Audemars Piguet (AP) is a legendary Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1875 by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet in Le Brassus, Switzerland, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and iconic designs. The brand remains independently owned and is celebrated for its high-end mechanical watches, particularly the groundbreaking Royal Oak, introduced in 1972 as the world's first luxury sports watch in stainless steel, featuring an octagonal bezel with exposed screws and a distinctive "tapisserie" dial. Other notable models include the Royal Oak Offshore (1993), the avant-garde Royal Oak Concept, the artistic Millenary, and the modern Code 11.59. AP excels in complications, offering ultra-thin movements, perpetual calendars, chronographs, and minute repeaters, with standout pieces like the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar and Grande Complication. The brand pioneers material innovation, using premium metals like gold and platinum alongside forged carbon and ceramic. AP manufactures its own movements, including the historic Calibre 2121 and modern Calibre 4302, solidifying its place in the "Holy Trinity" of watchmaking alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. Worn by celebrities like LeBron James and Jay-Z, AP watches symbolize success and exclusivity, with limited editions and collaborations often fetching high auction prices. The brand's independence, bold designs, and meticulous hand-finished movements make it a pinnacle of horological artistry and status. Would you like details on a specific model?