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The latest insight on the ultra luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, responsible for some of the most complicated movements in the watchmaking world 

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  • A big Rolex guy, Gordon Ramsay’s collection includes a vintage Submariner – the iconic diving watch made famous by Sean Connery in his role as James Bond – and a GMT-Master II ‘Batman’
  • Fans spotted the chef wearing his Breitling Cockpit Chronograph on Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, and his IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition in an appearance on the YouTube series Hot Ones
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During his acting and political career, Schwarzenegger has built a fine luxury watch collection, that includes Rolex and Audemars Piguet, and began with rugged timepieces sported in his best-known films

The rising NBA star has been spotted with pieces such as the Rolex ‘Panda’ Daytona and ‘President’ Day-Date models, and he’s a fan of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak too

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Luxury watch brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet can’t be bought on the spot, while shopping vintage has both pros and cons, writes Priya Raj

From Rihanna’s blinged-out Jacob & Co. choker to Cristiano Ronaldo’s stake in Chrono24, it was an especially glamorous year in the world of watchmaking

From Cartier’s classic Tank and Van Cleef & Arpels’s ornate Ludo to Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, these famous old watches are finding new fans today thanks to respectful reissues

Once, a gratuitously iced-out dial was a sign of wealth and success, but today Jay-Z and Pharrell are seen as serious collectors whose appreciation for high horology means big business

Panerai and Tudor are leading the way into 2024 with bronze versions of classic pieces, while Bell & Ross are taking a characteristically avant-garde approach as the metal regains its lustre for statement timepieces

Can’t afford a luxury watch? These kooky cardboard copycats might do – meet Gabe Lau, the artist breathing a welcome breath of irreverent air into the snooty milieu of high horology

From a streetwise Audemars Piguet collab to an exhibition saluting skateboarding’s role in street fashion and art – we found them so you wouldn’t have to

Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet became the latest tenant to sign up for space at The Henderson in Central, lifting the occupancy of Henderson Land’s flagship commercial building to about 50 per cent.

AP’s CEO François-Henry Bennahmias may be stepping down from his role, but he said upcoming annual sales could climb by a double-digit percentage, outpacing the industry

Green dials in watches have been getting all the attention lately, but red is just as hot, with brands like AP, Grand Seiko and Jaeger-LeCoultre paving the way

Prices for Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe timepieces are falling amid slowing economies and the cryptocurrency crash – but Cartier seems to be showing more resilience

The Swiss luxury watchmaker and American fashion designer Matthew Williams just joined forces to release a sleek, limited-edition line, launched today in Tokyo – take a peek at the new models

With a design that resembles a hi-tech luxury yacht, an Audemars Piguet timepiece on the dashboard and comparisons to the Bentley Batur, here’s what you need to know about Rolls-Royce’s latest release

The secondary market for luxury watches, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, has sunk to its lowest level in over two years – here’s how the Fed played a part in this slump

A post-pandemic boom in fake luxury watches has led to 10 per cent of pre owned watches now being bogus, according to Watchfinder – with half of them being expertly copied Rolexes

From Rihanna’s fashionable Jacob & Co. ‘choker’ at Paris Fashion Week to Audemars Piguet’s historic ‘Spider-Man’ timepiece, here’s what you missed this June in watch news

Timepieces fit for a superhero: the Thor star seems to have a weakness after all – luxury watches – but how much is Chris Hemsworth’s stunning collection worth?

NBA superstar LeBron James has an impeccable sense of style, including an impressive luxury watch collection … from Rolex to Patek Philippe, here are some of his most coveted timepieces

Rolex, Tag Heuer, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Breguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre are all releasing exciting chronograph editions this year – here’s a look at the most iconic pieces so far

From a love for titanium and Met Gala’s dazzling display of watches to playful new case designs, here’s what you missed in timepiece news this month …

After 30 years with the Swiss watchmaker François-Henry Bennahmias – the man who brought stars like Jay-Z and Shaquille O’Neal to the brand – will hand over to one of the few women leading a major luxury brand

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After spending more than half his life at the storied Swiss watchmaker, how much does the former pro golfer really know about the brand? We put him on the spot to find out

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François-Henry Bennahmias, CEO of watchmaker Audemars Piguet, talks about his years transforming the company by focusing on the Royal Oak, and courting rappers and sports stars

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