audemars Piguet again pioneered the use of Block Metallic Glass (BMG) in the Royal Oak Ultra-Thin Ultra-Thin (model 15202XT), a limited edition for the "ONLY Watch Auction."Audemars Piguet's 2025 anniversary collection showcases exquisite material experimentation: the limited-edition skeletonized perpetual calendar combines titanium with block metal glass (BMG), while the double balance wheel skeletonized watch ref. 15416CD.OO.1225CD.01 utilizes a new blue ceramic, inspired by the dial color of the original Royal Oak "Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50." The use of aventurine continues to expand. The combination of titanium and block metal glass is highly sought after by collectors for its lightweight and excellent scratch resistance—qualities essential for complicated watches.  breitling replica watches replica Jacob and Co. Bugatti Chiron