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Audemars Piguet
The latest insight on the ultra luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, responsible for some of the most complicated movements in the watchmaking world
Chairman / President
Alessandro Bogliolo
CEO / Managing Director
Ilaria Resta
Industry
Luxury
Website
audemarspiguet.com
Headquarters address
Route de France 16 1348 Le Chenit Switzerland
Year founded
1875
last updated:
27 August, 2024
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