Two new AP Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs expand the 43mm line through material combinations that privilege ceramic and titanium over precious metals. These additions demonstrate Audemars Piguet's continued investment in the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph as a platform for developing technical materials.
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Zenith is, without a doubt, one of my favorite brands and one of the most revered brands in terms of horological accolades. Surprisingly, many sources, primarily in Switzerland (Blick) and across Europe, suggest that LVMH has been preparing to sell Zenith, the storied manufacture whose El Primero chronograph has been beating at 36,000 vph since 1969.
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Richemont and the Damiani Group, a prestigious, family-run Italian global luxury group, announced yesterday that they have signed an agreement for the Damiani Group to acquire full ownership of Baume & Mercier in a private transaction. This represents a moment of reckoning for heritage manufactures navigating the increasingly polarized luxury watch market, and raises uncomfortable questions about what happens when an almost 200-year legacy isn't enough to secure your place in a conglomerate's future.
