1. Introduction p 29 The Manufacture Audemars Piguet The tourbillon The chronograph 2. Description of watch p 36 Views of the movement Technical data of the movement Specificities Watch indications and functions Quick-link contents page (see opposite). 3. Basic functions...
The Manufacture Audemars Piguet The Vallée de Joux : cradle of the watchmaker’s art n the heart of the Swiss Jura, around 50 kilometres north of Geneva, nestles a landscape which has retained its natural charm to this day : the Vallée de Joux.
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Vallée de Joux, the cradle of Haute Audemars Piguet continued to build on Horlogerie. Determination, imagination and its now international reputation with discipline led them to instant success. A creative designs.
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185 years later, in 1986, Audemars Piguet success- The tourbillon f ully f it ted this system for the f irst t ime into a pro duc t ion w r is t w a t c h w i t h an ul t r a - t h in The most outstanding watchmakers have been striving automatic mechanical movement.
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The chronograph mechanism features a new, highly ef fective coupling lever. This provides dual gearing adjustment to ensure greater accuracy, an exclusive Audemars Piguet innovation that also prevents the chronograph hand from jumping when the start function is activated. Moreover, the 30-minute counter is equipped with...
Views of the movement Technical data of the movement Calibre 2889 Total thickness : 8.07 mm Total diameter : 29.90 mm Bridge side Frequency : 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz) Number of jewels : 28 Minimal power reserve : approx. 72 hours...
Watch indications and functions (see figure on the inside cover) In chronograph mode, your watch can measure times to 1/6 second and up to 30 minutes. Hour hand Minute hand Second hand Second counter hand Minute counter hand (up to 30 minutes) Pushbutton of the chronograph function •...
Setting the time On cer tain Royal Oak models, always unscrew the crown before use. Pull the crown to position . You may now set the time by winding in either direction without risk of damaging the movement. Recommendation : make sure to set the time precisely by carefully moving the hands forward to the time desired.
Using the chronograph Returning to zero Press the pushbutton Start Press the pushbutton Stop Press pushbutton once again To read the time taken for an event, consult the following : – the minute counter hand – the second counter hand To continue timing an event After the first stop, the chronograph can be restarted and stopped at will without first...
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Guarantee and care All details concerning the guarantee and instructions on caring for your watch are provided in the enclosed certificate of origin and guarantee.
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