Audemars Piguet's return to Watches & Wonders 2026

Seven years after his dramatic departure from Watches and Wonders, Audemars Piguet is returning to Geneva's Palexpo with a brand new offering: theThe Establishers' Workshop, composed of four unique pieces, discover which ones in this article.

The Establishers' Workshop, a collaborative concept

The Atelier des Établisseurs revisits the historical model of decentralized production from the 18th century, in involving watchmakers, jewelers, engravers and lapidaries... often from independent workshops.

This project, conceived at the heart of the Audemars Piguet museum-workshop, celebrates the collaborative spirit of "establishers" of the past while producing unique and contemporary pieces. Officially launched at Watches & Wonders 2026 in Geneva, this initiative underscores the brand's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and innovation beyond iconic collections such as the Royal Oak.

Pebble Settlers

The Galets Establishers are inspired by polished pebbles from Lake Joux, near the headquarters of Audemars Piguet, anda historic Arabella model from 1972. This yellow gold case evokes the organic shape of a pebble, housing an oval dial in natural turquoise stone without indices, powered by an extra-thin caliber and paired with a bracelet with links set with various gems.

Worn like a functional piece of jewelry, this watch, both elegant and paying homage to natural beauty, will be available in five stone variations during the year 2026.

Nomadic Establishers

Nomadic Establishers transcend the boundaries between watch, sculpture and art object, thanks to the skeleton caliber 7501, openworked by traditional hand-sawing, preserved since the 1930s.

Wearable as a watch or displayed as a piece of jewelryIt makes time seem to float within an airy, mechanical architecture, highlighting Audemars Piguet's technical mastery. This nomadic creation, unveiled at Watches & Wonders 2026, invites collectors of Haute Horlogerie to a unique sensory experience. 

Peacock Establishers

The Peacock Establishers They take the form of a finely engraved peacock, whose head opens to reveal a radiant enamel dial and a sophisticated automaton.

This mysterious watch, called "secret watch" Combining artisanal engraving and horological complications, it captures the poetic and technical essence of the Atelier des Établisseurs. Previewed at Palexpo in Geneva, it embodies the pinnacle of collaborative luxury envisioned by Audemars Piguet for 2026. 

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