Audemars Piguet, along with 7 other manufacturers including Patek Philippe, Breguet and Rolex, was given the lowest environmental rating as 'Latecomers/Non-transparent', suggesting that the manufacturer has taken very few actions addressing the impact of its manufacturing activities on the environment and climate change. In December 2018, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) released an official report giving environmental ratings for 15 major watch manufacturers and jewelers in Switzerland. In 2019, the world's thinnest automatic perpetual calendar was presented.Its name, Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher. In 2015, the world's first mechanical chronograph with independent memory and three column-wheels was launched.In 2007/08, developed the first watch with a carbon case and a carbon movement (a Royal Oak Carbon Concept).In 2006, introduced the world's first direct-impulse escapement, based on a design by watchmaker Robert Robin in the 18th century.In 1995/96, manufactured the world's first automatic 'Grande Complication' wristwatch (Calibre 2885).In 1986, created an ultra-thin automatic tourbillon wristwatch (Calibre 2870), being only 5.3В mm thick (including the case).In 1972, introduced the world's first luxury sport wristwatch, the Royal Oak.In 1946, produced the world's thinnest watch, with a 1.64-mm-thick movement.In 1934, introduced the first skeleton watch.In 1921, created the world's first jumping-hour wristwatch, driven by Calibre HPVM10'''.In 1899, manufactured a вЂњGrand ComplicationвЂќ pocket watch with 7 complications, including a grand and small strike, minute repeater, alarm, perpetual calendar, deadbeat seconds, chronograph with jumping seconds, and split-seconds hand.In 1892, created the world's first wristwatch minute-repeating movement, which was then sold to Louis Brandt frГЁres ( Omega SA).The following are some of the notable inventions of Audemars Piguet. Watch manufacturing Д«racelet on a Royal Oak Notable inventions and patents One of Audemars Piguet's company slogans is 'To Break the Rules, You Must First Master Them'. Currently, the company is an active member of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH, and produces around 40,000 timepieces annually. The fourth-generation company leaders are both from the Audemars family, including Jasmine Audemars and Olivier Frank Edward Audemars. In the 1970s, Audemars Piguet rose to an important position in watchmaking industry, especially after introducing the Royal Oak collection. The second-generation company leaders included Paul Louis Audemars and Paul Edward Piguet, and the third generation included Jacques Louis Audemars and Paulette Piguet. Once partnered, they split the responsibilities while operating their own company: Audemars was in charge of production and technical aspects while Piguet focused on sales and management. Piguet specialized in the regulation of watch movements. Audemars created complex watch movements for other watch manufacturers such as Tiffany Co. Д«oth Audemars and Piguet were previously watchmakers. In addition, the company developed the first skeleton watch in 1934 and has manufactured some of the thinnest watches in the world, such as the 1986 ultra-thin automatic tourbillon wristwatch (Calibre 2870). One of Audemars Piguet's early achievements was creating the world's first minute-repeating movement for wristwatches in 1892. The company is best known for introducing the Royal Oak wristwatch in 1972, which helped the brand rise to prominence within the watchmaking industry. ДЄudemars Piguet is a highly regarded watch manufacturer. The company has been family-owned since its founding. The company was founded by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet in the VallГ©e de Joux in 1875, acquiring the name Audemars Piguet & Cie in 1881. Audemars Piguet Holding SA ( French pronunciation:В вЂ‹ ) is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury mechanical watches and clocks, headquartered in Le Brassus, Switzerland.

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