What does a modern interpretation of an Audemars Piguet two-toned chronograph from 1943 look like?
Vintage Audemars Piguet chronograph watches are highly sought-after treasures among serious collectors. No surprise, since the watchmaker made them in very limited numbers. From the 1930s to the 1950s, for instance, only a total of 307 pieces were produced. This makes the new [Re]master01—a reinterpretation of one of its archival chronographs—one of the more prominent launches this year. Audemars Piguet stresses that this isn’t a historic reissue, but it is faithful to its vintage inspiration, while modern components make it very functional—in other words, all 500 owners of this limited edition will enjoy the best of both worlds. Here are five things one should know about this exclusive horological beauty.
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1. Mark of history
In place of the modern-day Audemars Piguet logo, this limited‑edition watch bears an emblem from the watchmaker’s past. The dial is inscribed with the “Audemars Piguet & Co Genève” signature, which was also found on the 1943 wristwatch it was modelled on. The watchmaker had a workshop in Geneva until the mid-1970s and when it began to mark its watches in the early 20th century, it frequently mentioned the city on the dials too.